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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

    Location HATTERAS, North Carolina, US

    Profile Views: 18834

    Last Login: 9/27/2010

    Member Since 10/18/2006

    Website www.noahpaley.net

    Record Label Rubber Room Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Noah is featured in the 2008-2010 North Carolina Touring Artist Directory.. .. .. Noah Paley picked up a guitar in 1999 and started writing songs. Within months, he was performing them before enthusiastic audiences at theaters, coffeehouses and festivals in and around North Carolina. In June, 2006, Paley performed at the Celebrate Our State Festival in Highpoint, North Carolina, along with Doc Watson and Melva Houston. In October, 2006, Paley opened for Grammy-nominated instrumentalist Boney James at The Carolina Theatre in Durham, North Carolina. Also at The Carolina Theatre, Paley opened for Grammy-award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn in January, 2004. UMass Public Radio selected Paley's second CD, Small Truths, as one of the best CDs released in 2002, along with albums by Norah Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, and Richard Shindell. And "So Many Things," a song on Small Truths, made the Best of 2002 playlist aired by Kansas Public Radio, along with selections by Eva Cassidy, Gillian Welch, James Taylor, Dixie Chicks, and Patty Griffin, among others. Paley was a finalist in the 2002 Carolina Calling talent contest, and performed on statewide public television as part of the competition. He was a semi-finalist in the 2002 Independent Music Awards, and was selected to showcase for the North Carolina Arts Council as a touring artist. In November, 2000, the NPR affiliate in Chapel Hill, WUNC-FM, chose Paley's song "Moonlight Still" for inclusion on the Best of Back Porch Music Vol. III compilation CD, along with songs by Doc Watson, Alison Krauss, and Nickel Creek. Several of Paley's songs have received high marks in the Billboard and John Lennon songwriting contests. Paley's work has been praised by critics from Oregon to Australia. His debut CD, Sticks & Stones (October, 1999), was dubbed "perfectly formed" by Playgrounds Magazine (Columbus, Georgia) and "magic" by The Eugene Weekly (Eugene, Oregon). WRFG-FM in Atlanta has called Small Truths (May, 2002) "a wonderful recording," and The Ocracoke Observer described it as "a delicious piece of musical art . . . produced to perfection . . . ." A folk DJ in Melbourne, Australia, called Paley's third CD, Better Days, "a real treasure trove of great songs." ..Noah is featured in the 2008-2010 North Carolina Touring Artist Directory.. ..
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    "Paley's vocals are confident yet vulnerable, somewhere between Paul Simon and James Taylor, with a dash of Taj Mahal." ....--Playgrounds Magazine (Columbus, Georgia) .. .. .. ". . . we were all entertained by the talented North Carolina guitarist Noah Paley. Paley is a great guitar player . . . ." ..--The Herald-Sun (Durham, North Carolina) .. .. .. "His music was engaging, his vocals top-notch, and his guitar-playing and musicianship were nonpareil. As an acoustic singer-songwriter, he easily transcended the "folk" genre; what he played and sang was much closer to jazz, with sophisticated song structures fluently expressed. One of the finest performances of the year at the Forum."..--Outer Banks Sentinel (Nags Head, North Carolina) .. .. .. ". . . try imagining David Wilcox and James Taylor writing songs for Al Jarreau to sing." ..--Folk on the Fringe (Melbourne, Australia) .. ....You can now purchase Noah's albums on iTunes!............ ..Noah Paley CDs are available at efolkmusic.com.. .. .. .. ..efolkmusic Top Movers.. .. .. ..

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  • james carrington

    I am so pleased to let you know that my first single .."Ache.." has just been released here www.jamescarrington.com. You can download it in multiple formats using our pick you price option, from $0.00 to what ever you would like to donate. Thanks again for all your wonderful support.

    Cheers,

    James

    1 year ago
  • Jimi Pearson

    Hi Noah!

    Just stopping by to share some exciting news!

    It would be awesome if you would take a moment (or four) to visit my MySpace profile and check out some of my new tunes as well as our Singer/Songwriter's contest (it's only $5 to enter)!  The deadline to enter is 4/30/11, so time is running out!

    The winner will receive a complimentary week at our 20 acre horse ranch getting demos of his/her songs produced while having an amazingly creative experience at one of the most beautiful places in the world!  Families/significant others are also welcome (we have two private guest houses)! 

    If you know a gifted singer/songwriter that could take advantage of this opportunity, please feel free to pass the info along.

    Have an awesome week!

    Jim Pearson (James Morris Pearson)
    Music Producer, Multi-Instrument Musician and Songwriter, http://halfabubbleoffstudios.com (the songwriter's mountain music studio getaway/retreat)

    .... .... 

    2 years ago
  • Donna C Frisch




    Love you !!!

    2 years ago
  • Rocksta Nichols

    My name is Christopher, owner of Sway Rock Productions. We are a full service publishing/production company looking for singer/songwriters, Specializing in film and tv placement. Other services include: publishing, label shopping, and general song placement. We are a new company but very motivated and business savvy. remember that it does not cost an artist anything to have their songs published. hit us up! Please check out the homepage with music on it http://www.myspace.com/swayrock508 My personal facbook ( I don't go on myspace that often ) http://www.facebook.com/rocksta.nichols?ref=profile and the business facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sway-Rock-Productions/102507029786938?ref=ts#!/pages/Sway-Rock-Productions/102507029786938?v=wall&ref=ts I leave you with a live unplugged performance from the guru room. Thanks and peace in love!

    3 years ago
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    The 2010 UnHeard Radio Battle of the Bands

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  • Ruby Jane

    Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

    Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
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    3 years ago
  • Adrian Edward

    hey!
    just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful afternoon. Have a great week :)
    much love
    ~adrian edward

    3 years ago
  • Ruby Jane




    Hello! New pics posted!

    and Im putting up some new video today too!
    Share love everybody!
    -Ruby Jane

    3 years ago
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Bio:

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. Noah is featured in the 2008-2010 North Carolina Touring Artist Directory ..
Noah Paley picked up a guitar in 1999 and started writing songs. Within months, he was performing them before enthusiastic audiences at theaters, coffeehouses and festivals in and around North Carolina. In June, 2006, Paley performed at the Celebrate Our State Festival in Highpoint, North Carolina, along with Doc Watson and Melva Houston. In October, 2006, Paley opened for Grammy-nominated instrumentalist Boney James at The Carolina Theatre in Durham, North Carolina. Also at The Carolina Theatre, Paley opened for Grammy-award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn in January, 2004. UMass Public Radio selected Paley's second CD, Small Truths, as one of the best CDs released in 2002, along with albums by Norah Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, and Richard Shindell. And "So Many Things," a song on Small Truths, made the Best of 2002 playlist aired by Kansas Public Radio, along with selections by Eva Cassidy, Gillian Welch, James Taylor, Dixie Chicks, and Patty Griffin, among others. Paley was a finalist in the 2002 Carolina Calling talent contest, and performed on statewide public television as part of the competition. He was a semi-finalist in the 2002 Independent Music Awards, and was selected to showcase for the North Carolina Arts Council as a touring artist. In November, 2000, the NPR affiliate in Chapel Hill, WUNC-FM, chose Paley's song "Moonlight Still" for inclusion on the Best of Back Porch Music Vol. III compilation CD, along with songs by Doc Watson, Alison Krauss, and Nickel Creek. Several of Paley's songs have received high marks in the Billboard and John Lennon songwriting contests. Paley's work has been praised by critics from Oregon to Australia. His debut CD, Sticks & Stones (October, 1999), was dubbed "perfectly formed" by Playgrounds Magazine (Columbus, Georgia) and "magic" by The Eugene Weekly (Eugene, Oregon). WRFG-FM in Atlanta has called Small Truths (May, 2002) "a wonderful recording," and The Ocracoke Observer described it as "a delicious piece of musical art . . . produced to perfection . . . ." A folk DJ in Melbourne, Australia, called Paley's third CD, Better Days, "a real treasure trove of great songs." Noah is featured in the 2008-2010 North Carolina Touring Artist Directory ..

Member Since:

October 18, 2006

Members:

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Sounds Like:

"Paley's vocals are confident yet vulnerable, somewhere between Paul Simon and James Taylor, with a dash of Taj Mahal."

--Playgrounds Magazine (Columbus, Georgia)

". . . we were all entertained by the talented North Carolina guitarist Noah Paley. Paley is a great guitar player . . . ."

--The Herald-Sun (Durham, North Carolina)

"His music was engaging, his vocals top-notch, and his guitar-playing and musicianship were nonpareil. As an acoustic singer-songwriter, he easily transcended the "folk" genre; what he played and sang was much closer to jazz, with sophisticated song structures fluently expressed. One of the finest performances of the year at the Forum."

--Outer Banks Sentinel (Nags Head, North Carolina)

". . . try imagining David Wilcox and James Taylor writing songs for Al Jarreau to sing."

--Folk on the Fringe (Melbourne, Australia)

You can now purchase Noah's albums on iTunes!
Noah Paley..

Noah Paley CDs are available at efolkmusic.com


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Rubber Room Records

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