Paleface
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Paleface is a prolific American songwriter & recording artist on tour with his Puerto Rican darlin drummer Mo, in support of their latest album Beyond the Bells, which was mixed by Grammy-nominated engineer Jason Richmond, and mastered by John Greenham, who’s received multiple Grammys, most recently for his work with Billie Eilish.
Paleface was schooled by underground music icon Daniel Johnston, and discovered at an NYC open mic by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5), who managed him for the next eight years. He's released albums for Polygram and Sire Records, and indie labels Ramseur and Shimmy Disc... And has influenced a wide range of well known artists including multi-Grammy recipient 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.
The duo tours full-time and has performed at a wide range of events, including music festivals such as Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (Virginia-Tennessee), Pickathon (Portland, OR), MusikFest (PA), Orlando Folk Fest (FL), FloydFest (VA), Virginia Key Grassroots Festival (Miami, FL), Shakori Hills (NC), and the North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival. They have also played countless music clubs, theaters, colleges, breweries, wineries, and private events across the US and Europe.
Paleface is also a visual artist and his paintings are collected by fans worldwide. You can find some of his paintings at his concerts and online: 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
