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pablo
Indie / Americana / Reggaeton

"Gaining weight"

Shaolin/Kings, NY
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   pablo: General Info
Member Since8/16/2005
Band Websitepablosmusic.com
Band MembersPaul Schalda: vocals, guitar
Will Schalda: keyboards
Influenceslots
Sounds LikeA hazy, orange morning on a porch in El Paso, Texas.
Record LabelNone
Type of LabelIndie



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Purchase “Half The Time” On iTunes!

Paul Schalda has a ghost's voice, an old haunted soul that shivers its way up through his mouth to share its cracked-glasses view of the world with those of us lucky enough to listen.

New York's Pablo is the vehicle for that voice and the lives it's lived. Previously heard draped over the Pavement-influenced treble clang of outerborough indie rock heroes AWEK (see "NY: The Next Wave" on Kanine Records), Schalda's distinct and affecting vocals stand at the center of Pablo, drawing chills from the tight economy of his lyrics and conveying something deeper than most words usually get across anyway. It's smart music that connects at gut level, a rare treasure in a crowded space. Clipped stories prop themselves up against solitary acoustic guitar, or find a full body in the stellar and spare accompaniment provided by brother Will Schalda (ex-REALISTICS) and his varied keys, wife Maggie Schalda's harmonies, and the Strandberg Brothers' ample multi-instrumentation.

The result is a sound singular enough to equally evoke Odetta and the Replacements, and one that's perked up the ears of KEXP's "John in the Morning" and landed the outfit support slots up and down the East Coast with Matt Pond PA, Earlimart, Brendan Benson, myself and more. On the heels of a well-received self-released EP, Pablo's first full-length recording is set to be released this May on Brooklyn's own 230 Records. In the meantime, visit www.pablosmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pablomusic to hear what the well-deserved fuss is all about.

-Kevin Devine


A live review of the show at Chop Suey, Seattle, Dec. 30th 2006, part of the "John In The Morning at Night/KEXP Weekend Bender with Jeremy Enigk" Junk Media


John Richards' [of KEXP] Top 10 CDs of 2006

10. Pablo: Half The Time

"New York band Pablo's release is one of the most honest and personal albums of 2006. Led by Paul Schalda, this album is an auto-biographical view of the world that could be just about anyone's experience dealing with every-day worries and routines. Schalda's distinct and heart aching voice bring out the kind of emotion you immediately identify with and can't ignore." NPR: National Public Radio


Recent reviews:

"The guitars and energy of the vocals build and swirl and quickly stop, like the changing moods we all go through every day." Hero Hill

"Upon further audio examination, the inviting nuances and inflections that his vocal chords produced drew me closer and punched my gut instinct, well, right in the gut." southcoast247.com

"Soulful and haunting yet sort of feel-good, the band has been touted as similar to a softer Replacements sound..." Hate Something Beautiful

"... an eerie front-porch blues vibe." You Can Take The Boy Outta Brooklyn

"Pablo has a big fucking acoustic guitar." Berkeley Place

"Whispered vocals, soft guitar, a contemplative lyric focus..." Altmusic.about.com

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mandalove





Oct 6 2008 4:17 AM

hey you!
tom





Oct 3 2008 8:00 PM

keep this wonderful music coming...

-long time (well, as long as possible) fan.
J-Man





Oct 3 2008 12:42 AM

Jammin out in North Carolina!!!! My debut as a backup singer lol.

Pablo concert




DO LOSER CREW!!!!!!!!!!
*Carrie*





Sep 27 2008 8:12 AM

Just Bikes Pauly...it's perfect.
lol
d to the oug





Sep 25 2008 3:32 PM

paulie driving down canal
Jaypod





Sep 19 2008 3:33 AM

Natalie Ferraro





Sep 17 2008 3:19 PM

great song, boys!

nati like.


i posted some piano stuff on youtube
http://www. youtube. com/user/plushusnati
Mr. Sirreal / I do not use drugs, I am drugs





Sep 17 2008 5:05 AM

Props on tha add. I appreciate it. I heard u on tha radio w/ that zombies cover. I was hoping it was on this profile, but damn tha man. Where can I hear it again? I hope u can dig my instrumentals.

PIECE,

Sirreal

I am drugs...
Peter





Sep 16 2008 6:23 PM

So,how are you guys doing? It's been a long time!
Nick





Sep 3 2008 12:26 AM

The new song is kick ass. I haven't heard anything quite like this before, and I can't wait to hear more.
Also, I'm wondering: What were some of your influential bands while making this album?
Aaron





Aug 26 2008 9:41 PM

That's it! Though I have no authority to do so, I'm commanding you to put out a new album. Half the time was an amazing album and the world needs more tunes from Pablo.

Hop to it.....please.
thomas





Aug 17 2008 1:35 PM

I Wanna hear Holy Whore
*Carrie*





Aug 16 2008 5:34 AM

lol... i got frostbite from Logan.
See you at the ocean next month - can't wait!! =)
science genius girl





Aug 13 2008 11:51 PM

omg love it! check your voicemail :-P
Cath!





Aug 14 2008 3:50 PM

Good new song. You should come to Youngstown. There's a pretty decent music scene here.
Angela





Aug 13 2008 3:05 AM

I love the new song!!
The Headlocks





Aug 9 2008 10:07 PM

hey luci sounds real cool man.
Chris Dwyer





Jul 31 2008 11:25 PM

really digging that new song.
you guys coming to boston anytime soon?
million dollar bill





Jul 31 2008 7:45 PM

the new track is dope
tom





Jul 29 2008 2:11 AM

great great new song.
barrybob





Jul 28 2008 5:07 PM

... diggin' Hey Luci, always excited to hear new stuff from y'all ...
The Headlocks





Jul 25 2008 5:22 PM

Hey there! Come CHECK out SOME HEADLOCKS tonight @
Liedys Shore Inn
718-447-9240
748 Richmnd Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301


[Valerie]





Jul 22 2008 7:27 PM

great show on sat!
- anna -





Jul 13 2008 5:18 AM

How are those new songs coming?! : )

~Anna
[Valerie]





Jul 11 2008 3:58 PM

i saw this and had to show it to you

i saw it online right after seeing you @ cargo lol

The John





Jun 27 2008 3:09 PM

wish i would've caught that cargo show, maybe i'll see you guys soon
Lamp





Jun 26 2008 8:35 PM

Lamp loves you.

Friends forever! Yay!
angelo





Jun 26 2008 6:05 AM

dirty dancing
Drew





Jun 22 2008 5:14 PM

You guys are fantastic, I wish I could see a live performance.
The Headlocks





Jun 1 2008 2:38 AM

hey bud.
we're gonna rock the steiny's
d_Verge





May 21 2008 4:48 AM

http://www. pitchforkmedia. com/article/download/50649-radiohead-iin-rainbowsi-animated-music-videos-contest
Staten Island Music Festival





May 20 2008 7:23 PM

Putting
jesus without the 'u'





May 15 2008 7:58 AM

It was so good to finally see you guys again last night. Take care.
josiah





May 12 2008 8:12 PM

I was such a huge fan of Three Steps Up. I'm glad you are still making music! Love the new stuff.
Deirdre Hughes





May 11 2008 8:29 PM

Thank you so much for adding me. :)

I hope the rest of your weekend is great!
Cath!





May 6 2008 8:08 PM

You should come play in Cleveland.
[insert clever myspace name here]





May 5 2008 4:14 AM

it certainly has been awhile, or at least feels that way. hope all i well brother. oh, and you best be coming to my grad party, June 14th. also: gotta hear the new shit? get back to me, let me know whats new.


p.s. ibanez still sounds great. although i hope to be purchasing a Sigma or just fuckin go all out on a Martin in the near future.
J-Man





Apr 30 2008 6:47 AM

Monkey bar lounge, i cant wait bro...i think you know my boy Donald who kinda like got that place going.....see u soon kid, Lets go Mets!!
TONY TEO™





Apr 15 2008 8:39 PM

i got the lighter out and ready to spark any cigarette you need.....lol... peace... tony teooooo
science genius girl





Apr 13 2008 8:32 AM

hope you are feeling better!
YEAGER





Apr 13 2008 1:24 AM

Don't be afraid to get your butts on the road!
Dani





Apr 10 2008 2:46 AM

It's been forever since I've seen you play.
Come visit Cincinnati sometime!!
J-Man





Apr 3 2008 6:38 PM

great seeing u last night bro......don't rock so hard next time lol.... the new stuff sounded great, and i cant wait for the new album to drop.
Peace, love and Ny Mets!!!!!!!!
Dannys Got Woe





Apr 2 2008 4:38 AM

Hey Paul and Maggie and everyone,

i just wanted to say ive been on a real fix of 'Half The Time' the past few days and it reminded me of how nice the two of you were at the Toronto show with Kevin a little over a year ago. You were so friendly and embracing of the very few people who made it out on one of the coldest, snowiest nights of last winter. We all appreciated it so much.

Your rendition of This Will Be Our Year has been a staple in my mind during this hectic time of year.

Hope to see you again sometime soon,
Danny
tara thobe





Mar 26 2008 7:47 PM

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!
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