Ellis Paul - Childrens
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Performing a special children’s performance on Sunday 7/27 at 11:30 AM on the VOICES STAGE (and an all ages performance later that day from 1:30 - 2:30 PM the GRANDSTAND STAGE)
We are very excited to have Ellis perform selections from his ‘The Dragonfly Races’ CD which has been designated a 2008 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor award winner. Below are some reviews to give you an idea what to expect.
“ELLIS PAUL’S “The Dragonfly Races” may look and feel like a children’s record, but it sounds like a record for people who have children: It’s a collection of songs whose bounciness and subject matter are kid-friendly but whose content is sophisticated enough for adults. Paul’s songs seem like fairy tales set to music…. “Abiola” is a girl who stands up against a king deceiving his people for his personal gain; “The Million Chameleon March” tells of a lizard-led protest on Washington with a gentleness that evokes Peter, Paul & Mary…Accompanied by CD liner notes that look like a children’s book with Paul’s own charming illustrations accompanying his lyrics, it’s tough to say who will enjoy “Races” more, children or adults. With Paul’s discreetly metaphorical songs, there’s enough for listeners of all ages to ponder and appreciate.” –Catherine P. Lewis, The Washington Post
“Ellis Paul has done the miraculous: he’s taken his soaring, soul stirring voice and brilliantly nestled it into 12 inspiring, tender, warm-hearted family songs on his new cd “The Dragonfly Races”. Paul’s craft has conquered new territory — lyrically playful and soulful, and sonically rich.These songs will appeal equally to a whole new generation of young fans, as well as his previous adult fans…It’s that good!”–Billy Jonas
Paul is one of folkdom’s most incisive and intimate songwriters. Now a doting father, his first family album, “Dragonfly Races,” bubbles with buoyant, hummable songs that appeal to kids and parents - and incite good conversations between them. As simple as the songs are, they don’t duck tough issues; a fairy tale, for instance, becomes a timely political allegory about leaders who peddle fear for their own purposes. Paul sings movingly about what really worries new parents and turns lazy dragonflies, gentle monsters, and resilient roses into useful metaphors for world peace, the power of faith, and the delights of a sleepy day. It’s nice to see a world-class songwriter focus on kids without lowering either his sights or his standards. — Scott Alarik
“> The Boston Globe
For more information about Ellis visit his website at: http://www.ellispaul.com/
For more information about his ‘The Dragonfly Races’ CD visit http://www.ellispaul.com/index.php?page=about&display=2296 or it’s myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/dragonflyraces
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