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Paul Berg

About Me

I grew up in San Jose, California in the 60's and 70's. I studied piano starting at a very young age for 10 years. It wasn't until I had cancer on my mouth that rocked my world and I started writing music. I am currently in a blues band called Hoodoo Blues and play in local gigs only. I have been in some christian bands also, however, the music I write leans more towards alternative rock, and jazz.It was 2005 when I wrote my first song and now have compiled about 15 original works. It's 2008 and I've just started recording rough demo's on my own (with a piano, drum machine and a mic) just to get them out there. I don't have a great singing voice, but everybody I talk to says to record them anyway. So, here there are. I will keep posting more as I get them recorded.Myspace Layouts
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Member Since: 10/06/2008
Band Website: www.hoodoobluesband.blogspot.com
Band Members: Paul Berg
Influences: Early piano playing artists like; Elton John, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Van Morrisson, Jackson Browne and others. As I got older I was inspired by artists such as; Coldplay, The Fray, Snow Patrol, David Gray, Glen Hansard and others.
Sounds Like: So far what I've recorded sounds alot like Coldplay or R.E.M. but with a Neil Young or Bob Dylan voice.eye candy 1

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Jazz is coming out of the closet!

I've decided to put together a jazz CD of all original works... (by me).  I've had some request for original jazz compositions so I'm throwing in the towel and am going to put it together.  ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT

Check out my classified ad: "Trade Piano Lessons for Voice Lessons"

http://www.classifieds.myspace.com/bounce_redir/?l...If you know anyone who would be interested, please pass this on. I need voice lessons like crazy... come on, you're heard my voice, now someone nee...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Voice Lessons!

I need good voice lessons.  I will trade piano lessons for anyone who is interested that also lives in my area (Salt Lake or Utah Valley area).  I've played piano for 30+ years, have been in...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:31:00 GMT

I’m Back!!!!!!

It's been a long hiatus during the summer as I've been dealing with an unexpected cancer ordeal.  The good news is that 1 in 2 people will get cancer some time in their lifetime, so I just lowere...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:45:00 GMT

Recording Studio is getting closer yet again

Middle of Sept I'll be heading back to the studio (my living room studio) to record more music.  My voice has been recouperating from the 6 weeks of chemo-radiation treatments on my mouth and thr...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:28:00 GMT

Check out this event: Scorez Sports Bar (Hoodoo Blues Band)

Hosted By: Paul Berg (NEW Songs Posted) When: Saturday Sep 20, 2008 at 8:00 PMWhere Scorez Sports Bar571 W State StLehi, Utah|45 84043United StatesDescription:Paul Berg (NEW Songs Posted) Click Here ...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:51:00 GMT

More off the press

Throat is feeling much better now that the chemo-radiation treatments are over and recovery is near.  I have a few new songs I'd like to try out with the new radiated voice compliments of the Hun...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:16:00 GMT

My John Hancock

Well, I've decided to sign a songwriters contract with a Nashville music producer, the one I blogged about before.  A little bit scary, but oh well.  I'm only contracting with them for 2 son...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:22:00 GMT

Remember Bernie Taupin?

Many people don't know who Bernie Taupin is.  Some only know him as a name listed on most of Elton John's songs.  For those who don't know, Bernie Taupin wrote most of Elton John's lyrics, b...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:33:00 GMT

New Songs... Old Songs

Since the contract offer I've decided to get recording on all the rest of my work.  I've writen a CD's worth of songs but never gotten around to recording any of them.  While preparing one o...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:39:00 GMT