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Mieka Pauley On Mountain Stage : NPR
Posted by on May 16, 2013
Mieka Pauley On Mountain Stage : NPR: “The kinda girl you wanna take home to mother … except for the mother part.” - host Larry Groce at the end of my Mountain Stage set. anyway, that set is now available for streaming on npr.org. I’m pretty proud of it. (read more)
my set on NPR's Mountain Stage
Posted by on May 10, 2013
my set on NPR's Mountain Stage: my Mountain Stage set airs today on an NPR station near you ! check here for cities & times: http://www.mountainstage.org/mtnstageaffiliates.aspx (read more)
had a sock malfunction; @hayleysabella kindly loaned me her...
Posted by on April 19, 2013
had a sock malfunction; @hayleysabella kindly loaned me her boots. ready to play now. @haysab (at The New World Tavern) (read more)
I was invited back on NPR’s Mountain Stage ! the show was...
Posted by on March 26, 2013
I was invited back on NPR’s Mountain Stage ! the show was taped last weekend in Morgantown WV in front of a live audience, and it will be broadcast some time in May. thanks Larry Groce (read more)
samithegreat: You guys, @miekapauley and I are starting a 90’s,...
Posted by on March 24, 2013
samithegreat: You guys, @miekapauley and I are starting a 90’s, hip-hop, girl group. Introducing: Ready 4 Bedd. (read more)
just played on @wnku w brian o’d ! in front of a live...
Posted by on March 23, 2013
just played on @wnku w brian o’d ! in front of a live audience. my makeup on at 8am, yikes. (at WNKU) (read more)
Mieka Pauley in Cincinnati at Everybody's Records Mar 22 2013
Posted by on March 22, 2013
Mieka Pauley in Cincinnati at Everybody's Records Mar 22 2013: cincinnati ! 7pm TONIGHT ! I’ll be doing an intimate, probably unplugged, set at Everybodys Records (6106 Montgomery Rd 45213). I’m in town to help one of my favorite radio stations - 89.7 WNKU - with their Live Drive & thought “why not play a show while I’m here ?” hope to see you. ?? (read more)
me, Robben Ford’s left hand, & Ty of @vintagetrouble...
Posted by on March 20, 2013
me, Robben Ford’s left hand, & Ty of @vintagetrouble at the Mountain Stage finale. yes, I two-step like a white girl, thanks for noticing. photo credit: Brian Blauser/Mountain Stage (read more)
me & my new favorite band @vintagetrouble. (easy on the...
Posted by on March 18, 2013
me & my new favorite band @vintagetrouble. (easy on the eyes, no ?) thanks again @mountainstage :) (read more)
holy merch sales, wv ! thank you @mountainstage <3 (at...
Posted by on March 17, 2013
holy merch sales, wv ! thank you @mountainstage (read more)
me & @sami_the_great’s the last night on tour together...
Posted by on March 11, 2013
me & @sami_the_great’s the last night on tour together :( :( Asheville get your collective ass out to emerald lounge ! (read more)
@sami_the_great & #thegreatanimationtour2013. that’s a...
Posted by on March 5, 2013
@sami_the_great & #thegreatanimationtour2013. that’s a melting heart in the bg :) @samithegreat (at Kirk Avenue Music Hall) (read more)
my performance & interview on Des Moines KCWI 23 TV’s Great Day this morning:...
Posted by on February 21, 2013
my performance & interview on Des Moines KCWI 23 TV’s Great Day this morning: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29449653/highlight/326774 (read more)
decided last minute I wanted a floor tom for Marked Man &...
Posted by on February 17, 2013
decided last minute I wanted a floor tom for Marked Man & the universe (@studioaphilly) provided. @strohl_digital @patryklarney (read more)
on set prepping for Marked Man. can’t wait for yall to see...
Posted by on February 17, 2013
on set prepping for Marked Man. can’t wait for yall to see these vids !! thx @strohl_digital @patryklarney @studioaphilly (read more)
impromptu stomp-clap chorus killing it on Never Fuck A Woman at...
Posted by on February 17, 2013
impromptu stomp-clap chorus killing it on Never Fuck A Woman at @studioaphilly ! @strohl_digital @patryklarney @michelekarmin @sarahjean625 (read more)
unexpected afterparty downstairs ! Alo Brasil...
Posted by on February 16, 2013
unexpected afterparty downstairs ! Alo Brasil @worldcafelive #philly (at World Cafe Live) (read more)
<3 philly ! on to @rytennis at @worldcafe live (at World...
Posted by on February 16, 2013
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@alytadros so pretty ! <3 this girl. onstage at...
Posted by on February 16, 2013
@alytadros so pretty ! (read more)
yall heard of Sofar ? it’s a secret house concert...
Posted by on January 30, 2013
yall heard of Sofar ? it’s a secret house concert series, sooo sweet. I performed at one in NYC back in Oct & here’s a video of me singing Marked Man. (read more)
i before e, except after … whoa. not sure what spelling...
Posted by on January 27, 2013
i before e, except after … whoa. not sure what spelling trick to suggest here. (at Godfrey Daniels) (read more)
“I got paid in art” photo #2. (at Stage on Herr -...
Posted by on January 25, 2013
“I got paid in art” photo #2. (at Stage on Herr - Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center) (read more)
I just got partially paid in art. <3 <3 <3 (at Stage on...
Posted by on January 24, 2013
I just got partially paid in art. (read more)
video from last night at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC w Justin...
Posted by on January 13, 2013
video from last night at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC w Justin Goldner & Julian Pollack. (thanks to Lisa Zwick !) “Wreck” (read more)
have you heard of these guys ? Lake Street Dive ? holy...
Posted by on January 10, 2013
have you heard of these guys ? Lake Street Dive ? holy wow. (at Lizard Lounge) (read more)
holy crap, patty played here ! I’m about to play...
Posted by on December 29, 2012
holy crap, patty played here ! I’m about to play here ! (at Johnny D’s) (read more)
would anyone seriously wear this color ? “Uh-oh Roll...
Posted by on December 26, 2012
would anyone seriously wear this color ? “Uh-oh Roll Down the Window” ? (read more)
did they have unique personalities ? did they get what they...
Posted by on December 25, 2012
did they have unique personalities ? did they get what they wanted out of life ? (read more)
xmas in south florida :)
Posted by on December 25, 2012
xmas in south florida :) (read more)
my new favorite band @Aabaraki kaRUSHing it at the...
Posted by on December 17, 2012
my new favorite band @Aabaraki kaRUSHing it at the @monarchpresents showcase (at Rockwood Music Hall) (read more)
happy birthday Rushlow !! <3 <3
Posted by on December 15, 2012
happy birthday Rushlow !! (read more)
I left my sole in seattle :( @geoffstanfield
Posted by on December 7, 2012
I left my sole in seattle :( @geoffstanfield (read more)
I’m back in Seattle ! just played loft concert w...
Posted by on December 5, 2012
I’m back in Seattle ! just played loft concert w @geoffstanfield & kelly van camp (from Science !). here’s my co-biller @peppevoltarelli (read more)
Rob playing slide w a lit cigarette lighter. @PuckettsLeipers...
Posted by on December 2, 2012
Rob playing slide w a lit cigarette lighter. @PuckettsLeipers #slideonfire (read more)
last minute set w @RebeccaCorreia in Nashville (at...
Posted by on December 2, 2012
last minute set w @RebeccaCorreia in Nashville (at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant) (read more)
“We all stumble this side of hell.” @Travis_Meadows...
Posted by on December 1, 2012
“We all stumble this side of hell.” @Travis_Meadows at @eopresents (at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre) (read more)
Eddie, you got a good thing going. @eopresents @eddieowen1955...
Posted by on December 1, 2012
Eddie, you got a good thing going. @eopresents @eddieowen1955 (at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre) (read more)
“The first Leon, the angels did say …”
Posted by on November 30, 2012
“The first Leon, the angels did say …” (read more)
check out those SPEAKERS ! this is gonna be quite a house...
Posted by on November 30, 2012
check out those SPEAKERS ! this is gonna be quite a house concert ! (read more)
one of my fav venues: @TheEveningMuse in Charlotte NC. this is...
Posted by on November 29, 2012
one of my fav venues: @TheEveningMuse in Charlotte NC. this is brazen beauty @SyArdenMusic starting off the show (at The Evening Muse) (read more)
This. Is. Boston. @dynamiteduo (at Paradise Rock Club)
Posted by on November 20, 2012
This. Is. Boston. @dynamiteduo (at Paradise Rock Club) (read more)
shane doing lights for iamdynamite. interesting to see him do...
Posted by on November 20, 2012
shane doing lights for iamdynamite. interesting to see him do his thing live (at Paradise Rock Club) (read more)
IAMDYNAMITE !! seriously everybody, check then out....
Posted by on November 20, 2012
IAMDYNAMITE !! seriously everybody, check then out. @dynamiteduo (at Paradise Rock Club) (read more)
check out this video that OurStage made about my background...
Posted by on November 19, 2012
check out this video that OurStage made about my background & approach to music (& my ? for them) !! (read more)
steve wore his special indie snob shirt for my binghamton show...
Posted by on November 16, 2012
steve wore his special indie snob shirt for my binghamton show (at Lost Dog Cocktail Lounge) (read more)
takin this baby on the road for a month ! thanks...
Posted by on November 16, 2012
takin this baby on the road for a month ! thanks @GibsonGuitarNYC :) (read more)
why can’t i figure out how to take an android...
Posted by on November 12, 2012
why can’t i figure out how to take an android screenshot ? argh. anyway. nyc: seriously, who has anything to do at 11p on a monday. my plan is to serenade you. see you tonight. http://rockwoodmusichall.com (at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2) (read more)
my buddy’s apt was an upscale brothel. this is the escape...
Posted by on November 5, 2012
my buddy’s apt was an upscale brothel. this is the escape route. feels kinda House Of Leaves tho. (read more)
yeah I’m using a switchblade on a rose. what. (at...
Posted by on October 31, 2012
yeah I’m using a switchblade on a rose. what. (at Precinct) (read more)
about to be on WBUR. good company, huh ? (at WBUR)
Posted by on October 31, 2012
about to be on WBUR. good company, huh ? (at WBUR) (read more)
Carmen Miranda. @sami_the_great @samithegreat
Posted by on October 28, 2012
Carmen Miranda. @sami_the_great @samithegreat (read more)
should I dance w this almost headless chicken ? @gsh
Posted by on October 28, 2012
should I dance w this almost headless chicken ? @gsh (read more)
Cornel West. omg this chick is awesome. (at Brooklyn Bowl)
Posted by on October 28, 2012
Cornel West. omg this chick is awesome. (at Brooklyn Bowl) (read more)
I’m a cat ? last minute costume. (at Brooklyn Bowl)
Posted by on October 28, 2012
I’m a cat ? last minute costume. (at Brooklyn Bowl) (read more)
brainstorming music vid ideas (at Spitzer’s Corner)
Posted by on October 25, 2012
brainstorming music vid ideas (at Spitzer’s Corner) (read more)
I have never had so much fun at cmj. amazing <3 <3 (at The...
Posted by on October 19, 2012
I have never had so much fun at cmj. amazing (read more)
my buddies @ApolloRun at @SofarSounds ! <3 (Taken with...
Posted by on October 16, 2012
my buddies @ApolloRun at @SofarSounds ! (read more)
@jeanninehebb wears hangovers well … bitch. (Taken with...
Posted by on October 14, 2012
@jeanninehebb wears hangovers well … bitch. (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
sami rode that pink horse all the way onto stage....
Posted by on October 13, 2012
sami rode that pink horse all the way onto stage. @sami_the_great @dreamlandmv (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
meet the 1st nat geo penthouse cover model @lisajaeggi (Taken...
Posted by on October 13, 2012
meet the 1st nat geo penthouse cover model @lisajaeggi (Taken with Instagram at Dreamland) (read more)
yup that’s a self-take w@CarlySimonOfficial … +...
Posted by on October 13, 2012
yup that’s a self-take w@CarlySimonOfficial … + @sami_the_great @jeanninehebb @bandofwyatt @lisajaeggi (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
I <3 tea (Taken with Instagram at Dobra Tea)
Posted by on October 11, 2012
I (read more)
take two. still eargasmic. @janineleepapio @chrisayer...
Posted by on October 7, 2012
take two. still eargasmic. @janineleepapio @chrisayer @mattsimonsmusic @ryandrummerboy (Taken with Instagram at Prohibition) (read more)
me & @janineleepapio are having eargasms....
Posted by on October 7, 2012
me & @janineleepapio are having eargasms. @craigmeyersteakhouse @mattsimonsmusic (Taken with Instagram at The Red Lion) (read more)
I now have black hair. (Taken with Instagram at Cutting Room...
Posted by on October 4, 2012
I now have black hair. (Taken with Instagram at Cutting Room Studios) (read more)
Reality is that which when you stop believing in it, it...
Posted by on October 3, 2012
Reality is that which when you stop believing in it, it doesn’t go away. #philipkdick (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
great footage from my nyc city winery show a month ago ! I...
Posted by on October 3, 2012
great footage from my nyc city winery show a month ago ! I had a great time there, I’m glad someone captured a bit of it.thanks to coneyislandgirl930 on youtube (read more)
I’m featured on the front page of ourstage.com !...
Posted by on October 2, 2012
I’m featured on the front page of ourstage.com ! thank you @ourstage (read more)
dammit, Rick Ross ripped me off....
Posted by on October 1, 2012
dammit, Rick Ross ripped me off. http://mieka.bandcamp.com/track/marked-man 3rd verse, last line. (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
photo taken by my buddy @loridleonard in bar harbor way back in...
Posted by on September 24, 2012
photo taken by my buddy @loridleonard in bar harbor way back in june. #nofilter (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
haha. get it ? this was in the rehearsal studio bathroom...
Posted by on September 19, 2012
haha. get it ? this was in the rehearsal studio bathroom (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
catching a little @timlefebvre before he joins me tomorrow night...
Posted by on September 19, 2012
catching a little @timlefebvre before he joins me tomorrow night at @thehotelcafe :) (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
I met a dude in maine who met a dude in argentina who I am now...
Posted by on September 18, 2012
I met a dude in maine who met a dude in argentina who I am now meeting in LA. @dolphlundgrenjr (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
reserved an economy car in LA & got a Phantom instead. I...
Posted by on September 17, 2012
reserved an economy car in LA & got a Phantom instead. I mean, a Chrysler 300. #KattWilliams (Taken with Instagram at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)) (read more)
wow, great lineup tonight in cleveland @c_a_t_l (Taken with...
Posted by on September 15, 2012
wow, great lineup tonight in cleveland @c_a_t_l (Taken with Instagram at Wilbert’s Food & Music) (read more)
Jordan Hull: fantastic. @jordanhull (Taken with Instagram at...
Posted by on September 15, 2012
Jordan Hull: fantastic. @jordanhull (Taken with Instagram at Wilbert’s Food & Music) (read more)
sold my last tshirt ! women’s small ! to a dude....
Posted by on September 12, 2012
sold my last tshirt ! women’s small ! to a dude. @dbballer (Taken with Instagram at Ghostlight Coffee) (read more)
becauseyoureallywantedtoknow: Always playing my theme song...
Posted by on September 10, 2012
becauseyoureallywantedtoknow: Always playing my theme song @miekapauley “when I get my shit together” (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
columbus ! party at rumba ! come out now. (Taken with...
Posted by on September 10, 2012
columbus ! party at rumba ! come out now. (Taken with Instagram at Rumba Cafe) (read more)
my house concert host said “we start with a prayer”...
Posted by on September 9, 2012
my house concert host said “we start with a prayer” & I thought “oh shit they don’t know my music” then I heard the prayer & realized everything’s ok. (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
been a while, Indy (Taken with Instagram at Irving Theater)
Posted by on September 8, 2012
been a while, Indy (Taken with Instagram at Irving Theater) (read more)
oof … on my way to lafayette & had to stop @ storm...
Posted by on September 7, 2012
oof … on my way to lafayette & had to stop @ storm shelter. 1st experience w tornado weather for this east coaster. wish me luck yall. see you soon lafayette (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
just finished the last of the handwritten lyric books for...
Posted by on September 5, 2012
just finished the last of the handwritten lyric books for #TheScienceOfMakingChoices @PledgeMusic (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
played new michigan festival stereoterra & traded a cd for...
Posted by on August 16, 2012
played new michigan festival stereoterra & traded a cd for sweet “I (read more)
if I could have a baby by mac’n’cheese, @sing4stef...
Posted by on August 10, 2012
if I could have a baby by mac’n’cheese, @sing4stef thinks it would look like this (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
… yeah, so I’m supporting Lyle mufuckin Lovett this...
Posted by on August 6, 2012
… yeah, so I’m supporting Lyle mufuckin Lovett this sunday in ct: http://warnertheatre.org/Lylelovett.htm (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
rain can’t stop us. @RebeccaCorreia brought our concert...
Posted by on August 4, 2012
rain can’t stop us. @RebeccaCorreia brought our concert inside the barn. (Taken with Instagram at Bennett Farm) (read more)
why do I keep being blown away by @iamCalebHawley ? I...
Posted by on August 4, 2012
why do I keep being blown away by @iamCalebHawley ? I already know he’s amazing (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
ourstage: OurStage favorite Mieka Pauley is featured in this...
Posted by on July 23, 2012
ourstage: OurStage favorite Mieka Pauley is featured in this week’s installment of Songs of the Revolution. Grab free downloads of her fantastic exclusive performances to see what all the buzz is about! (read more)
me & mama @ Once ! (Taken with Instagram at Bernard B....
Posted by on July 18, 2012
me & mama @ Once ! (Taken with Instagram at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre) (read more)
nyc tonight ! dinner & a band at @SonsOfEssex....
Posted by on July 16, 2012
nyc tonight ! dinner & a band at @SonsOfEssex. @ApolloRun is playing too ! (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
I’m starting to question my decision to crash at this...
Posted by on July 10, 2012
I’m starting to question my decision to crash at this guy’s apartment (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
my french friend who thinks he’s triades (Taken with...
Posted by on July 8, 2012
my french friend who thinks he’s triades (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
lovin queens. beautiful music from mexican beauties Mariachi...
Posted by on July 8, 2012
lovin queens. beautiful music from mexican beauties Mariachi Flor de Toloache (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
by the time I captured @baratunde checking in he was already...
Posted by on July 7, 2012
by the time I captured @baratunde checking in he was already gone (Taken with Instagram at La Caye) (read more)
.@sami_the_great gave me a kiss for HER birthday :) I’m a...
Posted by on July 3, 2012
.@sami_the_great gave me a kiss for HER birthday :) I’m a lucky bitch (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
I truly believe in Elton John. @ianaxel (Taken with Instagram at...
Posted by on July 2, 2012
I truly believe in Elton John. @ianaxel (Taken with Instagram at The Bitter End) (read more)
my somewhat Elton John conversion continues w @TheVanityBelles -...
Posted by on July 2, 2012
my somewhat Elton John conversion continues w @TheVanityBelles - nice work, girls (Taken with Instagram at The Bitter End) (read more)
somehow I ended up at an Elton John tribute, not a 1st choice,...
Posted by on July 2, 2012
somehow I ended up at an Elton John tribute, not a 1st choice, but Wil from @HurrahMusic made a 5-min convert of me (Taken with Instagram at The Bitter End) (read more)
full cd listening party !
Posted by on June 26, 2012
my new album is out today ! let’s celebrate !! all this week, you can listen to the entire album for free on AOL Music FULL CD LISTENING PARTY :: The Science Of Making Choices. (read more)
seriously unphotoshopped. guardian cat me know (Taken with...
Posted by on June 23, 2012
seriously unphotoshopped. guardian cat me know (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
psycho fan in psycho tshirt !! (Taken with Instagram at...
Posted by on June 22, 2012
psycho fan in psycho tshirt !! (Taken with Instagram at Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh) (read more)
today is @barnabybright day (Taken with Instagram at Rockwood...
Posted by on June 21, 2012
today is @barnabybright day (Taken with Instagram at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2) (read more)
yall must check out Xolie Morra (from Seattle). (Taken with...
Posted by on June 20, 2012
yall must check out Xolie Morra (from Seattle). (Taken with Instagram at Arlene’s Grocery) (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming out next week ! I’ve...
Posted by on June 20, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming out next week ! I’ve been releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind … this week I’m releasing the final two — also just wanna remind yall that I have a 100% windless acoustic version of the album, which is available as an exclusive for my PledgeMusic… (read more)
Download & Share 'Lose You' from @sami_the_great!
Posted by on June 17, 2012
Download & Share 'Lose You' from @sami_the_great!: this song absolutely breaks my heart. it’s by my buddy sami.the.great & you can download it for free. (read more)
The Science of Making Choices 1st night on sale & the cops had to get involved … police...
Posted by on June 15, 2012
The Science of Making Choices 1st night on sale & the cops had to get involved … police beat article to follow #thescienceofmakingbarfights (read more)
my interview on breakthru radio
Posted by on June 14, 2012
my interview on breakthru radio: I’m the guest this week on GET IN THE VAN on BREAKTHRU radio. fun interview & preview of 4 tracks from the new album. (read more)
I’m rambo-ing the shit out of my tiara for tonight’s...
Posted by on June 13, 2012
I’m rambo-ing the shit out of my tiara for tonight’s prom (Taken with Instagram at Carmen Verandah) (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on June 13, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind … this week I’m releasing two: TRACK 8: “We’re All Gonna Die” — a version of this appeared on a previous EP, and also it appeared in collab form on a George Watsky… (read more)
oh lic bar, you so classy (pt 2). someone, um, defaced my...
Posted by on June 10, 2012
oh lic bar, you so classy (pt 2). someone, um, defaced my poster in the men’s room. (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
oh lic bar, you so classy (pt 1). my buddy aly got this in her...
Posted by on June 10, 2012
oh lic bar, you so classy (pt 1). my buddy aly got this in her tip jar. that’s not so much George as it is cunnilingus (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
sami.the.great and I are in love. (Taken with Instagram at LIC...
Posted by on June 10, 2012
sami.the.great and I are in love. (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
wait, I’m *not* in college anymore ? (Taken with...
Posted by on June 9, 2012
wait, I’m *not* in college anymore ? (Taken with Instagram) (read more)
my song Devil’s Got My Secret is in the movie Peace, Love and...
Posted by on June 9, 2012
my song Devil’s Got My Secret is in the movie Peace, Love and Misunderstanding (Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener) — it came out in theaters nationwide yesterday. 4+ minutes of the song, no dialogue, just me singing while people’s lives fall apart via montage. this is a vid I took at the atlanta premier last october. (read more)
somehow found myself at a $150/head event for free. go me/go...
Posted by on June 7, 2012
somehow found myself at a $150/head event for free. go me/go @paisleymama (Taken with Instagram at The Cutting Room) (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on June 6, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind …this week I’m releasing two:TRACK 7: “Marked Man” — I’ve been performing this song live for 5 years, but I refused to release it on an album until I got a studio… (read more)
the poster design for my new album is here ! reserve your...
Posted by on June 4, 2012
the poster design for my new album is here ! reserve your signed copy at PledgeMusic.com and you’ll get a download of the entire album in the bargain. (read more)
hilaryhughes: SO. Back when I had a blog and spent a summer...
Posted by on June 1, 2012
hilaryhughes: SO. Back when I had a blog and spent a summer chasing bands who lived in Boston and were touring through here in hopes of breaking great stories before the newspapers here did, I met Mieka Pauley and her band at the time, the Mieka Canon, in the carpeted confines of the Lizard Lounge before their sound check. We talked for something like an hour, and then we broke so that they  could… (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on May 30, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind …TRACK 6: “I Haven’t Even Started With You” — of all the songs on my new album, I’m proudest of the lyrics in this one. (can I say that ?)(( pre-order the album… (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on May 23, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind …TRACK 3: “First Stone” — those of you who have been with me for a while know that I have released two versions of this song already, once on an EP and once on a demo.… (read more)
fancy hotels are silly, translating shit into french. “oh...
Posted by on May 22, 2012
fancy hotels are silly, translating shit into french. “oh look, a bonnet for my douche ! lotion for my corpse !” (Taken with Instagram at Seaport Boston Hotel) (read more)
my keychain. I guess I better stop calling myself homeless...
Posted by on May 20, 2012
my keychain. I guess I better stop calling myself homeless … (Taken with instagram) (read more)
afternoon beers w self-proclaimed rednecks (Taken with...
Posted by on May 20, 2012
afternoon beers w self-proclaimed rednecks (Taken with instagram) (read more)
the house party I played became a nailpolish party. SO CUTE...
Posted by on May 19, 2012
the house party I played became a nailpolish party. SO CUTE (Taken with instagram) (read more)
I will take a compliment from this voice !...
Posted by on May 18, 2012
I will take a compliment from this voice ! “@MatthewSantos: Great voice on that there @miekapauley http://t.co/lukQFYmu” (Taken with Instagram at Kennett Flash) (read more)
just got tipped 20 quid … in queens. (Taken with Instagram...
Posted by on May 16, 2012
just got tipped 20 quid … in queens. (Taken with Instagram at LIC Bar) (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on May 16, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind …TRACK 2: “Wreck” — as in I Wanna Wreck Your Home. the wind gets much more tame after the first chorus … hold on … (read more)
pre-photoshoot margaritas w @janinelee84 & @manishgosalia...
Posted by on May 14, 2012
pre-photoshoot margaritas w @janinelee84 & @manishgosalia (Taken with Instagram at Casa de J9) (read more)
I’m gonna require that every place I crash has a lake....
Posted by on May 12, 2012
I’m gonna require that every place I crash has a lake. (Taken with instagram) (read more)
cute irish car bombs (Taken with Instagram at Thatcher...
Posted by on May 11, 2012
cute irish car bombs (Taken with Instagram at Thatcher McGhee’s) (read more)
so I just mailed a shitload of @pledgemusic orders...
Posted by on May 10, 2012
so I just mailed a shitload of @pledgemusic orders and…that’s my receipt. I hung it from the ceiling fan for perspective. (Taken with Instagram at North Attleboro Post Office) (read more)
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be...
Posted by on May 9, 2012
VIDEO: my new album’s coming June 26 ! I will be releasing one or two acoustic versions of a track from the record every week until the release. I recorded all the songs on a lake in massachusetts, so PLEASE pardon the wind …TRACK 1: “Another Go” - this is the title track of the album (The Science of Making Choices) and it’s where I got my new tagline: “This time I’m won’t be a psycho.” (read more)
not only are my buddies letting me crash in their fam’s...
Posted by on May 6, 2012
not only are my buddies letting me crash in their fam’s unused apt, they’re letting me borrow their dog for a few days. I could almost believe I have a stable life. (Taken with instagram) (read more)
newly coined term: thinking juice (thanks Rushlow) (Taken with...
Posted by on May 5, 2012
newly coined term: thinking juice (thanks Rushlow) (Taken with instagram) (read more)
idyllic time off. gonna be fulfilling @pledgemusic orders...
Posted by on May 5, 2012
idyllic time off. gonna be fulfilling @pledgemusic orders lakeside (Taken with instagram) (read more)
vagabonding. hallo philly (Taken with Instagram at...
Posted by on April 30, 2012
vagabonding. hallo philly (Taken with Instagram at Fergie’s Pub) (read more)
sunrise in brooklyn. (Taken with Instagram at The Garden Stage)
Posted by on April 28, 2012
sunrise in brooklyn. (Taken with Instagram at The Garden Stage) (read more)
happy birthday jessi !! @thevanitybelles (Taken with...
Posted by on April 27, 2012
happy birthday jessi !! @thevanitybelles (Taken with Instagram at Rathbone’s Pub) (read more)
.@iamcalebhawley killing (Taken with Instagram at Red Lion Music...
Posted by on April 26, 2012
.@iamcalebhawley killing (Taken with Instagram at Red Lion Music and Bar (West Village)) (read more)
we intended post-rikers, but we achieved zoolander. (Taken with...
Posted by on April 26, 2012
we intended post-rikers, but we achieved zoolander. (Taken with instagram) (read more)
once again, I am the Queen of Parallel Parking. 3 inches to...
Posted by on April 25, 2012
once again, I am the Queen of Parallel Parking. 3 inches to spare. (Taken with Instagram at The Knitting Factory) (read more)
I bet you’re jealous you didn’t buy a tshirt via...
Posted by on April 21, 2012
I bet you’re jealous you didn’t buy a tshirt via @pledgemusic (Taken with instagram) (read more)
I’m entering the instagram community butt-first. (you can...
Posted by on April 21, 2012
I’m entering the instagram community butt-first. (you can tell that’s me cos of the gtr) (Taken with instagram) (read more)
we the songwriters ! caleb hawley house concert in jersey...
Posted by on April 19, 2012
we the songwriters ! caleb hawley house concert in jersey city. @wethesongwriter @iamcalebhawley (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
this is a happy music community. I wanna live in philly …...
Posted by on April 19, 2012
this is a happy music community. I wanna live in philly … (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
rockwood nyc has the sweetest bartenders (from @miekapauley on...
Posted by on April 17, 2012
rockwood nyc has the sweetest bartenders (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
I am reading A Game of Thrones “yay...
Posted by on April 10, 2012
I am reading A Game of Thrones “yay books. because I don’t have hbo & torrent sucks when you have shitty internet.” 30 others are also reading A Game of Thrones on GetGlue.com (read more)
posterous test
Posted by on April 2, 2012
all I want is a way to update all my shit at once. I am using this Rachael Yamagata show as a posterous test. lmk where you saw this post & if it looked sweet. (read more)
I (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo)
Posted by on March 26, 2012
I (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
me & the lovely Zoe Sundra. (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo)
Posted by on March 26, 2012
me & the lovely Zoe Sundra. (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
yay I’m in paste magazine
Posted by on March 26, 2012
yay I’m in paste magazine (read more)
you are absolutely correct, Mieka Pauley really loves this. next...
Posted by on March 21, 2012
you are absolutely correct, Mieka Pauley really loves this. next show is gonna feature rainbow eyes. becauseyoureallywantedtoknow: I feel like Mieka Pauley would really love this. (read more)
loving nashville … thanks for the tip @RebeccaCorreia...
Posted by on March 20, 2012
loving nashville … thanks for the tip @RebeccaCorreia (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
The Wicked Tomorrow (nyc !) killing it (from @miekapauley...
Posted by on March 16, 2012
The Wicked Tomorrow (nyc !) killing it (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
back in texas after a minor detour to vermont. I’ve been...
Posted by on March 16, 2012
back in texas after a minor detour to vermont. I’ve been up since 1am; austin, you ready to party ? (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
my buddy @RebeccaCorreia showing me the sweet side of nashville...
Posted by on March 11, 2012
my buddy @RebeccaCorreia showing me the sweet side of nashville @PuckettsLeipers on my day off (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
I love Dwight & Nicole. words don’t cut it....
Posted by on March 9, 2012
I love Dwight & Nicole. words don’t cut it. @dwightandnicole (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
rolling stones tribute night w the Planet Qns guys
Posted by on March 2, 2012
rolling stones tribute night w the Planet Qns guys (read more)
a cover of marked man ! pretty voice...
Posted by on March 1, 2012
a cover of marked man ! pretty voice too. libre-comme-toi: Marked Man | originally by Mieka Pauley. I don’t expect anyone to enjoy this because is isn’t really a pleasant song and the rhythm is off sometimes (you have no idea how difficult it is to keep in time). But heavens above it is such a fun song to sing. Sorry if it deafens you. (read more)
thigh-highs the @UGLYgallery is letting me borrow for my show...
Posted by on February 24, 2012
thigh-highs the @UGLYgallery is letting me borrow for my show tonight. ow ! (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
here’s the design for my new limited edition...
Posted by on February 23, 2012
here’s the design for my new limited edition t-shirt ! put your order in here: pledgemusic.com/projects/mieka-pauley/updates/8985 this t-shirt is associated with my pledgemusic campain, raising money to release my new album — this design is exclusive to the campaign, and won’t be available after the March 9 deadline. the line “This time, I won’t be a psycho” is from the title track of… (read more)
becauseyoureallywantedtoknow: Post show make-up girl time with...
Posted by on February 22, 2012
becauseyoureallywantedtoknow: Post show make-up girl time with @miekapauley (Taken with instagram) (read more)
it feels odd racing thru this antique town in my 2009 toyota...
Posted by on February 22, 2012
it feels odd racing thru this antique town in my 2009 toyota camry (from @miekapauley on Streamzoo) (read more)
out of the ordinary ?
Posted by on February 21, 2012
I played a show today at 11:30am. eat it, rockstars. you weren’t even awake. (read more)
my 4th show in a row wearing this shirt. maybe I should make the...
Posted by on February 18, 2012
my 4th show in a row wearing this shirt. maybe I should make the pic scratch n sniff ? “mmm… road” (uploaded with Streamzoo.com) (read more)
it’s crazy that this scenery will gradually become chicago...
Posted by on February 18, 2012
it’s crazy that this scenery will gradually become chicago over the next 100 miles (uploaded with Streamzoo.com) (read more)
post show makeup party ! I’m such a recovering tomboy...
Posted by on February 17, 2012
post show makeup party ! I’m such a recovering tomboy (uploaded with Streamzoo.com) (read more)
in the future we won’t have to reapply makeup day after...
Posted by on February 17, 2012
in the future we won’t have to reapply makeup day after day … I’m gonna invent PermaFace. sigh (uploaded with Streamzoo.com) (read more)
if you’re interested in some of my background, here’s a great...
Posted by on July 5, 2011
if you’re interested in some of my background, here’s a great video made by OurStage. (read more)
OurStage – “Backstage With Mieka Pauley”
Posted by on March 25, 2011
if you’re interested in some of my background, here’s a great video made by OurStage: Backstage With Mieka Pauley | Ourstage Mieka Pauley has been with OurStage from the beginning, over a dozen Top 10 wins on her profile stand as proof. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mieka several times over the last few years, and time and time again her charisma….   (read more)
I am playing 5 (free) shows in austin next week during sxsw. musicians, lemme know if yall are playing & where
Posted by on March 10, 2011
all shows in AUSTIN TX all shows are mieka SOLO all shows FREE ! all shows probably 21+ Thu, Mar 17 — 10:30pm BROOKLYN BBQ unofficial SXSW party @ Hotel Vegas (1500 E Sixth St, east side) free bbq & beer Fri, Mar 18 — 1:00pm Invasion of the GoGirls @ Austin Java (1206 Parkway @ 12th & Lamar) Fri, Mar 18 — 5:30pm RedGorilla Music Fest @ Darwin’s Pub (223 E 6th St @ San Jacinto) Sat, Mar 19… (read more)
Patriot Ledger – “A Riveting Performance…”
Posted by on February 7, 2011
the patriot ledger gave me a nice review of my opening set for jeffrey gaines last friday. the article is mainly about him, but the last two paragraphs about me are copied below. (thanks jay miller !) Read full article Boston songwriter Mieka Pauley was a fine choice as opening act, as her music has much of the same urgency and driving rock power as Gaines’. Pauley was audacious enough to open with… (read more)
video: Marked Man w sweeeet harmonies
Posted by on January 24, 2011
folks were saying this was the best version they’d heard of this song yet … & David Buccola caught it all on video !!! yaaaaayso here is Marked Man, performed at Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) in NYC, w Kiri & Stef from AwShockKiss on harmonies. (read more)
SESAC News – “SESAC Scores In New Movie”
Posted by on January 20, 2011
this is all thanks to suzanne at wacbiz !! Read full article Singer/songwriter Mieka Pauley will have her innovative music in the upcoming Bruce Beresford-directed movie Peace, Love & Misunderstanding to be released in 2011. The movie, which stars Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener, Kyle MacLachlan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, will include Pauley’s “Devil’s Got My Secret” in a pivotal four-minute scene.… (read more)
The Sun Chronicle – “Mieka Drops In”
Posted by on January 6, 2011
preview interview for my foxboro, ma, show o/f Edwin this friday — thanks Abigail Forget ! Read full post excerpt: We spoke with Pauley about her beginnings, her fans, and gig Friday night, Jan. 7, at Showcase Live in Foxboro, where she will be opening for Edwin McCain. (read more)
the audience harmonizes … hallelujah
Posted by on December 22, 2010
another wonderful buddhagem video. his description: “This performance of Hallelujah was amazing. Probably a half dozen or more people in the audience harmonized with Mieka and it was truly moving. If you listen closely you can hear them. For those of us lucky enough to be there it was incredible.” hope you dig it: Hallelujah by buddhagem  also, here are some pictures from the show on facebook.… (read more)
Sick of the Radio – “Mieka Pauley: The Next Big Thing”
Posted by on December 18, 2010
nice write up, thanks Meagan Scott ! Read full post excerpt: The organic and unique tone in Mieka’s voice easily distinguishes her from the monotony of what other musicians are trying to pull off. Although the arrangement of her songs are very much pop-driven, her intense delivery gives off an edgy rocker chick vibe – a combination that is rarely done well. It’s been awhile since I’ve heard… (read more)
video & audio (FREE DOWNLOAD) from my nov 12 show @ rockwood
Posted by on December 13, 2010
I had such a fun time playing this show, and I’m so happy that rockwood got a recording off the board & david buccola was in the audience grabbing videos ! enjoy. audio (free download !) set: Live at Rockwood NYC Nov 12 2010 by Mieka Pauley videos playlist: Mieka Pauley Live @ Rockwood NYC Nov 12 2010(vids by buddhagem — thank you !!) (read more)
goin on tour w edwin again
Posted by on December 10, 2010
I’ll be supporting Edwin McCain on his acoustic northeast tour early january ! check my tour page for the details. (read more)
my song’s in a movie
Posted by on December 8, 2010
I was just with academy-award-winning director Bruce Beresford & saw my song Devil’s Got My Secret in his new Jane Fonda/Catherine Keener film, Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding ! the scene is 4 min long ! no dialogue ! 2011 release. I’ll post pics later. thanks so much to suzanne hilleary from WACBIZ for working her magic (read more)
help me play Austin in March – Shure is helping indie artists get to RedGorilla
Posted by on November 20, 2010
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new email: (nyc) this FRI…
Posted by on November 9, 2010
new email: (nyc) this FRI 11/12 :: Rockwood Stage 1 http://mieka.com/e/101112/ (read more)
Playing a show in Indianapolis…
Posted by on October 30, 2010
Playing a show in Indianapolis, IN at 7:00 PM today at the Irving Theater http://artistdata.com/a/252u (read more)
? competing to get my song C…
Posted by on October 29, 2010
? competing to get my song Colossal on MTV’s Skins :: @OurStage http://bit.ly/9lGPXN (read more)
indianapolis ! want free tix…
Posted by on October 28, 2010
indianapolis ! want free tix to my show saturday night ? http://on.fb.me/aPME8B (read more)
I am ebaying my old Gibson J-45
Posted by on August 31, 2010
this is the guitar that I have been playing at all my shows for the past two years: Gibson J-45 — w optional customization by Mieka Pauleyhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220662687888 I’m selling it either as-is or customized: you can request to have me sign it, or write lyrics on it, or whatever this guitar sounds beautiful, whether you play it acoustic or plugged in. I am selling… (read more)
video: more marked man
Posted by on August 10, 2010
this is at Buffstock, pet festival of jersey-native, nyc-resident musician Patryk Larney, filmed by his bff Andrew Strohl. I flipping love how this turned out, all intimate and in-my-face. (read more)
SongCircle launch
Posted by on July 15, 2010
musicians – check out SongCircle – a great community for artists. here’s my new happy home for my music. the launch party for the new SongCircle (formerly New York Songwriters Circle) last night was amazing … the band and I played for a beautiful audience on the rooftop of EMI in manhattan. you can check out some pictures on facebook taken by the talented robbie michaels. (read more)
video: marked man / devil’s got my secret (@ rockwood stage 2 nyc)
Posted by on July 7, 2010
this is me solo at the beautiful new rockwood stage in nyc. thanks to David Buccola for these videos ! (read more)
Ourstage Blog – “Girl Fight”
Posted by on March 31, 2010
Ourstage likes the new band ! Read full post excerpt: With hooks coming at you from all angles, you may as well surrender…. For those who like to see a female contender on the male-dominated modern rock charts, put your money on Mieka. (read more)
SXSW Examiner: The Mieka Canon brought haunting, powerful folk style to SXSW
Posted by on March 22, 2010
Read full review excerpt: The Mieka Canon’s lyrical folk sound is reminiscent of Tori Amos with an edgier backing band, or perhaps a female version of Jeff Buckley. The band’s unique blend of powerful, poetic lyrics accompanied by melodic, rock-influenced guitars mesmerized the crowd in the smallish venue, leading many a hungover partygoer to groove along before it even hit mid-afternoon. she… (read more)
audio: we sang to Jeff Buckley’s mother in Austin
Posted by on March 22, 2010
Jeff Buckley’s mother came to one of our shows in Austin a few days ago … Brian & I on a whim decided to sing “Hallelujah” to her … Dave (our drummer) whipped out his iPhone when he realized the significance of the moment and recorded us — apologies for the missing half of the 1st verse, but we hadn’t intended to tape it AT ALL (thank you dave) … you also miss me telling the audience… (read more)
The Mieka Canon’s Virtual Show Tour
Posted by on March 19, 2010
The Mieka Canon prepares to perform ONLINE at Video Ranch 3D. Without a doubt, the band’s most surreal performing experience to date. (read more)
Marked Man from backstage.
Posted by on March 7, 2010
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Noise and Booze – “The Mieka Canon, Boston 02_24_10″
Posted by on March 1, 2010
Read full post excerpt: Mieka’s smokey vocals and infectious charisma carried the crowd away from the rainy night toward a sanctuary of warm, bluesy oblivion. Now don’t get me wrong, her songs are not of the cheerful uplifting breed. In fact, songs like “Your a marked man” and “We’re all gonna die,” suggest a dark spirit lives inside this young singer. But what we saw, or rather felt,… (read more)