Ellis Paul with Special Guest Alex Radus
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. Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 22 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, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and his 2019 album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.
His most recent album 55 touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint, Rosella Records.
www.ellispaul.com
Alex Radus is hailed as a “versatile crooner” and “skillful fretman”, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known affectionately for his unique brand of “genre whiplash”, Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more. John Gorka calls him a “remarkable artist…worth going out of your way to hear.” Alex was voted a 2025 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Most Wanted Emerging Artist and was selected for a formal showcase at the 2026 NERFA Conference. His most recent release, Where Liberty Lives, reached #10 on the FAI Folk Radio charts. Alex has shared the stage with Livingston Taylor, John Gorka, Darrell Scott and other national artists.
www.alexradus.com
$32 in advance. (+Service fees applied at checkout), $37 at the door.
This Is An All Ages Show
Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
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. Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 22 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, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and his 2019 album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.
His most recent album 55 touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint, Rosella Records.
www.ellispaul.com
Alex Radus is hailed as a “versatile crooner” and “skillful fretman”, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known affectionately for his unique brand of “genre whiplash”, Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more. John Gorka calls him a “remarkable artist…worth going out of your way to hear.” Alex was voted a 2025 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Most Wanted Emerging Artist and was selected for a formal showcase at the 2026 NERFA Conference. His most recent release, Where Liberty Lives, reached #10 on the FAI Folk Radio charts. Alex has shared the stage with Livingston Taylor, John Gorka, Darrell Scott and other national artists.
www.alexradus.com
$32 in advance. (+Service fees applied at checkout), $37 at the door.
This Is An All Ages Show
Doors are at 6pm. Showtime is 7pm. Dinner and drinks available at all tables.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
