Webzine ‘This Is Soundcheck’ has published a glowing review of Paul’s Birmingham gig, saying of Paul “He becomes the perfect frontman and sings effortlessly and blasts out some chunky guitar like the Draper of old.” “After fourteen years out of the limelight, and predominantly out of music (with the exception of an appearance on stage with The Joy Formidable and co-writing tracks … Read More
Paul is on great from in a cracking interview with US website ‘Fuzzy Logic’, published this week. Among other things he discusses his neck and neck chart battle with Eastenders’ Martine McCutcheon, how he came to call his debut solo album’ Spooky Action’ and how Lemsip saved the day at his first solo gigs. You can read the whole of this entertaining … Read More
Paul has announced he will perform a Mansun album IN FULL on his February/March 2018 UK and Ireland Tour, IN ADDITION to a full Spooky Action set. You can vote now for the Mansun album you would like Paul to play on the ‘Mansun’s Only Love Song’ group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MansunsOnlyLoveSong/ Demand for this 14 date tour will be heavy, so secure … Read More
To celebrate the release of Paul’s debut solo album, ‘Spooky Action’, Star Shaped Club have announced a special Mansun event on Saturday 4th November at Zombie Shack in Manchester. The evening will feature a live performance from premier Mansun tribute band, Taxloss Lovers: a tribute to Mansun. Full details are available HERE .
Paul has appeared in a BBC Radio Wales documentary ‘Cover Me: A Twelve Inch History Of Wales’, which explores rock music’s most seminal album covers inspired by the Welsh Landscape. In the interview Paul talks to Elis James about time spent at BlackRock Sands near Porthmadog, and the impact made by Portmeirion, famous as the location of the 1960’s cult … Read More
The Zine online magazine has given a glowing review to Paul’s sold out gig at the London Scala on the 21st September, saying that ‘If Paul Draper had a TARDIS, he would be Doctor Wow, such is his successful regeneration’ ‘On stage, Paul Draper is a charismatic presence, and with uber cool star turn, The Anchoress, in his band, the scene was set … Read More
Following his hugely successful sold out September tour, tickets for Paul’s fourteen date UK and Ireland tour in February and March 2018 are on sale now.
Louder Than War have given Paul another great review for his Manchester, Gorilla gig, saying he ‘has one of the greatest voices of his generation. And the next.‘ Comparing the live gig with the recorded version of Spooky Action the review continues ‘ If anything, ‘Feeling My Heart Run Slow’, ‘Things People Want’, ‘Friends Make The Worst Enemies’ and new … Read More
Paul has been interviewed by Dan Hegarty on the Irish Radio Channel RTE 2FM . Dublin was the location of the final gig by Mansun before the band split, and Paul will be appearing there again as a solo artist as part of his 14 date UK and Ireland tour, when he plays The Working Man’s Club on Friday 23rd February. … Read More