In Episode #172 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper to discuss his upcoming live shows to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic Mansun album Six.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Six, in April 2024, Paul Draper and his live band are hitting the road, playing legendary venues up and down the UK. This will be the last chance for fans to see Paul perform Six live in its entirety. For these very special headline shows, Draper is playing, in full, the iconic album by Mansun, the group he led and fronted until their breakup in 2003. He will be joined by his live band, capturing the unique vibe of Six while adding a fresh intensity to the songs.
In this interview, Paul Draper discusses the live shows The Dead Flowers Reject reissue, his two upcoming solo albums, and more. Listen to episode #172 of The XS Noize Podcast with Paul Draper – BELOW:
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Mansun was among the most iconic and innovative British bands of the late 90s. Having signed to the legendary record label Parlophone (home to The Beatles, Radiohead and Sigur Ros), they released four albums – Attack of the Grey Lantern (1997), Six (1998), Little Kix (2000) and the posthumous album Kleptomania following the band’s split – as well as a popular and now rare series of EPs. Now enjoying a successful solo career, and with the new album Cult Leader Tactics out now, Paul Draper and his incredible live band are playing the album in full, along with other hits from Mansun and his solo career, on tour in 2024.
Tickets are available here.
Tour Dates –
10th April Corn Exchange, Hertford
11th April Komedia, Bath
12th April Papillion, Southampton
13th April Concorde 2, Brighton
18th April The Caves, Edinburgh
19th April Riverside Newcastle
20th April The Citadel Theatre, Saint Helens
24th April Roadmender, Northampton
25th April The Rocking Chair, Wrexham
26th April Kasbah, Coventry
27th April Guildhall, Gloucester
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