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Biography
Paper Moonshine plays an eclectic mix of gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and Americana, based out of Boulder, CO. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, Bela Fleck, Bob Dylan, and the Devil Makes Three, their dynamic original music and unique take on traditional songs combine virtuosity with dance-able rhythms. All four band members are featured vocally, singing music from multiple eras.
The band has been performing fun and thrilling stage shows over the past 8 years. In 2017, the current lineup of Paper Moonshine was formed with bassist Joe Kasprzyk and drummer Steve Lach joining original members Nick Einterz and Ben Livneh. They released singles in 2019 and 2020, and they continue to write and release original music and perform around the Front Range.
The band has been performing fun and thrilling stage shows over the past 8 years. In 2017, the current lineup of Paper Moonshine was formed with bassist Joe Kasprzyk and drummer Steve Lach joining original members Nick Einterz and Ben Livneh. They released singles in 2019 and 2020, and they continue to write and release original music and perform around the Front Range.
Recordings
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Ben Livneh - guitar and vocals
Nick Einterz - banjo and vocals Joseph Kasprzyk - bass and vocals Steve Lach - bass and vocals All songs written by Paper Moonshine and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joseph Kasprzyk. Our music is available widely, including the below distributors: Spotify Apple Music Tidal On these sites, you can also find the Paper Moonshine EP recorded with the prior lineup of the band. |
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Highlights
We have played at large and small venues across Colorado, from large festival stages to smaller gigs where we provide high quality live sound. The band is available for public and private events, weddings, and parties.
Festivals:
Evergreen Bluegrass Festival, Evergreen, CO 2017;
Conifer Elevation Celebration, Conifer, CO 2018, 2019, opened for the headline act in 2021
Other notable performances:
Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO 2017
Arvada Tavern, Arvada CO 2014-2017
Monthly residency at the Laughing Goat, Boulder CO
Festivals:
Evergreen Bluegrass Festival, Evergreen, CO 2017;
Conifer Elevation Celebration, Conifer, CO 2018, 2019, opened for the headline act in 2021
Other notable performances:
Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO 2017
Arvada Tavern, Arvada CO 2014-2017
Monthly residency at the Laughing Goat, Boulder CO
What are folks saying about us?
"One of my favorite bands to watch and listen to, highly talented and versatile, always engaging and inventive, Paper Moonshine takes us on a jovial and eclectic journey blending the throwback style of Django Reinhardt with modern sensibilities, arrangements, and instrumentation." - Dechen Hawk, Musician
"Paper Moonshine is the definition of eclectic. Blending all genres of music into a sound unlike anything else out there, they can bring an audience from tapping their feet to dancing wildly upon them. Flashy solos, call-and-response vocal arrangements and an overarching sense of fun makes this one of the most exciting bands on the front range to catch live." - Casey Cormier, Resolution Music
"I think a lot of bands take the easy route by sticking to the same old thing. Paper Moonshine not only breaks the mold, they have the music prowess to create a truly unique musical experience. It’s hard to admit but always leave their performances a little jealous." - John Paul Haddad, The High Desert Band
"Paper Moonshine combines authenticity with skill and passion." - Kyri Baker, YouTube Musician
"Fabulous performance: bringing new creative interpretations to Old Soul Standards! Perfect for the Roaring 20’s 2.0! 💜Paper Moonshine!" - Darren Clemenhagen
"Paper Moonshine is the definition of eclectic. Blending all genres of music into a sound unlike anything else out there, they can bring an audience from tapping their feet to dancing wildly upon them. Flashy solos, call-and-response vocal arrangements and an overarching sense of fun makes this one of the most exciting bands on the front range to catch live." - Casey Cormier, Resolution Music
"I think a lot of bands take the easy route by sticking to the same old thing. Paper Moonshine not only breaks the mold, they have the music prowess to create a truly unique musical experience. It’s hard to admit but always leave their performances a little jealous." - John Paul Haddad, The High Desert Band
"Paper Moonshine combines authenticity with skill and passion." - Kyri Baker, YouTube Musician
"Fabulous performance: bringing new creative interpretations to Old Soul Standards! Perfect for the Roaring 20’s 2.0! 💜Paper Moonshine!" - Darren Clemenhagen