Hi, I’m Paul D McDowell — a singer-songwriter, music producer, and performing artist. I love creating dynamic one-man-band live looping shows where I layer original songs and some of my favourite music using pedals, instruments, and music tech.
I sing and play guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, synth, percussion, and harmonica — inspired by everything from pop, rock, blues, and folk to reggae, funk, jazz, classical, and electronic music. When I want to keep things simple and intimate, you’ll find me playing solo acoustic gigs with just my voice and guitar, sometimes adding foot stomps or a tambourine, with fingerstyle and percussive guitar techniques.
I've toured my music across Europe and the UK, and more recently performed around various parts of Western Australia. These experiences have deeply influenced my art and live shows.
I’ve been lucky enough to be handpicked by Gordon Raphael (the legendary producer behind The Strokes) and encouraged by Sir Paul McCartney. I’ve played with several bands and had the honour of playing alongside legends like David Cross (King Crimson) and David Jackson (Van der Graaf Generator).
Here’s what Gordon Raphael said after seeing me perform in Berlin:
“His innovative guitar techniques and powerful storytelling captured my imagination immediately. I ran up to him after the show and asked if I could record his music. To my delight, he came to my studio a week later. Highly recommended!”
Since moving to Western Australia over ten years ago, I’ve performed at private events and across various Perth venues, often holding weekly residencies. Some of my favorite shows have been with the stunning Indian Ocean sunsets as my backdrop.
Currently, I'm focused on developing my live looping performances and connecting with listeners through live streaming - blending technology and artistry to bring my music directly to wherever you are.
With four albums and two EPs released, I’m always writing, recording, and performing new music that comes straight from the heart.
Here's what Corey Harris, legendary musician, said after seeing a reel of my acoustic fingerstyle playing on Instagram
“Really enjoyed that.”
