I do not know why I even bother to think or talk about “it” anymore. The”it” being why folks like Ellis Paul never really make it big main stream, but someone like Brittany Spears is a “super” star. Ellis Paul is certainly very well know in folk and singer/songwriter circles, but you say his name beyond that audience and you get a blank stare.
Robin and I went to see him the other night at a small venue in St. Louis, Off Broadway. Check it out, they get a lot of fairly well know acts through their doors. They have a bar, but the chairs are arranged facing the stage without tables. It makes for an intimate listening experience. This is especially true with folk singers and singer/songwriter types.
Anyway we took an Italian friend who listens almost exclusive to opera. He was very impressed by Ellis Paul’s talent and vocal range. As always his lyrics just blow you away if you listen at all. Continue reading “Ellis Paul”