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Paul Faith

Singer-Songwriter & Bandleader

A 14 year New Orleans-local by way of Virginia, Paul Faith is a songwriter who is known for captivating audiences with little more than his guitar, harmonica, and explosive vocals. Paul takes the music he grew up listening to: 90's grunge/alternative rock, emo music at the turn of the century, and the folk rock of artists like Dylan and Young, and packs it into honest, expressive songs with compelling vocal melodies. Paul released his first collection of music, entitled The Smell When it Rains, in March 2024. His sophomore album with his full backing band entitled, "Oh Well" released in February of 2025. Paul Faith and the Barstool Prophets are known for their high-energy, electric performances: the goal is to leave the stage at the end of the night with no fuel in the tank. In addition to regularly gigging around greater New Orleans, Paul is the showrunner and host of a songwriter night for the past three years, entitled the "The Living Room", most Fridays at Skeeta Hawk Brewery.


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The Smell When it Rains


The debut album from Paul Faith. A folk effort presenting the songs as they are best- just by themselves. 


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OH WELL

The sophomore album from Paul Faith and the Barstool Prophets that captures the energy of their electric live performances & showcases the band at their finest.

A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Song Compilation Album

Early in 2026, Paul had an idea he couldn't get out of his head: to prompt his friends and fellow songwriters to write and record new, original protest songs for a compilation album. Their response was overwhelming and inspiring. Together, they are putting out an album of protest songs that run the entire gamut: songs of anger and songs of unity, laments and calls to action, rockers and stripped back roots numbers. Each recorded differently and with a different focus, but each with a common purpose - to dissent, to give voice to the dissatisfaction with the status-quo. 

The Album features songs from: Burris, Lyla DiPaul, Ever More Nest, Sasha Salk, Josephine Alphonso, Sky Choice, J.Mix, Lisa Mae O'Neill, Judy Reagan, Basch Jernigan, Dreux Gerard, Pat Smith, Paul Faith, Katelyn Chopin, Riali Anne, Robin Lobel, Ted Hefko, Hex Windham, Jake Prescott, Miss Morning, and Dusky Waters

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Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets "OH WELL" Album Release Show

Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets Live at Carrollton Station- When I Come Around

Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets live at Okay Bar - 2am

At City Sounds Songwriter Showcase - "The Storm"

The Living Room Songwriter Showcase

Paul is the host of the The Living Room, a near-weekly Songwriter Showcase at Skeeta Hawk Brewing on Friday evenings. Interested in playing? Contact below!


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Upcoming Shows

6/19- Skeeta Hawk Brewery | The Living Room, a songwriter showcase hosted by Paul Faith
​6-8:30pm | Three local songwriters perform 30 minute sets each (https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/)

6/26- Skeeta Hawk Brewery | The Living Room, a songwriter showcase hosted by Paul Faith
​6-8:30pm | Three local songwriters perform 30 minute sets each (https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/)

7/1/26 - Saturn Bar | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets & Moonsoda
7pm | St. Claude New Orleans, LA

7/4/26 - Chickie Wah Wah | New Orleans Songwriter Protest Song Compilation Album Release Show! 
7pm | 16 artists singing new, original protest songs for a good cause - Tickets for A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Album Release Benefit Show ft. Paul Faith & Friends | TicketWeb - Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans, US

7/10- Skeeta Hawk Brewery | The Living Room, a songwriter showcase hosted by Paul Faith
​6-8:30pm | Three local songwriters perform 30 minute sets each (https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/)

7/11/26 - House of Blues Foundation Room | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets
7pm | French Quarter, New Orleans LA

7/24- Skeeta Hawk Brewery | The Living Room, a songwriter showcase hosted by Paul Faith
​6-8:30pm | Three local songwriters perform 30 minute sets each (https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/)

7/31- Skeeta Hawk Brewery | The 100th Living Room - 3 Year Anniversary Special, a songwriter showcase hosted by Paul Faith
​6-8:30pm | Three top tier songwriters perform 30 minute sets each (https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/)

8/01/26 - Buffa's | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets
7pm | Esplanade Ave, New Orleans LA

Some Past Dates

5/8/26 - Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets 

4/23/26 - Carrollton Station | JEFF FEST | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Loose Cattle & Beach Angel

03/01/26- Okay Bar | WTUL Hootenanny | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Lily Unless, Rose Vaughn, & Spoonfed Jr.

02/14/26- Buffa's Bar | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with ABOLISHVICTORY

1/15/26 - Siberia | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Juno Dunes & The Get

12/13/25 -Bj's Lounge | Kelcy Mae's Merry Songwriter Revue  - Feat. Paul Faith & more with original holiday tunes

10/18/25 - The Howlin Wolf Porch | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets, Kirkland Green & Dustin Dale Gaspard

9/20/25 - Chickie Wah Wah | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Kenneth Brian Band

8/24/25 - GASA GASA | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Collections, Byron Daniel, & Sofia Mock

8/2/25- Bj's Lounge | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with Alex McMurray

7/25/25 - House of Blues Foundation Room | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets

5/21/25 - Saturn Bar | Paul Faith & the Barstool Prophets with the Basch Jernigan Trio & Ever More Nest

3/20/25 - No Dice | Paul Faith and the Barstool Prophets with Mars & Other Planets and Kota Dosa

2/7/25 -OH WELL ALBUM RELEASE at Carrollton Station | Paul and the Barstool Prophets, Dusky Waters, & Dreux Gerard

6/8/24 -Le Bon Temps Roule | Paul and the Barstool Prophets with Sofia Mock

3/29/24 - The Smell When it Rains ALBUM RELEASE | Howlin Wolf Den | Paul and the Barstool Prophets & Friends

Get in Touch

Music@paulfaith.net