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News
Update - 8/18/10
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band ( sometimes known as Salami Fats and the Blue Cats) featuring Billy Bileca
on upright and electric bass and Nick longo on drums ( with occasional appearances by great Hammond organists) will be returning
to the Blues scene in the fall thanks to DFX Entertainment in Hartford CT- Watch for details !!!!!!!!!
News Update - 7/09/10
The Paul Gabriel Trio gave the Mohegan Sun Casino and Michael Buble a good dose of the Blues on the Fourth of July-
the band was as hot as the temperature - some pictures and film footage should be available soon. Special thanks
to Nicole Cassarino Conlon from DFX Entertatinment.
News Update - 6/14/10
On November 20th, 2010 - A very special memorial concert will be held at the Westport Country Playhouse in
Westport ,CT honoring the musical legacy of Keith Lebo. It is sure to be a night of great music and memories with special
performances by The Center Street Band - George O' Grodnick, Paul Gabriel, John Young, Willie White, Tim Murphy, and some
very special guests TBA . ( watch for details)
News Update 5/12/10
The RHYTHM ACES - my new Blues - Jazz group is developing quite well with a little help from my friends and
co- band members - George O'Grodnick on drums and Tim Murphy on bass. Covering a lot of ground from Freddy King to Art
Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - with a good stockpile of original material ready to go, The RHYTHM ACES will appearing more
and more as the summer concert season approaches. Check em out. !!!
News Update 4/15/10
Sadly , I have received news that Peter F. D'Addario has passed away. Pete gave me may first teaching job
as a guitar instructor between stints on the road in 1970. We had a lot of laughs over the years. Pete was a great drummer
in the Big Band days. The music community will miss him greatly.
News Update 3/24/10
Much to my surprise, after seeing numerous pictures of American Idol finalist Katie Stevens in the newspapers and on
the internet it dawned on me that she looked very familiar. Katie sat in and sang a great version of Etta James 'AT
LAST' one of the nights The Paul Gabriel Trio was playing at Club 121 at the Oxford Airport. She was amazing to say the least.
While I don't follow American Idol at all, it's nice to see a great young talent making her way. Good luck Katie.
News Update 3/11/10
Blues into 2010 is moving a bit slow, but hopefully things will shape up soon. Lots of new writing taking place for a
new Blues release from Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - maybe later this year. Tapping lots of new sources for this project.
News Update - 2/15/10
The Center St. Band has been going through some changes lately with the addition of Tim Murphy on bass and the return
of Paul Gabriel on guitar. After the untimely passing of founding member Howard Russell, and more recently guitarist
Keith Lebo, Paul Gabriel has rejoined his long time friends. The newly reformed group is better than ever.
News Update - 1/1/10
On Jan. 16th and 17th 2010 I will be performing in a special Blues show at the Pequot Library in Southport,
CT in conjunction with their annual winter book sale, featuring Mark Naftalin and friends. Mark Naftalin was the pianist in
the legendary Paul Butterfield Blues Band, the group that changed Blues history in the mid sixties. Mark also worked
with legendary Butterfield guitarist Michael Bloomfield until his death in the early eighties. These shows will be broadcast
live over WPKN 89.5FM (Broadcast time - TBA )
News Update 12/28/09
New CD Release coming from Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band in 2010 - Stay tuned !!!!!!!!!!!
News Update - 11/25/09
On November 20th 2009 I was part of Roxy Perry's Holiday Blues Special radio program with many great
Blues artists. Check it out during the Christmas holidays- Sunday Dec. 20th and 27th- AM 1670.net - San Antonio,
Texas - 8:00 - 10:00 pm - and Dec. 25th and 31st on www.kconlineradio.com -Kansas City, MO - 5:00 - 7:00pm
News Update - 9/26/09
The CD release -Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band -Shuffle The Deck has been nominated for Best Blues album during
2007 - 2009 by Real Blues Magazine in Victoria, British Columbia ( Canada)
Just in from BMI---- The CD's - Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie, Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band- Shuffle The Deck,
Paul Gabriel- Fate, and Blue In The Face -Pack Your Bag are receiving extensive airplay and exposure in television and films in
Japan, Finland, Switzerland and England, as well as the United States.
Thanks for the $$$$$$$$$$$ !!!!!
News Update 8/28/09
Sadly, on August 25th, 2009, long time friend and guitarist, Keith Lebo passed away of pancreatic cancer. My relationship
with Keith goes back to the very early 70's when along with my former writing partner and friend Howie Russell (1950 - 2005)-
we embarked on our first road tour playing music, which lasted about two years and covered about 500 gigs. The formative
years, some people say ---yet the memories of those two years sometimes still fuel my musical passion today.
Keith Lebo, like Howie Russell, will be missed greatly, but never forgotten.
News Update 8/03/09
On Sunday Sept. 20th 2009 - tune in to WPKN 89.5 FM for a solo acoustic performance and interview featuring
Paul Gabriel and hosted by Bill Nolan on his Antique Blues Show 7:00 - 10:00pm
News Update 7/09/09
Don't miss the MOJOMATICS at BLACK EYED SALLY'S in Hartford, CT on Friday July 17th !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
News Update - 6/18/09
On Sunday June 28th 2009 there will be a benefit concert for FRANKIE FLORA, a very young man who was attacked and
severely ravged by a dog. This will be a multi act event at the KICKING HORSE GRILL in Southport, CT starting
at 3:00pm featuring POPA CHUBBY, ROXY PERRY, and numerous other
fine musicians. A great cause. See you there.
News Update - 5/18/09
The documentary film clip - Paul Gabriel - State Of The Blues featured on Charter Communications -
Channel 21, aired during
May 2009 and is now available for viewing on You Tube.
News
Update - 4/14/09
A documentary film - STATE OF THE BLUES 2009 was filmed on
April 6th , 2009 - this film features comments and playing clips by Paul Gabriel on his views of the blues
in 2009, and how this music has had a profound impact on his life.
Charter Communications Channel 21 is proud to broadcast a rare video production by Bob Feather featuring Blues Artist
Paul Gabriel.
The program, "State of the Blues" offers a unique perspective on this popular genre' of music as the viewer
is treated to some wonderful insight and tasteful, authentic blues guitar fills honoring the music Paul has chosen to express
his life experience through.
Please tune in to Channel 21 (if you have Charter Communications cable service) to view this
special program on the following dates:
April 29 - 12:30 pm
April 30 - 7:30 pm
May 6 - 12:30 pm
May 7 - 7:00 pm
News Update - 3/05/09
On Sunday March 29th, 2009 Paul Gabriel will be the guest host on Bill Nolan's ANTIQUE BLUES Show on WPKN
89.5 FM from 6:00 - 10:00pm A very special evening - Don't miss it !!!!!!! We wish Bill Nolan a
speedy recovery.
Summer concert dates for Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band coming soon.
News Update - 2/3/09
Starting on Feb. 12, 2009 - Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band, featuring Bill Bileca on bass and Barry Urich on drums will
be hosting the open Blues Jam at MONSTER B'S in Stamford, CT - alternating every other week with the great Matt Rae.
News
Update 1/6/09
Lots of good things happened in 2008 - here's a recap:
Many great reviews came in from all over the music world for the two new releases 'Paul Gabriel and his Blues
Band'- 'Shuffle the Deck' and for 'Paul Gabriel' - 'Silent Movie' (solo release).
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band hit the Top Ten in Memphis, Tenn.
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band win the best self- produced blues CD sponsered by the Connecticut Blues Society.
The BLUE IN THE FACE REUNION is a sold out event .
YOU TUBE spreads the word !!!!
Airplay was very positive this year- keep those royalty checks coming !!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has not forgotten the dream.
News Update 12/1/08
Video footage of the Blue In The Face Reunion is now available for viewing on You Tube. Search for : BITFUSA or
Blue In The Face Reunion.
New review of Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band on the Reviews and Quotes page.
News Update 11/04/08
On October 4th 2008 the reunion concert celebrating the formation of Blue In The Face some twenty years earlier
was performed to a total capacity audience at the Acoustic Cafe in Black Rock, CT
Sponsered by WPKN 89.5 the evening was recorded and filmed for a possible new release. Special thanks to Bill Nolan.
The Blue In The Face Reunion and Archive page is now available for viewing.
News Update 10/1/08
The BLUE IN THE FACE REUNION - OCT. 4th
New page coming soon in October for the BLUE IN THE FACE REUNION and ARCHIVES. The evening will be filmed
and recorded for a possible new release !!!!!!!!!! Don't miss it !!!!!!!!
News Update 9/1/08
BLUE IN THE FACE REUNION - OCT.4th 2008
ACOUSTIC CAFE - BLACK ROCK, CT
BLUE IN THE FACE BIO
Blue In The Face was formed in 1986 by founding member and bandleader Paul Gabriel. The
blues- based rock- R&B group released three highly acclaimed albums - the first receiving a four star review from
Downbeat Magazine. During it's ten year life span Blue In The Face toured regionally in New England and shared the stage with
some of the greatest blues acts that ever existed. Some highlights of the tours were performing with B.B. King, Buddy Guy,
Albert Collins, James Cotton, Lowell Fulson, Robert Cray, Matt Murphy, Johnny Winter, Delbert McClinton, Lonnie Mack, Duke
Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Roomful Of Blues, John Hammond, Debbie Davies, Tower Of Power and many more. After the
first album scored 4-stars with Downbeat,
the second release had a regional hit in the southern U.S.-while the third release promoted
the band during it most intense touring schedule opening for many well known Blues performers.
The reunion band will feature many of the original members of the group including Howard
Eldridge - vocals, Paul Opalach - bass, Chris Cross - guitar, Roy Rodriques - Hammond organ, Barry Urich - drums, Bob
Nunno - tenor sax and Paul Gabriel -guitar. In the post Blue In The Face era all the members have continued to
perform professionally on the national and international level.
News Update - 7/11/08
On Sept. 28, 2008 - WPKN 89.5fm will feature an entire evening of live interviews
and recordings from the legendary band Blue In The Face. Bill Nolan will be hosting this event on his Antique Blues
program at 6:00pm. The reunion marks the twentieth anniversary of the band's formation by bandleader Paul Gabriel.
The reunion concert will be held the following week on Sat. October 4th at the Acoustic Cafe in Black Rock, CT.
News Update - 5/22/08
The Blue In The Face Reunion is official. It will be held at the Acoustic
Cafe in Bridgeport, CT on Oct. 4th 2008. The reunion will feature Howard Eldridge on vocals, Paul Opalach on bass, Barry
Urich on drums, Roy Rodriques on Hammond organ and vocals, Chris Cross on guitar and vocals, Bob Nunno on sax, and Paul Gabriel
on guitar and vocals. More news on tickets etc. coming soon.
News Update - 3/30/08
A One Time Event !!!!!!! After being disbanded for ten years BLUE IN
THE FACE will have a reunion gig. It will include many of the original members. This will be the first time in ten years that
Paul Gabriel, Barry Urich, Chris Cross, Paul Opalach, Roy Rodriques, Howard Eldridge and Bob Nunno have performed together.
More news to come soon !!!!!!!!!!
News Update - 2/14/08
Duke Robillard - Paul Gabriel - Acoustic Cafe - Black Rock,CT 2/22/08
8:00pm (Rescheduled)
News Update - 1/16/08
New CD review of the Paul Gabriel solo acoustic album -'Silent Movie'.
News Update - 1/04 /08
The CD - 'Paul Gabriel and His Blues Band - Shuffle The Deck' has finished
in the Top Ten in the INTERNATIONAL BLUES FOUNDATION'S best self produced CD event in Memphis,
Tennessee.
News Update - 12/14/07
The CD - Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - Shuffle The Deck has been listed in
the TOP TEN at the INTERNATIONAL BLUES FOUNDATION'S best self produced CD event in Memphis,Tennessee.
News Update - 11/15/07
'Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - Shuffle the Deck' heads to
Memphis, Tennessee as part of the Best Blues CD event of 2007 sponsored by the International Blues
Foundation.
News Update - 10/5/07
Paul Gabriel & His Blues Band win Best CD Event
In the 3rd Annual “Best Self Produced CD Event” run by the Connecticut Blues Society, Paul Gabriel
& His Blues Band’s “Shuffle the Deck” garnered the most votes from this year’s blues savvy judges.
In addition to this CD, other entrants included Eran Troy Danner, The Pete Sheips Band, The Johnny
Boots Band, Fade to Blues, Ozzie Williams & The Marion Street Band, and Ms. Marci & The Lovesick Hounds.
Thanks to all these bands for putting in the effort to participate in this event. The judges
were requested to judge the CDs to the International Blues Challenge-stated criteria of Musicial Performance, Audio Quality,
Cover Art and Design, and Credits and Liner information. The judges this year were Hartford’s WCCC
106.9 FM’s “Sunday Night Blues” DJ “Beef Stew”, New London’s WCNI 90.9
FM Blues Music Director Dana Fargnoli, and Bridgeport’s WPKN 89.5 & 88.7 FM host of “Antique Blues”,
DJ Bill Nolan. “Shuffle the Deck” by Paul Gabriel & Blues Band will be entered as the CTBS representative
in the 2008 IBC Best Self Produced CD Event in Memphis. Congratulations to Paul Gabriel and band! -Kent
Kirkland, Event Coordinator
News Update - 9/1/07
Check out the new review for Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band in the Oct.
- Nov. issue of BLUES REVIEW MAGAZINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New review from Bill Nolan - WPKN 89.5 FM
More worldwide reviews on
the way !!!!!!!!
Top 25 on many U.S. and European Blues radio charts.
News Update -7/19/07
Both new releases are receiving airplay world wide on over 200 radio stations as
'Silent Movie' starts to move into the comtempory music charts.
Upcoming reviews for Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band in Blues Review Magazine ,
Living Blues Magazine, Barrelhouse Blues, Vintage Guitar Magazine and Real Blues Magazine.
Both releases available at Sally's Place in Westport, CT
News Update - 5/29/07
Upcoming reviews for Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band in REAL BLUES Magazine and
Barrelhouse Blues !!!
The Acoustic solo CD 'Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie' was released on April 20,
2007. It is available at CD Baby, Digstation, iTunes, eMusic, and at select retail locations including SALLY'S PLACE in Westport,
CT
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band continues to climb the blues charts in Europe,
Canada and in the USA. It has reached the Top 25 in the Netherlands and the Top 100 in Canada. Available
now at SALLY'S PLACE in Westport, CT
News
Update - 4/10/07
The acoustic solo CD 'Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie' will be officially
released on April 20th.
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band is now receiving airplay in France, Belgium, The
Netherlands, Australia, Poland, Japan and the USA.
News Update - 3/26/07
Extra special thanks to Bill Nolan from WPKN - FM 89.5
Always the finast
in Blues broadcasting !!!
Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band will be performing live on -
Bill Nolan's Antique Blues Show - Sunday June 17, 2007
The new and highly anticipated solo acoustic
CD -
'Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie'
will finally be released
and on the airwaves in April 2007.
Special thanks to Beef Stew - WCCC 106.9 in Hartford, CT
Special thanks to Dana Fargnoli -WCNI New London, CT
Special thanks to Bob Putignano- WFDU-New Jersey
News Update - 3/1/07
The new CD from Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band was released on Feb. 8th,
2007. It is currently recieving airplay in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia and Poland. It will be on
USA airwaves starting in March 2007.
The solo acoustic CD -"Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie" will be released
in the next few weeks, hopefully by the end of March.
Both CD's will be available at select retail locations, iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby,
Digstation, the website and at all performances.
News update - 2/04/07
The official release date for "Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - Shuffle
The Deck" is Feb. 8th .
The approximate release date for the acoustic solo CD
"Paul J. Gabriel - Silent Movie" is March 12th.
Both CD's will be available at select locations, as well as iTunes, eMusic, Digstation,
CD Baby, the website and at all performances.
News Update -1/09/07
The new release date for "Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - Shuffle The
Deck" is February 8th !!!!
The acoustic solo release, "Silent Movie" will feature songs written by
Paul Gabriel and Howard Russell (1950-2005) during a very special period of creativity and will also introduce
18 year old electric guitarist Jamie Debicella on "Where Is Your Heart"(a
slight deviation from most of the acoustic material on the CD) The scheduled release date is February
19th.
News Update - 12/11/06
The new CD's - Paul Gabriel and his Blues Band - " Shuffle
The Deck" and the Paul Gabriel acoustic solo CD "Silent Movie" are completed. The release date
for the blues CD is late January, while the acoustic CD will be released shortly after in early February.
News Update - 10/13/06
Material from the Blue In The Face CD "Pack Your Bag" and the Paul Gabriel CD
"Fate" are currently receiving international attention in Great Britain and Finland as well as in the U.S. in the form of
airplay, cablevision and in films !!!!!!!!!! Special thanks to all.
* The Paul Gabriel solo CD "FATE" is now available through
iTunes and eMusic.
* Blues returns in the form of the new Paul Gabriel Blues Band - 9/06
* The new solo acoustic CD is nearing completion !!!
* Recording for the new solo Blues CD began on June 27, 2006.
* 11 songs- some new and some from the Blue In the Face archives-
* Both projects will be released at the same time !!!!!!!
* Late 2006 early 2007 release scheduled for both CD's
Special thanks to all of our old and new friends in the Netherlands.
Special thanks to Blue Ears radio in Amsterdam.
Special thanks to VH-1 for featuring "WHO ARE YOU" from the 'PAUL GABRIEL' solo album
" FATE" on their Before They Were Rock Stars segment.
October 2005
The long awaited CD from The MOJOMATICS will be released in 2007 - It's HOT !!!!!!!!
The Connecticut Blues Society has chosen the new Mojomatics release "My Kind Of Crazy" to represent CT at
the International Blues Challange in Memphis, Tennessee for 2006.
Special Note: On March 13,2005 my songwriting partner and
dear friend, Howard Russell, passed away. A fine musician, Howard taught me the secrets to great songwriting. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Recording for the new solo CD started on October 25, 2005
The MUSTANGS
The MUSTANGS CD- "Walk A Mile In My Blues"
The HOODOO Band
The HooDoo Band CD "TURNIN BLUE" is available.
This release features mostly original material written
by Greg McCullough and Deborah Cilingin.
" The HooDoo Band, a six piece ensemble with a solid, rock steady rhythm section, includes a keyboard that compliments the rhythm and adds variety and pizzazz to the lead instrument
line up. Two amazing guitarists share lead and rhythm roles with equal perfection.
No egos or upmanship here-just solid, well executed, note perfect solos with style and grace.
Hot stuff! The singer, Ms. Debra Cilingin, grabs the mic, and the audience and won't let
go untill the place is rockin' as much as the band." ( A review from
BarrelhouseBlues.com )
The HooDoo Band at B.B. KING'S in Memphis
(photos courtesy Steve Perlmutter)
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