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Did You Know

• • Michael Jackson's "Thriller" inspired frontman Paul Janeway's dynamic stage presence.
• • Their breakout performance at SXSW in 2014 led to a rapid record deal.
• • Janeway, once a bank teller, almost pursued religious studies instead of music.
• • St. Paul and the Broken Bones originated from a chance meeting at a Birmingham, Alabama bar.
• • Paul Janeway's background as a church deacon heavily influences the band's soulful sound.
• • Their breakout performance at the 2014 South by Southwest festival launched their national fame.
• • Janeway once worked as a bank teller before fully committing to his music career.
• • They blend classic soul influences like Otis Redding with modern indie rock sensibilities.
• • The band's raw, energetic live performances helped revitalize the modern soul music scene.
• • They collaborated with Spoon's Britt Daniel on production for their album 'Young Sick Camellia'.
• • Their music has been featured in popular TV shows like 'Suits' and 'Big Little Lies'.
• • Birmingham's rich history of gospel and blues deeply informs their musical identity.
• • The band's name references both Paul Janeway's stage persona and the band's collaborative spirit.

Connected Places

Birmingham, AL