Paula Boggs (vocals, guitar)
Brian Miller (bass, synthesizer)
Matt Brown (bass)
Tor Dietrichson (percussion)
John Stiemert (keyboards)
Gee Emerick (electric guitar)
Mark Chinen (lead acoustic & electric guitar)
Sandy Greenbaum (drums)
Chris Kovalchick (violin)
Charles Jefferson (trumpet)
Influences
I'm inspired by those who touch us with the sheer brilliance, irony, comedy or pathos of songwriting at its finest. I love the unpredictable and there's no substitute for a voice (vocal or instrumental) that uniquely pierces the soul. And thus, among those I admire are Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nina Simone, Keith Jarrett, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Merl Saunders, Richie Havens, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, Emerson Lake & Palmer, the Byrds, Pink Floyd, Robert Cray, Richard Thompson, Yes, Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane, The Police, Haydn, Puccini, Joseph Arthur, Sufjan Stevens, Conor Oberst, R.E.M., Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, Jaco Pastorius, PJ Harvey, Citizen Cope, Mos Def, Blue Scholars, Wyclef Jean, Bjork, Lucinda Williams.
Miss Ruby Kirby Blues
Sounds Like
Folks tell me I remind them of Odessa, Joan Armatrading, Mary Fahl, Annie Lennox or Tracy Chapman. I certainly share a cello tone and the emotion in my voice may evoke comparisons with these singers. I also aspire to capture a bit of the spirit that is uniquely Robert Plant. At the end though, you the listener must decide!
Life is a sine curve. I started playing guitar and writing music at age 11. During my teens and into my 20s, music was emotional glue for me. Then, like perhaps too many people, I let life get in the way...too busy. With undying encouragement from a loved one, I got back in the saddle. Though I took a long break, it's great to be composing and performing again. I completed the University of Washington's Songwriters Certificate Program in 2006 and started doing open mics in the Seattle area in January 2007. A while ago, someone in the audience said my music kept him off balance as he absorbed the tension I create through strong voice and strumming but highly vulnerable lyrics. I was moved by the observation and am curious if you see that too.
Says former Picketts frontwoman and veteran singer-songwriter Christy McWilson, "with a gift for melody and orginal, intelligent lyrics, the unique and authentic voice of singer-songwriter Paula Boggs makes for a compelling performance experience."
I'm producing my first CD this year with Matt Brown of The Brewery Recording Company. Over the past several months I've teamed with some amazing musicians, including conga drummer Tor Dietrichson and bassist Brian Miller plus his band Randomcode. You can hear their genius on the tracks I've posted on this site. When I'm not in Seattle, I usually hang out in Santa Fe or on Vashon Island's Magnolia Beach...both truly spiritual places.
Wow Paula I have been listening to the recording and it is truly beautiful!!! I feel truly blessed to be working on building this with you. It is truly great and heartfelt music. Good Luck For You Paula!!! Tor Dietrichson
Actually in Oct 30th at Day Break Star...dicovery park...with other Native performers. A flyer will get posted soon....thanks for asking. Have a great weekend!!
Ciao Paula!!... Thanks so much for the request and your sweet message!!... Below you'll find the video of our single "Till Death Do Us Part"... I hope you and your Friends enjoy it!!... Keep up the good work + hope to hear from you soon!... Luana xxxx
I just re-entered the world of MySpace. Thank you for being here...for checking in, and for letting me know you'll be there at the Seattle show. So looking forward to finally having a face to face! love~erika
Heya there Paula, how ya doin 2day? Thanx 4 addin yer friendship. Its always great 2 meet new friends. Enjoy r sounds & have a funtastic weekend. Stay in tune & in touch. Blues rockin, Mani
Hi Paula, I like your video "a Buddha State of Mind." Your smile is contagious. Thanks for your friendship! From across the sound in West Seattle, Thelxie
Paula, you are very kind -- thanks for picking up the book and I hope you enjoy it. And more on the Rain Fall movie (opening in Japan on April 25), and on Fault Line, out in the US this Tuesday, on my online forum. And here's the tour schedule -- hope to see you on the road!
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