PALEFACE Variety Band from Charlotte, NC

A High energy & charismatic duo, (featuring prolific & influential songwriter Paleface & darling drummer Monica "Mo" Samalot), that has been charming audiences from coast to coast with their dynamic & interactive performances that get crowds in great spirits, dancing and singing along. Their eclectic sound is influenced by Rock N Roll, Folk, Blues, Americana, Pop and Punk music and features dynamic compositions, vocal harmonies, and acoustic instruments (mainly guitar & drums) combined with a tasteful guitar effects, including the sublte use of live guitar looping on some songs, which allows Paleface to play additional instruments live (harmonica, melodica, lead guitar, bass). The band can easily adapt their energy and volume levels to fit the occasion. PALEFACE was schooled in songwriting by Daniel Johnston and soon discovered at an NYC open mic by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5). He's released over a dozen records including two major label releases, and has been called a major influence by a wide range of artists including Grammy Award recipient BECK. Paleface has collaborated on three albums by The Avett Brothers. "Paleface is a gem, a brilliant man...one of the greatest songwriters on Earth" The Avett Brothers "Paleface is a great songwriter, a generous friend, and a big influence on my early stuff" BECK "A rousing showman we're lucky to get to see him play live" Creative Loafing, Tampa "Melodic songs with a sunny vibe while maintaining an edge." The New Yorker "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 "Joyous, carefree and catchy as hell" My Old Kentucky Blog "Paleface is a big influence on many artists from today's enormously popular "Indie Folk" 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 "indie folk-pop duo with eclectic style and grace, funky, hip, and even interactive" New Times, South FL "One damn good time." BLURT *******.***