Me and whoever comes along with a fiddle, mandolin, bass, percussion, etc
Influences
The Allman Brothers, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice, David Grisman, Van Morrison, Jackie Gleason, Jackie Mason, Edgar Rice Burroughs (yes I read all 24 Tarzan books when I was a kid!), bluegrass of all sorts, Pat Metheny, any kind of fiddle music, other stuff I can't think of right now.
Both a singer/songwriter (with a bluegrass edge) and an improvisational musical storyteller for children and adults, Paul easily weaves in and out of performing for any audience.
Paul's shows for children are high-energy, interactive events with quality original songs. His bluegrass/folk shows for adults reflect the same energy with a high level of musicianship and a confident showmanship that engages and uplifts the audience. He also facilitates interactive musical improv workshops for both children and adults (who may wish to explore new avenues of creative expression and play).
Grateful for his training as an actor, writer (NY Times and other publications), musician, street performer, and theatrical/musical improviser, Paul has won awards for both his children's and adult songs (including Sweet Janine playing on this site). Most recently, his CD for children, Bears, Bees & Butterflies, won an international award from The Children's Music Web -- the only award guided by adults and judged by children. He describes this CD as "100% organic, hand-made music."
He is currently working on a release for adults/general audiences (Sweet Janine and Listen to the Mockingbird included) with backing musicians such as Stuart Duncan (Nashville Bluegrass Band), Garth Hudson (The Band), John Sebastian (Lovin Spoonful), Mollie O'Brien, and a host of other outstanding players.
Visit www.paulhelou.com to hear sound clips and read more.
If you have a band and would like to work in western central Massachusetts, I may be able to help book you. I started NC Booking back in '89 when I was booking a few bands from Scotland and Ireland. Now, 20 years later, I'm still booking great roots music acts. To find out more, visit http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com where you can REGISTER. Thanks!
Hey Paul, greetings from Liverpool! Im coming over to NYC in the summer. Lets have a tune, unless you want to pretend like you dont know me like the last time I saw you!
AUTISM HELP!!
this is the message I posted earlier this week - the clickable url is on my latest blog if u don't want to cut and paste or whatever... Im not asking anyone to pay MY rent - just help a cause that could affect u or a loved one and affects millions... remember 1 in 150 kids is diagnosed (seriously not bs) with Autism - be inspired - do a good thing - it'll feel better than u think - what is it gonna cost - a diner run with a friend - a couple of drinks on friday night - a crappy movie and a soda, maybe a small popcorn??? please come and walk or make a pledge - help me help others - God Bless and Rock On!!!
HEY ALL
AS U MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW - I TEACH SPECIAL ED - LOVE MY BABELAHS AND WANT TO HELP THEM ANY AND EVERY WAY I CAN - SHOW UR HEART AND CHECK OUT MY WALK FOR AUTISM PAGE - RESEARCH - EDUCATION - THERAPY - EQUIPMENT - RESPITE CARE ALL COST MONEY - DONATE IF U CAN - WALK IF U WANT TO - JUST BE AWARE AND RESPECTFUL ALWAYS - MUCH LOVE
AMANDA JOY
It was nice to meet you, albeit briefly, at NERFA this past weekend! I hope you were able to find your showcase without too much trouble. Good luck with everything and please keep in touch.
