Fiercely unique and independent with folk blues and rocker vibes, singer/songwriters Angela Perry and Steve Paul formed the duo group Thistle Breeze in 2021. Using distinct harmonies, Angela and Steve’s music reflects the story of the soul in all of its idiosyncrasy: joy, heartbreak, despair, loneliness, happiness.
Angela, a small town Kansas girl, brings a rawness and power to the music she sings and creates. She has performed at various venues throughout Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming.
Angela’s song “Sunflower Child” was released in July 2021 debuted at a Benefit Concert for a former student who has leukemia, and now for awareness in Ukraine, the song has hit over 350K views on You Tube and Facebook/Instagram. Both songs “Fallen” and “Colorado Blues” have been viewed over 50K and have been featured on several Spotify playlists. Angela released her album “21Dayz” in April 2022. She performed “Sunflower Child” at Rocky Mountain Songwriters Festival as a top 20 finalist. Angela is performing at the Ozone Songwriter’s Festival in New Orleans, Louisana Fall of 2022, and SXSW Festival in Austin,Texas in the spring of 2023. Angela also teaches music in a Title 1 public school and teaches private lessons after school. She is also available on streaming and social meda platforms such as Spotify, Soundcloud, Twitter,Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram,Linked In. You Tube.
Steve Paul grew up in various places including New York and Louisana Steve’s songs express life’s wisdom through the lens of spiritual growth, the trials and triumphs of romance, and a father’s love for his children. His music relates to his deeply personal journey. With a style some call folk/rock, sometimes crossing into lite jazz or country often with a Broadway flare, Steve sings with a depth of emotion that will touch your soul.
Currently, Angela and have been performing at Venues across Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Texas. The duo also created the “Breeze through Music” a project where Angela and Steve work with all ages 4-104 providing engaged instruction and interaction through music. They have also stepped into the studio with new music and are scheduled to release in the fall/Winter 2022/2023.
You can catch Thistle Breeze’s music, the latest events, and Press on Thistle Breeze website or at Angelaperrymusic.com. They are also available on all streaming platforms.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
We create folk blues/rock, sometimes country and jazz that speaks of the soul’s journey. It is edgy, vulnerable, intricate, raw, and powerful with 2-5 part harmonies which create an intricate voice to the songs created.
Tell us about your upcoming music?
We have several songs we are working on in the studio right now. We are projecting to get our next release out this fall with 2-3 others following.
What was your thought when you first started to compose the single?
We wanted to create a sound of beauty and use the rawness of our voices to portray the story of the song.
What inspired you to create the single?
Actually the dating scene created the song and how one hears the same old thing but no one wants to be real, vulnerable, and true.
In terms of the overall composition, what is your favorite part of the single?
Favorite part is the harmonies and the back and forth tension that is created in the song.
Tell us about your process. How do you find inspiration when working to a deadline?
The inspiration is that we want a finished product that speaks to the song and speaks for the song. We are extremely driven when we are in the studio so we focus a lot on working backwards from the end goal.
How have you been able to use social media for this release?
Yes we have used social media for this release and are working with B-squared Management to do so.
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