background information

Born in Donegal, Ireland, Paul grew up the oldest of six children working in the family business, Duffy's International Circus! That is when, at the tender age of nine, he became the youngest person to walk the tightrope ... while playing the saxophone! At seventeen, Paul left circus life and joined the very popular Irish show band, The Miami. Hailed by many music critics to be the best saxophonist to come from Ireland, Paul then put together his own band which included several of his siblings, and toured Ireland, England, Spain and Mexico. The success of his own band led him to be noticed by the internationally famous band The Commitments (from the motion picture of the same title). Paul's brothers also got their big break (brother Jason is the drummer touring with Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and brother Keith is the bass player for the latest Irish band taking America by storm, The Corrs.)  Paul remained with "The Commitments" for about six years when he decided to move to America to get his feet wet here!  Paul has three children, and now resides with his wife, Kelly, in the Boston metro area.

A composer, lyricist, vocalist, producer and instrumentalist (Paul plays the saxophone, guitar, flute, keyboards, trumpet, drums, tin whistle and now the bag pipes), a performance by Paul is not to be missed.

career highlights

During Paul's performances in Spain, he had the opportunity to play with Ben E. King and Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. He has also performed with Suzie Quattro on her television variety show in Europe. His playing can be heard on albums by Chris DeBurgh, Paul Brady and Hazel O'Connor as well as on the motion picture soundtrack "Eat the Peach".  Paul has appeared on several television variety shows in England and Ireland as well as placing second in Europe's very prestigious Eurovision Songwriters Competition with a viewing audience of over 20 million. Most recently, Paul played on The Corrs latest CD "In Blue", and performed on a cruise to Bermuda for Irish Television.

Paul has also lent his vocal and jingle-writing talents to commercials for Guinness, Heineken, Ford Motors and Castrol Oil.

Paul and family have just returned from a two-year stint in Boston and reside in Sarasota, Florida. Paul performs in Irish pubs all over Florida.

Paul's brand new Irish CD "LIVE" is now available and features all the favorite songs you enjoy Paul playing ... and it's live!