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T here are many who find themselves described as stalwarts, some for the rugged determination to keep slogging away and others because they contribute so much to stay actively involved on a whole range of levels, keeping sharp artistically and selflessly championing others who deserve attention. Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and truly energised with a heart-warming zing. He made his name touring and recording with multi- award winning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon. In his more recent projects “Queen Anne’s Revenge” and “The Bar Room Mountaineers” his song- writing took centre stage and was described by The Sunday Herald as “Genuine songcraft and wit following in the Difford & Tilbrook tradition”. Findlay is also well known for hosting Glasgow’s premier open mic night at Bar Bloc, as the host of Celtic Connections’ Late Night Sessions and for his Hazy Recollections concert series which showcases the very best in new roots music. This new album contains ten songs about real life characters that have led very interesting lives. The album was co-written and produced by Boo Hewerdine and features performances from Admiral Fallow’s Louis Abbott, Gillian Frame, Roy Dodds, Hamish Napier and incredible Danish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren. The VIP project came together when Findlay began a Creative Scotland’s Advanced Mentoring project with Boo Hewerdine. The first song they wrote together is the oft covered ‘After the Last Bell Rings’. It quickly became obvious that the pair worked well together and they decided a themed album was the way forward. “Heddy Lamaar”, a song about the actress who invented Bluetooth and WiFi, was the second piece that came from the creative pairing - and inspired the tone that would follow to bring VIP about. Other interesting individuals include Valentina the first woman in space; the master conman who sold the Brooklyn Bridge at least once a week for thirty years; the ghost of a pugilist; the stunt pilot who discovered Angel Falls, and the Japanese soldier who fought the Second World War well into the 1970s. * In October he will be out on tour (by invitation) opening for Eddi Reader on her upcoming dates (see schedule on reverse). All feedback/reviews/radio comments/playlists valued Loudon Temple [email protected] www.bloodygreatpr.com Tel. 01505 706346 FINDLAY NAPIER - VIP VERY INTERESTING PERSONS (Cheery002) Distributor: Shellshock Digital Release: 6th Oct 2014 CD Release: 12th January 2015 1. Heddy Lamarr 3:09 2. The Man Who Sold New York 3:55 3. An Idol in Decline 3:01 4. Eddie Banjo 2:36 5. What A Shame About George 3:48 6. Rising Sun 3:14 7. Sweet Science 2:59 8. Valentina 3:10 9. The Sport of Kings 3:22 10. Angel Falls 3:53
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There are many who find themselves described as stalwarts, some for the rugged determination to keep slogging away and others because they
contribute so much to stay actively involved on a whole range of levels, keeping sharp artistically and selflessly championing others who deserve attention.
Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and truly energised with a heart-warming zing.
He made his name touring and recording with multi-award winning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon. In his more recent projects “Queen Anne’s Revenge” and “The Bar Room Mountaineers” his song-writing took centre stage and was described by The Sunday Herald as “Genuine songcraft and wit following in the Difford & Tilbrook tradition”. Findlay is also well known for hosting Glasgow’s premier open mic night at Bar Bloc, as the host of Celtic Connections’ Late Night Sessions and for his Hazy Recollections concert series which showcases the very best in new roots music.
This new album contains ten songs about real life characters that have led very interesting lives.
The album was co-written and produced by Boo Hewerdine and features performances from Admiral Fallow’s Louis Abbott, Gillian Frame, Roy Dodds, Hamish Napier and incredible Danish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren.
The VIP project came together when Findlay began a Creative Scotland’s Advanced Mentoring project with Boo Hewerdine. The first song they wrote together is the oft covered ‘After the Last Bell Rings’. It quickly became obvious that the pair worked well together and they decided a themed album was the way forward.
“Heddy Lamaar”, a song about the actress who invented Bluetooth and WiFi, was the second piece that came from the creative pairing - and inspired the tone that
would follow to bring VIP about. Other interesting individuals include Valentina the first woman in space; the master conman who sold the Brooklyn Bridge at least once a week for thirty years; the ghost of a pugilist; the stunt pilot who discovered Angel Falls, and the Japanese soldier who fought the Second World War well into the 1970s.
* In October he will be out on tour (by invitation) opening for Eddi Reader on her upcoming dates (see schedule on reverse).
All feedback/reviews/radio comments/playlists valuedLoudon Temple [email protected] www.bloodygreatpr.com Tel. 01505 706346
Findlay napier - VIPVery interesting persons (Cheery002)Distributor: Shellshock Digital Release: 6th Oct 2014 CD Release: 12th January 2015
1. Heddy Lamarr 3:09 2. The Man Who Sold New York 3:55 3. An Idol in Decline 3:01 4. Eddie Banjo 2:36 5. What A Shame About George 3:48 6. Rising Sun 3:14 7. Sweet Science 2:59 8. Valentina 3:10 9. The Sport of Kings 3:22 10. Angel Falls 3:53
UPCOMING ‘LIVE’ DATESOct 5th Hazy Recollections @ Glasgow Americana
EDDI READER OCTObER TOUR SUPPORTOct 7th Town Hall, Paisley
Oct 8th buccleuch Centre, LangholmOct 10th Town Hall birmingham
Oct 11th Theatre Royal, WinchesterOct 12th St Mary’s in the Castle, Hastings
Oct 14th St George’s, bristolOct 16th The Gala, Durham
Oct 17th Parr Hall, WarringtonOct 18th Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl Oct 20th The Junction, Cambridge
Oct 22nd Royal Hall, HarrogateOct 23rd The Core, Corby
Oct 24th The Grand Pavilion, Matlock
Oct 25th brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
OTHER SHOWSNov 7th The 2014 House Folk Scottish Music Festival, Kinlochard
2015Jan 17th Official physical launch of the album
at Celtic Connections, Glasgow (venue details TbC)
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