Paul Koehler
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| Paul Koehler | |
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 Paul wearing a Straight Edge Jacket
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Adam Koehler  |
| Born | September 9, 1983 |
| Origin | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Emo, Post Hardcore |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Graphic Designer and Web Designer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 2000 — present |
| Label(s) |  Victory Records 2002-Present |
| Associated acts | Silverstein |
| Website | http://www.silversteinmusic.com/ |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| A custom Udrum drum kit with Meinl Cymbals. | |
Paul Koehler (September 9, 1983-) is a Canadian drummer in the band Silverstein. The band was nominated for a Juno Award. He has various business ventures to his name. Most notable a Clothing company named Liars! Manifesto.
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[edit] Early Life
Paul Adam Koehler was born in Kitchener, Ontario. In 1996, at the age of thirteen he started playing the drums. He would practice about an hour every day. Paul was self taught altough he took various lessons. Paul plays the drums matched grip which mean he holds the stick the same as compared to traditional grip. He has been playing in bands since he learned to play drums. He started a band with some friends because he wanted to become a famous musicians like the bands he was listening to then. [1] He attended Lester B. Pearson High School in Burlington. He started attending high school in 1998 until he receive his high school diploma in 2002. Paul then attend Mcmaster University to get an engineering degree but when the band sign with Victory records he dropped out and pursued the band.[2] Paul's influences are Cave In, Daft Punk, Hayden, Kraftwerk, My Bloody Valentine, The Cure, The Replacements and Wilco.[3]
[edit] Music Life
[edit] Drum Kit
| Drums [4] | Cymbals [5] | Accessories: |
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| 22"X16" UDrum Bass Drum | 14 inch Meinl Byzance traditional medium hi hat | Tama Pedals |
| 16"X16" UDrum Floor Tom | 20 inch Meinl Byzance traditional medium crash | DW Hardware |
| 12"X14" UDrum Rack | 19 inch Meinl Byzance traditional medium thin crash | Pro Mark Sticks |
| 14"X5" UDrum Aluminum Snare | 22 inch Meinl Byzance traditional heavy ride | Remo Drum Heads |
[edit] Bands
[edit] Silverstein
Paul is the current drummer for Silverstein. His other bandmates include Shane Told, Bill Hamilton, Neil Boshart and Josh Bradford. He found the rest of the band through the scene.[6] Paul has been with the band since the beginning in February 2000.[7] Paul's first show with the band was on June 28th, 2000 at the Glad Tidings Church in Burlinton, Ontario. The line-up for the show was Shane, Josh, Richard McWalter and Noah who only play that one show with the band. They played fives songs during their set.[8] In the music video for "Smile in your Sleep" on the Discovering the Waterfront album Paul played Professor Plum for the game, Clue, where he is seen holding the rope in the Billard room and then later holding a candle stick in Conservatory. It was filmed in the same mansion as the movie, Billy Madison. Also in the same album for the Music video of discovering the waterfront Paul is the only one not lying down on the ground. Paul was delighted to find out that Mark Trombino was going to be the producer of "Arrivals & Departures". Paul keeps the fans opinions in his mind when he is working on an album.[9] During the recording of "Arrivals & Departures" Paul lived in California with the rest of the band. They recorded album at Capitol Records where they were surrounded by other musicians.
[edit] Discography
| Release Date | Album Title | Band | Record Label |
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| August 29, 2000 | Summer's Stellar Gaze | Silverstein | Unsigned |
| April 26, 2002 | When the Shadows Beam | Silverstein | Unsigned |
| May 20, 2003 | When Broken Is Easily Fixed | Silverstein | Victory Records |
| August 16, 2005 | Discovering the Waterfront | Silverstein | Victory Records |
| May 30, 2006 | 18 Candles: The Early Years | Silverstein | Victory Records |
| July 3, 2007 | Arrivals & Departures | Silverstein | Victory Records |
[edit] Recent Life
[edit] Life Style
He currently resides in Burlington,Ontario where there is large music scene with other bands such as Comeback Kid and Boys Night Out. He has his lower lip pierced and long dark hair which is typical to the hardcore music scene. Paul is a self proclaim Straight Edge and has been since the age of sixteen.[10] Paul does not smoke, drink alcohol, use illicit drugs. He has said that he never has and never will. He also is a vegetarian and also is the rest of the band.
[edit] Activism
In 2006 Paul went to Capitol Hill to speak about teen suicide. He was joined by two congress members Democrat Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island and Democrat Grace Napolitano of California. They asked for governemnt funding for two charities that help with teen suicide. He is a vegetarian and has been for over 6 years. He enjoys finding new vegan food while touring with the band. He was on the ballot for PETA's "Sexiest Vegetarian" contest in 2007. In 2007 Brofest a charity for Nicholas Hurlbut hosted by Paul raised $12,301. Nicholas had cancer and later died because it.
[edit] Companies
[edit] Liars Manifesto
Liars! Manifesto is a group of friends, Paul Koehler, Danny DelPrincipe and Kenny Fletcher during the 2006. The three friends design unique apparel for the label, when they are not busy. The company still younger accoring to their website, plans for bigger things. Paul is in charge of Wholesale Orders, Advertising and Designing the website for the Liars! Manifesto.
[edit] Rock and Roll Design Company
Rock and Roll Design Company is a website design made by Paul himself. He make various web design layouts for various sites many of which are either his or related to his band and clothing line. The websites that give credit to Rock and Roll design are, such website as the Silverstein's, Brofest(Charity Event), Udrum, Verona Records(Shane Told's Record Company), Invisible Ninjas(Phototography) and Paul's Personal Page (The Paul Koehler Network).[11] He is the Webmaster for his hometown YMCA which also has been developed by Rock and Roll Design Company.
[edit] Invisible Ninjas
The website under the direction of Paul is various portfolios with designs created either by him or his own friends. Paul is listed as a Designer while Silverstein bandmate Billy Hamilton is a Photographer. Paul has various photos of his travels with the band and things in general.[12]
[edit] Quotes
"I've watched my favorite local record store shutdown after 10+ years of operation and dozens of purchases. For me, there is a big emotional connection between the purchase and first play of a record. I own a lot of music and most of it tells a story of how I found it and what part of my life it relates to. The quest for new and exciting music is only possible at a place where true talent influences the records that are being pushed. For myself, I tour all over the world and make a point to hunt down an indie store in as many places as I can. There is nothing more self-gratifying than discovering a store and making a rare purchase of something you have been searching for." - Paul Koehler [13]
[edit] See Also
[edit] References
- ^ Silverstein. PAUL KOEHLER - DRUMS. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Dalton, Melinda (2003-08-03). Silverstein chooses rock over academics. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
- ^ Koehler, Paul. Favorite Bands of All Time.. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Told, Shane. FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Mienl. Canada- Paul Koehler - Silverstein. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Pangilinan, Ryan. Silverstein. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Meyer, Andre (2007-7-10). The Great Unknown. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Koehler, Paul (2008-03-02). First Show Ever. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (2008-01-24). Silverstein sacrifices for screamo's sake. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Biskup, Kristin (2007-11-04). Interview with Paul Koehler. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Koehler, Paul. Paul Koehler Net. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Invisible Ninjas. Invisible Ninjas. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Koehler, Paul. Record Store Day. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
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| NAME | Koehler, Paul Adam |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | drummer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 9, 1983 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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