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Paul's Musical Bio, So far. . .  
In the beginning. . .
At 12 years old, there was a folk guitar, and version of "Big Bad John", that I would play at my parents parties.  Apparently there was enough positive reinforcement to make me want to play music forever, but not enough to make me learn how to read music!  Then came choir, chorus, camp talent shows, high school bands, and playing in college dorms. Musical influences include: Crosby,Stills, Nash & Young; Motown; The Beatles; and a variety of Bluegrass Artists.  I enjoy almost any kind of music done well.
 
 
Instruments
Guitar, 5 String Banjo, 4 and 5 String bass, Piano, Drums, and Mandolin
 
Memorable Openings: Through the years I've had some great opportunities to open for these artisits.
Jimmy Buffet - Trade Winds Bar, St Augustine, Fla
New Riders of the Purple Sage - Gunstock Ski Area, Gilford NH
The Guess Who - The Yard, Manchester, NH
The Marshall Tucker Band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Steve Miller band
Travis Tritt
BIG & RICH
 
 
Originally from the Philadelphia area, I moved to New Hampshire in 1979, after spending many summers at Camp Tecumseh on Lake Winnipesaukee.  Everything I've learned in music I owe to all the friends and bands I've played with. Thanks to Paul Costley, the Ossipee Mountain Boys; Fanny, Nook & Cranny; Annie & the Orphans; The Orphans; The Sneakers; Mojo Rhythm; The Lost & Found; Don Severance; The Grinning Lizards; and now Phil 'n the Blanks, Rick & the Round-Ups.