Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn is a master storyteller whose songs blend Southern soul, blues, gospel, and roots-rock with sharp wit and plainspoken wisdom. A former professional boxer turned songwriter, Thorn has spent more than three decades crafting songs that are funny, honest, and deeply human—stories about love, faith, regret, resilience, and the strange beauty of everyday life.
Known for his warm stage presence and conversational delivery, Thorn has a rare ability to make an audience laugh one moment and sit quietly with a hard truth the next. His songs often read like short stories set to groove—simple on the surface, but layered with insight and heart. Influenced by mentors like John Prine, Thorn carries forward a tradition of songwriting that values clarity, humility, and emotional precision.
Whether backed by a full band or performing solo, Paul Thorn’s live shows feel personal and unguarded—equal parts front-porch wisdom, soulful rhythm, and lived-in storytelling. He doesn’t chase trends; he writes songs that last.
- 1:30 pm Sat, Mar 28 • The Bottling Plant Ballroom
- 10:30 am Sun, Mar 29 • The Bottling Plant Pavillion