Based in Lickey Hills, Worcestershire, Shining Friends is now one of of the UK's leading folk-root clubs,  bringing in some of the best acoustic acts from the UK and beyond.

Paul's recent album Quiet Gifts has finally led to breakthrough recognition from other writers and performers including cover versions from The Fureys, Chris While & Julie Matthews's band, St Agnes Fountain and Anthony John Clarke. A new album is currently being produced with Talon's Jonathon Miller and is due out in 2008 together with a new CD of his early songs to be recorded in Scotland with Dave Lang.

In 2006 Paul was runner up in Folk Quest with his song Mention Of Her Name and a recent compilation called Bells of St. Paul's was commissioned and performed by The City of Birmingham Choir.  A further work has been requested to mark the opening of a newly refurbished Birmingham Town Hall. Paul's style of live performance is intimate and close. Listen to any of his songs and you'll discover something of your own life in them.

"Songs of innocence and experience, everyday stories and life-changing events, all wrapped up in delicate guitar arrangements and sinuous melodies that will steal their way into your soul."
John Wallace - In Out Magazine

"I thought that Quiet Gifts was his master song when it hit my heart as I listened at the back of the hall but I now realise he has many."
Rick Kemp - Steeleye Span

"Paul Edwards is a wonderful songwriter. I sing his songs to other people with a sense of pride. I feel I have discovered something truly special and I want to share this gift of song. His words are a quiet gift to all those who care about how people feel, have ever loved and felt warmth in the company of others. He writes with a sharp yet delicate pencil and too many of his lines make the hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention. He says in whispers what others would be tempted to shout, gorgeous material!"
Anthony John Clarke - Songwriter