by John Grimley

Christopher Paul Stelling Teams With The Loom

New York artist Christopher Paul Stelling has teamed up with six-piece folk rockers the Loom for a Midwest tour this May.

The solo artist, who already has recorded 20 songs, has his first official full-length in the works. Stelling is offering a new single, “Solar Flares” for however much you care to give on his website. You can get it here.

Check out Christopher Paul Stelling and the Loom when they hit the road this May.

Tour Dates w/ The Loom

5/07 – Annandale-on-Hudson, NY – TBD

5/08 – Buffalo, NY – The Vault

5/09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Garfield Artworks

5/10 – Indianapolis, IN – Birdy’s

5/11 – Madison, WI – Project Lodge

5/12 – Chicago, IL – Pancho’s (w/ Paleo, Hølas)

5/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Danger Danger Gallery (w/ Psalmships)

12.08.10

by jill ettinger

Christopher Paul Stelling Tackles A Classic and Closes Out 2010 With A Bang

History is important. Looking back can put things in perspective. Taking a deep gaze towards at a timeless track from the 1800’s, New York City up and coming songwriter, Christopher Paul Stelling, along with singer Julia Marie Christgau throw their version of the classic, “Motherless Child” into the pages of history.

Directed by John Alberico, the duo filmed their “Motherless Child” rendition in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in a video highlighting their harmonies and the depth of this powerful song.

Have a look/listen at Stelling and Christgau’s video version of “Motherless Child” and if you’re up for it, here’s a little journey through the classic song’s evolution. Take a listen to the renditions of this amazing song, including one of the best-ever versions of it, by the inimitable man himself, Lou Rawls.

You can also check out two new tracks free from Stelling: “Flawless Executioner” and “Strange Darkness” and catch his last live performance of the year at Rockwood Music Hall’s Stage Two on December 20th.

10.29.10

by Jane Lambert

Playtime!: Christopher Paul Stelling “The Lives of Saints” @ His Brooklyn Apartment – CMJ 2010

Christopher Paul Stelling is an amazing up and comer who is currently living in Brooklyn. We caught up with the man himself one afternoon during CMJ in his apartment where he performed for us “The Lives of Saints.” With a haunting voice and music that touches your soul, let us introduce to you your new favorite artist.