WQED SESSIONS
Here’s a piece that was nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award. Filmed in Pittsburgh at Paul’s motorcycle workshop and The Church Recording Studio.
91.3 WYEP | Live & Direct Session
Paul recently visited 91.3 WYEP in Pittsburgh to record a Live & Direct Session, along with Nathan Zoob on guitar. Watch a performance of “Restless Mind” below…
TOURING
In recent months, I've been on shows supporting Peter Case, Shawn Mullins, Levi Lowrey, Malcolm Holcombe, and a night in Buffalo with Flogging Molly. Been all around the U.S. and a few beautiful days in Canada. Thanks to everyone who has come out and supported. Hope to see you again soon. Here are some shots from the road. More memories and dates to come. - paul
Paste Magazine Studio Session
Check out the full session from Paul's visit to Paste Magazine's Studio in NYC, NY.
THE ALL SCENE EYE | Perfect Imperfection: the Making of Paul Luc’s Bad Seed
Take an in-depth look at the making of Bad Seed HERE.
“From the rich organ and steel guitar textures of “Restless Mind,” to the galloping drum rolls of the title track, to the intimate acoustic guitar fingerpicking of “Where All the Time Goes,” everything is in its right place, anchored by Luc’s thoughtful wordplay and storytelling.”
BROOKLYN VEGAN | Paul Luc’s ‘Bad Seed’ is an alt-country gem
Brooklyn Vegan premiered BAD SEED in it's entirety; READ & LISTEN.
“We’re premiering a stream of the album ahead of its release, and we highly recommend checking it out. Paul’s got a great knack for melody, his voice has just the right balance between cleanliness and grit...”
ROLLING STONE COUNTRY
10 New Artists You Need to Know: January 2018 - read the full article here.
“Paul Luc was on the fast track to corporate-executive status when according to him, he woke up one day and said, “Screw it, I’m out.” Ever since he’s been honing a straight-talking knack for killer, deep-thinking turns of phrase...”
POP MATTERS PREMIERE | RESTLESS MIND
Pop Matters premiere of the 2nd single from BAD SEED called "Restless Mind". READ MORE & LISTEN HERE.
“As he croons, Luc carries a distinct tinge of light gravel to his mostly crystalline vocals that give him that extra bit of a compelling edge as his tone dances him across first-person narratives of emotions that we’ve all felt at some point in our lives.
All in all, Luc is a consummate musician and an exceptional 21st century bard who knows his way around evoking complex emotions in song. ”
AMERICAN SONGWRITER PREMIERE | SLOW DANCING
American Songwriter premiere of the first single from BAD SEED, called "Slow Dancing." READ MORE & LISTEN.
“Unrequited love is rich fodder for songwriting. For Pittsburgh-born songwriter Paul Luc, it was fitting inspiration for “Slow Dancing,” the first song off his forthcoming album Bad Seed. ”
PRESS RELEASE | BAD SEED
New record announcement! BAD SEED, out Feb 9th.
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