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Hi, I’m Paul Mezzanotte. I’ve spent decades as a working musician, performing 250-300 gigs per year as a solo artist, and I write and record my own material. I love shaping a memorable musical experience for every audience, whether in intimate venues or live events, and I bring versatility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Before music, I served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard. Those experiences taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to handle sensitive interactions with VIPs and dignitaries. Today, I leverage those skills to support complex schedules, clear communication, and professional protocol in any setting while pursuing my passion for music.…Hi, I’m Paul Mezzanotte. I’ve spent decades as a working musician, performing 250-300 gigs per year as a solo artist, and I write and record my own material. I love shaping a memorable musical experience for every audience, whether in intimate venues or live events, and I bring versatility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Before music, I served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard. Those experiences taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to handle sensitive interactions with VIPs and dignitaries. Today, I leverage those skills to support complex schedules, clear communication, and professional protocol in any setting while pursuing my passion for music.

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Hi, I’m Paul Mezzanotte. I’ve spent decades as a working musician, performing 250-300 gigs per year as a solo artist, and I write and record my own material. I love shaping a memorable musical experience for every audience, whether in intimate venues or live events, and I bring versatility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Before music, I served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard. Those experiences taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to handle sensitive interactions with VIPs and dignitaries. Today, I leverage those skills to support complex schedules, clear communication, and professional protocol in any setting while pursuing my passion for music.…Hi, I’m Paul Mezzanotte. I’ve spent decades as a working musician, performing 250-300 gigs per year as a solo artist, and I write and record my own material. I love shaping a memorable musical experience for every audience, whether in intimate venues or live events, and I bring versatility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Before music, I served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard. Those experiences taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to handle sensitive interactions with VIPs and dignitaries. Today, I leverage those skills to support complex schedules, clear communication, and professional protocol in any setting while pursuing my passion for music.

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Hi, I’m Paul Mezzanotte. I’ve spent decades as a working musician, performing 250-300 gigs per year as a solo artist, and I write and record my own material. I love shaping a memorable musical experience for every audience, whether in intimate venues or live events, and I bring versatility, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

Before music, I served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard. Those experiences taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to handle sensitive interactions with VIPs and dignitaries. Today, I leverage those skills to support complex schedules, clear communication, and professional protocol in any setting while pursuing my passion for music.

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Work Experience

Guitarist at U.S. Air Force Field Band

December 31, 1990 - July 30, 2025

Performed in various ensembles including rock bands, a Celtic band, big bands, and small ensembles. Toured the United States, Asia, and the Pacific as a musical ambassador. Worked with notable acts and entertained US and foreign dignitaries including heads of state, celebrities, and senators. Served as group non-commissioned officer in charge, arranging music and programming shows.

Guitarist at U.S. Air Force Field Band

December 31, 2013 - July 30, 2025

C130 Flight Crew / Current Operations Superintendent at U.S. Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota, AB Japan

December 31, 2000 - July 30, 2025

Operational member in C130 tactical aircraft performing training, peacekeeping, and combat support missions. Retired as Master Sergeant and served as Current Operations Superintendent.

C130 Flight Crew / Current Operations Superintendent at U.S. Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota, AB Japan

December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025

Operational member in C130 tactical aircraft performing training, peacekeeping, and combat support missions. Retired as Master Sergeant and served as Current Operations Superintendent.

Founder / Solo Guitarist and Vocalist at Paul Mezzanotte Music

January 1, 1990 - Present

Perform solo as guitarist and vocalist at private events, corporate events, bars, and restaurants. Own and operate a high-quality home recording studio.

Guitarist at U.S. Air Force Field Band

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Performed in rock bands, Celtic band, big bands and small ensembles; toured the United States and Asia and the Pacific as musical ambassador for the USAF; entertained dignitaries, including heads of state and celebrities; arranged music and programmed shows; served as group NCO in charge of small ensembles.

C-130 Flight Crew at U.S. Air Force

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000

Operational member in C-130 tactical aircraft, performing training, peacekeeping, and combat support missions.

C-130 Flight Crew at U.S. Air Force

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Operational member in C-130 tactical aircraft, performing training, peacekeeping, and combat support missions.

Founder at Paul Mezzanotte Music

January 1, 1990 - Present

Currently work as a solo guitarist/vocalist at private events, corporate events, bars and restaurants; own and operate a high-quality home studio.

Self-Employed Musician at Self-Employed

January 1, 1990 - Present

Performing and booking 250-300 performances per year as a solo musician; writing and recording own music.

U.S. Air Force at U.S. Air Force

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2017

Served 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the Air National Guard; performed with the Air Force Band Program; toured the U.S. and Asia as a musical ambassador; performed for numerous US and foreign dignitaries, including heads of state; scheduled venues and arranged transportation and lodging for personnel supporting community and protocol events.

Flight Engineer C130/Superintendent Current Ops at U.S. Air Force – Yokota AB, Japan

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Coordinated aircrew and aircraft schedules for worldwide missions and deployments; briefed base leadership on status of aircrew and aircraft; aircrew coordinator for Operation Christmas Drop; scheduled and tracked over 3.5k training events for a 182-member unit.