THREE ARTISTS USING THIS NAME: ( American Neo Folk, Finnish hip-hop artist and British DJ) 1. American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist: PALEFACE was schooled personally by Daniel Johnston, and discovered in NYC, 1990 by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5). He soon became the first Antifolk/Neo-folk artist signed to major labels (Sire Records and Polydor Records), followed by college radio hits and national tours with the likes of Billy Bragg, and The Breeders...Paleface has released over a dozen records including two major label releases in the US (Sire Records, Polidor Records), as well as two releases on Americana label Ramseur Records and Geman Indie label Wanker Records among other self releases. While hanging around the city's Lower East Side in the early 90's with Beck, Paleface became a major influence on Beck's early work: "We used to go to all the open mikes together. ...show more

THREE ARTISTS USING THIS NAME: ( American Neo Folk, Finnish hip-hop artist and British DJ) 1. American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist: PALEFACE was schooled personally by Daniel Johnston, and discovered in NYC, 1990 by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5). He soon became the first Antifolk/Neo-folk artist signed to major labels (Sire Records and Polydor Records), followed by college radio hits and national tours with the likes of Billy Bragg, and The Breeders...Paleface has released over a dozen records including two major label releases in the US (Sire Records, Polidor Records), as well as two releases on Americana label Ramseur Records and Geman Indie label Wanker Records among other self releases. While hanging around the city's Lower East Side in the early 90's with Beck, Paleface became a major influence on Beck's early work: "We used to go to all the open mikes together.

He taught me Daniel Johnston songs on the sidewalk and let me sleep on his couch. He was a great songwriter, a generous friend, and a big influence on my early stuff'". Beck on Paleface (American Music, Annie Leibovitz). After touring with The Breeders, PF collapsed and nearly died from alcohol.

Following long recovery & cleansing PF returned to NYC's Antifolk scene in the early 2000's and befriended a new breed of artists (The Moldy Peaches/Kimya Dawson & Adam Green, Regina Spektor, and Langhorne Slim, among others). Paleface became a major source of influence and inspiration to many of them. After finishing a record Just About To Burn, which featured darling drummer Monica "Mo" Samalot, PF met The Avett Brothers...who fell in love with it "My favorite all-time record by a friend" (Seth Avett, June 07). They developed a strong bond based on respect and admiration for each others work. ...show less