Mansun’s new label Kscope have announced SIX: Deluxe Edition! The deluxe remastered reissue of the classic cult album, will be released on 22nd March 2019. It is available now to pre-order from: https://mansun.lnk.to/SIX_REMASTERED Stunningly remastered from the original multi-tracks, this incredible album will be available on all digital platforms. It will also be available in several physical formats: a media book CD; a 2x … Read More
PAUL’S TRACKS OF 2018 … LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
Paul has selected his tracks of 2018 and put them in a Spotify playlist. He says “Only one artist has 2 songs on it, Kathryn Joseph who therefore is my artist of the year, closely followed by the genius of Gruff Rhys. See if you agree with my selections, it’s taken me all day to put together!” You can find … Read More
FRENCH TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY 2019
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
ADDITIONAL JAPANESE SHOW ADDED, DUE TO DEMAND!
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
JAPANESE LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCED: TOKYO 7TH MARCH 2019
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
ACOUSTIC TOUR EARNS FANTASTIC REVIEWS
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
‘PAUL DRAPER: ATTACK OF THE GREY LANTERN, LIVE AT THE RITZ’ AVAILABLE 23RD NOVEMBER AND SIGNED EXCLUSIVELY ON UPCOMING TOUR
We can now bring you a preview of Paul’s fantastic version of ‘Dark Mavis’ taken from the soon to be released ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern – Live At The Ritz.’ This 2LP Limited Edition Vinyl was recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester on Thursday 1st March 2018; one of the high spots of Paul’s 2018 ‘Attack of The Grey Lantern’ … Read More
SUPPORT ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER ACOUSTIC TOUR
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
NEW SESSION AND INTERVIEW – FILMED IN JIMI HENDRIX’S FLAT
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