Paul Gallagher Express is the truly Canadian independent, non-performing songwriter. Paul Gallagher focuses purely on the story and the sound in his head. Working from his quiet, do-it-myself laboratory in Toronto, he ignores signature styles and marketing concerns. This creates a diverse, kaleidoscopic body of work held together by sophisticated harmony and his unique, quirky perspective.
Paul Gallagher Express sounds like what...? You will find affinities to diverse music from Thievery Corporation, Captain Beefheart, Robbie Robertson, Arlo Parks, Yard Act, even Lee "Scratch" Perry. His songs are a rich tapestry of imagination, with fans praising his inventive and detailed storytelling.
He is blending Americana, jazz, rock, and folk, creating narratives rich in texture and character. Imagine the spirits of Patti Smith, David Bowie, and Tom Waits, because his music easily defies genre boundaries, spanning protest rock, soulful laments, humorous blues and beyond.
His happy place is writing, creating and exploring the possibilities in song. His forte is the words. He has a distinctive imagination for creating the music. Experience the sonic rollercoaster of 3-minute movies-in-song. Notice the treasure trove of experimentation and creativity.