ABOUT PAUL

Accomplished arranger, producer, songwriter and performer Paul Psarras was thrust into music and dance at an early age. Whether playing traditional Greek music with his twin brother or listening to family favorites such as Elvis, The Beatles or The Beach Boys, Paul's musical palette draws from a broad range of influences. 

Now, one of the world’s most versatile performers, Paul first began playing keyboard and guitar before the age of 6. He then later took up the saxophone, oud, tzoura, saz, and eventually the classical guitar. Paul credits his teachers throughout school as indelible influences in teaching him about the artistic integrity he embodies today.  Ultimately, Paul pursued two performance degrees from The San Francisco Conservatory. While at the Conservatory, his collaborations with world-renowned artists continue to rank as some of his most inspiring to date, particularly his GRAMMY nomination with El Mundo. 

His long list of concert appearances and performances have also led him to share the stage with some of the biggest names in Greek pop music such as Glykeria and Elena Paparizou in esteemed venues from New York's Carnegie Hall to the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. In recording his album in Athens, Paul enlisted legendary Maestro Nikos Zervas as producer. The recording was done at Odeon Studios with some of the best session musicians in Greece, including beloved soloist Manolis Karantinis.

His critically acclaimed recordings have spanned a range of genres from Classical to Greek Pop. Paul now has his eyes set on the pop music scene, in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Jeff Bova. Paul’s first ever, English-language pop track, “Black and Blue,” is a mysteriously deep and heartfelt yet accessible pop tune. It is followed by "Quicksand," lead by retro guitar hooks and Paul's captivating voice.

Recent highlights have included a tour with acclaimed singer-songwriter Brendan James, a national anthem performance with the San Francisco Giants and national radio exposure of "Black and Blue" and "Quicksand." He just wrapped production on his first feature film, “Tapawingo” with Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Billy Zane (Titanic.) Paul looks to release his debut English-language album by the end of the year.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

 ·       Films indie comedy, “Tapawingo” with twin brother George and “Napoleon Dynamite” star, Jon Heder in 2021.

 ·       Releases “Quicksand” with exposure to national radio in 2020

 ·       Releases EP “Polychronis” recorded in Athens, including bonus track “Black and Blue” his first English Language pop tune with L.A. producer Jeff Bova in Summer 2019.

 ·       Goes on tour with acclaimed singer/songwriter Brendan James in 2019.

 ·       Performs National Anthem at S.F. Giants game in 2019.

 ·       Released his first solo guitar album, "Cascade”, in 2017. 

 ·       Grammy-nomination for his role in the album “Kingdoms of Castille", with period music specialists El Mundo in 2012.

·       Featured classical guitar soloist with various orchestras spanning California for his performance of Rodrigo's, “Concierto de Aranjuez” in 2011.

·       Performed with the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony in 2010.

·       Featured on RTS (Radio Television Suisse) for his performance in the Fete de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland in 2014.

·       Chosen as 1 of 8 global finalists in the Falletta International Guitar Competition in Buffalo, New York in 2016.

·       Featured in the all-star San Francisco group Pacific Guitar Ensemble, debuting his original composition “Alkioni” for oud and guitars in 2011.