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Paul Goodwin

When I was younger, handsomer and stronger...

About Me

Paul Goodwin was born in London, England, and, having moved to Cambridge, started writing songs in the late 90’s, slowly cutting his teeth on the local folk scene and building a modest reputation for intense performances, powerful lyrics and mild self-deprecation.
For a couple of years Paul mainly performed as a duo with a violinist called Anja, gigging all over the place and supporting acts such as Joseph Arthur, David Mead, Boo Hewerdine, The Broken Family Band, Ezio and, slightly inappropriately, Wayne Hussey. Recently, he has moved on to a full band sound, which is a lot of fun, but he gets really nervous these days when he has to play on his own.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/27/2005
Band Website: paulgoodwin.com
Band Members: On these songs: Paul Goodwin (singing, guitar, mandolin, accordion, piano, harmonium, bass, harmonica)
Peter Chilvers (fretless bass)
Mike Barnes (drums)
David Greeves (guitar, pedal steel)
Influences: Stuff I like at the moment: Jolene, Bright Eyes, OKKERVIL RIVER, The Decemberists, Rosie Thomas, Elbow, Frank Turner, The Frames, Weezer, Bon Iver, Jacob Golden, Midlake, Daniel Flay, The Broken Family Band, James McMurtry, Aidy, Neutral Milk Hotel, Skid Row, The Mutton Birds, Counting Crows, Steve Earle, Regina Spektor, Red House Painters, Oh Susanna.
Sounds Like: He's having less fun than he really is
Record Label: BFF Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Fifteen minutes of mantra-filled oompah

British Gas sent all their customers some energy efficient lightbulbs the other day, which was nice of them. The only problem was that the box they came in is too big to fit through a l...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:10:00 PST

You win some you Lewes some

Wow, that was the most frustrating game of football I've seen in a while, but it was sort of worth the 90 minutes of annoyance for the release after the last gasp winner that Cambridge ...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:45:00 PST

Last Friday I saw the dawn break

I went to The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to watch Arsenal vs Porto. It's bloody impressive - way better than Wembley. We were sitting about as far from the pitch as you can go and still be in there b...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:18:00 PST

Watching traffic on a hillside (Edinburgh Part II)

Last Wednesday was probably the most decadent day I can remember. I had another lie in, then went for a wander up the Royal Mile, a look round St Giles' Cathedral (no photography allowed inside...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:04:00 PST

Id walk back to Edinburgh

I got stuck in London last night like a fool. I'll admit mistakes were made (staying for that last drink, waiting at a bus stop that had a big sign on it saying "THIS BUS STOP IS NOT IN USE") but stil...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST

It’s unnatural (ooh) you belong to me (ooh) I belong to you

I watched some of the Ryder Cup last night. There was not a lot of love for Americans in that room. Their team are a particularly gormless looking bunch though and the crowds are particularly dumb.&nb...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:28:00 PST

Still I cant let you go (clap)

I'm now looking for a 13 in the number plate game. I saw one on Cromwell Road last week, but it's not been there since I've needed it. On with the festival then. I awoke bright and early last Saturda...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:13:00 PST

Although weve come (clap) to the End of the Road

What a busy and music filled week. For once I've not written on here because I've not had a spare hour rather than because nothing has happened. I was going to prolong it by going to see American...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:21:00 PST

Phoenix Nights

People have been telling me that I sound depressed on here, so I'm going to try really hard not to. Let me know how I do. I've spent the morning lying in bed wondering how many times Radio 5 can say "...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:04:00 PST

Following Through

I finally won at bowling! I still ache quite badly. A huge group of us went down to Bloomsbury Bowling in London on Saturday for a birthday party, and I managed to get my eye in about halfway thr...
Posted by Paul Goodwin on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:15:00 PST