The Entertainer
Lead, bass and keys: five bands, two churches.
Paul is a working Atlanta sideman and band leader. Hire him on lead guitar, bass or keys, or bring in Groovy Groove, the band he leads, for the whole night.
Instruments
What Paul brings.
- Lead guitar
- Bass
- Keys
- Trombone
- Background vocals
Events
Rooms Paul plays.
- WeddingsCeremony, cocktail hour and reception, solo guitar through full band.
- Corporate & private eventsGalas, grand openings, holiday parties, receptions.
- Festivals & concertsFull band or hired-gun sideman, with a tight set and a clean stage plot.
- Church & worshipLead guitar, bass or keys for services, revivals and special programs.
- Sessions & sideman workBacking artists live or in the studio, on short notice when needed.
Groups
Five bands, two churches.
- Groovy GrooveBand leader · lead guitar
Eclectic Atlanta band: jazz, R&B, hip-hop, rock, blues and gospel.
- Turk & The I Like Em Hot BandLead guitar
- NovusBass
- The RnB ExperienceBass
Ryan & Brooke's R&B show series: Perfect Note Live, Jazz in the Alley.
- Local HoneyKeys
- O'Kelly Chapel MBCLead guitar
Paul's home church. Covers any rhythm-section chair when needed.
- Lakeview SDAKeys
Highlights
Proof.
- The Urban HymnalBackground vocals on “FLY (Y.M.M.F.)”, the first single from the Grammy-winning album by Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands (Best Roots Gospel Album, 2023).
- Grammy after-party, SoHo HousePlayed the after-party with The Plugg, Dubba-AA's band, following The Urban Hymnal's win.
- FIFA World Cup 2026, AtlantaHired by MARTA to play with Groovy Groove at the station closest to the stadium for most of the Atlanta matches.
- Goodr Market grand openingPerformed with Groovy Groove for Mayor Andre Dickens at the opening of Atlanta's Goodr Market & Municipal Grocery Store.
- ATL BoomThree seasons on trombone with the Atlanta Hawks' drumline and band.
- CBS News AtlantaFeatured in a September 2026 segment on his path from street performing and church to the classroom.
- BackedTBHMG Moody, Mondai, Dubba-AA, David Jr., Hot Boy Turk and Akeem Ali. Played behind Erica Campbell of Mary Mary with the Spelman College Glee Club.
How booking works
Three steps, no surprises.
- 01Tell Paul about the eventDate, venue, how many people and the feel you want. Two minutes on the inquiry form.
- 02Get a planPaul replies within two business days with the right lineup, set length and a quote. No prices on the site: every event is different.
- 03Lock the dateA short agreement and a deposit hold the date. Then Paul handles the band, the gear and the set list.