Chat
Latest on Sun, 01:02 am: Thanks John, glad you enjoyed the show. At the moment the plan is to come back to the US in August - hopefully see you then! :o)
: That's great to hear, Paul. Already looking forward to it. Heck, come back for those American style Big Macs alone. They don't make them like they do here anywhere else (and I don't mean that in a good way, but they are addictive, I agree). LOL! Just an FYI for you and especially other members in here, a bandmate of mine and I posted a fantastic clip of The Barbarian from our show in Iowa City on 10/30/10 on youtube. I'll provide the link. I have a rather unusual request. I'm a drummer, and I'm dying to know what kind of splash cymbal Carl has inverted on his 18 inch crash. I know he has a cup chime on his hi-hat, but I forgot to ask him after the show what kind and size of Paiste splash he has inverted on that crash. It sounds beautiful! Anyway, take care and have a safe trip back to the UK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSa7qbgpyrQ
: Forgot to mention for the members in here, the youtube clip is just audio only from Iowa City. The slideshow photos are various ones from the tour. Hope you all enjoy it.
: Paul you really should buy that Nash Telecaster. You look great with it and it's calling out to you. Even better Nash should give it to you.Promoting one of their guitars would work in their favor.
: Paul, just wanted to thank you for keeping us updated on your tour through your terrific blog. It is fun for fans like myself to get a glimpse of the fun you guys are having hitting the road in the USA. I was able to bring my son along for his first concert experience at your gig at the Galaxy in Santa Ana, California. He was absolutely delighted with your playing. I've been a fan of Carl's since seeing him live with ELP back in the early days, including their gigs at the Anaheim Convention Center (where the live album was recorded) and the exhausting California Jam. On stage it's good to see all play in smaller venues. On my wish list for you would be to hear a studio version of your work on Pictures at an Exhibition--that would be really cool. Hope you guys tour again, we'll be there for sure. Take care.
: Thanks Steve and Ryan, Glad you both enjoyed the show. A live recording of Pictures is available on the Working Live 3 album. We wouldn't ever do a studio version of it though, as it'd be too close to the live version! Take care :o)
: Hey John, sorry, no idea about cymbal sizes! Thanks for the link :o)
: Hey Pual how is the tour going?
: I mean Paul sorry about that
: Hey Bobby, the tour's going great thanks. Got a day off today - meeting Carl and the rest of the guys down in the hotel restaurant in 10 minutes for a meal :o)
: Hi Paul! Since your a guitar genius I want to ask you how long do you practice everyday and how can I become a great player like you? Thanks Oscar
: Hey Oscar, thanks for your kind words. To be honest, I don't really practice much anymore - most of my time is taken up working on whatever musical project is happening at the moment. My advice to anyone wanting to improve on the guitar is to play what you love - the secret of success is a love of your instrument and the music you play :o)
: Hi Paul! Well, what a huge gig this was yesterday in Budapest! You guys practically blew our heads off. :) But I'm glad you did, otherwise I wouldn't be satisfied, since that's why I went there! :D Apart from that, I wanted to ask you about the development of your solo album, because now that we know you as a successful member of some prestigious bands, we (or at least I) would like to get to know more about Paul Bielatowicz, the solo artist. So, I'm sure that's much fun and obviously lots of work for you: creating your own style that has a distinct flavour than the others. But I'm sure you'll manage, as you are a gifted man for sure. I will definitely check your website more often and I honestly hope to find some new info soon about your fresh material! You've gained one more new fan yesterday. :P All the best, Tom P.S.: What did you think about the size of the audience? Was it below/above or just about average compared to your other gigs?
: Hey Tom, glad you enjoyed the show in Budapest. We had a great time too. My solo album is in the works - hopefully there will be some developments in the coming months. Will keep you posted via the website :o)
: Paul, please, PLEASE tell me you are doing more USA dates after 10/27. You are heading west again, I hope? I'm hoping you will being hitting the middle of the country. More specifically, the Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas City areas? Can't wait to see you guys again and I just hope I get the chance.
: Hye, Saw you with Neal Morse on Saturday. Great playing and what a good set of songs too. Loved every second of it. Play a bit myself but not to that standard.
: Hi Paul, how are you? Tonight I enjoyed the concert very much, you have been fantastic with the guitar. I can't wait to see you again in the next concert!! I've got your pick!! :)
: Thanks Irene, we've just got back to our hotel. Had a great time tonight - it's always great to play in Italy. Glad you enjoyed the show :o)
: Hi Paul, I saw you yesterday in Lucca.. Great job, you're amazing.. good luck for you're career and don't stop to amaze your fans.. Bye!
: your tour date is wrong on oct.19. it's norfolk, ct not norfolk va. ok? i got my tickets.
: Hi Paul, seen you guys at Havana's in New Hope last Thursday all I can say is F**king Awesome. Can't wait till next year's show. One request though how about a tab book to inspire players like myself who will never be as good as yourself.
: Paul, so glad I was able to see you, Carl and last but not least the charming Simon. . .not once but twice in several days. I love your interpretations not to mention spot on Keith-isms. I want to hear some of your other stuff. I will explore further! Enjoy the rest of the tour. :) Oh and a sweet hello to you know who. . . ;)
: I saw the CPB at Lee's in Toronto. Great show. Got a pic of me with Carl. Huge fan. Are there plans to come back here to Toronto in 2012?
: Myself and my 16 year old daughter were in the front row of your gig at the sage in Gateshead. You and Carl and Simon were absolutely fantastic. You are basically a Supergroup. Music was amazing. Hope you come back to the North East soon.
: Hi - Just got home from seeing you with Carl at the Corn Exchange Ipswich. What a show - just loved your guitar playing. First saw ELP in 72/3 and last at High Voltage 2010 - their last concert. Had never imagined Emerson's parts on guitar. Can't think why not - you were brilliant!! Thanks for a great concert. G