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Paul Sachs: Bio

Paul Sachs - Singer/Songwriter voice/guitar

Paul Sachs writes urban acoustic/folk songs in the tradition of Springsteen and Harry Chapin. He was born and raised in New York City and that's where he draws most of his material. Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Springsteen are the songwriters that influenced him, and pushed him into the folk music circles of the city. He was featured in Fast Folk Musical Magazine. One of his songs was eventually selected for inclusion in the Smithsonian Fast Folk collection. Sachs still lives in NYC, performing in various venues around the city. He has recorded two independent albums, both featuring often raw and seeringly personal songs of life and love on the mean streets. His fingerstyle guitar work and powerful voice combine to create mesmerizing vignettes of the city that has been the backdrop of his life. Sachs received Honorable Mention for one of the top songs in Billboard Magazine's 14th Annual World Songwriting Contest for his song, "68 Skylark". His new CD,The Refuge, was just released this summer '09.

Sachs is also available for house concerts and is always looking for venues to play! Please send him an email with any information.
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Paul Sachs plays solo and sometimes with a community of musicians that include:

Rob Meador - Mandolin

Rob Meador Rob Meador-- mandolin, guitar. Rob has been a member of a variety of New York alt.country bands, including Amy Allison & the Maudlins, Parlour James, and Y’all. He has also played with The Chelsea Mountain Boys, Rosine, Grant King, and Mark Donato. Currently, Rob plays bluegrass with The East River Boys and Slackjaw and Scottish/60s/ startrek music with The Highland Shatners.

Claudia Mogel - Violin

Claudia Mogel Claudia Mogul-- violin. Claudia currently plays with rock band Oakley Hall and bluegrass band The East River Boys.

Paul Kuzik - Bass


Paul Kuzik plays in a variety of New Jersey bands including Swampidelica.

Ned Stroh - Drums


Ned Stroh has had a wide and varied music career touring with such national acts as 22 Brides and the legendary Dick Dale.

Harold Weg - Piano

Harold Weg has been playing and performing for many years. He has played with Paul Sachs on many projects as the two have been lifelong friends. Harold also teaches piano to many students in Brooklyn.