Paul Silveria

     I'm a banjo player, songwriter, teacher and dance caller who has been part of the old-time music community in the Pacific Northwest for 20 years. I play folk songs,  instrumentals, and originals. My topics range from personal and contemporary topics to historical, and I strive for the straight forward story-telling of the old-time songs I love.
    Old-time music is a living tradition that is highly social and participatory. I always bring a connective element to my performances by sharing the stories behind the music, encouraging people to sing along, or even calling a square dance!

Over the years I’ve performed at:

• The Vancouver Folk Festival

• The Mission Folk Music Festival

• Nimble Fingers

• The Portland Old Time Gathering

• and many more!