Back by popular demand, Ellis Paul brings his 30th Anniversary Tour home to Maine! with Radoslav Lorković on piano! Ellis will be showcasing songs from his forthcoming new album “55” in this performance for Concerts for a Cause. Paul is an astute storyteller, poetic and literate, with a stellar stage presence. Lorković is a Croatian born and classically trained folk and blues musician known in particular for his extraordinary flair on the piano and accordian.
Though some may refer to Paul as a folk singer, he is more, for lack of a better word, a singular storyteller, a musician whose words reach out from inside and yet also express the feelings, thoughts, and sensibilities that most people can relate to in one way or another, regardless of age or upbringing.
His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year. In 2014 Paul was inducted into the Maine Music Hall of Fame.
Examples of Paul’s songs:
55 from his new album (live with Rad)
Scarecrow in a Cornfield
I Ain’t Jesus
3000 Miles (A Slide Show Retrospective)
Tickets are $20in advance and $25 at the door. Students/Children $10. Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at Ticketstripe.com/ellispaul
This concert will benefit the Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.