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Ellis Paul at Eddie's Attic
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Sat., Nov. 28
Ellis Paul, Eddie’s Attic — New England folkie Paul is a longtime and frequent visitor to this venue. He even released a live album, A Summer Night in Georgia (2008), recorded here. He has “spent countless nights playing in smoky bars” as he sings in “55,” the title track from his most recent set released a few years ago. He’s multi-talented too, recording children’s albums and writing a book of poetry in addition to his few dozen discs filled with songs one publication described as “warmly detailed.” His voice shifts from a hazy whisper to a more strident approach depending on the lyrics. And he’s been doing this long enough to deliver a great show every time. — Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Ellis Paul live at Eddie’s Attic!
Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.
Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven-album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, Stories.
His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal; Hall Pass) and have been covered by award-winning country artists including Sugarland, Kristian Bush, and Jack Ingram. Through a steady succession of albums — a remarkable 23 releases so far — and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans.
Along the way he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year, and most recently his album The Storyteller’s Suitcase was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year. His new album “55” touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of pandemic and divided political stances, released on his own imprint Rosella Records.
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Ellis Paul at Eddie's Attic | 11/28/2026 7:00 PM