Possessed by Paul James

Overview

Konrad Wert returns to Casper! Known as Possessed by Paul James since 2005, Konrad is an American folk singer, songwriter and musician from Lee County, Florida. His music is composed of string instruments including banjo, guitar and fiddle with roots within folk, blues and punk. He was raised in a small Mennonite community among pacifists, service workers and transplants. He lives in Texas with his wife and sons selling his music online and going on tours. He is also a special education teacher in Kerrville, Texas.

At the end of 2013, There Will Be Nights When I’m Lonely was released with Hillgrass Bluebilly Records, and initially charted at #12 on Billboard Magazine under the Country/Bluegrass genre. National Public Radio, CMT, MTV featured both articles and tracks from the release. The New York Times called him “a one man folk wonder” and was featured at one of the top concerts of the 2014 Pickathon Music Festival in Oregon. The albums As We Go Wandering was released in 2020, and Fighting For Our Own Survival in 2023.

Co-sponsored by KCWY 13, Townsquare Casper, and the Wyoming Community Foundation – Casper.