PAULA NAMED "BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR"
12.30.2019
The International Music Entertainers Awards whose purpose and mission is to honor and recognize the best in independent music, theater, and live entertainment, internationally named Paula as "Blues Artist of the Year". The IMEA Awards, presented annually, highlight excellence in the performing arts and entertainment industries.
PAULA PENS AWARD-WINNING LYRICS AND WINS I.S.S.A. AWARD
10.15.2019
The International Singer Songwriters Association is dedicated to supporting and serving independent artists, and encouraging professional singers and songwriters in all genres of music worldwide. Paula's "Round Midnight" from "Speakeasy" was awarded "Best Jazz Song" in October of 2019
PAULA'S "SPEAKEASY" ALBUM
WINS TWO GLOBAL MUSIC AWARDS
8.25.2019
Each year, Global Music Awards receives hundreds of entries from around the world. Entries are judged in an International competition, not just an American competition. This year seventy-five countries participated with thousands of entries. To receive a Global Music Award honor the music must stand-out internationally, across cultures. Paula's "Speakeasy" was a finalist in the "Best Album" category and also recognized as the top "Jazz Blues Acoustic Fusion".
SPEAKEASY NAMED "BEST NEW JAZZ ALBUM"
03.02.2020
Berkeley's KALX radio awarded "Speakeasy" the title of 2019's
"Best New Jazz Album" KALX offers a listener driven format which
encourages the exploration of all genres.
SONG IN THE FINAL RUNNING FOR I.S.C. AWARD
05.10.2020
Paula's original song "Haunted" ( Arranged by Paula And Nate Ginsberg) is in the final 40 ( out of 20,000 entries) for "Best Performance of The Year" With the prestigious International Songwriting Competition.
PAULA MOVES TO THE EAST COAST
10.09.2022
and has 2 new shows in the works! "She Swings Blue" a tribute to the music of Dinah Washington! and Bonafide- an Exciting new band that offers multiple formats from funk and blues to jazz and soul.
AMERICAN TRAILS WINS BEST NEW BLUES ALBUM
05.18.2021
Paula is featured on two of the 6 tracks from world music group "Afrobluegrazz" taking top spot for the best new blues along with Charles Bradley.
BONAFIDE BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE!
06.25.2023
Paula And Crew received more than a DOZEN standing ovations from the SOLD OUT crowd at Trilogy Resort in Denver NC on the band's Debut performance!
**Trilogy will be bringing the band back this December 17 for BonaFide Christmas! Check back for tickets as they will sell out early.
PAULA NOMINATED FOR THE NINTH TIME!
The Northern California Entertainers Music Awards (NCEMA) is the largest California award show which spotlights California entertainers/bands, music and media. Music is a universal language; therefore, the goal of this annual event is to spotlight, support, and strengthen the value of the art of entertainment and its importance to our communities. Paula has received past nominations ( and wins) in the "Entertainer of the Year", "Band of the Year" and "Vocalist of the Year" categories. Paula is nominated for the NINTH time in 2020 for "Best Female Blues Vocalist"
BONAFIDE BLUES to headline Knoxville's
TASTE OF TENNESSEE FESTIVAL
May 26th, 2024 BonaFide will be taking the 8 piece band
with horns to Knoxville TN and will close out the festival from
6-7pm.
BONAFIDE TO HEADLINE 2023's
FALL FOR GREENVILLE
Come See them Friday 13th, on the Main Stage from 4-5pm.
Free Admission to both Festival and Stages
PAULA TO HEADLINE THE 2023
DAHLONEGA JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL
12.15.2022
Joining Paula will be Osco Gardin on Drums, Geoffrey Hayden on Keys and Atlanta jazz icon Neal Starkey on Double Bass.
Showtime is May 20, from 3-5 in the town square.
BONAFIDE will host an intimate evening full of dining & dancing at the Oconee theater to ring in the new year!
UPDATE 12/15/20230 SOLD OUT
The Evening will include a 4 course dinner and dessert with party favors, Dancing, Champagne toast and music from BONAFIDE!
$80 per person or $150/couple
active link to purchase coming soon
A BONAFIDE CHRISTMAS Debuts TRILOGY
In Denver NC, December 17th
Tickets $25/person
UPDATE 11/15/2023- SHOW IS SOLD OUT
PAULA FEATURED IN ALL ABOUT JAZZ
10.27.2019
ALL ABOUT JAZZ, the largest online jazz magazine, featured two of Paula's original songs from her "Speakeasy" Album as "Track of the Day". "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight" on July 12, 2019 and "Something Wicked" on October 29, 2019. Music Critic, Photo- Journalist and writer also offered a wonderful full-length review of "Speakeasy" on October 19, 2019.
PAULA HARRIS TO PLAY FALL FOR GREENVILLE ON THE DUKE ENERGY STAGE
10.13.2022
She will be accompanied by a band of academic elite players/educators from Clemson University, Anderson College, and Furman University as well as a full horn section
PAULA HARRIS AND MIKE FROST ARE TEAMING UP TO FORM A NEW BAND CALLED BONAFIDE!
03.30.2023
Stay tuned for upcoming shows!
BONAFIDE TO DEBUT AT TRILOGY RESORT
in Denver NC
04.10.2023
Trilogy offers a funk blues concert from this exciting new band on June 21 at 7pm for $20/person
**50 "Dinner/Show" tickets including a "Meet And Greet" with Paula to be offered
UPDATE 04.30.2023- SOLD OUT