This time of year, we have - or at least had - a lot of opportunities to hear Christmas music at different venues. One such venue is about a mile from me. While scheduling at this time is kind of iffy,¯ Paul Todd performs almost weekly near me.

Todd has had an extensive career. He has played internationally. To quote his website:

A critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer, Paul Todd has been amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard Contest at the young age of fourteen. His career began with classmate singer Linda Eder as "The Paul and Linda Show", playing clubs and opening for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, and Joan Rivers. After beginning his own solo career, Paul has experienced all facets of the music industry, and has headlined in theaters and concert halls worldwide. His Broadway performances include the Beacon Theater, where he performed in a special production of "A Night on Broadway", with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites, including; Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Phil Driscol.

The Composer......

Paul has composed the theme songs for many prominent organizations which include: "Men in Mission", for the Men in Mission organization; "Make a Wish", which he wrote for the Make a Wish Foundation, later recorded by Crystal Gayle; and "Christmas is for Children", for the Toys for Tots program. During the Christmas season, you can see Paul's music video, "Christmas is for Children", on video networks nationwide. Paul has composed the entire score for two musicals, the latest, "A Christmas Carol", which played in New York for many holiday seasons. Past productions have starred Wilfred Brimley (The Firm), and John Astin (Gomez in TV's The Addams Family). In 1999, Paul composed the song "The First Lady In My Life", which is fast becoming one of the most popular Mother/Son wedding dance songs in the nation.
I thought some here would enjoy both hearing but especially seeing him perform. Don't only listen, but watch what he does. And don't miss where they show his feet working the peddles (at times, TV screen upper right). He has a unique talent. His son, Paul, Jr. joins him in the video.