Paleface

Paleface is a prolific American songwriter & recording artist, performing with his partner, Puerto Rican drummer Monica “Mo” Samalot. The high-energy, full-sounding duo is getting ready to release their new album Will Fools Find Their Way, produced by Paleface, and mastered by Grammy winning engineer, John Greenham, (Billie Eilish).

Paleface was schooled by underground music icon Daniel Johnston, and discovered at an NYC open mic by Danny Fields (Iggy Pop & The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5), who managed him for the next eight years. Paleface has released albums for Polygram and Sire Records, and indie labels Ramseur and Shimmy Disc. He’s been called a “major musical influence” by artists including multi-Grammy winner Beck and The Avett Brothers. He has collaborated & appeared on three of The Avett’s albums, most notably as the “4th Thief” on their album Four Thieves Gone.

Paleface is also an accomplished visual artist, and his bright & bold music-inspired paintings are collected by fans worldwide. Some of his artwork is available for sale at his concerts and online via: PalefaceOnline.com

"We used to go to all the open mics together. Paleface taught me Daniel Johnston songs on the sidewalk and let me sleep on his couch. He's a great songwriter, a generous friend, and a big influence on my early stuff" —BECK
"Paleface is a gem, a brilliant man… one of the greatest songwriters on Earth." —The Avett Brothers
"Paleface is one of the scene’s best-loved products." —Time Out NY
"Melodic songs with a sunny vibe while maintaining an edge." —The New Yorker
"Paleface’s songs have always been these wry, charismatic anthems, and ever since Mo Samalot has joined him on drums and vocals, the music has entered a charged and high energy rock ‘n’ roll territory that suits his gravel croons perfectly. A habitué of Daniel Johnston who was managed by none other than Danny Fields for much of the ’90s… He’s a huge influence on Beck, the Avetts, and others." —Detroit Metro Times
"Paleface is a big influence on many artists from today’s enormously popular indie music scene. It wouldn’t be a stretch to call him the Bob Dylan of the increasingly popular styles." —City Beat, Cincinnati
"Paleface played a wonderful set that saw a normally chill crowd get up on their feet." —Dayton Daily News
"His bright songwriting and even more fiery performance style will set a room in motion... it’s fiercely fresh in pulse, and he and his band light up stages every night." —Orlando Weekly
"A rousing showman. We’re lucky to get to see him play live." —Creative Loafing Tampa
"Paleface, an indie icon." —The Flagpole
"Overdue for recognition." —Nashville Scene