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These days Papa Muse front-man "Way" is living in south Florida. Way is hard at work, building an innovative entertainment direct marketing company, while simultaneously honing his songwriting and acoustic guitar abilities. Sporting a new Martin acoustic, Way just finished an acoustic album entitled "Attitude". Official release date tba. Because his band-mates are still in Ithaca NY, Way has postponed the release of the fully produced electric album Meaning Makers and chosen to play solo for the time being. Stripped down to the man and his guitar, this powerful figure offers magic and motivation with touching songs that elevate the spirit.
The Band:
Papa Muse, is a dynamic rock band with catchy hooks and funky dance able grooves, led by “Way”, guitarist, or bassist, vocalist and songwriter for the band. Recently relocated to the Fort Lauderdale area, Way is playing rare solo acoustic showcases in southern Florida.
A charismatic, inspirational and wacky character, Way has been the principal organizer for the Musefest, an annual music festival based in Ithaca, N.Y. for nearly a decade. He also ran a unique musician’s hotel called the Band and Breakfast, and has built relationships with thousands of musicians, agents and fans.
Way plays a distinctive soulful style, an enthusiastic and expansive sound. His lyrics are positive and insightful, sculpting beautiful vocal melodies that will stay with you long after you hear them.
The band Papa Muse is strongly influenced by bands like Rush, Tool, Primus, Dave Mathews, Radiohead, Moby, Stone Temple Pilots, The Who, Progressive Rock, Grunge, African music, Electronica, and anything powerful! They play songs that captivate and exhilarate their audience, leaving a long lasting impression.
Papa Muse is looking to rebuild the full electric band line up in south Florida. Meanwhile the songwriter is busy working on the upcoming full length release “Meaning Makers”.
Simply put, the band is complex, dynamic and full of catchy hooks to keep you humming for days. With meaningful lyrics, and a spirited humor and wit, a Papa Muse performance is loads of fun.
Achievements for Papa Muse include: countless bar gigs, festival showcase gigs, support of national acts as diverse as Fishbone, The Pharcyde, The Pietasters and many others, as well as several television appearances.
The music speaks for itself. Please give Papa Muse a listen.
Samples at:
www.papamuse.com or www.myspace.com/papamuse
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