ok--this site is mine: Paul Epstein, so just me, BUT -- I am in a band also -- the Contrarians. Here's our website: http://pages.suddenlink.net/contrarians..
Influences
SOoooo many! From centuries old Celtic and Applachian through 20's blues and swing, early country, 60's rock 'n roll, contradancing, and anything I might hear that I fall in love with.
Sounds Like
Well, there's me singing and writing songs, and then there's me fiddling. When I sing I sound like me, I'm not trying to sound like anyone else. But here are some people others have compared me to (sometimes favorably):
Neil Young,
Paul Simon,
John Prine,
John Gorka,
Elvis (only when I really want to),
James Taylor,
The Band,
My idols in the fiddle world are Liz Carrol, Kevin Burke (and any great celtic fiddler), Stephane Grapelli, Darol Anger (and any great swing fiddler), J.P. Fraley, Melvin Wine (and any great old-time fiddler); get the picture?
Looking forward to the 'show' .. bring your fiddle and we'll do a few jigs, I'll have my bhodran.
'Winter Solstice Ball' @ UUC Thursday December 20th, 7pm
Come early to sign up for OPEN MIC music, spoken word and poet slots.
We will have an opening ceremony/fire circle to cast of the old year and look forward to the new. Opening Drum Circle to raise energy and occasionally throughout the evening - bring a drum, but some precussion will be available. Music - announced artists, Douglas Imbrogno/Casi Null, Doug will be playing some 'new trippy music', the SYNERGY COLLECTIVE, uplifting acoustic energy, Paul Epstein, fiddler with the Contrarians and singer songwriter, Howlin Perm-a-Kulture, (acoustic punk didj) Poetry - Dorian Tadzio, Holly Cross.......
Admission by donation, or non perishable food items that will be donated to Covenant House.
Dress: whatever you have on, tuxedos would be great though, capes, masks, painted faces and costumes even better !!!
UUC, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West., just beyond magic island, on the right behind 3 evergreen magnolia trees.
Haha.. that picture is my Graduation dress that I wore.. well for graduation.. :P Anyways, things are good... looking forward to seeing you all again in the near future! Take care and tell Rita I said hello.
Hi Paul, We have a great mtn.dulcimer player and singer/songwriter playing at UUC in Charleston on Thurs. Sept. 13th. by the name of Butch Ross. His 'Marshfork Elementary' song is featured quite a bit lately. Theres a few other musical outings in the Fall, listed in one of our blogs.
Paul, thanks for the compliments. I've been working so hard on my banjo playing that my guitar playing has suffered. I had a great time playing some music with you and meeting you. Until next time!!!
HELP PUT THE STANLEY BROTHERS IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME!
Ralph Stanley has received many well-deserved honors in the last few years, yet one honor eludes him. While many of their fellow musicians and singers have been recognized by The Country Music Hall of Fame, THE STANLEY BROTHERS have been sadly -- some say criminally -- overlooked.
Jeanie Stanley, youngest daugher of Carter, and fan Kaye Hill have organized an on-going petition to change all that.
"The Country Music Hall of Fame recognizes those persons who have made a significant contribution to the country music field," says Hill. "The Stanley Brothers helped lay the foundation for what we have today. Their names deserve to be listed among greats like Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, who have already be recognized."
You can join their efforts in one of the following ways:
Contact the CMHoF directly:
Mr. Kyle Young, President
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville TN 37203
Or, if you prefer, you can send a letter to Kaye Hill, who will forward them to the HoF.
D. Kaye Hill
PO Box 2553
Harrisonsonburg VA 22801
Kay says, "a simple one-line note is all that would be required, but please remember to supply your name and address, and an email address if applicable. I will be collecting all letters and forwarding them to the Country Music Hall of Fame."
Just coming by to say hello. Summer is the time for weddings. If you or someone you know is getting married, let them know about us. We have performed at over 150 weddings in the last ten years. Thank you.
Hoping your week is terrific!!!
Nashville recording artist
ANDREW DEAN
and the farm machine
NITE*SKY Records
Where The Stars Shine
All country, bluegrass, and Gospel ARTISTS: Check out my record label. They have helped me chart on ECMA and others, AND they help OTHERS, too!
(Your song can be made into a music video - very affordably - just ask us how, Email: info@nitesky.us )
Hey guys, just wanted to invite everyone to our new forum on WV Band Scene. There's a lot of music-related networking potential there, so I urge you guys to check it out. The URL is: www.wvbandscene.com/forum. See you there!
I play fiddle with western MA's best Irish acoustic quartet: Woodkerne. You might have heard me talking about it on WMUA's Celtic Connections (91.1FM). I'll be there again Friday the 9th of March with my friend Laurie talking and fiddling. Check it out!
One other thing, If you're a fiddler, then you'll want one of these bows. You can order one yourself from Steve Perry at Gianna Violins! CLICK HERE. See you soon, Adam Sweet - inventor, developer
Hey there! Ok so you've signed up as a friend of NEGAL. What's next? Tell your friends! It's going to have to be a grass roots effort to start, because we have $0.00 for marketing, and until we get like 10,000 members, we've decided to keep it free. So please tell everyone you know that makes guitars or violins, fixes them, makes bows, or fixes/rehairs them, tell your suppliers, your musician customers and please get the word out! Thanks a lot for everything. Adam, Jim & John - NEGAL
Thanks for checking out my songs and for your kinds words.
Kudos to you as well for your tunes...they sound great!.
I'm digging the texture and tone of your voice.
From one Pennsylvanian to another!
Turner
Greetings Paul Epstein,
I am delighted to be your friend. I enjoyed your music. Nice fiddlin too. I have 2, but only play when everyone is gone... hehe. Thanks for listening to my music & the kind words. Keep Rockin!
Love,
Joanie Sanders
