Ellis Paul, January 20th, 2008

Ellis Paul is at the top of the contemporary acoustic music scene and bridges the gap between the contemporary folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie. His new CD (his fourteenth recording) , The Dragonfly Races, showcases songs written for children and adults alike and includes assistance from some of his musical colleagues, including Vance Gilbert, Darryl Purpose, Antje Duvekot and Flynn.

Paul has defined himself musically as follows: "I've always considered myself a folksinger despite the fact that I am clearly not putting out folk albums. They have always been singer-songwriter records with pop, rock, country, jazz, folk-rock over tones, but many of them include folk themes, social commentary, story-songs of people struggling with the day to day issues of being a human being."

His songs have been used in major motion pictures and Ellis Paul has been the recipient of 13 Boston New Music Awards. His club and festival appearances both in the United States and in Europe have earned him recognition as an extraordinarily talented live concert performer with a passionate fan base.

For more information, visit www.ellispaul.com