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"This Hungry City Swallows Easy" Survivor, troubador, soulman, defiant spirit - just a few terms that describe Paul Claro - vocalist/guitarist/songwriter - of Paul Claro & The Dark Halls. Spinning out tales crafted from his long and winding road, spitting truth with a fearless zeal. His songs are at once familiar and jarring, beautiful, beatific & tragic...like a holiday in the sun or a tuxedo from your youth. Songs to believe in!
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Paul Claro & The Dark Halls is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Paul Claro. The Brooklyn-bred artist performs Springsteen-influenced tunes with a backing band comprised of members of his family.
Claro received his first guitar at age 11 as a gift from his mother. He became frustrated when he realized he didn't sound like his favorite artists and quit after three lessons. Then one day, he visited his cousin, Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, who taught him a few of his band's riffs and he fell in love all over again.
The group recorded a five-track EP at Slammin' Tracks Studios in Queens, NY. The music is a blend of acoustic/blues with a harder, punk edge.
The album contains the track "Dark Hall," which is the source of the groups name. "The song came to life," Claro explains, "when I was going through a tough time physically, emotionally and mentally. I was fighting my way out of a dark hall."
Claro draws upon many other experiences for influence. "I write about life, love, passion and hate. I put my heart on my sleeve when I write."
Claro assembled two of his closest family members for his band. His 29 year-old nephew Ev Gold plays lead guitar while his 20 year-old son Paul plays the drums. “My son picked up the drums when he was 11 and has yet to put the sticks down. He has been performing with me since he was 12 and is very accomplished for his age." "He is a great bright spot in my life." Says Claro of his nephew Ev, "He is an unbelievable talent. A natural, I’m thankful to have him back in my life. He is an amazing guitarist that knows my music like a book.”
Paul Claro & The Dark Halls are currently writing songs for a new album.
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CD "In Plain English" Available on itunes
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Paul Claro & The Dark Halls is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Paul Claro. The Brooklyn-bred artist performs Springsteen-influenced tunes with a backing band comprised of members of his family.
Claro received his first guitar at age 11 as a gift from his mother. He became frustrated when he realized he didn't sound like his favorite artists and quit after three lessons. Then one day, he visited his cousin, Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, who taught him a few of his band's riffs and he fell in love all over again.
The group recorded a five-track EP at Slammin' Tracks Studios in Queens, NY. The music is a blend of acoustic/blues with a harder, punk edge.
The album contains the track "Dark Hall," which is the source of the groups name. "The song came to life," Claro explains, "when I was going through a tough time physically, emotionally and mentally. I was fighting my way out of a dark hall."
Claro draws upon many other experiences for influence. "I write about life, love, passion and hate. I put my heart on my sleeve when I write."
Claro assembled two of his closest family members for his band. His 29 year-old nephew Ev Gold plays lead guitar while his 20 year-old son Paul plays the drums. “My son picked up the drums when he was 11 and has yet to put the sticks down. He has been performing with me since he was 12 and is very accomplished for his age." "He is a great bright spot in my life." Says Claro of his nephew Ev, "He is an unbelievable talent. A natural, I’m thankful to have him back in my life. He is an amazing guitarist that knows my music like a book.”
Paul Claro & The Dark Halls are currently writing songs for a new album.
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Paul Claro acoustic set @ The Vox Pop
Sat August 9 between 7PM & 9 PM
1022 Courtelyou Road
Good ol' Brooklyn U.S.A.
One of the coolest venues around
Goodbye Blue Monday
1087 Broadway Brooklyn.
Friday Aug 1 11:00 P.M.
Come by for an acoustic set with drums of course.
"Adolescent innocence, abstinence or accidents. Blinded to the consequence and baptized in your blood."
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Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Band Members
Paul Claro
Guitar, Lead Vocals, Music and Words
Guitar, Lead Vocals, Music and Words
Paul Claro Jr.
Drums, Vocals and Percussion
Drums, Vocals and Percussion
Ev Gold
Vocals, lead-guitar and Passion
Vocals, lead-guitar and Passion
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