The high-energy Celtic-world band The Paperboys return to the Sunshine Coast on Saturday night at the Roberts Creek Hall.
The band, led by guitarist-singer-composer Tom Landa, is infused with Mexican son jarocho, Irish jigs and reels and a good dose of country and bluegrass. It has healthy servings of ska, soca and African highlife, and they've been known to throw in a little white boy reggae and strains of soul, pop and funk.
The Paperboys have a deep respect and appreciation for tradition, but it's by no means traditional. It rocks incredibly hard and is extremely danceable, but that is not to say it can't be mellow and slow and beautiful. It can be heart breaking, but also joyous. It is never dark or angst ridden, and always full of hope. Of course, this multicultural mix is hardly surprising from a bilingual band, whose founding member, Tom Landa, is Mexican-Canadian and whose players cover a range of musical backgrounds from bluegrass to funk to traditional Scots and Irish music. This mix of musical and cultural influences can be heard on their latest CD, Callithump, which has just been released and has received rave reviews.
What really sets The Paperboys apart is their live show. And for that, the only opinion that matters is that of the fans, who routinely sell out some of the most popular and prestigious clubs throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Europe. For Saturday's show, The Paperboys will feature seven hot musicians, including sizzling fiddler Kalissa Hernandez.
The concert starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, at Gaia's Fair Trade Gifts, MELOmania and WindSong Gallery.
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