Artist description Paul David is a Twin Cities musician whose music reaches past the heart and touches the soul. "It's highly spiritual music," Paul David said recently, "but not specifically Christian. I want to reach people of every faith journey with this music. I am writing about universal truths and situations we all deal with in this life."On his first solo CD, "Evolutions," the listener is taken on a journey from darkness to the light. "Trapped" in a place you don't belong, you are lead through some of the pitfalls of life on a well-woven carpet of sound, until your heart and soul "Burn On" with the fire of life. "It's like RENT, without the play," one listener noted.Paul David is a storyteller. Each song transports you to a place and time in your life (or in the lives of those you know). "I could actually see myself in the song," said another listener recently. Love, lust, discrimination, greed, guilt and joy are played out in the fabric of the songs. "It's like a cleansing of your soul. That's the idea behind the image on the back cover." said Paul David. Openly Gay, Paul David's music transcends the boundaries of sexuality. "I write my songs for everyone. The issues of co-dependence, guilt, betrayal, love, death, sex and money are issues we all deal with," says Paul David. "It shouldn't matter whether you are homosexual, heterosexual or anything in between; and in my music I don't pretend there is a difference. We are all flesh and blood, with dreams, ideas, hopes and fears. I write my music in a way I feel people can work through their issues, and bring resolution to their lives: If they choose to. These songs helped me deal with many issues."

Music Style Original tunes in a classic rock style

Musical Influences Styx, Kansas, Prince, Dave Matthews, Journey, U2, Miles Davis, Paul Smoker Trio and Ani DiFranco

Similar Artists Styx, Dave Matthews Band, Kansas meets RENT

Artist History Paul David works extensively in the Gay Christian community as a musician. His solo work includes performances with his jazz combo and as a classical marimbist, in addition to singing.

Group Members Paul David: Lead Vox, Drums, Percussion, Keys; Adam Wiens: Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar; Camille Kolles-Durkin: Keys; Mark Durkin: Bass; Paul Backes: 12-String Guitar; Venessa Grant: Co-Lead Vox; Rachelle Stanko: Backing Vox; John Heinen: Backing Vox; Johnny Hanson: Percussion

Instruments Drums, Synth, Vocals, and Guitar

Albums Evolutions

Press Reviews Paul David [is] "retro in a new way" but at the same time that just doesn't say what i want to.... How about I just say, its what would've happened if the late 70's early 80's were good... -from DIYUNDERGROUND@onelist.com "Musically he is playing a mixture of 80s AOR Rock and 70s/80s Pop Music. ...the ones that rock are definitely the best tracks. I am talking about the AOR/Melodic Poprockers "Trapped", "Waiting for the sun" and "Stop feeding off of me". The other 7 songs are all pop/westcoast inspired..." --Gabor Kleinbloesem,Editor of Strutter'zine http://www.angelfire.com/ma/strutteraor

Location Saint Paul, MN - USA

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