Minimal, yet intricate, puzzle-box lyrics, accompanied by a signature mix of solid rhythmic grooves and addictive melodies.

Influences

Steely Dan, Timbuk 3, Jonatha Brooke, XTC

Bio

P.J. Shapiro has wandered the Boston music scene for nigh unto a decade. He is best known for creating minimal, yet intricate, puzzle-box lyrics, accompanied by a signature mix of solid rhythmic grooves and addictive melodies. He has also gained a great deal of praise for his dynamic live acoustic performances. P.J. released his second cd, I Know What You’re Made Of, in 2001. In 2000, he released an EP titled approachavoidance. He is currently at work on a new cd, due out in 2005.

His influences include Steely Dan, Timbuk 3, Jonatha Brooke, and XTC.


P. J. has been seen at:

Paradise Lounge, Boston, MA Club Passim, Cambridge, MA Cantab Lounge, Cambridge, MA Hard Rock Café, Boston, MA The Middle East, Cambridge, MA The Sky Bar, Somerville, MA The Druid Pub, Cambridge, MA The Lucky Dog Music Hall, Worcester, MA Charles Playhouse Lounge, Boston, MA The Acton Jazz Café, Acton, MA The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA Bar-B, NYC, NY