Nearly born on the airplane from Columbus to Philly, The Jangling Sparrow prefers to quietly let others play their hand. He has cultivated a passionate, loyal following with his provocative lyrics and moving performances.
To date, Paul has shared bills with Scott Miller, Robert Earl Kean, James McMurtry, Neko Case, Big Sandy, Langhorne Slim, Patty Larkin, Drive-by Truckers, The Sadies, Slim Cessna, Bottle Rockets, Grayson Capps, among many others.
Paul has worked with some of the industries greatest names, he has recorded with Jimmy Johnson (founder Muscle Shoals Studio), Nashville session staple drummer, Martin Parker (Ricky Scaggs, Alison Krauss, Patti Loveless) and keyboardist Steve Fordham (Mavis Staples).
Paul relocated to Asheville, N.C. where he quickly grabbed winner of the 2009 Flat Rock Music Festival songwriter competition