Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul performs with Shanna in a Dress as part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series. The celebration also features commemorative merchandise available through the Union Stage Presents anniversary gift shop.

Paul is a Maine-born singer-songwriter whose music examines personal experience, human relationships, social concerns, and the stories of the people he encounters. Influenced by artists including Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Woody Guthrie, he developed his career through Boston’s open-mic scene before signing with Rounder Records. His songs have appeared in films including *Me, Myself, and Irene*, *Shallow Hal*, and *Hall Pass*, and have been recorded by artists such as Sugarland, Kristian Bush, and Jack Ingram. Paul has released 23 albums, earned numerous Boston Music Awards, received the Kerrville New Folk Award and an honorary doctorate from the University of Maine, and was named Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards. His album *The Storyteller’s Suitcase* was also named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year. His album *55* reflects on gratitude during the pandemic and an era of political division.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Doors: 5:30 p.m.

Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Event window: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Lineup: Ellis Paul with Shanna in a Dress

Ages: All ages

Venue: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia 22180

Tickets: Price not available

Series: Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series

Note: Commemorative 25th anniversary merchandise is available through the Union Stage Presents anniversary gift shop.