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Pairadeux

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Pairadeux - One man, one woman, one unparalleled musical experience.
There are cover bands, there are acoustic ensembles, there are electronica groups—and then there’s Pairadeux, the Denver duo that is all of the above, topped by a sweet coating of Colorado soul. With a sizzling mixture of various musical styles, unique cover renditions, skillful improvisation, high energy and raucous wit, these two exhibit a sound and presence like no other.
A pair of friends sharing their love of rock & roll’s rich tradition with all who hear; such has always been the essence of Pairadeux. Those convictions speak to people of all ages, bringing younger audiences into classic rock and older listeners into newer music.
In live performance, Pairadeux specializes in wide, dynamic sound from a minimalist operation. Miss Elizabeth’s voice is compared by many to Janis Joplin and Ann Wilson (among other lady greats). Neil’s acoustic guitar mastery, with its electric infusion, along with live loop sampling and multi-effects synthesizers for both guitar and vocals, has become Pairadeux’s legacy, and a force with which to be reckoned. Their cover-tune renditions have earned their own reputation as consistently fresh, stirring, unique and, more often than not, better than the original compositions.
This talent is evident more than anywhere in Pairadeux’s latest exciting release, Pairadeux Under Cover, Part Deux. On this double-album, Neil and Miss Elizabeth have effectively blended all of their strengths into one. Disc One features their acclaimed interpretations of cover songs, as studio cuts and live recordings. Disc Two graces fans with some of their captivating original music. Featuring fan-favorite covers like “Take Me to the River”, “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “Rhiannon”, as well as sultry original compositions like “Til I Surrender” and the uplifting “Perception”, Pairadeux Under Cover, Part Deux is their most auspicious work to date.
Pairadeux’s thrilling stage display and distinctive sound has entertained thousands across the USA and around the world. With three albums, hundreds of gigs, thousands of sales, and some of the most diverse and cross-generational audience loyalty ever seen in the west, Neil and Miss Elizabeth have planted their flag—and the masses are rallying!

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Member Since: 1/26/2005
Band Website: pairadeux.com
Band Members: Elizabeth Connell - Vocals, guitar, djiembe, percussion, songwriter.
Neil Zimmerman - Vocals, guitars, production, songwriter.
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My Blog

NEIL: Master of the wind and rain!!!

This last weekend Pairadeux had a massive amount of equipment failures, weather issues, and challenging gigs.BUT the one thing that really stood out was this...As we started playing for our new friend...
Posted by Pairadeux on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:53:00 PST

Our version of "HUSH" is in the 1/4 finals

Neil's leads in this song are INSPIRED, and they have pushed us to a steady number 2 on the OURSTAGE cover band channel.Check it out!!!...
Posted by Pairadeux on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:47:00 PST

Rainy Days and Sundays...

It has been raining for 3 days now. Thanks to my Mother who got her windows washed on Thursday.  She knows better...NOT during festival season...She's not supposed to even wash the car!!!Well, OK...
Posted by Pairadeux on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:40:00 PST

Our new "BABY" will be here soon!!!

Miss E here, I'm EXCITED!!! The new Pairadeux DOUBLE CD "UNDER COVER Part Deux" will be here in the next week or so! We got so busy with gigs early in the season that we ALMOST didn't have time to fin...
Posted by Pairadeux on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:38:00 PST

We’re in the studio

Pairadeux is in the studio, recording two new CDs!!We're happy to be working on BOTH an original AND a cover song project.  Our busy gigging schedule throughout 2007 has taken up most of our time...
Posted by Pairadeux on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:53:00 PST

Pairadeux-ing the holidays

We are THRILLED to be in the studio!  It's been an incredible and busy year for us.  At year's end we'll have played 92 gigs in 2007...and like many musicians, we also have day jobs.&nb...
Posted by Pairadeux on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:22:00 PST

just found this funny, but dont think it applies to us!!!

You know you're too old to gig when:It becomes more important to find a place onstage for your box fan, thanyour amp.You refuse to play out of tune.Your gig clothes make you look like George Burns out...
Posted by Pairadeux on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:40:00 PST

ISLAND STYLE

WOW!!! It is hard to come back from paradise but we have gigs to play!! Kaua'i was incredibly beautiful, and the festival was a blast. We met some of the most talented songwriters from all over ...
Posted by Pairadeux on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:52:00 PST

Going to the Kauai Music Festival

Neil and I are off to Kauai come next Tuesday. This is an exciting time in Pairadeux-land.  We have the opportunity to network with some of the music industrys movers and shakers.  Our song...
Posted by Pairadeux on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:33:00 PST

Catching up

Well, it has been awhile since we just posted about what is going on in Pairadeux-land...so here goes... We opened for THE LITTLE RIVER BAND a little while back, We got a slot at THE PEOPLE'S FAIR, Su...
Posted by Pairadeux on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:03:00 PST