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Paul Claxton
Acoustic / Indie / Folk Rock

"Have..a good time..all the time"


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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Member Since10/8/2006
Band MembersJust me!!
InfluencesThe Beatles, Mega City Four, Led Zeppelin,The Smiths, Grant lee Phillips, Elliott Smith, , Grant Lee Buffalo, Neil Young, Scott Walker, Elvis the King, John Martyn, Stevie Wonder, Subcircus, Tom Waits, Doves, Jeff Lang, The Rolling Stones, The Wonder stuff, Kate Bush, Nick Drake, Husker Du, Pixies, Grand Drive, Simon and Garfunkel, Violent Femmes, Wheat and more.......
Sounds LikeSounds like KONG !!!!!!!!!
Record Labelunsigned
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 14 2008 8:00P
3345 Parr Street - Liverpool Liverpool
Sep 16 2008 7:30P
Old Queens Head- Islington London
Oct 26 2008 8:00P
Vox Pop - Brooklyn Brooklyn - New York
Oct 27 2008 7:00P
The Baggot Inn - Greenwich village New York
Oct 29 2008 9:00P
The Stillwater - Buffalo Buffalo

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   About Paul Claxton
Solo Artist - Born 8th January 1975 in Liverpool (share birthday with Elvis, Bowie and Dame Shirley Bassey) - moved to Wales at age of 3 & started playing guitar at age of 11. Solo Artist since the millenium and have supported Robert Plant (note strange curly hair similarity!), Miles Hunt, Nick Harper, Pete Wylie, Bruce Foxton(The Jam), Fish, Sir Bob Geldof, Midge Ure in Europe and the UK. Try to play UK, Europe and America as much as possible have managed Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York gigs to date. Hoping to be signed any day soon but in the meantime will keep plugging away on the music scene. You can catch me at Festivals or your local theatre, check out the website or email for latest gig dates. Thanks for looking, would love to hear your comments Cheers Paul Claxton

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It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast


Is Online


May 28 2008 9:12 AM

Thanks for the ad request,

Graham Holland - Liverpool, UK



It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast

itsafrogslife. net/podcast



Co-host - Made In The UK Show

madeintheukshow. co. uk


Check out the new website dedicated to the Liverpool acoustic music scene

liverpoolacoustic. co. uk

Dr Robert





May 27 2008 6:50 AM

Hello mate,

I caught a bit of your set, was half cut by then! You sounded good man. I see your playing a couple of shows in London, I'll try and come along mate.

Cheers

Dr Rob
Gumshaw





Apr 13 2008 4:59 AM

Hi Paul cheers for the comment. Where do we know you from cos you look real familiar.
I could be wrong but were you the front man for pineapple? Jay Gumshaw
Jerry Rosier





Apr 4 2008 11:45 AM

Hullo Paul, sorry it's taken a while to reply, been a bit of a stranger to myspace recently, busy busy. Yup, still got the old SG, dont think I'll ever get rid of that guitar, too darn lovely! Got some new tracks up on myspace, have a listen and let me know what you reckon.
All the best dude
Jerry
Billy Rogan





Mar 17 2008 5:17 PM

Hey Paul. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your tunes. Very nice.
-Billy
Mark Back





Mar 9 2008 6:20 PM

Hi Paul!! All is good here thanks. Hows you? Thank you! I'm glad you like. The Drums are actually programmed on my PC though it does take a while. Hope that things with you are cool.
Acoustic Slice





Jan 27 2008 6:29 AM

ACOUSTIC SLICE Mon 28 Jan

3345 Parr St
(off Slater Street)
Liverpool

Doors 8pm, Start 8.30

A truly outstanding local lineup this week

Playing this Monday

STEVE PILGRIM

MICHELLE STRAHAN

KAYA

Don't miss it!

Open mikers advised to get there early!

For directions and info go to www.acousticslice.co.uk
Bluetint Records





Jan 15 2008 10:21 AM

now that we've relocated we wanted to drop a line and hopefully we're not to late to say happy new year.

Also, we've released two projects to start the new year, from Shawn Tracy and Jon Crocker, we would love it if you stopped by and gave them a listen...
Bandstickers





Jan 7 2008 12:12 PM

Come Check Us Out

GET 100 Badges for £16.50
inc ppd in the UK click HERE for more details!!!

WE NOW PRINT BEER MATS + BASS DRUM VINYL STICKERS
Ian Bailey





Dec 21 2007 12:18 AM

Hi Paul...

Just dropping in to wish you a merry christmas and a fruitful new year!
Speak soon....Ian.
Cyra Elia





Dec 19 2007 4:52 PM

Hey Paul :-) How's it going dude? I wish you a wonderful Christmas...may it be a magical time and let the music be with you always!
Love from Rachel xxx
Stillwater Open Mic





Dec 16 2007 9:01 AM

Brilliant playing, singing, an writing. It will be an honor to have you play in Buffalo. All the best to you. Peace. 1.
Acoustic Slice





Dec 14 2007 6:45 AM

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Mon 17th December

3345 Parr St
(off Slater Street)
Liverpool

Doors 8pm, Start 8.30 SHARP

We're having a FREE party on Monday at Acoustic Slice. So instead of having just three booked acts, we're bringing back a sleighfull of our favourite Slicers for this Christmas special.

We have TWELVE acts - one each for the twelve days of Christmas!!!!

BARRY BRIERCLIFFE
EMILY BARDEN
KAREN CLEARY
LEE BRODERICK
RAGZ
STEVE WINSTANLEY ("the mandolin man")
STUART TODD
THE GOOD INTENTIONS
THE MONO LPs
THOMAS JOSEPH & MURPHY
THOMAS WESTERN
TONY KEHOE

Don't miss it!

(Note: there's no open mike component for this week only)
Ian Bailey





Dec 12 2007 12:15 AM

Thanks for that Paul, I had a really great night and a pleasure to meet you and hear your music, enjoying your album as we speak.
speak soon...Ian.
Mark Back





Dec 9 2007 3:00 AM

Cheers Paul! Just finished my first Welsh CD. Hope that you are all good m8!
Acoustic Slice





Nov 23 2007 6:51 AM

FREE Acoustic Slice Mon 26 Nov

Don't miss out this week as we bring you yet another fabulous - and international!!! - line up of music.

At 3345 Parr Street, starting promptly at 8.30 pm we have a lineup that includes

JAMES ALLISON
All the way from New York City, James Allison, half of renowned American duo Blastronauts, features Slice as part of his UK tour.

WROBEL & O'NEILL
Wonderful Manchester based duo with great Americana influenced songs and vocals. Not to be missed.

EMMA FOXALL
LIPA based songwriter blending feminine rock with Bollywood strings, grunge guitar and hiphop rhythms.

Plus its FREE to get in!

Starts and ends with open mike. Open mikers advised to get there very early to get one of the limited slots.

More info at www.acousticslice.co.uk
From The Clay





Nov 22 2007 9:32 PM

yay!
friends!!!
happy thanksgiving!



love
-jonny
Acoustic Slice





Nov 17 2007 4:21 AM

FREE Acoustic Slic Mon 19 Nov

Don't miss out this week as we bring you yet another fabulous line up of music.

At 3345 Parr Street, starting promptly at 8.30 pm we have a lineup that includes

KAREN CLEARY
The talented singer songwriter returns to Liverpool for her first slice outing

JESSICA'S GHOST
Cello, keys, mandolin, double bass and more. Don't miss this great five piece.

KATE THRELFALL
Jazz and soul influenced acoustic singer, currently sudying at LIPA

Plus its FREE to get in!

Starts and ends with open mike. Open mikers advised to get there very early to get one of the limited slots.

More info at www.acousticslice.co.uk
Acoustic Slice





Nov 11 2007 11:00 AM

Relaunched New Acoustic Slic Mon 12 Nov

The new format is a definite winner!!

Don't miss out this week as we bring you yet another fabulous line up of music.

At 3345 Parr Street, starting promptly at 8.30 pm we have a lineup that includes

PATRICK BRISCOE

DONNA MARIE

LEE BRODERICK


Plus its FREE to get in!

Starts and ends with open mike. Open mikers advised to get there very early to get one of the limited slots.

More info at www.acousticslice.co.uk
Acoustic Slice





Nov 4 2007 7:21 AM

Relaunched New Acoustic Slic Mon 5 Nov

The new format is a definite winner!!

Don't miss out this week as we bring you yet another fabulous line up of music.

At 3345 Parr Street, starting promptly at 8.30 pm we have a lineup that includes

CAROLINE ENGLAND

TONY KEHOE

BEN BLANCE


Plus its FREE to get in!

Starts and ends with open mike. Open mikers advised to get there very early to get one of the limited slots.

More info at www.acousticslice.co.uk
Shirley





Oct 23 2007 7:45 AM

Looking good for the Liverpool gig.. What time does it all finish?? Shirl x
Shirley





Oct 23 2007 5:26 AM

Hi Paul.. Long time no see! Hopefully put that right by seeing you in Liverpool on 10 December. Hope you are keeping well. Love Shirl x
Acoustic Slice





Oct 21 2007 6:11 AM

Relaunched New Acoustic Slic Mon 22 Oct

Wow! What a fantastic Monday we all had last week, and how will did the new format work!!!!

Don't miss out this week as we bring you yet another fabulous line up of music.

At 3345 Parr Street, starting promptly at 8.30 pm we have

RAGZ
BARRY BRIERCLIFFE
THE STRUTTS


Ragz is one of Liverpool's finest songbirds.

Barry Briercliffe is a recent Search for a Star finalist.

The Strutts are a Dublin duo with a Scouse sound.

And what's more, its FREE to get in!

Starts and ends with open mike. Open mikers advised to get there very early to get one of the limited slots.

More info at www.acousticslice.co.uk where you can also check out the brand new podcast!!
To my harp's content





Oct 14 2007 6:05 AM

Hi,
thanks for being a myspace friend. I saw you live in Nuremberg a few years ago - great music!
Best wishes
Nerissa
james





Oct 12 2007 11:01 AM

I'm here son. Mad this talking over the fjords. About to have some vino... just watched xfactor on computer.. mongs!!
Corey McVann





Oct 9 2007 10:55 AM

the pleasure is all mine,
glad you good, keep up the good work Mr C
Corey
x
Acoustic Slice





Sep 29 2007 2:14 AM

FREE Acoustic Slice Mon 1st October

3345, Parr Street (off Slater St), Liverpool

Fantastic final night before our relaunch later in the month. Don't miss it, with our new experimental format.

TRICIA McTEAGUE
One of Merseyside's genuine talents. Often backing singer to stars like Deacon Blue and Ronan Keating, she is a superb songwriter herself.

MICHELLE STRAHAN
Winner of the Streetwaves 2007 competition, and one of Merseyside's emerging superstars.

STEVE WINSTANLEY
A favourite at Acoustic Slice with his mandolin and array of weird and wonderful instruments from the beginning of time.

Come and hear these fabulous artists, and get a glimpse of the newlook Acoustic Slice format.

Starts prompt at 8.30pm with a small open mike section. Open mikers please arrive early to avoid disappointment as slots are limited.

Al

PS Those wanting to be booked for future gigs - all bookings have now been outsourced to samuel@sfmmusic.co.uk due to pressure of work. Please contact him direct.

PPS The podcast: don't miss the podcast at www.parrysongs.co.uk/podcast.html

PPPS Check out the BRAND NEW Acoustic Slice website!!!
RACING CARS





Sep 20 2007 2:50 AM

Hi Paul,Thanks for the friendship,
All the best,
Racing Cars.
Mark Greville





Sep 5 2007 11:34 AM

Hiya Paul.

Sounding great on here. You've done some great gigs too!

Let me know if you are coming to Ireland!

Take care

Mark
The Tangent Twins





Aug 29 2007 10:54 AM

PAULYYYYYY!!!

Keep on strummin! ;)
Math Bolton new album coming soon!





Jul 25 2007 5:05 PM

Hey there!!

Just letting you know that we have a new welsh song on our profile "Glaw" from our new welsh demo.
We would be very gratefull if you could donate 4 minutes of your time to take a listen and maybe let us know what you think.

Thank you - Math Bolton (A Month Sunday)
Mark Back





Jul 6 2007 1:26 AM

Hi Paul! Hows things with you?? I hope all is cool!
Mark Back





Jul 6 2007 1:24 AM

Hi Paul! Hows things with you?? I hope all is cool!!
electro acoustic club





Jul 5 2007 4:44 PM

It's gonna be a great weekend!

Weekend and day tickets available on the gate, with free camping & parking...

James Cassidy





Jul 3 2007 2:36 PM

thankyou paul! all the best to you.
Daniel Persson





Jun 20 2007 2:03 PM

Thank you much for your friendship. Cheers!
Acoustic Slice





Jun 3 2007 6:37 AM

ACOUSTIC SLICE - FREE Mon 4th June

Mon 4th June, 8pm
3345 Parr Street (off Slater Street)

We've got a great FREE night of music on as usual. This week features

GIDEON CONN
CHRISTINA MALLEY
DAYWALKER

Gideon played the Bank Holiday show a few weeks ago when it was unusually quiet. He blew our socks off. If you missed him then, you'd be crazy to miss him again!!

For more info see www.acousticslice.co.uk

PS Don't miss my acoustic podcast linked to Acoustic Slice at