Current Band members:
Guitar/Co-writer/MD: Robin Macatangay
Bass: Chris Parks
Keys: Aaron Whitby
Drums: Mo Roberts
Backing Vox: Kemba Francis(co-writer)
Past Band Members:
Drums: Rich Pagano, Adrian Harpham, Alex Alexander, Dan Rieser
Bass: Andy Hess, Ken Rich, Jim Whitney
Keys: Doug Petty(co-writer), Dan Stein, Peter Adams(co-writer), Dow Brain(co-writer), Kai Turnbull(co-writer)
Guitar: David Phelps, Dan Petty, Irving Louis Lattin, Gabe Gordon, Vincent Henry, Thom Loubet
Sax: Donny McCaslin, Vincent Henry
Backing Vocals: Ki Ki Hawkins(co-writer), Vivan Parks(co-writer), Jenny Douglass, Keith Fluitt, Marlon Saunders, Charlene Fitzpatrick, Pat Cisarano(co-writer), Tricia Scotti(co-writer)
Influences
Whether it's the singer, the player, the band, the writer, the producer, the arranger, it's how you make the music touch my soul. These people have in some way present and past just to name a few. There are far too many to name.
Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Coltrane, Miles, Monk, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Tom Waits,Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Chris Whitley, Seal, Lewis Taylor, Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Aretha Franklin,Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Ashford & Simpson, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Al Green, The Meters, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Tower of Power, Rush, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Paul Simon, Mahler, Stravinsky, Barber
The local NYC musicians who bounce sounds off each and every gig. They are the true influences.
Sounds Like
Sounds like nothing you can pinpoint, but has often been compared to Seal meets a Memphis/Austin sound. Pop Hooks, R&B/Pop/Singer/Songwriter changes and grooves.
Definately brings to mind an OLD SOUL feel with heavy musicianship.
Words that make you think and grooves and chord changes that bring to mind everything from Prince to Al Green's Memphis style sound to Storyville to Seal depending on the players in the band.
Tom Paul brings his songs of life and love with a fresh, soulful perspective to the New York music scene. A native of Blackwood, New Jersey his childhood was punctuated by music and dance performances, often before audiences numbering the 1000’s, with his family in their Russian Balalaika orchestra. Playing a variety of instruments and inspired by a rich high school music program in Syracuse, NY, Paul cut his musical teeth with local rock bands before venturing off to Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music.
With a BA in Voice and Songwriting and the seeds of his heartfelt, message-driven lyrics he made his way to New York City. While imbibing the ‘sounds of the city’ he was soon signed to a publishing deal with Peer Music Publishing as a staff writer.
Strongly influenced by Southern Rhythm and Blues and the Motown sound, along with a touch of jazz harmony, Paul writes distinctive songs from the heart. With his mixture of rock and soul he ponders issues pertinent to life today as aptly titled Why Can’t We Love One Another? Written in response to the Rodney King beating and the ensuing riots; or Different World which asks:
Will money always dominate the rules of this earth?
Will people ever be taken for exactly who they are?
Can we learn to love One another?
In a Different World?
His passionate delivery and well-seasoned band has been performing at respected music venues in New York City including The Supper Club, Irving Plaza, and the Mercury Lounge. Paul has opened for a number of national acts including Jody Watley and Lisa Stansfield at The Supper Club. His band consists of high-level musicians who perform with many of today’s greats such as Shawn Colvin, Joan Osborne, Natalie Merchant, and The Black Crowes.
With a desire to speak to the heart of his listeners Tom is driven to bring out the truth and human qualities in his songs by everyday life.
As Paul says, "People appreciate the honesty in my music."
hey thanks for the request... check it out... i just made a promotional youtube video for my newest song.... the belly ring remix with killa cal... check it out and let me know what you think....
Hey TP!!! I have been good, Thanks for stopping by. I will be home for a couple of days next week, It will be nice to chat witcha......that pic luvs'ya right bck! Lil Rocka
Hey! thanks the friendship!! Check out my songs, and if you like them you can help support me by adding my songs to your page or posting a blog about me to your friends! :)
My songs were released on Itunes and Im so happy!! I'd love to hear your thoughts!
