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Paul Chapman

General Info

  • Genre: Country / Rock

    Location Paris ON Canda, CA

    Profile Views: 26574

    Last Login: 1/21/2011

    Member Since 2/22/2006

    Website http://www.chappy.cc

    Record Label OPM Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Paul Chapman began strumming a guitar at age 10. His first public performance was that same year in 1978 when he played for a school concert in Frobisher Bay on Baffin Island in Canada's Arctic. The following year, after moving to Sudbury Ontario, he began flat picking bluegrass tunes by ear. He joined in many jam sessions at bluegrass festivals in Ontario and in the United States and at age 13 also took up the mandolin and joined his dad in a bluegrass band. Then it was on to the electric guitar. Over the next couple of years his playing was influenced by players as diverse as guitarists James Burton, Albert Lee, Joe Satriani, Tony Rice, David Grisman and composer JS Bach. Then at age 16, Paul auditioned for a country band and got his first job playing electric guitar in bars in Sudbury, often doing his high school homework between sets. Soon he was also playing in his high school band and teaching guitar at a local music studio. By the time he was 21 he decided it was time to try his luck in the United States and moved to Los Angeles. Soon he arrived he was playing in the famous Palomino Club subbing for Jerry Donahue and was hired to be part of a touring band. It wasn't long before he was recording for composer Jerry Fuller's studio with some of LA's most well known musicians. This led to playing on the soundtrack for the NBC- network TV series "Hot Country Nights". Paul spent 5 years in the US, recording and touring with different bands and developing his style of playing. In addition to his own unique style, Paul 's ability as an all-round guitarist attracted a lot of attention. When he returned to Canada he quickly found work with many of Canada's most well-known recording studios He has recorded and performed for George Fox, Jason McCoy, Lace, Beverley Mahood, Julian Austin, Susan Aglukark, Lisa Brokop, Aaron Pritchett, Chris Cummings, Diane Chase, the Arrogant Worms, John Landry, Michelle Wright and the Wilkinsons and many others. Paul's dazzling guitar work has been seen by audiences in every part of Canada and in Brazil and Australia. Paul Chapman has recenty completed an instructional guitar DVD that features his world class playing techniques, visit www.chappy.cc to order. Paul is also available for session work via the internet. .. I edited my profile with ..Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4..
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  • Influences

    James Burton, Albert Lee, Joe Satriani, Tony Rice, David Grisman and composer JS Bach.
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    ..'Chappy' Instructional DVD Promo............Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos..

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  • GFB

    Hello.

    Nice to meet you on MySpace.
    Thanks for your support and the friendship.

    If you like the blues with crazy guitar, visit my profile.

    Have a very good day.




    Salut from Montréal, Gilles.

    2 years ago
  • Dee.Dee's Official Musi…

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    2 years ago
  • howtomakeitinthemusicin…

    Michael Jackson R.I.P

    2 years ago
  • Duane Collier

    Just stopped in to say hello and give you the latest news.

    Hope all is going well you.

    I just recently hooked up with my old friend Clyde Stubblefield. Gonna be jammin in Madison Wi. of all places ( good college town). Should be a gas.

    My 2nd cousin Brand Schank (of the Nobelmen ) passed away this last year at age 68. He was on the rock front in 57. A pioneer of sorts and a beautiful human being. He perused his love of music right to the end. The world was enriched by his being.

    Gee, I hate to be a downer here but I also lost one of my best friends Tom Brown this last year. He was a genius on the guitar.  You can learn more about him and the concert in his memory on my latest blog. He had a personality that I can only describe as bubbly. He was always in an up mood no matter what. If you were having a bad day, a call to Tom would put a smile on your face without fail. I loved him and will miss him. The concert date is in June and a number of well known musicians have confirmed that they will attend.

    I will be headed for Nashville soon. I'm looking forward to the change in climate although I have to say that the box canyon in Madison where I'm living is beautiful at this time of year.

    My best to you as always,
    Peace
    DC




    3 years ago
  • Bruce

    Thank you for your laughs & smiles, your dreams, your hopes, your
    friendship...seasons greetings & blessings to you, yours & all...with love and respect...Bruce



    3 years ago
  • Kristen T. Clark

    ...we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!!!!

    Music



    Merry Christmas Paul! Hope you have a great 2010!

    Luv, Kristen

    3 years ago
  • Ken Tizzard

    Ken Tizzard and The Variety Show Players
    New Song - "This Town Of Mine"
    MP3 available now...
    Drop by when you have a chance

    3 years ago
  • Bruce

    Sending love and respect...have a great Hallows Eve...Bruce

    3 years ago
  • Scott Hall

    Hey Paul!!! Come over to my page and checkout my tunes!! See you soon! :)

    4 years ago
  • Copperhead

    Best wishes from England

    Thanks for the add

    Your music's cool

    Love & Twangs

    Copperhead


    Copperhead
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    4 years ago
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