Press Kit
About Noel Carol
Noel Carol is a BC-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist with over 50 years of musical experience. His journey began at age eight watching The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, sparking a lifelong commitment to music. Self-taught on guitar, Noel has crafted a distinctive compositional style described as being a "modern-day Mozart" - taking listeners on dynamic journeys through melodic key changes, unexpected modulations, and emotional landscapes that move from calm to chaos and back again.
After a performing hiatus since 2004, Noel is returning to the live music scene with intimate house concerts across Western Canada. His work spans original songs, visual art under the pseudonym Leon Papillon, and a forthcoming memoir LEFT UNREAD The Stories Behind the Songs of Noel Carol (January 2026).
Musical Influences: The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Pink Floyd, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, The Moody Blues, Led Zeppelin, The Alan Parsons Project, and Billy Joel, to name a few.
Notable Work: Producer of Straight from the Streets Live! at the Stone Angel (1998) - a compilation featuring 15 indie artists from Ottawa's street performance scene.
Media & Recognition
Noel has been featured on television, radio, and in local newspapers throughout his career. During his busking days, Ottawa artist Jeannine Robertson captured him in a painting, which later inspired Leon Papillon's charcoal drawing - both testaments to the lasting impression his street performances made on those who witnessed them.
Music: Listen to and download Noel's complete catalog at NoelCarolMusic.com
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Press Photos
Illustration: Noel Carol, street performer era
Press & Reviews
"Noel Carol's musical compositions encapsulate the listener by taking them on a moody journey that may start out totally calm, progressing toward chaos and returning to calm once again... described as being a modern-day Mozart."
Booking & Press Contact
For booking inquiries, press interviews, or collaboration opportunities:
Email: octakai@noelcarolmusic.com
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Available for: House concerts, intimate venues, festivals
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Technical Rider
Noel provides all equipment for house concerts including PA system, microphones, and instruments. Venue needs: standard electrical outlet and approximately 32 SF of performance space.