Growing up in the South Side of Chicago can steer a person in many different directions. However one of the most alluring and adventurous paths is The Blues. That seemed to be guitarist's Paul Stott's destiny in life. After moving to Jacksonville Florida in the late seventies and being smitten by the southern rock scene, he went back to his sweet home Chicago and became re-acquainted with the blues thanks to his older brothers. They were a huge influence in his style of play and approach to the blues. In Central Florida, around 2010 he formed the Paul Stott Group and hasn't looked back since, winning the Orange County Blues Society People's Choice Award back to back in 2013 -14. Orlando Guitar Center crowned Paul; King of The Blues Guitar in consecutive years, so it's not by chance he knows his chops around the fret-board and has become the focal point of the group with his high energy and dynamic playing.
Paul has assembled a team of top notch musicians to solidify their sound. Richard Plate on harp and lead vocals evokes Little Walter and William Clark's harmonica styles. Rich's voice is soulful with a little grit -a great combination for the blues. Gary Martin on bass is a seasoned veteran and backbone of this group. "Mighty Joe" Adcock on drums lays down some powerful percussion.
Some noteworthy gigs are under their belt: Daytona Blues Fest / Bonita Blues Festival/ Blues & BBQ City of Orlando and in recent months the Mount Dora Blues N Groove Weekend and the Casselberry Craft Beer & Blues Festival. Paul has opened for Buddy Guy, The Nighthawks, Bob Margolin, Jimmy Thackery, Ana Popavic and continues to keep up a vigorous schedule as a hard working band playing various venues in the Orlando/Central FL area. Check out the website for even more info!:
http://www.paulstottgroup.com/ I always have my trusty Nikon with me and a few images of the Paul Stott Group captured live will be posted!
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Paul has assembled a team of top notch musicians to solidify their sound. Richard Plate on harp and lead vocals evokes Little Walter and William Clark's harmonica styles. Rich's voice is soulful with a little grit -a great combination for the blues. Gary Martin on bass is a seasoned veteran and backbone of this group. "Mighty Joe" Adcock on drums lays down some powerful percussion.
Some noteworthy gigs are under their belt: Daytona Blues Fest / Bonita Blues Festival/ Blues & BBQ City of Orlando and in recent months the Mount Dora Blues N Groove Weekend and the Casselberry Craft Beer & Blues Festival. Paul has opened for Buddy Guy, The Nighthawks, Bob Margolin, Jimmy Thackery, Ana Popavic and continues to keep up a vigorous schedule as a hard working band playing various venues in the Orlando/Central FL area. Check out the website for even more info!:
http://www.paulstottgroup.com/ I always have my trusty Nikon with me and a few images of the Paul Stott Group captured live will be posted!
