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PAULA AND THE PONTIACS
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Paula and the Pontiacs is an all-
star group of Louisiana musicians known for their "gut-
bucket" Blues, classic R&B, and soulful originals.
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Paula and the Pontiacs was founded in 1978 by
Paula Rangell, whose
musical talents
include alto saxophone, harmonica and lead vocals.
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Living Blues Magazine says:
“Rangell is a fine instrumentalist and, more importantly, an effective vocalist who has her timing and delivery down.”
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Paula currently plays with the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame Band.Her song "Harmonica Girl" has been licensed by RUF Records as a part of World Harmonica, an all-women harmonica players CD scheduled for release in Fall 2013.
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Since 1984 Paula and the Pontiacs has played extensively in the southern United States, Brazil, St. Croix, Kansas City Blues Festival and Mexico City with Deacon John.
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Paula lost her beloved home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. She now resides in the country outside of Folsom, Louisiana.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, she is a 5 year survivor and doing great.
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You'll find smooth vocals and saxophone finesse on this new one from Paula Rangell, a hard-working blues singer and multi-instrumentalist from New Orleans.
- Blues Review
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Paula has been working hard for years to achieve her special place on the roster of New Orleans blues artists.
- Big City Blues
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Releases include:
• Pontiac Blues (1990)
• Cadillac Love (1994)
• 30 by 90 (1997)
• Live at Ruby's Roadhouse (2000)
• Louisiana Bride (2008)
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PAULA AND THE PONTIACS