Paul's Bio

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Birthday December 12

Home In a van down by the river (no, not really, I think it's a Plymouth Duster). Actually, I live in Greece as a part of a program to integrate short Irish bald guys into the Italian-American Culture.

Hobbies Digging wax out of my ears with a bic pen cap.

In the CD Player Don Henley "End of the Innocence." (But I usually skip over the song with W. Axel Rose singing backup. He's one bad mother........ hey, I'm just talking about Axel).

Most Embarrasing Brush with Greatness There are just sooo many. Leave it to me to make a total ass out of myself anytime a celebrity is near. The most embarrassing encounter, however, was probably when I bumped into Travis Tritt in Memphis while I was doing some recording down there. Not knowing who he was (He had only won a couple of Grammy Awards and sold Millions of records) and with me feeling pretty important down there in Memphis making a record (I hadn't done jack shit) I spoke very condesendingly to him. I said (picture me talking to him in baby talk) "...so, are you making a record here?" He politely said yes and then seemed to akwardly, and yet quickly, disappear into the studio. Later I asked the studio engineer, Joe,"who is the short guy in the black cowboy hat? I met him outside earlier."
"You didn't say anything stupid did ya'?" Joe asked.
"No I don't think so why?" I said.
"That's Travis Tritt you dumbass."
"Who?"
"Travis Tritt, he's only sold about a gazillion records"
I felt very stupid. Later that week I met BB King in the bathroom and clammed up like an oyster. I'm not good with celebrities I think.

First Concert "Styx" I think. I was pretty drunk. I'm pretty sure it was the "Paradise Theater" tour at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.

Gear My Guitars: Two 1995 Fender Precision Basses one with active electronics (that I don't play) and one without that I ALWAYS play and was a gift from the guys in Exploding Boy (no, I didn't do anything dirty to get it. They're just great guys.) "P" basses are the only way to go. (I am tempted to look into a Stingray though). I also have a Washburn acoustic that I use for writing, playing acoustic gigs and once in awhile as a canoe paddle.

My Amp: 500 Watt Peavey Mega Bass System. I've had it for 13 years and am too chicken to trade it in for something new (Trace Elliots are looking good though lately). Talk about procrastination.

My Cabinet: 4 -10" Ampeg cab with a horn (the horn makes noise but I usually leave it on until someone complains). My fellow bass player and friend Anthony found it at The Sound Source and called me all excited, (bass players get excited about the dumbest things). Anyway, thanks "Stain", I love it.

My pedals: Varies. I'm currently using an Ibanez ( I think) Bass Overdrive. It just bit the dust. I only had it for a couple of weeks. Worked well til then. Need to talk to that blue haired clerk at the music store 'bout that soon. Sometimes I use a Wah Wah pedal. Like it, haven't had use for it lately though.

Compressor: Blue Sonus Smart Compressor. Perfect for dumb rock guys like me.

Shoe Size 8

Favorite Movies Blazing Saddles, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Animal House

When I'm Not Playing with Uncle Plum I'm... Digging wax out of my ears with a bic pen cap

Other Bands I've Played With Two bands I'm VERY proud to have been in are "Hard Rain" and "Exploding Boy." Some dumb bands I've been in include; Brigade (a heavy metal band in High School. I had BIG HAIR). Foam Duck (dumb name, dumber band) and The Frigs (fun name, fun band - My stage name was Lord Jimm Farquar).

Birthday	December 12
Home	In a van down by the river (no, not really, I think it's a Plymouth Duster). Actually, I live in Greece as a part of a program to integrate short Irish bald guys into the Italian-American Culture.
Hobbies	Digging wax out of my ears with a bic pen cap.
In the CD Player	Don Henley "End of the Innocence." (But I usually skip over the song with W. Axel Rose singing backup. He's one bad mother........ hey, I'm just talking about Axel).
Most Embarrasing Brush with Greatness	There are just sooo many. Leave it to me to make a total ass out of myself anytime a celebrity is near. The most embarrassing encounter, however, was probably when I bumped into Travis Tritt in Memphis while I was doing some recording down there. Not knowing who he was (He had only won a couple of Grammy Awards and sold Millions of records) and with me feeling pretty important down there in Memphis making a record (I hadn't done jack shit) I spoke very condesendingly to him. I said (picture me talking to him in baby talk) "...so, are you making a record here?" He politely said yes and then seemed to akwardly, and yet quickly, disappear into the studio. Later I asked the studio engineer, Joe,"who is the short guy in the black cowboy hat? I met him outside earlier." "You didn't say anything stupid did ya'?" Joe asked. "No I don't think so why?" I said. "That's Travis Tritt you dumbass." "Who?" "Travis Tritt, he's only sold about a gazillion records" I felt very stupid. Later that week I met BB King in the bathroom and clammed up like an oyster. I'm not good with celebrities I think.
First Concert	"Styx" I think. I was pretty drunk. I'm pretty sure it was the "Paradise Theater" tour at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.
Gear	My Guitars: Two 1995 Fender Precision Basses one with active electronics (that I don't play) and one without that I ALWAYS play and was a gift from the guys in Exploding Boy (no, I didn't do anything dirty to get it. They're just great guys.) "P" basses are the only way to go. (I am tempted to look into a Stingray though). I also have a Washburn acoustic that I use for writing, playing acoustic gigs and once in awhile as a canoe paddle. My Amp: 500 Watt Peavey Mega Bass System. I've had it for 13 years and am too chicken to trade it in for something new (Trace Elliots are looking good though lately). Talk about procrastination. My Cabinet: 4 -10" Ampeg cab with a horn (the horn makes noise but I usually leave it on until someone complains). My fellow bass player and friend Anthony found it at The Sound Source and called me all excited, (bass players get excited about the dumbest things). Anyway, thanks "Stain", I love it. My pedals: Varies. I'm currently using an Ibanez ( I think) Bass Overdrive. It just bit the dust. I only had it for a couple of weeks. Worked well til then. Need to talk to that blue haired clerk at the music store 'bout that soon. Sometimes I use a Wah Wah pedal. Like it, haven't had use for it lately though. Compressor: Blue Sonus Smart Compressor. Perfect for dumb rock guys like me.
Shoe Size	8
Favorite Movies	Blazing Saddles, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Animal House
When I'm Not Playing with Uncle Plum I'm...	Digging wax out of my ears with a bic pen cap
Other Bands I've Played With	Two bands I'm VERY proud to have been in are "Hard Rain" and "Exploding Boy." Some dumb bands I've been in include; Brigade (a heavy metal band in High School. I had BIG HAIR). Foam Duck (dumb name, dumber band) and The Frigs (fun name, fun band - My stage name was Lord Jimm Farquar).