The Paper Kings, have been influenced by many styles of music, the result a combination of Folk and Rock.
The British sound of the 60’s and the American folk sound of the 70’s give the Paper Kings a strong foundation to their brand of music.
Brothers, Arty & Vic Pellerano, weave their songwriting abilities with their talent of playing many instruments to create an easy to listen to blend of music.
The vocals, harmonies and the overall sound will give you a comfortable and a familiar feeling “like you may have heard it before”.
Usually, the brother singing the lead vocal wrote and developed what they call the songbase (the general concept). Sometimes they both work on the lyrics and music. It is a team effort.
The Pellerano Songbook contains close to 300 songs. The styles, which have influenced the Paper Kings, are from John Denver, Taylor, Simon & Garfunkle, Peter & Gordon,
Everly Brothers to the Beatles, Zombies & Bee Gees. .
Arty & Vic love harmonies and strong melodies.
They, at times, ask other musicians to assist in the studio, to get that unique production they may be looking for. Growing up in the NY metro area, Arty & Vic were saturated with the music giants of the day and had the typical garages bands in High School.
Recently, Arty’s band “Sudden Madness” has played around the Jersey Metro area, while Vic went solo out in the Midwest Region . Today, Arty and Vic have combined their talents & efforts to form the Paper Kings.
Arty,is bit more Rock and Roll,& with his Lennon/Harrison voice gives the Paper Kings their sound. The strong driving rhythms and vocals are evident of this in songs like “It’s going to get Better’ and “Just wanna have Some Fun”. Arty still has his sound, therefore any song he sings becomes a Arty Song.
The heavy unique sound in “No Emotions” reflects the more mellow side of Arty.. Songs like "So Be it", though not on this album is another example of a fine production by Arty.
Please read the review by Gods of Music if interested in what's to come. Arty plays Drums (real drums) (does use a machine when they are not available) keyboards, guitar and trumpet.
Vic writes ballads, MOR & Folky stuff. Vic with his more mellow easygoing voice has been called by many the John Denver of the Midwest. Vic plays guitar (anything with strings) and keyboards. “Clouds are my Mountains” and his solo album “Wild Horses and Dreams” are a few examples of his work.
Gods of music has reviewed "Angels in the Sky" and "Tale of Medora Roughriders" & also Music Consensus reviewed
"Wild Horses and Dreams" for Vic. For Arty, "So Be It" has been reviwed by Gods of Music.
The Paper Kings are working on a second album,containing their 911 tribute songs "Eagle's Tears" & "New Born Free".
105.9FM "Thunder Radio" NDSU, out of Fargo,ND plays
the Paper Kings.So, please call to request your favorite.
So,enjoy listening, there will be more to come.
UPDATE: Radio interview - knox AM radio Grand Forks, ND
Friday the 16th -listen to a live interview - www.knoxradio.com
We are getting some radio play on KOWW out of Burlington,ND
and KFJM - NPR out of Grand Forks,ND KOWW playing us on Folk hour - Monday thru Friday.
PLAY DATES - 2007 (see Vic Pellerano site for more)
Sept 12th Yunker Farm 6pm to 7pm Fargo, ND
Sept 17th Red Rooster 830pm-930pm Aberdeen,SD
Sept 26th Fort Noks 8pm to 10pm Fargo, ND
Oct 11th Atomic Coffee730pm/10pm Fargo, ND
Oct 19th Fair Winds Cafe 730/930pm Fargo, ND
Nov 2nd Fair winds 7 to 8pm " "
Nov 30th Starbucks Coffee 7/9pm Fargo, ND
Dec 5th Fort Noks 8pm/10pm Fargo, ND
Dec 28th Starbucks Coffee 7/9pm Fargo, ND
2008
Jan 11th Fair winds cafe 7/8pm Fargo, ND
Feb 15th Star Bucks Coffee 7/9pm Fargo, ND
March 15th Atomic Coffee (showcase) Fargo, ND
Sept22th Canda Inn, 1030-1130pm Grand Forks,ND
Oct 24th Red Raven7to10pm (showcase) Fargo, ND
Nov 14th Eventide, 3pm Moorhead,MN.
Nov 29th Babb's coffee shop 7-10pm Fargo, ND
Dec 9th Plains Art Muesum -noon Fargo, ND
Dec 31st First Night/showcase Grand Forks, ND
2009
March 28 Babb's coffee shop 6-9pm Fargo, ND
April 25 Valley Green expo-SWYA 2-4pm Fargo, ND
2011
Jan 21st Spirit room-7pm-10pm Fargo,ND
Vinter's cellar 630pm-830pm Fargo,ND
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