11.2.08. Live Q&A #1 - new date!

11.2.08. Live Q&A #1 - new date!

*Please note new date!*
For a while now, I’ve been inviting you to email me any questions and feedback to contact[at]pauldateh[dot]com. However, it came to my attention barely earlier this week that I never received any of your email messages due to a server/forwarding error.
I feel terrible about leaving you hanging and for leaving your messages [...]

10.12.08. the prank.

10.12.08. the prank.

Last week, The Bui Brothers and I had a photo shoot for my album cover.
At the time this video was shot, we had already been driving around downtown Los Angeles for several hours. It was fairly late at night by this point, and we had been previously joking the whole time about getting caught for [...]

9.25.08. Be More - album preview

9.25.08. Be More - album preview

Hey everyone,
So here’s the big announcement: I am finally able to post details about the release of my album! The exact date will be solidified very soon, but I will say that you’ll be able to get the full album in January of 2009.
To give you a taste of what you’ll hear on the album, [...]

9.22.08. new site + big announcement soon

9.22.08. new site + big announcement soon

Hello, and welcome to my newly-designed site!
This new site might appear very similar to the old one before it, but we’ve actually made a lot of changes to improve site performance as well as make everything look a lot cleaner. Special thanks go out to Lan Bui of The Bui Brothers for helping me make [...]

9.10.08. eight days in berlin

9.10.08. eight days in berlin

Recently, I went on my first international tour, and I was able to spend eight days in the city of Berlin, Germany. This is my musical and visual recap of my time there.
Berlin is an amazing city for the creatively-inclined - there’s art EVERYWHERE. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Every street is an [...]

9.2.08. quick update

9.2.08. quick update

Upcoming Paul Dateh Shows:
9.4.08. Hotel Cafe
9.6.08. Knitting Factory Hollywood
9.7.08. ISA Showcase
http://myspace. com/pauldateh for more info and directions
[bg music: 93 'til infinity, souls of mischief]

8.3.08. spontaneous livestream moment

8.3.08. spontaneous livestream moment

Okay, it’s not the update I pledged to post earlier, but it’s an update nonetheless! Due to my recording and performance schedule, I still haven’t had the proper time to edit the footage from my European tour. However, I am definitely going to make a proper entry that recaps my time on the road - [...]

7.24.08 quick update

7.24.08 quick update

Hey everyone,
I just got back from being on tour with Louis Logic, Blueprint, and DJ Illegal. The tour was awesome. I’m going through all of my video footage now, so check back for a full tour recap soon.
In the meantime, you can check out all the photos I took while on the road on my [...]

7.07.08. EU Tour 2008 - london, uk

7.07.08. EU Tour 2008 - london, uk

I didn’t think I would have enough time to post a real entry from the road, but here I am!
Here’s a quick video that documents my day on London.
Next stop: Bonn, Germany for the Rheinkultur Music Festival.
P.S. Thanks for Naf, Jimmy, and Zeni for driving all the way from Bradford! And special thanks to Brian [...]

7.1.08. first international tour.

7.1.08. first international tour.

I’m going on my very first international tour. Actually, it’s my first tour… ever!
I’ll be on the road with Louis Logic and Blueprint for a two-week run throughout the UK and Europe. You can see the full tour schedule on my website at http://pauldateh.com/tour.
Check out the amazing artists I have the honor of sharing the [...]

6.19.08. album update: rehearsals

6.19.08. album update: rehearsals

We’ve been hanging out together online for quite a while now, I have to say that I’m really enjoying getting to know you! Your comments, video responses, and emails frikkin’ rock. Thanks for sending them, and keep sending more!
When I open my email inbox, however, there’s one question that I see over and over again: [...]

6.10.08. waiting for love - live

6.10.08. waiting for love - live

My good friend Ken Belcher and I recently had our very first livestream show right here at live.pauldateh.com. Here’s one of the songs we performed: Waiting for Love. It’s an old song that I wrote way back when I was 18, and I’m really embarrassed to sing it now. But, Ken insisted that we play [...]

6.2.08. violin vs. viola: the basics

6.2.08. violin vs. viola: the basics

My good friend Alex was in town this week from New York City, and I thought it would be fun if we made a quick video that covered the basic differences between the viola and the violin. Although the violin is a beautiful instrument, you just can’t the kind of robust tone from a violin [...]

5.24.08. “it’ll taste like internet”

5.24.08. “it’ll taste like internet”

Paul Dateh performing with Ken Belcher
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
5pm PST / 8pm EST
http://live.pauldateh.com
[Video by Vu Bui]

5.21.08. working on the album

5.21.08. working on the album

This week, I met up with my good friend and producer Oren Yoel to work out the arrangements to a couple tracks on my upcoming album. We’re getting closer and closer to official production, and I’m very much looking forward to the day the record gets pressed.
I’ll make sure to keep posting video updates regularly. [...]

5.12.08. untitled/Trapped

5.12.08. untitled/Trapped

[Join us for a very special online-only show on May 25th, 2008!]
Paul Dateh performing with Ken Belcher
Streaming LIVE at http://live.pauldateh.com
Sunday, May 25th, 2008.
5pm PST / 8pm EST
video credits:
“untitled/Trapped”
written by Paul Dateh
as performed by Paul Dateh & Ken Belcher

5.5.08. “just friends” cover

5.5.08. “just friends” cover

My good friend and guitarist Ken Belcher and I perform our arrangement of Musiq’s “Just Friends”. You can download the mp3 here.
Don’t forget to join us for our very special online-only show on May 25th!
Paul Dateh performing with Ken Belcher
Streaming LIVE at http://live.pauldateh.com
Sunday, May 25th, 2008.
5pm PST / 8pm EST
Guitar - http://kenbelcher.com
Vocals+Violin - [...]

5.2.08. The “Seekrit” Streaming Show with Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher

5.2.08. The “Seekrit” Streaming Show with Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher

Join us for this very special online-only event!
Paul Dateh performing with Ken Belcher
Streaming LIVE at http://live.pauldateh.com
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
5pm PST / 8pm EST
[Technical services provided by The Bui Brothers and NoodleSMart.tv.]
See you at the show online!
pd

4.29.08. tagged: the 4×4

4.29.08. tagged: the 4×4

I was tagged by Bill Cammack!
4 Jobs I’ve had:
1. youth center staff member
2. record label promotions manager
3. bookstore cashier
4. door hanger hanger
4 TV shows I like:
1. NOVA or anything on Discovery/History Channel
2. Robot Chicken
3. 30 Rock
4. Freaks & Geeks
4 Movies I could watch over and over:
1. The Sandlot
2. Back to the Future
3. Superbad
4. Better Luck [...]

4.18.08. two weeks in spring of 2008.

4.18.08. two weeks in spring of 2008.

This episode documents two weeks of my life on the road during the Spring of 2008.
Week One: Performing at Playboy’s “Rock the Rabbit” Spring Break Festival in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Week Two: Exhibiting for Sony Ericsson at CTIA Wireless 2008 and performing at Miss Playboy Mobile 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I’ll be back on the [...]

4.12.08. we all belong.

4.12.08. we all belong.

I really don’t know what I hoped to truly accomplish in making this video or post. I just felt that I had to do something to externalize all these feelings and thoughts that I’ve been dealing with inside my head for all these years. I wish that I could better organize my thoughts to write [...]

3.31.08. the amazing las vegas hotel room

3.31.08. the amazing las vegas hotel room

In my recent episode documenting my trip to NYC, you got to see the serious side of my personality. This week, I’d like to share a little of the silly side.
Inka and I are exhibiting for Sony Ericsson at CTIA this week. We’re staying in a crazy fancy hotel, and I am fully amazed and [...]

3.18.08. - a week in new york city.

3.18.08. - a week in new york city.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted an entry, and I’m happy to finally have a new video to share (especially considering that my last entry wasn’t the most cheerful).
This week’s video documents my recent trip to New York City. I was in town for several meetings, rehearsals, a recording session, and a show with [...]

3.1.08 - 2 Hours After the Show

3.1.08 - 2 Hours After the Show

This video documents what happened after my show at Temple Bar last night (2/28/08).
After having a great time playing music and hanging out with awesome people at the show, I went to grab a late-night dinner with some friends. Immediately after we were seated, however, someone was beaten and stabbed right in front of the [...]

2.27.08 - 1-week Extension.

2.27.08 - 1-week Extension.

Due to being in NYC this past week, I’m going to need a little extra time to put my next episode together. But, I got a lot of great footage from my trip, so make sure to check back and see what I was up to in the city.
Also, if you’re in the [...]

2.20.08 - Inside Look: Rehearsal

2.20.08 - Inside Look: Rehearsal

Here’s a quick look at what one of my rehearsals looks like.
(I’m currently in NYC to work on a couple projects with DJ Johnny Juice, as well as play a show with Juice at Pace University on Thursday, the 21st. Due to my schedule while I’m in the city — and my [...]

2.13.08 - get up to get down.

2.13.08 - get up to get down.

When I was a student in music school, every teacher and professor I ever had always said the same thing: every instrumentalist must know how to sing. I hope that the video attached to this post qualifies as a partial fulfillment of their requirements.
I say “partial fulfillment”, because there’s a second part to that mandate: [...]

2.6.08 - celtic blues with ken belcher.

2.6.08 - celtic blues with ken belcher.

Hello, and welcome to my new site!
As you can see, parts of the site are still very much in a “bare-bones” form. I was thinking of holding off this soft launch a little bit longer so that I could make things look better, but then I remembered my goal in doing this whole thing: to [...]

You are now watching: 2.6.08 - celtic blues with ken belcher.

Hello, and welcome to my new site!

As you can see, parts of the site are still very much in a “bare-bones” form. I was thinking of holding off this soft launch a little bit longer so that I could make things look better, but then I remembered my goal in doing this whole thing: to document my life as a musician.

Documenting my life as a musician, therefore, should include the process of developing my site. Just as I strive to always be in a position of learning and growing within the world of music, my site will always be in the position of changing and developing with me.

I’ve been recording some great video over the past few weeks, and I plan to record more as I’ll be part of some very exciting events coming up! Feel free to check the “Upcoming Performances” section of my sidebar to see where I’ll be.

The album recording is coming along nicely, and I’ve been recording as much video of my progress as I can. I’ll make sure to post an episode of my recording process very soon.

Currently, the objective is to upload a new video every week (usually on Wednesdays), but until I can see how this will all work within my schedule, I won’t make any solid promises. But, I can assure you that I will definitely keep this site updated on a regular basis.

Speaking of video, let’s get things started!

My good friend (and amazing guitarist) Ken Belcher and I came up with a cool little theme the other day, so we decided to open up the form for some improvisation and record what happens. The above video is our end result.

Thank you for visiting my site. I look forward to sharing more video with you all soon!
pd

P.S. Special thanks to the incredible Lan Bui and Annie from Annieisms for helping me get this site started!

*stay tuned!* there will be more video next week. :D

21 Responses to “2.6.08 - celtic blues with ken belcher.”

  1. Steve Woolf Says:

    site is looking good, music is sounding great! all is right with the world…
    :)
    all the hard work will pay off, I have no doubts.

  2. Michael Lambie Says:

    Paul, your new site is so rad. Lan & Annie did a stunning job!

  3. Lan Bui Says:

    DUUUDE!!!

    Awesome stuff going on here!

  4. Vu Bui Says:

    Yes! Finally! This is going to be great. I am SO glad you’re doing this, Paul. Can’t wait to see more… but I do love the Celtic Blues!

  5. annie Says:

    You give me too much credit. :) Looking good!!

  6. Joe Ark Sun Says:

    Hey man, I came across your music today and I just gotta say I was totally TOTALLY blown away. It’s amazing stuff, I was really moved. I hope you come out with a CD or something cause I will definitely pick up a copy. I would love to go to your live performance in Pasadena 3.28 so I hope you post more info.

    keep it up man.
    ~ark

  7. Joe Ark Sun Says:

    if you would like some help sprucing up the “barebones” look of the site feel free to holla.

  8. Audrey Says:

    Yay~ cool~! Congrats on the launch. Can’t wait for your next performance ^0^

  9. chris Says:

    dude, u rock!

  10. QL Says:

    Hey, Paul! I LOVE the new site! Im SOOOOOOO excited for the new album!

    From,

    A Fan

    P.S. MAKE MORE VIDS!

  11. QL Says:

    O, yea, do u have sheet music?

    From,

    A Fan

  12. yenloo Says:

    cool~ WELL DONE Paul….always love ur violin
    will always support…

  13. QL Says:

    R U playing in New Jersey any time soon? I HAVE 2 get tickets 2 ur concert!

  14. QL Says:

    Yo, Paul! It’s QL again. Dude, U should TOTALLY work with the band Black Violin. Their album just came out a little while ago. They do the same type of thing as you, like mixing violin with hip hop. Look them up on I Tunes or YouTube. They’re AWESOME!!!!

    From,

    A Fan :) :) :)

  15. AFAN Says:

    Awesome music. Would definitely buy an album if you came out with one!

  16. Podorozhnyak Says:

    Respect from Russia))

  17. keifer cavs Says:

    bro, best violin blues ever heard…try visiting Philippines man!!haha(kidin’), all of my friends were impressed with your videos…:)

    thanks for your music…

  18. bros white naruto Says:

    naruto shippuden white white naruto power

  19. karla alexander Says:

    God has bless you with gifted hands, keep it up.

  20. felipe martinez Says:

    eres genial!!!
    vi un video donde tocabas hip hop con un DJ
    eres un maestro
    adios

  21. Paul Says:

    Oke this song is great. nothing else to say because the sound of the violin and gitar is great together

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