A celebrated singer-songwriter from Seattle, Paul Gerard is recognized for his compelling voice and poignant lyrics. His mission is to "sing your world into being," a sentiment reflected in his unique ballads, romantic tunes, and expansive anthems. These songs delve into and honor his Pacific Northwest roots, global influences, and the wonders of the natural world. His music is a beautiful blend of personal reflection and environmental awareness, creating a powerful connection with listeners.
Paul has recently released an EP titled
Greetings From Cascadia, highlighting a song,
Cascadia, which is an anthem to the natural and breathtaking beauty of the great Pacific Northwest region.
Download and streaming options available.
Check them out here!
All songs written and performed
by Paul Gerard
Recorded, mixed, mastered at
“Raven Cries Recording Studio”
Vashon Island, WA
Produced, engineered,
mixed and mastered by Jeff Woollen
All songs written and performed by Paul Gerard
Recorded, mixed, mastered at “Raven Cries Recording Studio” Vashon Island, WA
Produced, engineered,
mixed and mastered by Jeff Woollen
Cascadia: Back to the Green and Blue
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Paul Gerard & Jeff Woollen: outro music
Helen Dolejsi: backing vocals
Claire Furtwangler: cello, backing vocals
Shelley Neal: flute
David Salonen: violin & bass guitar
Wes Peterson:
drums
Cascadia: Back to the Green and Blue
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Paul Gerard & Jeff Woollen: outro music
Helen Dolejsi: backing vocals
Claire Furtwangler: cello, backing vocals
Shelley Neal: flute
David Salonen: violin & bass guitar
Wes Peterson:
drums
A Day at the Beach
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Helen Dolejsi, Julia Dolejsi: backing vocals
Claire Furtwangler: cello, backing vocals
David Salonen: violin & bass guitar
Wes Peterson: drums
Randy Bruce:
keyboards
Hey, Jimmy
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Joseph Dolejsi, Julia Dolejsi,
Helen Dolejsi, Claire Furtwangler:
backing vocals
Randy Bruce: keyboards
David Salonen: electric guitars, bass guitar
Wes Peterson:
drums
The Light of America
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Jeff Woollen & Barry Cooper:
horn arrangements
Barry Cooper: horns
Randy Bruce: keyboards
David Salonen: electric guitars, bass guitar
Wes Peterson: drums
A Day at the Beach
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Helen Dolejsi, Julia Dolejsi: backing vocals
Claire Furtwangler: cello, backing vocals
David Salonen: violin & bass guitar
Wes Peterson: drums
Randy Bruce: keyboards
Hey, Jimmy
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Joseph Dolejsi, Julia Dolejsi,
Helen Dolejsi, Claire Furtwangler:
backing vocals
Randy Bruce: keyboards
David Salonen: electric guitars, bass guitar
Wes Peterson: drums
The Light of America
Paul Gerard:
composer, lyricist, vocals, acoustic guitar
Jeff Woollen & Barry Cooper:
horn arrangements
Barry Cooper: horns
Randy Bruce: keyboards
David Salonen: electric guitars, bass guitar
Wes Peterson: drums
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm
C&P Coffee, West Seattle, 5612 California Ave SW
VENUES & GIGS
C & P Coffee Company, West Seattle • Fauntleroy UCC (Seattle) • Four Angels Café, Seattle (Capitol Hill)
Fremont Fair (Solstice Festival) • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Concert Series
Grace Church, Bainbridge Island, WA • Holland America Lines (SS Statendam)
Honey Bear Bakery, Seattle (Wallingford) • Eastern Washington University
Lighthouse Roasters, Seattle (Phinney Ridge) • NW Folklife Festival • Olympia Harbor Days Festival
Owl's Café (Orcas Island) • Roche Harbor (Friday Harbor) • Skylark (Madison's), Seattle (Delridge)
Sleeping Lady Retreat Center (Leavonworth) • Southwest Minnesota College
The Golden Age Cafe (Ballard, Seattle) • Tacoma Artists Guild • University Street Fair (Seattle)
University of Montana • Vashon Strawberry Festival
Whale Museum Concert Series (Friday Harbor, San Juan Island)
RADIO
Guest of Larry Nelson, KOMO-AM 1000 Radio
"My House Is Orange" airplay on KMTT 103.7 The Mountain "Sunday Brunch" program
Radio host "Into the Mystic" KLAY-AM Tacoma (interview & music)
Guests included Matthew Fox, theologian, author
VENUES & GIGS
C & P Coffee Company, West Seattle
Fauntleroy UCC (Seattle)
Four Angels Café, Seattle (Capitol Hill)
Fremont Fair (Solstice Festival)
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Concert Series
Grace Church, Bainbridge Island, WA
Holland America Lines (SS Statendam)
Honey Bear Bakery, Seattle (Wallingford)
Eastern Washington University
Lighthouse Roasters, Seattle (Phinney Ridge)
NW Folklife Festival
Olympia Harbor Days Festival
Owl's Café (Orcas Island)
Roche Harbor (Friday Harbor)
Skylark (Madison's), Seattle (Delridge)
Sleeping Lady Retreat Center (Leavonworth)
Southwest Minnesota College
The Golden Age Cafe (Ballard, Seattle)
Tacoma Artists Guild
University Street Fair (Seattle)
University of Montana
Vashon Strawberry Festival
Whale Museum Concert Series
(Friday Harbor, San Juan Island)
RADIO
Guest of Larry Nelson, KOMO-AM 1000 Radio
"My House Is Orange" airplay on KMTT 103.7
The Mountain "Sunday Brunch" program
Radio host "Into the Mystic" KLAY-AM Tacoma
(interview & music)
Guests included Matthew Fox, theologian, author