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For the past 20 years, Paul Benoit has performed and recorded his own music and collaborated with numerous songwriters. From 1996-98 Paul's electric/acoustic roots rock band, Crosseyed, released two albums and toured successfully throughout the western U.S.
In 1997, Paul co-founded Hanuman, a 4piece all-acoustic instrumental ensemble blending jazz, bluegrass, funk, country and rock & roll with African beats. Hanuman released five albums, sold over 8,000 recordings and toured the U.S., playing at clubs, festivals, and theaters, up to 200 dates a year. In 2001, the band received Best Touring Band and Best Album awards from Sounds of Seattle and was voted best new band by the Seattle Weekly.
Paul's songwriting and sound continues to evolve with his solo work and he has released five solo recordings of roots-rock, pop, folk, blues and the lush and complex arrangements of his 2nd CD, Combustible, named a top 12 DIY CD in Performing Songwriter Magazine. He composed the soundtrack for 2 films including "Diggers", winner of the IFP/Seattle Spotlight award, which premiered at the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival.
His newly released 5th CD, Bluebird, was recorded in a small beach village in El Salvador and placed 23rd on the 2009 Euro-Americana Charts. Paul continues to perform throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, North Africa, Mexico and Central America solo, with his band, and with performer /poet Chris Chandler.
All-ages 'til 11pm, 21+ after that. $5 cover includes CHris Chandler Show
03/19/2010
Starts at 08:30 PM |
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