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Christine Cyr: Cello, Vocals | Michael Pratschner: Bass guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Vocals | Paul Cannon: Guitar (acoustic), Vocals

Genre: Pop

Sound description: Acoustic folk/pop/beach rock.

RIYL: Jason Mraz, Switchfoot, blink 182, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Gavin Degraw, Ben Harper, Goo Goo Dolls

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• Truth

Related Links

• Paul Cannon Band website

• Reader Blog

Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2008

Ex-Band Members: Greg Gentry, Drums Cheyne Dolly, Drums Tim Taylor, Guitar (electric) Davida Price, Piano

Influences: Brandon Boyd, Johnny Lang, Ben Harper, Brett Dennen, Matt Nathansen, John Mayer, Jack Johnson

Background:

Based in Encinitas, Paul Eugene Cannon is a Native American born and raised on the San Pasqual Indian Reservation in North San Diego County. The Paul Cannon Band, with Michael Pratschner (bass, vocals, harmonica, piano) and Christine Cyr (cello, vocals), derives influence from a number of sources, but mostly they define themselves as an acoustic folk pop beach rock band.

Strong advocates for environmental responsibility, the band supports cancer awareness and encourages locally grown organic foods. They’ve been known to donate portion of their profits to underprivileged children through World Vision, Invisible Children, Nika Water, and the Surfrider Foundation.

“There is so much darkness in this world,” says Cannon. “Music is the way we take a stand against it. As a group, we have chosen to keep peace, be light, and stay positive.” The band has also the solar-powered stage of the Kick Gas Festival.

In 2010, the band released a four-song EP called Organic.

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