Paul has announced that he will be touring France with the king of Progressive Rock music, Steven Wilson, in January 2019.   In the style of his recent hugely successful UK acoustic tour, Paul will be playing an acoustic set, featuring both Mansun and solo tracks, accompanied by his guitarist Ben Sink. Dates are as follows: 21 January 2019   Nantes 22 … Read More

A second date has now been added to Paul’s Japanese tour after the first date sold out within 24 hours of going on sale.  The additional show will be on the 6th March, in Tokyo at Tsutaya O-nest. Tickets are on sale now at http://alive.mu/info/pauldraper2019  

Following his hugely successful UK acoustic tour in November, Paul has announced his first live show in Japan since 2000.  Accompanied by his guitarist Ben Sink, he will be performing in Tokyo on the 7th March 2019. Announcing the gig Paul said “Having frequently visited Japan during my time in Mansun I am absolutely delighted to be returning to Japan to … Read More

Paul’s November tour in which he performed an acoustic set accompanied by guitarist Ben Sink, has received very positive press reviews in addition to fantastic fan feedback, with particular praise for Paul’s vocals and Ben’s guitar work. Performing a powerful set with a mix of solo songs and Mansun tracks, including several that had never been played live before, the Yorkshire Press … Read More

Following a fantastic response to the competition to support Paul on his November acoustic tour, the winning acts have been announced. Wed 14th – BATH Moles:   Douglas Joshua Thur 15th – WOLVERHAMPTON Newhampton Arts Centre:   Alex Ohm Fri 16th – CAMBRIDGE Storey’s Field Centre:   Ben Lester Sat 17th – LEICESTER The Cookie:  Greg Poole Wed 21st – YORK The Crescent Community … Read More

In a taster for his upcoming acoustic tour, Paul has recorded an acoustic session and interview with ‘Guitar Interactive Magazine’ filmed at 23 Brook Street, the London home of Jimi Hendrix in the late 1960’s, now preserved in his honour. Paul gives Gi an exclusive interview on his time since Mansun, and performs acoustic versions of two tracks accompanied by guitarist Ben … Read More

Progradar have announced ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern Live at The Ritz’ which will  sold signed  exclusively on Paul’s November UK acoustic tour. Tickets for the tour are available here: http://pauldraperofficial.com/tour-dates/ You can find the full article HERE .