PAUL MINOR, MAHS

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Paul Minor played his first gigs in Austin clubs in 1982 at the age of 16. In his late teens and 20s he toured the country as a player and road manager with several bands including The Urge, Roman Candles, The Neptunes, the Wagoneers, and Big Car. He also worked as a doorman, soundman, manager, and bartender at several local clubs including Steamboat, Continental Club, Electric Lounge, and Hole in the Wall. He held many diverse day jobs including real estate research associate, state school security guard, legislative proofreader, and print shop clerk.

In 1990, Minor graduated with honors from St. Edward’s University. In 1994, he co-wrote and recorded an album with Beaver Nelson at Ardent Studios in Memphis that was eventually shelved by Sony imprint Lightstorm Records.

Every Sunday from 1994 to 2002 Minor produced and promoted the legendary Rock and Roll Free For All at the Hole in the Wall, which became a focal point of the local music community. He also stage managed, ran sound, promoted shows and booked bands for Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill, the Texas Music Saloon and the Hard Rock Cafe. He has produced several independently released albums, including 4 albums by his own band Superego, 2 Rock and Roll Free For All compilations and a live album by Fastball. Minor also directed music videos for Spoon, Deep Sombreros, Fastball and others.

Since 1996, Minor has maintained his own website with photos, song samples and complete gig calendar online at:

In 2002 Minor received a master’s degree in Human Services Administration from St. Edward’s University and a state certification in conflict resolution. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2002 Austin Music Awards, and in 2003 he organized and performed in an all-star tribute to the Hole in the Wall at the music awards ceremony.

In addition to working part time for SIMS as Public Relations & Event Coordinator, Minor is currently a delivery driver for the Austin Chronicle, a wedding band leader, and owner/operator of a live audio production company. As a producer, promoter, soundman, and working musician, Minor has many years of experience in organizing, leading and motivating musicians and dealing with the special needs and sensitivities of artists. He is intimately familiar with the challenging emotional complexity of pursuing a music career, and he is fully committed to SIMS’ mission of keeping Austin music alive and well.

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