Kostabi Comes To Piermont

Posted by Gary Blankfort on Dec 10, 2008 in Fine Arts | 2 comments

World-renowned artist Paul Kostabi buys another bungalow in Piermont, NY. Paul Indrek Kostabi (born October 1, 1962) is an American artist, musician, and producer. Going by the nickname “ENA”, he is the son of Estonian war refugees who fled to the United States following the Soviet occupation of Estonia. He is the brother of artist Mark Kostabi.

Kostabi was a founding member of the following bands: Youth Gone Mad (1981) White Zombie (1984) and Psychotica.

In 2002, Kostabi joined friends Dee Dee Ramone and CJ Ramone on “Blitzkrieg Bop” at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, along with Daniel Rey,Christian Martucci, Stefan Adika, and Marky Ramone. This was the last time these Ramones ever shared a stage.

Paul has also performed and recorded with Dee Dee Ramone (solo), False Alarm Hammerbrain.

Kostabi in 2006 opened a recording studio in Piermont, New York. Where he records and produces such bands as the Willowz and Los Gattos.

Paul teamed up with Ramones bass player and song-writer, Dee Dee Ramone, to produce a series of paintings that were displayed in galleries all over the world. In 2002, “Youth Gone Mad featuring Dee Dee Ramone” was released on picture vinyl LP by trend is dead! records. The album featured artwork and music made by Kostabi and Ramone.

Mr. Kostabi also shows his paintings at Quadreria (www.Quadreria.com)->[1].

Mr. Kostabi also shows his paintings at Follin Gallery.

Mr. Kostabi is currently producing and promoting The Willowz.

Mr. Kostabi created album art for Glint’s 2007 album Mode to Joy.

Ena Paul Kostabi gets news that the original works on Gods on Voodoo Moon will come out on Geffen records this year 2008

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=107037

Paul Kostabi decides to perform and record again in a super group called supernumblivemachine with Vincent Kendall and Tony Mann. www.supernumblivemachine.com

Psychotica reforms in 2008 for a tour and release on www.toxicshockrecords.com Paul Kostabi discusses movie options with John Elder. Mr. Kostabi drives through Hancock park Cal.