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Paul Minor

Home of Paul Minor, Alterego, & the Texas Tycoons

About Me

Paul Minor is a member of the TEXAS MUSIC HALL OF FAME as well as the leader of All-Star party band ALTEREGO and all -Texas dancehall rockers the TEXAS TYCOONS. He has released 6 critically acclaimed CDs of original tunes including upcoming release THE MARFA SESSIONS.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/17/2005
Band Website: minorproductions.com
Band Members: Paul Minor - vocals, guitar, harmonica, Jeff Johnston - bass, musical saw, David Beebe - drums, Adam Bork - organ, Matt Hubbard - piano, harmonica, Steven Johnson - Saxophone, Marcus Cardwell - Saxophone, David Hess - Guitar, vocals
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Sounds Like: Austin American Statesman 6/19/06: "Join Paul Minor as he celebrates the release of his latest album, "Shadow Figure." This all-acoustic project is reminiscent of Dylan, but with an added touch of alternative country. Piano, harmonica, bass, musical saw and fiddle combine to create an eclectic twang. Singer/songwriter Minor pens lyrics that play over and over in your head, long after the music has stopped. His gift for melodies echoes Elvis Costello's, but his Texas voice makes him truly Austin. If you're new to Paul Minor, don't miss this stand-out performance."

Record Label: independent
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THE MARFA PROJECT

My new album THE MARFA PROJECT is finished and in duplication now. It was recorded in Marfa in May and Austin this summer, and mixed in Marfa in August. It features David Beebe, Adam Bork, Jeff Johns...
Posted by Paul Minor on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:34:00 PST

NEW TEXAS TYCOONS VIDEO!

Texas Tycoons plays all-Texan dance and party classics. ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:27:00 PST

NEW ALTEREGO VIDEO!

Alterego has a video now! I have been meaning to make one to show to prospective customers for years, and we finally got some good footage from wedding videographers Nil Buan and Scott Charlson. I...
Posted by Paul Minor on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:07:00 PST

lettin off steam

I made a video for Jon Langford's Ticket To Nowhere that includes his performances in Marfa and Alpine. The final episode is highlights of the studio sessions and my weekend in big bend with ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Mon, 19 May 2008 09:09:00 PST

out of my system - marfa sessions

I drove to Valentine Texas today in search of the Giant movie set, and what I found may surprise you. Also finished the music for Out of my System. ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Thu, 08 May 2008 10:32:00 PST

Marfa trip day 11

It's been a busy week since I ventured out of Marfa to go on some side trips out west. I visited Jonny in Alpine at his metal shop and art yard. I went to the Star Party at McDonald Observatory and o...
Posted by Paul Minor on Sat, 17 May 2008 09:21:00 PST

Padre’s Marfa Roof Arrives

The roof arrived on a flatbed truck at Padre's Marfa yesterday (5/8/08) and the delivery made for some spectacular footage: I performed on Public Radio Marfa's Thursday morning show "Talk at ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Fri, 09 May 2008 11:23:00 PST

Marfa tapes: Sweet and Sour Girl

Finished another song today and recorded it in Adam's back yard: ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Thu, 08 May 2008 08:18:00 PST

Marfa Trip Day 4

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Posted by Paul Minor on Wed, 07 May 2008 12:28:00 PST

Marfa trip day 3

On day two, I helped David Beebe put up city council campaign signs and went to the final night of the marfa film fest. Kenneth Anger films are phantasmagoric early 60s dreamscapes of demonic kubuki ...
Posted by Paul Minor on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:05:00 PST