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Artist
David Paquette
12+ albums
blues
about
David Paquette was born in Connecticut, but was introduced to the music of New Orleans at an early age. His parents took him on regular family holidays to the home of Jazz and they were among the first visitors to the Preservation Hall when it opened. Both parents had musical connections and David got the chance to listen in on jam sessions at the Paquette home. With houseguests like Kid Sheik, Louis Nelson, Sammy Penn, Billie and Dede Pierce, John Handy and Kid Thomas Valentine, David was able to observe great artists at close quarters. It was no surprise then, when David transferred from Wagner College in New York to Louisiana State University to further his education. It was not long before he was spending most of his time at Pat O’Brien’s bar in the French Quarter. While in New Orleans he met cult figure, Roosevelt Sykes. It was Roosevelt who convinced David to follow the path of a professional musician. This path took him from New Orleans to Colorado, where he did a stint playing ski resorts, and then on to San Francisco in the early 70s. He scored a steady gig at the Boarding House, where he opened for Dr John and Taj Mahal, as well as Bette Midler, and the Pointer Sisters. A holiday in Hawaii led to a ten year residency at the Pioneer Inn on Maui. He shared the spotlight with Maria Muldaur, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins, Turk Murphy and Trummy Young. He released his first album, which was produced by John McVie of Fleetwood Mac. Since 1983 David has toured extens
