# Event Details - **Event Name**: EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Boston based singer/songwriter Ellis Paul has engaged audiences with original lyrics and stories for over three decades! A show not to miss!About this EventSPECIAL NOTE: We are pleased to present Ellis Paul ‘s debut performance at The Packing House! This seasoned Boston based singer songwriter has wowed folks for more than three decades. Ellis combines his multi-instrumental talents with original lyrics and storytelling to engage his audience. With a captivating performance and 22 albums to his name, this is a show not to miss! doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGwMD8HoOkEOpen mic stages and New England coffee houses were the incubator that set him on the fast track to honing his craft as a singer-songwriter-guitarist in the early 1990s. Before long he had emerged as one of the brightest lights in the galaxy of prodigiously talented stars working the Boston-area folk scene at the time, a cohort that included Patty Griffin, Patty Larkin, Vance Gilbert, Dar Williams, and Martin Sexton, among others. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven-album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, Stories. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/72bb9cf0-efc1-11f0-8091-69c6fa2035f7-rimg-w520-h740-dc050305-gmir.jpg His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z709O5549s&list=RD2z709O5549s&start_radio=1_________________________________Join us for an evening of original music and stories with Ellis Paul! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $25.00 in advance online / $30.00 at the door.Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" TM model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required).  You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click for secret recipe.  For more information, please call 518-791-9474. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/willington/ec-chap-acoustic-artist-series-an-evening-with-ellis-paul-folk/100001980306180093 - **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, open-mic, contests, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Willington - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The Packing House - **lat**: 41.8566629 - **long**: -72.29969489999996 - **full address**: The Packing House, 156 River Road, Willington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0d5e7c0f079fad4d4f74c81211d873dec9a980d82918d90c7904645d3d361662-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161616-gmir.jpg?v=1768227488 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) being held? - **A:** EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Packing House, 156 River Road, Willington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk)? - **A:** Tickets for EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - Advance TicketUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableWould you like to make a Donation to EC-CHAP?FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk)? - **A:** EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) is organized by Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening with Ellis Paul (Folk) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Willington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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