Mark Paul

There will be me (smiling), with an acoustic guitar, a microphone and an electric piano off to the side. I will have two speakers, one on either side of me, up on tripod stands. That will be my sound system. I dress appropriately for the occasion. If you require formal dress, I have that covered, business casual or jeans and a button down shirt. I am approachable and happy to talk to people about the plans for the event, prior to the event or even at the event, as things can often change. I am happy adjust my volume to match the event. I have sat by the fireplace with an acoustic guitar taking requests, then moved to the family piano and we played and sang songs. I am open in that regard.

I played drums and sang lead for many years before signing a record deal with CBS records in the 1980s.
I then began to also write songs for a production company in North Hollywood where I was lucky enough to write All For Love, for the New Edition, which ended up as their title for the platinum selling album. I then began work on Tiffany's first album. She recorded many of my songs and was lucky enough to garnish gold and platinum albums. I then moved to Nashville to write country songs with some of the great songwriters in Nashville. While in Nashville I played at the world famous "Bluebird Cafe" multiple times. I also began playing at bars, restaurants and parties as a solo artist singer/guitarist. In June of 2019, I moved back to California and began playing at parties, bars and restaurants again as a solo guitarist/singer. I recorded the album(CD), "Under the Memphis Sky" , on my own label. I have an extensive song list which covers many of the favorite bands and artists such as the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty etc. to name a few. I always arrive early and play as long as the people and my clients want me to play. In other words, if we schedule for two hours and the party is just getting started, I'll stay and play. It's not about me, it's about you, the person who is hiring me. I am there to entertain and that is exactly what I do. I can also play piano and will ring one with me to expand my list of songs. I love to have people sing along. I have been known to hand out a tambourine, shakers and yes, even a cowbell. I take requests and if I know even a part of the song, I will play it. I am looking forward to playing at your event!

Electric outlet for the sound system.
A space to set up.