Hello to one and all...
I am a singer/songwriter who for about 9 years played up and down the
east coast w/ bands(One being a signed national Act.) and acoustic (solo)
and I actually got paid for it and paid well. I still get paid well back
east,but I live on the west coast (West Hollywood) now and have been
pursuing my career since I have been out here. My father told me to go west
and to not give up. Be true to myself and my dreams and so...I did and less
than a year later he died. Leaving me with so many questions as to why am I
doing this and is all of this worth it? Yes it is!
I am going to be releasing my debut CD as a solo artist on my own label
that my wife and I started in August of 2000. We found investors for this
project ,but it isn't paying my bills right now. I have tried over and over
again to get a job to help supplement some income,but finding a job has been
quite a task since my resume basically states that I have been a musician
for almost half my life. This in turn leaving doubts in their minds that I'm
capable of doing the job.(telemarketing,Waiter,Sales person,etc...) When I
do find a job it turns out to be bullshit money,and a huge waste of my time
and effort.If there was a way to find acoustic gigs in which I can actually
get paid I would more than be able to give the venues patrons & there owners
their moneys worth.
I have an extensive cover list as well as more than enough great original
material to fill many hours of enjoyment for one and all.
This is what I know and I'm sure many of you know as well it is tuff to
get paid for our talents out here in LA. I realize I will have to travel out
side of this city to do that(Not a problem.) but I have know idea where to
start? Is there a booking agent or agency that handles this sort of
thing,and if so Who,and how do I contact them? I have not been here very
long and my knowledge on this type of contact is nill. I can get booked any
where I want in LA. That has not been a problem. Thank GOD! but I need to
create income now to survive. Music is all I know! GOD gave me a gift and I have felt sometimes that it might be a curse since moving out here. Is thereany one out there who can shed some light on this for me. I am a believer in KARMA."YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE OR DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!" I intend onhelping many artists in the future w/ the record company that my wife and I started but until I get this off the ground I am stuck in this situation.
I know I'm not the only one who has been in this situation,and I am willing to work my ass off to make all of this come true. I have a wife and a daughter whom I love and care for with all my heart and soul and I want tonprovide for them and give them everything. I believe in myself and music. I
also believe in getting help and helping others. Am I being redundant? I'm sorry. This process has not been easy and I never expected it to be.
If there is any one out there who can help please contact me;

plewis101@hotmail.com

info@realizerecords.com

www.paul-lewis.com
www.realizerecords.com

Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Peace to One and ALL,
Paul Lewis

Here's a link to hear a couple of tunes;

www.farmclub.com/listen/artisthome/static/39556.html