An Evening with Ellis Paul

Beaner's Central presents An Evening with Ellis Paul. Troubadour, singer-songwriter, folky, and storyteller – all are fair labels for Ellis. The tattoo of Woody Guthrie worn proudly on his arm is a good starting place from which to grasp Ellis. It is from the Woody Guthrie tradition that he hails (and from Maine as well). Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and James Taylor are also listed among his influences. With an acoustic guitar in hand, he weaves intimate, provocative and romantic tales of lives that were obviously witnessed by a most-talented voyeur. Based in Massachusetts, Paul has been called the quintessential Boston songwriter and has garnered the recognition and awards to back up that claim. For years, he has been among the folk circuit's most popular and dependable headliners, with a mailing list of over 20,000 fiercely loyal fans, according to his website. He has released 14 CDs, and recently explored new media avenues with a documentary/concert DVD called "3,000 Miles," and "Notes from the Road," a critically acclaimed book of poems and stories. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 218-624-5957. Or visit www.beanerscentral.com. or www.ellispaul.com.