Preview: Songwriters at the Lantern #1 – Paul Straws [UPDATED]

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Mellowtone and Liverpool Acoustic are teaming up to present a series of evenings with Liverpool-based songwriters, in the intimate surrounds of the Lantern Theatre Liverpool, nestled in the heart of the Baltic Triangle.

Songwriters at the Lantern is a new event that gives songwriters the opportunity to play songs old and new, talk about the inspiration behind them, and share insights into the creative process.

Songwriters at the Lantern #1 takes place on Thursday 17th September 2015 and features Paul Straws playing the best from a back catalogue of a decade’s worth of material.  Lauded for his ‘great songwriting’ by BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, and oft championed by Dave Monks (BBC Introducing) Paul is a well-known figure in Liverpool’s acoustic fraternity.

“After delighting with light, well-crafted mandolin and ukulele led folk pop, the local songsmith plays two filthy numbers straight from the oeuvre of Prince.” (Bido Lito – live review)

UPDATE 17th September

Due to illness Gary Stewart is no longer able to make it, but we’re pleased to announce his support slot is being filled by the mighty Dave O’Grady. Currently making waves around the world with his new band Seafoam Green, tonight O’Grady is returning to his acoustic roots for this special show.

And no Mellowtone event would be complete without Beaten Tracks DJs spinning tunes to please the ear and invigorate the soul.

This is the first joint gig between Liverpool Acoustic and Mellowtone, and we hope you can join us in this new venture.

Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are available in advance up to 6pm from wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic

 

  • Event: Songwriters at the Lantern #1 – Paul Straws
    with support from Dave O’Grady, plus Beaten Tracks DJs
  • Date: Thursday 17th September 2015
  • Times: Doors 7.30pm, music 8.00pm
  • Venue: The Lantern Theatre, 57 Blundell Street
  • Tickets: £6 advance (+60p booking fee)
    Buy tickets for our other events at wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
  • The facebook event can be found here
  • Details of all Liverpool Acoustic music events can be found at  liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/live
  • Press enquiries & guestlist email contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk

 

 

 

 

ARTIST INFORMATION
PAUL STRAWS
paulstraws.com

Paul Straws is a well disciplined student of both the craft of songwriting and the ancient art of loop pedalling. He is on the road in 2015 playing the best from a back catalogue of a decade’s worth of material – lauded for his ‘great songwriting’ by BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, and oft championed by Dave Monks at BBC Introducing.

On record, Straws’ songs are beautifully awash with mandolins, ukulele, glorious harmonies and gorgeous cello, and tells tales of love, life, regrets, and whatever else happens to be bothering him at the time. Live, Paul performs with as many instruments as he can carry to a venue and puts them all through his loop pedal.  In the past year, he has supported Scott Matthews, Simone Felice and Mary Epworth.

Straws is gradually building his following, both on and off line, aided by his DIY passion for collaborating on his videos, produced by Liverpool TV, including a hand drawn animation for “You Wouldn’t See It That Way”. He has also managed two top five entries in the Qatar alternative radio top 40, including a number 1 for “The Crooked Branches Fall”.

 

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Preview: Songwriters at the Lantern #1 – Paul Straws