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papertrees
Jazz / Indie / Folk

"everything is illuminated"

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  5/14/2008
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 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/papertreesmusic  

   papertrees: General Info
Member Since6/1/2004
Band Websitepapertrees.net
Band MembersAllison Polans (guitar, vocals), Alec Meltzer (drums, percussion), Deirdre Kelly (cello), Andrew Lipke (keys), and Phil D’Agostino (upright bass)

Other great contributors include or have included (if you’ve been in the studio or on stage with us, we consider you family!): Ben Snodgrass, Jason Fraticelli, Dan Putrino, Rocco Renzetti, Shane Leddy, Ross Bellenoit, Aleksander Yaker, Devin Greenwood, Joel Rose, Raphael Cutrufello, Gretchen Lohse, Andy Keenan, and Bevin Caulfield!
InfluencesSongs: Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co., Feist, Astrud Gilberto, Neil Young, Patsy Cline, Azure Ray, Cat Power, Belle & Sebastian, Johnny Cash, June Carter, The Magnetic Fields, Mirah, Neutral Milk Hotel, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Portishead, Hayden, The Microphones, Grandaddy, Otis Redding, Doug Martsch, Amy Winehouse, The Weeds, The Beatles, Sondre Lerche, Sufjan Stevens, Red House Painters, Sigur Ros, Bjork, John Vanderslice, Jason Anderson, Madeleine Peyroux, Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, The Floorbirds, Hanne Hukkelberg, Andrew Bird, Beck, Beulah, Wilco, The Unicorns, Langhorne Slim, Hezekiah Jones, Andrew Lipke, Red Heart the Ticker, and more Friends and Family! Also: the Environment, Listening to people unseen, Mornings, Late nights w/ little sleep, What can and cannot be seen, and Wanderlust.
Sounds LikeFeist and Jason Molina made a baby?
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 10 2008 12:00P
Philadelphia Independent Craft Market -- details TBA. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 13 2008 7:00P
Studio LuLoo -Featured Artist @ Open Mic- Haddon Township, New Jersey
May 27 2008 7:00P
Milkboy Acoustic Cafe w/ Wissahickon Chicken Shack and Mason Porter Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Jun 8 2008 6:00P
Allison SOLO @ Living Sun Foods’ Raw Potluck 19145
Jun 14 2008 12:00P
Inliquid Benefit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 14 2008 9:00P
Fergie’s Pub w/ Lisa Watson + more TBA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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   About papertrees
We are constantly evolving. papertrees began with Allison writing songs, strumming a guitar, and vocalizing some songs but has now grown into a family of sounds (formerly known as Allison Polans & Friends but now papertrees!) The core crew also consists of Deirdre Kelly ..o and Alec Meltzer on drums/percussion. Recently joined up in Fall 07 is the wonderful Andrew Lipke (keyboards). And even more recently (Winter ’08) we have brought in Phil D’Agostino (upright bass). We are excited for the fullness of music we can send to you in soundwaves.

Keep checking back soon for more new, full band recordings!

People say really nice things:

"“Feist and Jason Molina made a baby?” No, that’s not gossip from the indie rock world—that’s what local gal-with-guitar Allison Polans wrote in the “Sounds Like” section of her MySpace page. It’s actually a pretty apt summation of her music: There’s both a sophisticated, sorta-jazzy tinge to her husky voice and arrangements (that’s the Feist gene), and an affecting, world-weary vibe in her simple, folky acoustic strumming and heartsick lyrics (that’s the DNA of Molina, of Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. fame). Don’t be surprised to hear little tiny bits of Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power), PJ Harvey and Brandi Carlile in Polans’ delivery. But this growing baby seems talented enough to stand all on her own soon enough." (M.A.G.) - Philadelphia Weekly

"...a budding songwriter backed by familiar faces and soon to be plagued by Cat Power comparisons." (Doug Wallen) - Philadelphia Weekly

"If you’re looking for a good acoustic act that has no immediate plans to leave the city I speak so highly of, you should check out Allison Polans. Her music is brutally honest without making the listener feel excluded, a quality seldom encountered in the world of young musicians. With her soulful voice and addictive charm, Polans is best experienced live." (Jon Weiner) - CampusPhilly.org Members of papertrees are also members of Walker Lundee, Elevator Parade, Roomtone, Hezekiah Jones, and The Super Humble Country Band. Be sure to check those bands out too! We are always looking for more shows so we can crowd your stage and make you smile.

papertrees (and Allison solo) has shared the stage with many wonderful folks such as Hezekiah Jones, Roomtone, Elevator Parade, Nicole Atkins & The Sea, April Smith & The Great Picture Show, Devin Greenwood, Hoots & Hellmouth, The Spinning Leaves, Kind of Like Spitting, Frida Hyvonen, The Feverfew, Andrew Lipke, Amy Pickard, Rarebirds, Bettie Seervert, This Radiant Boy, Early Day Miners, Alphabet Army, Shelley Short, Wes Mattheu, Hop Along Queen Ansleis, Franzschubert, Kristi Rae, Adam Arcuragi, Walker Lundee, Phonograph, Cowmuddy, The New Time, The Sweetheart Parade, Natalie Walker, Quintero, The Sisters3, AND MORE!

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Amazing News::: Brat Productions & rock bands: Toothless George, Devin Greenwood, Franzschubert, Danny McKane, & Allison Polans (papertrees) have won the 2007 Barrymore Award for The Ted and Stevie Wolf Award For New Approaches to Collaborations!!!!!!!
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*For booking inquiries please email: PAPERTREESMUSIC@GMAIL.COM



   papertrees's Friend Space (Top 28)
papertrees has 1866 friends.
 The A Train 


 dk 


 Feed the Birds 


 The Super Humble Country Band 


 Hezekiah Jones 

Is Online
 ROOMTONE 


 The Elevator Parade 


 the spinning leaves 


 Wes Mattheu and the New Way Down 


 walker lundee 


 devin greenwood 


 SISTERS 3 


 Bevin Caulfield 


 The Great Unknown 


 Quintero 


 Cowmuddy 


 Birdie Busch 


 rarebirds 


 aderbat 


 Honeychurch 


 The Writing Birds 


 Bill Ricchini 


 John Francis 


 Amos Lee 


 The Feverfew 

Is Online
 CHASE PAGAN 


 Chris Kasper 


 The Fire at the Philadelphia Bar & Grille 





papertrees's Friends Comments
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John Shaughnessy





May 14 2008 4:24 PM

Hey Alison,
Thanks for hangin' out at SL Tuesday. Really enjoyed the music, and I hope to have the pleasure of your company again soon :)

JS, papertrees fan #1
The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market





May 11 2008 5:15 PM

Thanks for being awesome!!!
Studio LuLoo





May 9 2008 3:55 AM

We can't wait to see you again Tuesday!
Denice aka Ms. Misconception





May 3 2008 12:00 PM

Hey Allison! Lovin the music- I hope to check out a show this month. Keep sending updates! Hope all is well
YOUNA





Apr 28 2008 1:54 AM

hey there
Just stopping by to see what's new!
Andra Taylor





Apr 16 2008 12:59 PM

Well hello! Ya know I am brand spankin new to Philly, so it's great to hear back from another artist! Hope you get to hear the tunes. I really dig your stuff! Any advice for a musician fresh on the Philly scene?? -Andra
Hezekiah Jones


Is Online


Apr 11 2008 11:03 AM

how are you miss polans?? long time no communicate. hope all is going well for you. miss you. been too long. we must catch up
Ryan Williams & Sean McNellis





Apr 5 2008 12:19 PM

Hey Allison! I and my friend Theresa bought one each of your ep at the Tin Angel show. I'm SOOO Glad to finally have something I listen to when I'm not listening live (and way cool that they're songs you guys played!), but what are the names of the songs? So great to meet you after seeing you so many times, and I look forward to seeing you guys later in the month! :-)
Matthew Sztyk





Mar 29 2008 11:49 PM

how goes it in Philly?
Lonely Heroes [NEW ACOUSTIC EP]





Mar 28 2008 2:49 PM

Glad we are friends! Check out our XL 106.7 radio performance.

-Lonely Heroes!
patti





Mar 27 2008 4:56 PM

Strum the strings gently at first
A blind trust between steel and skin
Harmonic vibrations
Echos of chords linger in the air
That zen when in the groove
The guitarist's nirvana.
Waking Lights





Mar 27 2008 3:34 PM

HEY YOU xoo
America's Sweetheart





Mar 27 2008 2:01 PM

Thanks guys! You rock them too! Perhaps we see you another time, maybe play together even. We like your music.

Love,
America's Sweetheart
YOUNA





Mar 26 2008 11:24 PM

hey there
What's new? Wanted to stop by to show some love...hope all is well...entering the hot season here in Bangkok if that's possible!!!:)
Youna
meyou





Mar 25 2008 6:16 PM

certainly does! my friend has an album with a similar picture to your one there...a banjo for a head i think his is...great mind
love
trespassengers





Mar 25 2008 4:44 PM

Just wanted to let you know about our next show. Hope you can make it. Cheers!

- Trespassengers

APRIL 4, 2008 - Friday
Small's
25 W. Market St.
York, PA
$5 Cover | 21+ Only

Stealing the Return - 10 pm
Wayne Supergenius - 11 pm
Trespassengers - Midnight
Cambridge Sound Studios





Mar 24 2008 9:22 PM

Thanks for the kind words.
I heard you had a great night at World Cafe with The New Connection. Hope to catch a performance.
Stop in for a visit sometime.

Cheers!
215-579-9500
Adam Rose





Mar 24 2008 8:24 PM

Hey papertrees, Nice songs. Come to the HrtR in May! Maybe I'll catch up with you before then at one of your shows....
Rosetta Stoned - Tour starts May 18th





Mar 24 2008 11:59 AM

so it's no secret...you have a new fan...
- Tyrone
Sandy Rowles





Mar 24 2008 11:41 AM

Maybe we will cross paths in Pennsylvania someday. I would love to catch a show! You guys sound wonderful!
Studio LuLoo





Mar 13 2008 7:40 AM

Studio LuLoo misses papertrees.
Will you come back and visit??

JS
Adam Wade





Mar 12 2008 9:15 AM

Yes, I had lots of fun with you too. Sweet moves by the way. I'm excited to see your show!
Mellow Massage Therapy Center





Mar 6 2008 6:51 PM

Thanks for the add! :)
Libertae





Mar 3 2008 5:39 PM

Holy crap! Guess who I'm listening to RIGHT NOW on the radio! And guess which favorite song of mine is playing?!?!?

OMG, I can't help it!

You RULE!
YOUNA





Mar 2 2008 5:29 AM

Salut!!
Stoppin in to take a listen..how all is well...its gettin a bit hotter here in Bangkok now but things are good...this year is really flyin by!!
YOuna
Christina Dietz





Feb 27 2008 10:54 AM

Hey! new songs are up, tell your friends if you like it ! How are you?
Dominique





Feb 26 2008 12:56 PM

Hey Allison,
it was great meeting and chatting w/ you @ Marilyn's in Sacramento. You guys put on a good show. Luv the music:)
Benjamima!





Feb 26 2008 12:01 PM

HEY Allison!!! how are you? hows things?
the spinning leaves





Feb 26 2008 11:50 AM

more like...trees are paper. love ya.
Philip D’Agostino





Feb 25 2008 10:48 PM

You all are phenomonal! Thank you, 'twas a great pleasure. Til next time.......
matt jones





Feb 18 2008 5:52 PM