"Maybe you've got to hit rock bottom to finally find some solid ground, and maybe what you've already got is really the best of what's around. Maybe you're not ready and maybe neither am I, but maybe we still will make it, maybe we'll make it if we try." - from "Maybe"

Raised on James Taylor, while cutting his teeth on Nirvana, Paul Alexander's diverse heritage is clear in his refreshingly thoughtful and imaginative musical narratives. Playing guitar since he was thirteen and singing almost as soon as he could speak, Paul almost immediately ventured beyond the known and began creating his own very original songs.

Throughout high school Paul honed his musical abilities, playing with multiple musical ensembles. Then, in college at Indiana University, Paul furthered his musicianship and developed his unique and electrifying songwriting and performance skills while he fronted the band Tintern Abbey, who was selected to be a part of the 2002 "Live from Bloomington" CD compilation. Finally, after four years with Tintern Abbey, Paul decided to launch a career as a solo artist.

In addition to boasting a powerful stage presence as well as vocal and lyrical savvy which is somehow familiar even in its uniqueness, this singer/songwriter combines rock, funk and folk to create a most eclectic amalgamation of sound. Named for his mother's favorite songsmith, Paul Simon, Paul Alexander aspires to make his own distinct mark on the world.

Since arriving in New York in August of 2003, Paul Alexander has been busy trying to find his niche in the city's noteworthy music scene. After playing several shows and many open mics across the city, by December of 2003, Paul had become a fixture on the New York City music scene, and was receiving positive feedback and praise from fellow songwriters, music industry reps., and again, most importantly, his audiences, who besides singing Paul's praises, also began singing along to his infectious songs. Ultimately, in 2004, Paul Alexander became a regular at several prestigious New York City clubs, including C.B.G.B.'s 313 Gallery and the Knitting Factory, he was invited to participate in the Midwest Music Summit showcases, and was frequently asked to guest host a thriving New York City open mic.

Ever enthusiastic about his growing role in the New York City music scene, Paul Alexander began 2005 by establishing his own weekly open mic in the blossoming music scene of Long Island City, while offering fellow performers a chance to share even more of their talent as part of weekly showcases Paul books. In addition, in 2005 Paul agreed to dedicate some of his writing talent to Urban Folk, an emerging East Village music magazine - sharing in - depth interviews with fellow New York artists and composing an editorial entitled Paul's Perspective, which has chronicled his experiences in the recording studio, all as Paul continually seeks out new ways to contribute to the New York City music scene.

Besides his many other endeavors - including being invited back to perform in the Midwest Music Summit again this summer, and a resolve to continue playing regular shows in New York City - Paul is still hard at work recording his debut album with renowned producer Benjy King, while under the tutelage of celebrated vocal coach Don Lawrence, who has worked with Bono, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, Christina Aguilera, and countless others. Evermore optimistic for what tomorrow holds, Paul Alexander is anxious to share his newest material and musical collaborations with the world.

Yet to be titled, Paul Alexander's debut album is officially scheduled for release in early 2006.

"Sometime things appear that you just can't push away, and some days you could swear that the world is spinning your way. And something inside tells me that my time will come, all I need is a little patience, won't you lend me some." -from "Somedays"