Ellis Paul's Children's Performance at Club Passim

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Hours:	3:00PM
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Music & Concerts

Scott Alarkik of The Boston Globe says 'Paul is one of folkdom's most incisive and intimate songwriters. Now a doting father, his first family album, 'Dragonfly Races,' bubbles with buoyant, hummable songs that appeal to kids and parents - and incite good conversations between them. As simple as the songs are, they don't duck tough issues; a fairy tale, for instance, becomes a timely political allegory about leaders who peddle fear for their own purposes.

Paul sings movingly about what really worries new parents and turns lazy dragonflies, gentle monsters, and resilient roses into useful metaphors for world peace, the power of faith, and the delights of a sleepy day. It's nice to see a world-class songwriter focus on kids without lowering either his sights or his standards.'

'The Dragonfly Races' is Ellis' 14th album which was inspired by his two daughters. This marks Ellis' debut into the family/childrens' genre. It began with the birth of his second daughter, when Ellis took time off the road for 6 weeks, the longest amount of time in his 15 year touring career. Late nights of pacing the floor while singing Sofi to sleep, Ellis decided to use his songwriting skills to create lyrics and music comprised of the messages he wanted to pass on to his daughters as they grow.

'Ellis Paul has done the miraculous: he's taken his soaring, soul stirring voice and brilliantly nestled it into 12 inspiring, tender, warm-hearted family songs on his new cd 'The Dragon Fly races'. Paul's craft has conquered new territory -- lyrically playful and soulful, and sonically rich.These songs will appeal equally to a whole new generation of young fans, as well as his previous adult fans. .It's that good!' --Billy Jonas, Children's performer

Ellis Paul is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet and troubadour originally hailing from a potato farming family in northern Maine. He is the recipient of thirteen Boston Music Awards, second only to multi platinum act Aerosmith. Since launching from Boston, Ellis Paul has built a vast catalog of music which weds striking poetic imagery and philosophical introspection with hook-laden melodies. The Boston Globe heralds him as a 'songwriter's songwriter' saying 'no emerging songwriter in recent memory has been more highly touted and respected by songwriters.' USA Today's national feature on Ellis was titled, 'Best Bet for Stardom' which has come true after 15 years of non-stop touring.

Ellis averages 150 shows a year and travels across America and Europe, playing every place from church basements to Carnegie Hall.

Please visit Ellis' website for more information on his illustrious career as well as details on his new release at www.ellispaul.com and listen to some of the tunes from his new release at www.myspace.com/ellispaul as well as www.myspace.com/dragonflyraces .

Ellis Paul
Saturday, December 29th, 2007
Club Passim
47 Palmer St
Cambridge, MA 02138
3:00 PM
Tickets $8 member/$10 non-member

COST

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$8 members/ $10 non-members

WEBSITE

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www.ellispaul.com

LOCATION

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47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA, 02138 map
Phone: 617-492-7679

47 Palmer St
Cambridge, MA 02138