Ellis Paul in Newport

Ellis Paul is an American folk singer-songwriter from Maine who became a leading voice in Boston's literate folk-pop scene. His songs tell intimate, relatable stories of love, heroes, and the open road with poetic, literate detail. Albums like "Stories" (1994) and "Translucent Soul" (1998) brought him national recognition and film placements. Live shows are built around his stellar stage presence and narrative songwriting at folk clubs nationwide.