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MikelParis

About Me

In an apartment tucked between the brownstones and bodegas, power lines and stop signs of Queens, New York, you can hear an original sound emitting from an original artist. This is MikelParis. He paints pictures of New York with a six string and delivers his songs in a way that is truly one of a kind. Paris developed the art of Guitar Drumming in 2000. In his 2007 Look At Life Records debut release "Flow", he infuses his guitar methods and dynamic melodies into a collection of songs that truly reflect the albums title.The story of what led MikelParis to New York and the release of his debut album is as interesting and varied as the 10 tracks that make up "Flow". Born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut, Paris gravitated to music almost immediately. "I was playing Beethoven by the fifth grade," he reflects. "But I always wanted to sing. Scratch that, I always wanted to sing my way." MP would do things his way throughout his childhood and that social bravery eventually led him to receive a scholarship to the esteemed Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut. He began his studies majoring in Jazz Piano, but after two years a disconnect developed in Paris and he once again changed directions and his major to Music Composition. MP's ability to ride the ebb and flow of life's challenges once again proved to work in his favor as the tools he acquired at Hartt would only add to his arsenal of skills so well depicted on "Flow". After school, he entered the world of live music and never looked back.From Germany to Australia, New York to London MikelParis has graced stages worldwide. He joined the renowned cast of Broadway's Stomp merely intensifying his passion for rhythm and groove. He parlayed this experience into joining the touring band of Platinum selling artist Pink, renowned comedy rockers The Dan Band, and eventually American touring staple O.A.R. Throughout the years and over the miles MikelParis never lost sight of his ultimate goal: To put on record his own music, his own words, his own way. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/03/2005
Band Website: mikelparis.com
Band Members:
Go to ImageShack.. to Create your own SlideshowMikelParis- Vox, GuitarDrumming, Keys. Dave Heilman- Drums, percussion, and backing vox. Glen Mauser- Sax and second keys. Gustavo Dantas- Bass.
Influences: my environment.
Sounds Like: OWN MY CD itunes CD Baby Digstation
Record Label: Look At Life Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Keyboard Magazine article

Keyboard Revolution By Robbie Gennet | August, 2008 Musical multi-tasker Mike Paris anchors the exuberant rock of O.A.R. Chances are if you haven't heard O.A.R., you've heard of them  and if...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:41:00 GMT

MP Trio show

The Cupping Room CafeFriday, November 2nd.359 W. BroadwayNY, NY 10013Cost:freeset's at 8:30, 10, and 11:30 Tel: (212) 925-2898 Fax: (212) 966-5609 Email: [email protected] Subway Directions: Can...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

MikelParis upcoming shows...

HiHowAreYa.So i'm excited to announce two upcoming show this month in support of my record FLOW.The first will be this Friday, June 8th from 9pm-1 at:CUPPING ROOM CAFE359 W. BroadwayNew York, NY, 1001...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:42:00 GMT

Record Release night

So Feb. 10th was the big night. I celebrated the release of my debut album 'FLOW' on Look At Life Records, Benj Gershmans new record label. What an incredible night. I got my car all packed up around ...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:50:00 GMT

my weekend with SK and the Sixers

So on Feb. 1st, i hit the road with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers for 3 dates to promote the release of my debut record 'Flow'. First stop...Maxwells in hoboken, NJ. very cool place. packed roo...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:42:00 GMT

MikelParis cordially invites you to....

...his RECORD RELEASE PARTY.This Saturday, FEB 10th. Enter at 7:30 into THE KNITTING FACTORY. NYC.Located at 74 Leonard St.Colin Smith of Mr. North hit's the stage at 8 pm.The Evan Bliss band perf...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:38:00 GMT

OWN MY RECORD

HiHowAreYa,i'm proud to announce the release of my debut solo record 'FLOW'. This represents many years of hard work and inspiration. I know you're going to enjoy.you can pick it up at:CD BabyorDigsta...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:23:00 GMT

MikelParis new MySpace site!!!!!

HiHowAreYa. Welcome...and in saying that, please click on the MikelParis icon in top friends to be redirected to my new site. Then we can get down to business.peace,mp
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:49:00 GMT

Stomping....

so...it's 7pm last night i'm getting ready to go out to an industry event and i get a call. it's the rehearsal director from Stomp and they have an emergency. i tell her i can make it to the theatr...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:20:00 GMT

my night with the Dan Band

so...this past friday night, i went to see my boy Dan of the Dan Band perform at BB Kings's over on 42nd st. great show. i met Dan while we were both Stomping. haven't seen Dan and the band sinc...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:48:00 GMT