(Jason DeStratis): You’ve been to the SoulFest many times now (I lost track of how many times). Other than the beautiful scenery, what makes this a special event that keeps you coming back year after year?
(Paul Colman): I LOVE LOVE LOVE Soulfest. I love the culture in New England. People are pretty straight up and honest and I like that. Plus I get a lot of opportunities at Soulfest that I don't get at other festivals. I'm not worried about over exposure at a festival. That's the concern of someone going for fame and notoriety. I'm not after that any more. I'd rather get a chance to sing and speak to as many people as possible.
(JD): You’ll be returning to New England this Saturday night, November 21st. Without giving away too many secrets of the show, what can concert goers expect from your performance? Are you planning for some old favorites or planning to try out some new material on the crowd?
(PC): To me the concept of audience participation sounds cheap and nasty to me. I don't ever think that way. My audience are a part of my show because I need them to be. I think that they are most likely more interesting than me. And there are more of them anyway! So I guess people can except to be a part of it. I think I perform as well as they want me to. I don't really connect with music unless I'm performing to someone. I try and keep the talking on stage real and intimate and vulnerable. I like stories and sharing my story. I will hopefully sing all the songs people except me to sing as well as some newer ones and a couple of ones from my proposed new recording that I might test out.
(JD): It sounds like you may be working your way toward a new CD in the near future. Have you noticed a theme or something that God’s been doing in your life that will resonate in your next project?
(PC): My label is not really into me or my music right now so they're not going to pay for it and the marketing required to make it a success. I'm not to mad at them. They're my friends. I get it. I'm not a big seller in the christian market. It's ok. We all have to pay the bills :) I do have a lot of new songs and am keen to record them. I'm just trying to figure out a way to pay for a new recording. This new record will be based around Jeremiah 17:5-8. (link to Jeremiah at YouVersion.com)
(JD): Paul, thanks for spending time with me and the SoulFest blog readers. We’ll see you on Saturday night in Middleboro, MA!
(PC): I can't wait mate.
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