PAUL MILES -2008-Detroit Music Awards Winner's Music Schedule is below  picture of  the CD  "Steppin Out " voted Best Blues Recording,    available on  www.cdbaby.com/cd/paulmiles   

Hear full tracks from "Steppin Out"  including a tribute song to Dr Martin Luther King Jr.  "Keep the Dream Alive on his myspace home page,    www.myspace.com/pauljmilesmusic  

 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS- WINNER IN IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES-2008     Blues/R&B Instrumentalist     Blues/R&B recording -"Steppin Out"     Blues/R&B-Songwriter 

THANK YOU VOTERS FOR THE HONOR ,THANK YOU DETROIT FOR THE HERITAGE OF MUSIC, THANK YOU FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ANCESTORS FOR YOUR INSPIRATION. THANK YOU ALL MEDIA OUTLETS WHO HAVE PLAYED MY MUSIC AND THOSE WHO HAVE PUBLISHED ARTICLES ON "THE BLUESMAN" PEACE AND BLUES -PM 

 Sat July 5 , Private Party , 7pm-11pm  Bloomfield,Michigan

Sunday July 6, 9:30am-1:30pm  Birmingham Farmers Market  660 Old Woodward Ave,Birmingham, Michigan  solo acoustic, all ages

Wed, July 16, 1pm-2pm , Novi Civic Center, Sizzling Summer Series,Paul solo acoustic, 45175 W. Ten Miles Rd ,Novi,Mi  48375  info  248-347-0400   all ages

Thurs July 17,   5pm - 5:45pm,  Ann Arbor Street Fair, downtown Ann Arbor, Paul is part of summer lawn series  ,will play at North end of Ingalls Mall lawn,

Fri  July 18, Crossroads Festival-7pm-Downtown Ypsilanti,Michigan solo acoustic,opening act for bugsbeddow band another Detroit music award winner...

Sat July 26    FAMILY REUNION - FOSTORIA,OHIO    11AM-1:30PM

Saturday July 26  5pm-9pm - "Day on the Town " Birmingham,Michigan    location Downtown Birmingham,  solo  acoustic  for info  248-643-0498

Sunday July 27 11am-1pm Michigan Antique and Collectible Festival,  Gate 3 , Midland ,Michigan    info  at   www.miantiquefestival.com

Sunday  July 27  , 6pm-9pm , Oxford Tap, 36 S Washington St ,Oxford ,Mi, solo blues on the patio    ph 248-236-0380

Sat August 2, 9am  Rochester Farmers Market -  all ages,  Downtown Rochester,Mich  for info 248-656-0060 

Thursday,Aug 7, 6-9pm The Beach Grill, "Women's Build Fundraiser" 24420 Jefferson,St.Claire Shores,Mi 48080,  Barbara Payton,Jill Jack,Thornetta Davis, wsg Paul Miles presents a newly written song "Building Dreams with singers Amber Williams and Dominque,  for info/advanced tickets 586-219-4067, concert will be streamed live on www.mdearstv.com

Fri, August, 8 , 1:30pm-3:30pm , Milford , Michigan   downtown festival-solo acoustic

Sun ,August 10 6pm-9pm, Oxford Tap, 36 S. Washington, Oxford,Mich, ph,248-236-0380,solo

Sat August 30, 3pm    Kitchner ,Canada   Private Wedding- solo acoustic   and will sing with Canadian Band which covers Motown/R&B

Sunday Sept 7, 9:30am, Birmingham Farmers Market , 660 Old Woodward, Birmingham,Mich  solo acoustic, all ages

Thursday Sept 11,  11:30 am-1:30pm ,Southfield Farmers Market, 15600 J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield,Mich  48075  info  248-796-5191  all ages  , solo acoustic

Sat Sept 13, 7pm - Private Party-Farmington Hills, solo acoustic

Sat Sept 27  11am-1pm  , Michigan Antique and Collectible  Festival   gate 3, Midland , Michigan    public invited    www.miantiquefestival.com

Sunday October 19, 9:30am ,   Birmingham Farmers Market, 660 Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, Mich  , solo acoustic, all ages welcome

Sunday Nov 9, 7pm  Paul Miles Charity Event, Memphis Smoke- Royal Oak, Michigan-  Artist To be announced

NEW ITEMS- Paul Miles Band wins Prelininary Blues Contest, Finals will be held Nov 23,2008 at Magic Bag in Ferndale, Michigan   info at www.myspace.com/yourdetroitbluessociety  

To see listing off all winners in Detroit Music Awards for 2008 go www.detroitmusicawards.com   Thank you Detroit Music Awards for the 2008 honors.

 To see Paul Miles on video recorded shows    for info   www.mdears.tv  , they have archived my solo show with Aja Sardis ,with the Paul Miles band and as a back up musician for singer Dominque...    these are available 24/7

"Steppin Out" CD is  now available at Street Corner Music-17620 W.13mile Rd ,Beverly Hills Mich, 48025   phone 248-644-4777  www.streetcornermusic.com  

A place to find where to go and what to do   www.metroalive.com  check it out !     you can see United Way video and pictures from the show at the Memphis Smoke by clicking in search United Way...                  

 See the Bluesman in Concert video go to www.michigaliveevents.com   June 2-2007 performance archive Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival

See Paul Miles CD Cover Picture for" Deep Water Blues" go to www.alleyrecords.com   click on music downloads   you will be able to hear song Delta a track from the CD... 

 Paul Miles Music to be part of a new video game  "Shady O"Grady's Rising Star developed by Todd Gillissie, It will coming out in March for details  go to www.gilligames.com   and www.bandgames.com   This will be a chance for my music to be heard worldwide...

 Paul Miles has pictures at   Robillardphotography.com, there were wonderful pictures taken at Comedy Castle Benefit headed by Joe Ballor and Daily Tribune-Royal Oak  , I made no mistake you have to type out the address without www. and you will go directly to the site, check for the Comedy Castle event 2006 you won't be disappointed.

Get Paul Miles CD's at www.alleyrecords.com and hear Paul Miles testimonial as well as music download on their home page, now you can use credit cards as well as Pay Pal to purchase CD's    Steve Somers is president . this is where the Detroit Music Awards nominated album was recorded... all past recording will be available... including "Reach Out"  single   and  "Welcome to Detroit" wsg the Original Vandellas to hear this song go to http://www.indiex.net/paulpage.html    

 BLUESMAN NEWS: DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL"- Paul Miles  has become a part of YTB Travel Network, to see his personal websites for making travel reservations for flights ,cruises,hotels, and vacations  go to www.newmilestotravel.com    to see the opportunity for making yourself extra $$$ and save money by traveling at wholesale   go to   www.travelandsucceed.com    please feel free to pass  info to your friends. Paul is planning a  Blues Cruise in  2007. Stay tuned for details.. 

 Song Contest and hear Paul Miles Tracks  - To vote for Paul Miles  songs go to www.idolunderground.com/paulmiles   Hear " The Water Ain't Blue" and 2 singles" Reach Out" and "Welcome to Detroit" , feel free to forward this to your friends,

  OLD ITEMS---2008

Friday April 25, 6pm,  Detroit Music Awards, Fillmore  Downtown Detroit, Michigan  Cliff Bells  5pm   Fillmore Theater 7pm   info at www.detroitmusicawards.com  won 3 awards  then played at 1440 collective after party  www.myspace.com/pauljmilesmusic

Friday April 18   11am-5pm    "Shell Grand Opening"  at corner of  "11mile&Lasher" Southfield ,Michigan  The theme is "Give Back to the City of Southfield"  Shell Official Nascar Car will be on site, live music was provided by award winning Paul Miles'The Bluesman"  3-5pm  and Sat April 19  2-4pm...

Sunday Jan 20, 5pm , Fostoria High School Hall of Fame Ceremony- Cecil (CJ)Jackson, Mesa, Arizona  uncle of Paul Miles was inducted , All State in Basketball/track & All league in Football , he joins brother Grant Jackson-Pittsburgh Pirates-World Champions from 1979 and the late Carlos Jackson who was also inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bowling Green State University, its good to acknowledge family and those inspirational to you. Paul Miles will attend and may add a little music to this special occasion. FYI  Paul Miles was inducted into the Hall of Fame at BGSU in 1990 and Paulding High School,Ohio 1994. address for the event 1001 Park Ave Fostoria ,Ohio 44830 info at www.fostoria.org  

Monday Jan 21,  12:30pm-1:30pm Southfield Pavillion-Southfield Michigan  Evergreen/south of 696  Dr Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Peace Walk Celebration   Paul Miles will assemble musicians and play for the audience after the program,  featured will be Khary WAE Frazier-Hip Hop Artist,  open to the public support peace and freedom... other musicians will be Wendy Hayes www.myspave.com/wendyhayes ,  Joe Spina- www.myspace.com/joeyspina  , Billy Furman586-930-2153, Ben Davis- www.myspace.com/soulpurposedetroit    a Southfield resident.....  for info on the event www.mlktaskforcemi.org

Thursday Jan 17 , 7pm-8pm   M'Dears Restaurant " Live on the Internet "- Paul Miles Band did original blues for their live telecast, at  www.mdears.tv     band members for this dinner show - Joe Spina-Guitar/Wendy Hayes-Bass/Billy Furman-Horns/Ben Davis-Drums/    15102 Kercheval  Grosse Pointe,Michigan, FOR RSVP CALL -313-821-1881-producing the event will be Indiex Entertainment  www.indiex.net   

Wed Jan 16,  5pm-7pm, WPON  1460am,   Paul Miles will  bring two Detroit legends in the music business for interview with Dr Do Wop/Benny - Floyd Jones Trumphet Player/arranger Motow Musician/Producer and Ernest Kelley Record promoter Motown/Atlantic Records/BMI, they will speak of their careers and also their future goals .  www.wpon.com you can listen live on the radio , to call into the studio with question 248-557-1460  

 Sat  Jan 12   "Alibi"s   8pm   4785 Howard   Windsor , Canada  was Opening Act-  for Steve Burnside one of Canada's Best Blues Artist  info at   www.burnsidebluesband.com    2nd CD Release Party-"Steppin Out" solo acoustic   ... phone  519-969-3135  a great show show and a fun time

-----2007Sat Dec 8th   Paul plays  Fieldstone Winery - 6pm-8pm" Paul Miles Christmas and Blues Show"-solo acoustic show  223 S. Main St,Rochester , Mich  phone  248-656-0618  www.fieldstonewine.com

 Radio appearances with Blues Legends on www.wpon.com       WPON 1460 AM

Wed,  Dec 12   - Duke Dawson-Drummer  Detroit Blues Society Acievment Award Winner legendary drummer was Paul 's Guest

Wed, Dec 19   Billy Davis-Guitarist--former lead guitarist with Hank Ballard and the Midnighters , also was  Joe L-who recorded the 1968 song "Please Mr Foreman Slow Down the Assembly Line", Paul will presented Xmas time in Rochester Town with Ralph Vitale=Rochester Lions Club ..info/248-390-7300

Paul will be presenting inthe upcoming weeks history makers in the Detroit Music Industry. More to follow ...

 Sunday  December 2 ,  2pm   ROCHESTER HOLIDAY PARADE -Downtown  Main Street/University , Paul Miles was first Blues Artist to ride and perform on the Lions Club Float   singing "Christmas Time in Rochester Town"  it was televised on WXYZ-ABC affiliate Channel 10 -Detroit  www.wxyztv.com        for info /CD 248-390-7300 March 25   On Paul's birthday  recorded a live concert with two other artists for internet broadcast at   Thunderbird Coffeehouse in  Jackson, Michigan   for a later airing   check web for details... thanks to Aaron Childs who made the arrangements 

April -2007 ,  Paul Miles wins first detroit Music Awards  Outstanding Instrumentalist 

-----2006 

May 18 DMA-2006 awards program  , didn't win but was glad to be in the finals for the 2nd consecutive year. Below the nominated catergories, I will hopefully be back for the 2007 awards.

1.Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Recording "Deep Water Blues" 2.Outstanding Acoustic /Folk Instrumentalist

3.Outstanding Blues Artist/Group    4.Best Writer Blues/R&B       5.Best Blues Vocalist

6.Best Blues/R&B Recording-"Deep Water Blues"      7.Best Blues Instrumentalist

8.Best Jazz Recording-Caribbean Solitude-John Reece Project

9.Best Blues/R&B recording- Wixom Slim -Detroit Blues Collection   

 Friday March 10,  Mitch Albom Show  5pm-7pm  WJR 760 am,  nationally syndicated talk show, Paul Played with backup band    at www.mitchalbom.com     Mitch is also a best selling author and I thank him for the opportunity to play on his show.    links for music artists doing this show with me - John Reece-  sax/harmonia  www.johnreeceproject.com   Rob Schneider  Christinawww.bricktownstation.com  Tony Lannen- bass  debbie17555@sbcglobal.net   ON the show I  played from my latest CD's" Deep Water Blues" and "Welcome to Detroit" Morgan-vocals  

FEB 10-12  Father Bingo  World Premiere at the Detroit Music Hall, standing ovations and happy people saw the production.  There will be i'm sure more productions of this musical /comedy  great job  Rick Beyer -Executive Producer, Debbie Lannen -Director and we all thank William Nillson for bringing us the music and story... We also thank Mary Jane his inspiration.

Feb 5 Superbowl 40 2006  Paul Miles with special guests  the Original Vandellas sang his song Welcome to Detroit on WDIV Channel 4 at the Campus Martius area of the Motown Winter Blast. He would like to thank Rhonda Errer- WDIV  and John Witz for allowing the song to be done on TV and Stage respectively.

 To hear the song I wrote  "Welcome to Detroit "as a tribute to the City of Detroit and performed at Channel 4 WDIV-pregame Super Bowl Broadcast  with special guests "The Original Vandellas" and John Reece Project   click on  http://www.indiex.net/paulpage.html   fell free to pass on I'm still wanting this song to be considered as a theme song for Detroit....  

 Wed, Jan 11, 2006 Motown's The Original Vandellas-Annette Helton & Rosalind Holmes  did a live in studio radio interview on WPON  1460 AM   Dr DoWop-Oldies Program,  Paul Miles and John Reece were also guests.  Paul made arrangements for the Vandellas to appear. Father Bingo and their history in the music business was discussed.

Dec 28-2005 went to Arizona and visted family  , however still played music,   New Years Eve in Scottsdale, thanks to Tempe and the Fiesta Bowl with Ohio State and Notre Dame fans who loved the Blues, warmed up before I came back...Jan 5 

Dec 26, Paul  Miles ended doing some MC duties at the Detroit Music Awards Blues Showcase at the Memphis Smoke-Royal Oak,  Announced were the following items.   Detroit Music Awards will be held in May. for additional info for nominations/voting  www.detroitmusicawards.com ,  Detroit Blues Society will be recognized at the Blues International Meeting/Competition in Memphis in Jan.2006. It will be the "Keeping the Blues Alive" award.    WCSX 94.7 and Memphis Smoke were the other sponsors of the holiday show   , a fun time for all.

Dec 20 appeared at Lessinger School played a couple morning classes  , program was initiated by Joe Nofs Feed the Arts President   a fun time as music and information abou the blues was given

Mon, Nov 28 - Paul Miles went to the Southfield City Council Meeting to request for consideration His 'Reach Out "song to be a anthem of Hurricane support for the City of Southfield. You may see this presentation on Channel 15 Comcast Cable -Southfield. 

Wed  Nov 23   Village of Hope- Day of Thanks Dinner -12-4pm-Ramada Inn-Southfield,Michigan  to assist Michigan families who were brought here because of the recent hurricanes in the gulf region , Local Dignitaries Chief Ezinne Karen Rozier Fisher and Celebritity Rosalind Holmes who is an Original member of Motown's Vandellas came  to this worthwhile event.   Paul had been asked to sing the "Reach Out" hurricane relief song.  He was joined by Guest Stars Inc who sang backup on the original band version.  www.thegueststarsinc.com   , for info to help  Village of Hope call Mr. Wallace Wells-248-915-9798    I have been told Fema is planning to cuts funds for these evacuees,let us not forget them..... Peace PM

Thurs   Nov  17  Mitch Albom Show 3pm-6pm -760 AM-- Paul Miles appeared  as musical guest on this top rated talk show ,  local musicians  Barry Kovach-drummer ,Tony Lannen-Bass and Christina Morgan-Detroit metro singer  filled in as his backup band. This will be a great opportunity for the Blues Man to bring his music to a national audience .  He featured  his new song "Reach Out" the hurricane relief song.  He has played this  song locally for various Hurricane benefits, Starlight Theater, Haig's of Rochester, Detroit Music Awards -Music Cares Program at 5th Ave Comerica Park and his "Reach Out Sunday" at Caribou Coffee in the city of Birmingham , Michigan .    Live music was supplied during breaks in Mitch's live broadcast.  Band member Tony Lannen  happens to also be the bass player for the upcoming new musical  "Father Bingo" which will premiere at the  Detroit Music Hall Feb 10-2006   info at   www.fatherbingo.net  The Bluesman will be in that same show too along with two of Motown's Original Vandellas Rosalind Holmes&Annette Helton    weblinks for other projects by musicians above   

Christina Morgan www.bricktownstation.com     Tony Lannen  www.fatherbingo.net 

Christina Morgan and Paul Miles both featured at  www.johnreeceproject.com

----2005 

 News -October 20-2005  Paul Miles has been cast in the new musical "Father Bingo" words.lyrics and music by William Nilsson. Directed by Debbie Lannen, its world premiere will be at the Detroit Music Hall Feb 10-12-Valentine Day Weekend.. This family show will be take place one week after the Super Bowl. Tickets are available individual as well as group rates. For more info www.fatherbingo.net ,for reception and group sales Father Bingo Sales Office 248-981-7003, for tickets Music Hall Box Office 313-963-2366. Detroit has in the past premiered the following Hello Dolly, Golden Boy, and Sweet Charity. Come and experience a new production...We will see you at the Music Hall !!!  Currently i 'm in rehearsals with cast/orchestra.. get your tickets and come on down. You will have a wonderful time... two of the original Vandellas "Motown Greats" will be part of this talented cast...

 "Announcement- Paul Miles  received two 2005 Detroit Music Awards nominations for Best R&B/ Blues Album  and for Best Writer for the album "Peace of the Blues" also nominated by "Great Stuff to Do" as Best Entertainer of the year -2005

Paul Miles CD "Peace of the Blues" available now at  Street Corner Music 17620 13 mile Rd,Beverly Hills, Mich,    phone - 248-644-4777,     1st music store that is showcasing this Detroit Music Awards nominated album, they also have a great listing of music titles

To hear new music I 'm doing with John Reece Project go to www.johnreeceproject.com  We had our premier at Wisner Memorial Stadium in Pontiac June 11, 2005. or go to www.artistlabel.com and see current listing for John Reece Project  as of 8/10/05   number #12 listed band.    

Photographer list that are referrals from Paul Miles

www.roaringmouse.net     Maureen  Kearns  ...

 www.2Snapsup.com     Michael Spleet has me under rock shots listing.   Michael has also taken my photo which is on the home page of my music link. It was taken at the  Detroit Music Awards Holiday Blues Party 2004 held in Livonia, Michigan.

 www.paulstenquist.com   Paul Stenquist took my Blues Avenue CD Cover Shot

Mark R.Place    www.creativephotobymark.com     he took a wonderful photo at Filippa's for me

McKenna Holman will be doing a showing of her pictures at Xhedos-Ferndale, Mich starting April 7,2006 for info go to  www.myspace.com/thebarista or winKlove@gmail.com  

Health Referral- Daniel Meisel B.A.Massage Therapist 248-217-1404 Mister1807@yahoo.com   House Calls,HEC Graduate ABMP Certified,Nutritional,Acupressure,Reflexology 

 Paul Miles can be heard on 89.3 fm radio ,request line 313-845-9676 ext 1,ask Jo Ann Korcynska on her program Highway 61,Th 12-2pm &Fri 2- 6pm at Henry Ford Community College to play from my CD's.Tell her you got the number from me. Great blues music and calendars of local events.You can hear the program on your computer www.whfr.fm anywhere in the world.Jo Ann thanks for over three years of support. You played me first...

Other places to request  my music...stations/request line numbers

WCSX 94.7fm Motor City Blues-Pazman , Sunday 9pm-12pm 313-298-9279

89x fm   the am show 5:30am-9am, 313-298-7999

WEMU 89.1 fm Big City Blues Cruise-Sunday's 3pm -Joe Tiboni 734-487-8936 

Paul is also working with Darrel Littleworth with What's Up Dawg   Brats and Blues    combining food and music they recently were at  the Ann Arbor Art Fest, available for private parties/special events contact number 734-709-6131 ask for Darrel .... 

Brand New  Cover has been done for Bluesality CD It was created by artist Shimra Starr . She painted the cover from sketches done at my shows and then transformed it to a beautiful completed project. Those interested in paintings or arts projects please contact her at 248-246-1864 or by email at shimrastarr52@hotmail.com   www.shimrastarrillustration.com  She has just completed the new Reach Out CD cover...

Paul Miles seen on Channel 4 WDIV-Local News-Sat-Oct 1 presenting new song  "The Big Game" for the Michigan/Michigan State football game . It was well received  Reach out Song CD cover was seen at the end of news segment.

Old News-Paul Miles seen live on Channel 4 WDIV June 23 and also appeared on WWJ radio on the game 7 night of the Pistons attempt to repeat as NBA Champs. Thanks to Steve Lipsen of Marx Lane Associates for making arrangements...   Pistons will be back next year...

Paul Miles featured in Detroit Free Press Community Section Insert - May 12,2005    thanks to Regina Boone who took photo and did article

June 15-2004, Paul Miles was on Fox 2- Channel 10 on their 10pm news the evening of the Piston's great win. Paul sang a song written on the spot. It was seen again on Thursday-June 15- the day of the parade. If you liked it call the station and make your comments.Thanks Ms Sandra Ali and staff for the chance to do my thing !!!!!! Go Pistons !!!!

Paul Miles makes front page of Southfield Eccentric Newspaper- Sunday-May 2,004  -   Thanks to the community of Birmingham for the opportunity to play and bringing music to the people.

The Hastings Street Reunion-2004 was a wonderful event. Paul would like to thank Robert Jr of Big City Rhythmn & Blues for the invitation, No Cover Productions, and the Detroit Blues Society. The music was great but the big event was seeing and hearing music legends such as Sir Mack Rice, Eddie Burns,Uncle Jessie and others in doing a tribute to Detroit Music. Thanks Shirley Mae Owens-President of the Detroit Blues Society for being-Master of Ceremonies and keeping the program moving. Many pictures and many memories from a worthwhile event. For those who attended there will never be another one like it...Thanks to all the volunteers- the great food and delicious brownies . Peace and Blues I will do my best to keep the name of Detroit music in the forefront of world music.... for info on pictures of the blues events www.bigcityblues.com       PM

 A special thanks to RJ Spangler who let me do a open mike over 4 years ago to ge me started here in the Detroit area at the former Music Menu. Time flies when you are playing the blues. PM

Paul Miles  Photo wins in photo contest

Photographer - Tom Esler was awarded first place prize in the adult division along with 4 other winners at the Troy Daze Photography Contest, city of Troy Michigan He received a $100 service certificate. Tom took a series of photos of Paul at Oakland County Community College -Royal Oak, There will be soon available some of these photos at his live shows.

Congrats again to Tom and he can be reached at 248-745-3452 for information...

My other 1/2 Chief Ezinne Karen Rozier Fisher has been most supportive these past years . She has taken the photos for "Steppin out"

 Please honor your ancestors. They are responsible for us being here.  

"KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE"  PM