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Paul Banks
Rock / Folk / Pop

"www.thesixtyone.com/paulbanks mmmhmm."

Austin, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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Member Since9/30/2005
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Paul Banks: vocals, guitars, the occasional keyboard instrument, and whistling.

The current line-up, infamously known as The Carousels
Hunter Dryden: lead electric guitar
Jonathan Nesvadba: bass guitar, background vocals
James Summers: drums, percussion, background vocals

On the self-titled record:
Daniel Ellsworth: piano, organ, electric piano, hand claps, laughter, the occasional inappropriate remark, etc.
Adam Keafer (the biv): bass guitar, general merriment, etc.
Dan Burns (the biv): drums, cymbals, sleigh bells, killer smile, etc.
Influencesthousands of 'em
Sounds Like give the self-titled record a listen on iTunes, if you want to. or come to a show. we love you.

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   About Paul Banks
"Banks' melodies are beautifully mezmerizing."
-The Austin Chronicle

"Songwriter Paul Banks, 24, is another Austin force to be reckoned with . . . His favorite songwriter is Paul Simon, but Banks' voice has supreme range. He can go from sounding like a folk-singer Strokes frontman to a gorgeous Roy Orbison to stripped down Muse. There is an epic sweep to Banks' songs . . ."
-San Antonio Express News SXSW Write-up

"Soaring and dare I say angelic vocal stylings, which easily split the difference between Thom Yorke and Jeff Buckley. I’d be lying if I said I’m not absolutely floored by this man’s singing, and I have yet to hear a sour note leave his lips . . . His band was quite impressive as well, they not only played well but managed to keep up with Banks’ vocal acrobatics with flawless harmonies."
-Whoopsy Magazine

"...managed to put together eight tracks that confidently tell their stories with a charm and melodies that stick in your head. I've been whistling "Live to Share" for a week now, and I'm okay with that."
-Austin Sound

The self-titled debut: Paul Banks
the record. Paul Banks AMAZON.com CDBABY.com

It had been rumored that Paul Banks was spotted in a castle somewhere near Nashville, Tennessee, juxtaposing the melancholy of life against hopeful and pensive melodic movement while conducting a hoe-down around a room mic, shouting "yahoooo," and clinking glasses and beer bottles together. Our sources reported that sleigh bells (and guitars?) may have been involved as well. Upon hearing these rumors, we thought that perhaps a record was in the works. And we were right.

The record can be purchased at SHOWS, at WATERLOO RECORDS in Austin, by request at most record stores in America, in sleek digital a la carte fashion via iTUNES and AMAZON, or via the ultra-cool WORLD-WIDE CD-SHIPPING INTERNET MACHINE.

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Fogalicious





Jul 19 2008 12:26 PM

No, I know your heart belongs to Zach :) How are you???
Cassie





Jul 15 2008 11:25 AM

that was a nice thing to say. thanks.
James





Jul 13 2008 6:51 PM

No man, thank you. I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing your band again.
Jane





Jun 30 2008 9:19 AM

Banks. I want to hear from you. What's goin on? :)
Your Favourite Records





Jun 29 2008 2:32 PM

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Ambika Singh





Jun 26 2008 6:55 PM

Thanks so much for adding me :)
Phil Dutra-Download my tunes FREE!!!





Jun 24 2008 8:14 PM

I hope you can attend this benefit that I'm organizing on Saturday, June 28th called "Pop For Paws". A dog adoption fair and live acoustic show. It will be lots of fun! If you can't make it, please consider donating a few dollars to a very good cause. There is a paypal donation button on my profile. Thanks so much!

Click on the banner with the adorable puppy on my profile for more details.

Phil Dutra

Austin, TX
Rehyn





Jun 18 2008 5:48 PM

Thanks for taking the time to check out my little myspace!! I hope you liked the music. I'm trying to put together a little tour so keep in touch.

Cheers & Love,
~Rehyn
Colby





Jun 18 2008 9:06 AM

Not to be a total downer. but you look like you're trying to pass something in your profile photo.

but seriously, if your mind doesn't automatically go there, its a really awesome photo
Todd





Jun 18 2008 5:28 AM

Dude, Paul, I totally dig the music.
You're really good. Maybe one day I'll have the privelage (I dont' know if that is spelled right) to see you in concert. Keep up the good work.
Alexanders Dark Band





Jun 14 2008 12:26 PM

thanks paul. let's do a show together soon.
Natty





Jun 12 2008 11:44 PM

Interesting.. I've been listening to your album for the past few weeks:)
jenny





Jun 11 2008 7:05 AM

i might have become a hermit...
[The Unsinkable] Rachel Clo





Jun 10 2008 1:03 PM

Then I hope I'm like one of your songs because I love them!
[The Unsinkable] Rachel Clo





Jun 9 2008 10:06 AM

Cousin, if I have to wait until Thanksgiving to see you I might just cry.
HONEST MARQUEE





Jun 6 2008 6:39 PM

Hi Paul Banks!

:::This Just In:::

NEW song!!!!

Your Friends,
~Honest Marquee~
Glaser Drive





Jun 2 2008 3:55 PM

What a lovely thing to say...we're so glad you enjoy our music :)

We enjoy yours as well and would definitely like to get together when you're in the hood.

Keep us posted,

~The Glaser Sisters
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May 28 2008 7:25 PM

Thanks to you...!!! ^.^

that was so sweet

kisses


nataly
James





May 28 2008 6:48 AM

I still can't believe I played middle school football with Jason "Get That Shiz Outta Here!" Maxiell. Ha!

He better get a ring! That's all I am say'n!
The Tiny Tin Hearts





May 21 2008 3:38 PM

We miss you.
$&*THUMP*&$





May 19 2008 9:53 AM

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Emily





May 13 2008 5:57 PM

Thank you for your message on Mother's Day! Love you!
DrinKin N AusTIn





May 7 2008 12:38 PM

Hey, thanks for friending me! I'm just a local who never knew where 2 go so I built this site in my spare time. It's all user generated so I really need some help uploading cool bars and specials. I also made up a place where we can post events too. Check it out and let me know what you think. I am still building it so if you have any suggestions, I can usually put them in right away.
The site's address is yourareacode.com. Thanks again!
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May 7 2008 7:09 AM

Hey Paul! I love the cd. I've been meaning to tell you. Love it! Hope to see you again soon.
[stephK]





May 6 2008 9:13 PM

you must be a busy man
Monsieur Cabane





May 3 2008 2:23 AM

Bonjour comment allez-vous?
$&*THUMP*&$





May 1 2008 10:11 AM

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Zach





Apr 26 2008 9:08 AM

loved it. hope we can do it again soon.
stephanie





Apr 26 2008 1:15 AM

wonderful job tonight at lambert's as well!
The Tiny Tin Hearts





Apr 25 2008 4:19 PM

Paul-- really great playing a gig with you last night. We really loved your music and can't wait to hear more of it! Please stay close (and stay Tiny)

xo - the Tiny Tin Hearts
Dirt&Earthyvibes





Apr 24 2008 8:17 AM

Stop by & chk. out the new Blogs of Dirt and Earthyvibes!!!

"The China Corner"
"The Book-o-Bamphrases"
&..... "The Dirt"

Please leave your honest opinions/remarks/rebuttles...etc...

We left our thoughts, for you to leave your thoughts, about our thoughts!!
So.... what sayeth U, of these thoughts?
brooke





Apr 21 2008 12:49 PM

i think you're neat.
Crop Rotation





Apr 17 2008 4:01 PM

ur music is nice and pretty. although i would consider a name change notwithstanding the interpol dude and all that... :)

all the best!

the Rotation
Hermie!





Apr 10 2008 9:41 AM

PARTY. SATURDAY.
Johnny Lloyd Rollins


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Apr 9 2008 1:01 AM

yo dog.. just droppin in to say hey!

I will be coming down to austin before summertime.. we should hang..
Christmas Fuller Project





Apr 5 2008 1:29 PM

Whats up Paul and company, I hope the groovilicious toon-making is still going well. We typically hate it when other bands do this sort of thing, but we are pretty excited about this. We have been nominated for a 2008 Northwest Arkansas Music Award (NAMA) for "Best New Band." The award is determined by votes, so you could really help us out by voting for us at this address: http://www.freeweekly.com/vote-nama-xiii/

Voting ends April 11. Thanks, fellas.
-Cameron
Jesus Aaron





Mar 23 2008 10:22 AM

MUCH LOVE AND HAPPY EASTER MY FRIEND

BE EVER IN BLISS
Zach





Feb 28 2008 11:58 PM

hey buddy i hope to catch you at Fado. spring break is a beautiful thing.