Paula Yoo is a classically trained violinist who also specializes in rock, Celtic fiddle, and country music. She is available for recordings, live gigs, and TV and film. She is available through INSTRUMENTAL CASTING: http://www.instrumentalcasting.com/
She studied violin at the Hartt School of Music and the Yale School of Music. She currently is a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Players and the Torrance Symphony. She also served as concertmaster of the Detroit Civic Symphony, was principal second of the Yale Symphony Orchestra, and was a substitute member with the professional New Haven Symphony. Her fondest musical memory was performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Greater Hartford Youth Orchestra during their summer tour of China. She also taught violin on a part-time basis with the non-profit organization "Rainbow Academy" which provides lessons for underprivileged children in LA.
Paula also plays electric violin with many rock bands and national recording acts. Recent performances include the 2009 Bridge School Fundraiser Concert with No Doubt, an East Coast tour with the British alt rock band Spiritualized (including a stop at the historic Apollo Theatre), the seminal '60s psychedelic rocker Arthur Lee of Love (including a headlining sold-out show at LA's House of Blues), singer/songwriter and actress Bird York (nominated for an Oscar for Best Song for the movie Crash and an actress on The West Wing), Dillon Campbell (Glen Campbell's son), The Dilettantes (headed by Brian Jonestown Massacre's Joel Grion), Random AOK (featuring the drummer from The Rentals), country recording artist Buck McCoy, Emma Burgess, and several acclaimed LA-based indie rock bands including Listing Ship, Wait Think Fast, Bright Blue Gorilla, The Now People, and The Great Deceivers (a King Crimson tribute band). She also is trained in Celtic fiddle styles, having performed with the Scottish Fiddlers of LA. Her most recent TV appearance was on A&E's reality series, "THE TWO COREYS" starring Corey Feldman and Corey Haim.
When she's not playing her violin and/or fiddle, Paula is a published children's book author and novelist and TV drama writer. Her latest novel, GOOD ENOUGH, was published by HarperCollins in 2008 and nominated for the 2009 American Librarians Association's "Best Books for Young Adults" award. Her TV credits include NBC's "The West Wing," FOX's "Tru Calling," The CW's "Hidden Palms," and LIFETIME's "Side Order of Life." She is currently Co-Producer of The SyFy Channel's series "Eureka."She graduated with a B.A. in English from Yale University, an MS in Journalism from Columbia University, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College. She is represented by CAA and The Writers House, and is a member of the Local 47 musicians' union.
"i think we are lucky to live these lives we lead. to be a part of the cultural, political and scientific conversation of our time, at and on any level; and be able to work one's way through life basically supporting oneself through their art. amazing! frustrating sometimes? yes. unfair sometimes...what isn't? not a religious person, but know we are blessed. that is why it is imperative that we speak up when we do see injustice. it is our responsibility for being so blessed."
Our first single, Drunk Tonight EP, and our first DVD Drunk Rock Videos DVD is now available for pre-order from the store section of our website. Click the above images for info.
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Friday, July 31st. 9:00 PM at VERSAI
351 N. FAIRFAX AVE., Los Angeles, California 90036
Cost: $10 little dollars @ the door.
Special 1 hour and 30 minute set with guest musicians and our new
violin player, Paula. Doors open at 7pm. We play at 9pm. This is our
last show for a long while because our guitar player Nacho will be
leaving the country. Come join us in celebrating his friendship and
musicianship!!! Thank you very much!
-TGD
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
"vinegar & rust..." hmmm. i like this tip-- could it also be metaphoric? u are such a raging success! u inspire so many-- we love to hear you play-- and--occasionally--listen to you rant! hee hee--although your ranting is always posh and tasteful-- have a beautiful evening, paula- & thank u so much 4 being "u"- & in your own wonderful way, helping me. :-)
so check it--i am starting an ALL FEMALE FOLK THRASH TRIO--called "siren"- my friend jude is gonna play cello and this awesome model looking girl is gonna wail on the handdrums! yay! all i need is a bad-ass flautist and i will have it made! woo-hoo! siren...coming soon to a theater or youtube channel near you!! ;-)
