Singer-songwriter, Paul Curtis had a musical background ranging from brass bands to rock bands, but he was ultimately destined to take on the world on his own. Since he did so, Paul has amassed a wealth of experience as a solo live performer, a particular highlight being the 2005 Pulse Battle of the Bands, in Bradford, at which he beat all of the bands in his heat to reach the final. Additionally, Paul now has two E.P.s and a single under his belt, and he has also received airplay, and been a live guest, on local radio.

Paul started out as a tenor horn player, playing in brass bands from the age of 10. After discovering rock music, and in particular his major influences of Queen, The Kinks and The Who, Paul convinced his parents to get him a guitar for his 16th birthday. He then taught himself to play, and within a couple of years, had started writing songs. Paul played in three bands in the mid-90′s, each of which ran their course, and by the end of the decade, Paul found himself becoming increasingly frustrated at his lack of success in getting a new band off the ground. Then, he had an epiphany when he saw Ray Davies on his “Storyteller” tour, and Paul found himself thinking, “Well, I could do that!” So, in 2000, Paul went it alone as an acoustic soloist.

Paul began recording at home, in 2004. His records feature programmed drums and bass, acoustic and electric guitars, brass, blues harp and vocal harmonies, as a marked contrast to his one guitar / one voice live show. Paul’s songs combine crisp guitar patterns with passionate vocals, in creating hook-laden acoustic pop-rock, with a ‘60s / ‘70s retro feel, yet sounding fresh at the same time. Following three demo albums, Paul’s first official release was “Paul’s First E.P.” in 2010, which was followed in 2011, by a single,“Change”, and another E.P., “Mercurial Session”. Paul has been likened to acts as diverse as The Kinks, Stereophonics, James Morrison and Phil Collins, justifying the “Mercurial Acoustic Performer” tag that he employs.

Paul is currently working on the recording of what he regards as his grand opus – his rock opera, “Bewilderment”. In the meantime he continues to be found regularly performing live, and playing his heart out wherever he might be.

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