Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul is a songwriter, author, illustrator, and teacher. A constant presence on the American folk circuit for over 30 years, he has released 22 albums of original music and performed more than 5,000 shows. His songs have been featured in blockbuster films and covered by Grammy Award–winning artists.

His stage performance is a combination of humor, improv, and poignant story songs. He has performed at the Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall, and clubs and coffeehouses all over the world and was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Maine and inducted into the Maine Music Hall of Fame. He has received 15 Boston Music Awards and the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award. His album The Storyteller’s Suitcase was named NERFA album of the year, and he was named IAMA International Acoustic Artist of the Year. His most recent album, 55, further deepens his reputation as one of folk music’s finest touring artists.

“Despite his success and sense of history, [Ellis Paul] remains an artist with his eye on the future and an interest in discovering the transformative potential of his music.”
-The New York Times

“…one of the defining voices of American songwriting.”
-Direct Current