Paul Draper

NEW ALBUM, NEW GUITAR! Today I’m starting recording on solo album #4 at PDub’s studio. I’ve bought a 1975 Fender Telecaster Deluxe, the American Vintage II model. I’m selling my Riviera and vintage Vox Teardrop now so any Mansun collectors want 1st shout, message my FB page! PD.

Thanks to everyone at last night’s rescheduled instore at @vinilorecstore in Southampton. It was a great night and brilliant to meet all the people, great crowd and friendly staff who made us so welcome. PD.

A reminder that Paul's live instore performance and signing session at @vinilorecstore, Southampton is this Friday 15th May at 7pm! See you there!

Only 2 signed copies left of the Mansun Retold 3 Disc Set! A 48 page hardback book with Ami Barwell photography, Paul's song commentaries, plus the full album, stripped back versions & Blu-ray (Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res). Available from Paul's Official Store: pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mansun…

Here's the Official YouTube video for 'Disgusting' from Mansun Retold. The album has hit No.2 on the Official UK Independent Album Chart & No.6 on the Official UK Vinyl Chart. Buy now from Paul's official store & all good independent record shops. DM X youtu.be/0ryIgFKMOHw?si…

A rescheduled date has been confirmed for Paul's live instore performance and signing session at Vinilo, Southampton! We can't wait to see you there on Friday 15th May at 7pm!

WHEN THE WIND BLOWS RETOLD Here is the brand new lyric video for When The Wind Blows from Mansun Retold, out now and available from Paul's Official Store : pauldraper.tmstor.es youtu.be/4mke8Le3E5I?si…

Congratulations to Sophia who won the competition for Paul's bass guitar, used on 'Mansun Retold'. Here she is with Paul and her prize.

Here are some photos from the tour! PD 📷 Paula Lock, Dave Sunter, Pete Rooney, Richard Clowes, Quentin Maile, Scott McEwan, Ian Rogers, Leo Jack Dudley.

Following Paul's extremely successful 'Mansun The Hits' tour, we have a very small number of limited edition t-shirts for those who missed the gigs. Under 40 high-quality, ethical black tees with a plain back remain in sizes S–2XL—order yours now at: pauldraper.tmstor.es

Superb end to the tour in Nottingham. Enjoyed this tour more than any I’ve ever done, great tour family to be on the road with, great audiences, great positivity all round. It’s been a great year so far, see you manyana. PD X

Great crowd and atmosphere in London Town last night, ‘A sea of faces just like me’. We’ve had such a blast on this tour but tonight in Nottingham it’s the last night but we’ll make it a great one. Onstage at The Rescue Rooms 8.30, see you there for one last blast. PD.

Thank you Bristol you were awesome as always! Tonight it’s The Electric in Brixton, on stage 9pm, see you down the front! PD #mansunthehits

Great sweaty night in Pompey last night, we're at the Thekla in Bristol tonight, earlier onstage 8:30pm, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits

After a nice couple of days break, we’re back on the road for the second leg of the tour. We’ll be at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, on stage 9pm tonight, see you there!

Huge thanks to everyone who's been to the first leg of the tour that ended with a banging night in Birmingham last night. We'll be back on the road Wednesday at The Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits

Birmingham, that was a blast!!! PD

Great gig at King Tuts last night, brilliant audience for my 9th gig there over 31 years. Tonight it’s Birmingham, onstage at 9pm at O2 Academy 2, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits