Paul’s singing began on top of a coffee table in his parents; living room at the age of 5. He hasn’t stopped singing since. Growing up in the Eastridge neighborhood of Lincoln in the early 60s had him surrounded by a plethora of musical talent. It was in that neighborhood and through his friends that he discovered music like Peter, Paul & Mary, Dave Clark Five, The Association, Sam and Dave, and The Temptations. He learned to play guitar just good enough so he could sing and accompany himself. His older sister’s boyfriend Craig Batten and dear family friend Steve Slaikeu were instrumental in helping Paul learn the basics guitar chords – even the dreaded F bar chord.

 

During his 20s Paul, cut his teeth as a solo act at The Open Latch which led to singing at venues like Boars Head, Reubens, The Apartment Lounge, and many others. During that era Paul loved the music of Dan Fogelberg and he was seen playing a lot of Fmaj7 chords throughout a night’s performance. 

 

“Hey, I booked us for a gig.” As Paul says, “I could not have imagined the pending fun and adventures when I said yes to John Ballew back in 1992. Being able to continue to sing, and do it with great friends, has been one of the greatest joys of my life (setlist arguments aside). I am honored to share the stage with some great guys and play some of the best music ever written.”

 

Bands include: The Good Gnus (1976), Fragile (1976-1978), BD Roads (1982-1983), The Wheezetones (1992 to present).