ROB DRAPER BIO by Karen Conrad ---
Rob Draper released his debut album 'The Rest Are Details', through Soundvault Records a few years back. Produced and engineered by Ross Ryan (‘I Am Pegasus’) the album was well received by critics and audiences alike.
In 2006 Rob headed overseas, travelling and performing in Europe, before settling in Camden Lock, London where he teamed up with fellow expat Dirty Mick. This Duo performed as Deadman’s Caravan (named after their Camden trailer residence), culminating in a three month residency at the ‘12
Bar Cafe’ on Denmark Street.
Horizons broadened, Rob arrived back in Melbourne in 2008 armed and dangerous. With his eye on a new album he hooked up with drummer (Ben Lindsay) and bass player (James Rogers) and set to work rehearsing and gigging his new material.
Rob is a born performer. An accomplished actor he has featured in Australian TV shows such as Neighbours, Blue Heelers and Marshal Law and on stage in Lysistrata at the Fairfax Theatre. As a young artist, Rob has already earned the respect of Australian musical statesmen such as Ross, Mike Rudd and Bill Putt of Spectrum, all of whom play on the ‘The Rest Are Details’. Influenced by many writers and musicians from the past and present, you can hear a vast background of music and literature lying comfortably within his work.
"The world is full of singer/songwriters clutching their guitars with
meaningful words. Fortunately, Rob Draper rises above the pack.
Draper has a strangely appealing high, old-young voice, and an
accomplished ear for a tune. His songs are lively, heartfelt and
lyrically interesting." - JEFF GLORFIELD (The Age).
Rob's songs are driven by the mysteries of the fairer sex and the search for identity in the noughties. His perceptions are fascinating and poetic. Everyone who comes in contact with his talent is impressed and the impression lasts.
Rob shares a birthday with one of his favourite artists, the legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott, who he supported during Jack's most recent tour of Australia. They both soon found they had much more in common than their birth date - a shared love of telling tales and performing. After putting Rob thorough an auditioning test one morning in a St. Andrews countryside B&B, Jack told him, 'You remind me of the time when Bob Dylan first played to me. Something to say. Stick with it, you've got something there kid' .
"Going by his lyrics and that voice, Rob's crammed a lot of living into
a short time" - ROSS RYAN
A terrific live performer he has recently played with many of his favourite Australian artists such as Tex Perkins, James Reyne, Mark Seymour and Deborah Conway.
You can catch Rob’s shows all over Melbourne - regularly appearing at venues around Fitzroy, Brunswick, Northcote and St. Kilda.
Enjoy the music!
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Rob Draper and the Details's Friend Space (Top 12)
Hey Rob...loving your performance on that version of lunatics...nicely JJ Caleish arrangement too :0) I want to hear that new track recorded that you played with Mick at the 12 Bar the last night you did here...had a great bridge/chorus. Anyway how's tricks? I wish you guys were here still, we would be having some serious fun...let me know early if you're coming over and I'll arrange some gigs...trev
Hey,
Just letting you know there's a free download of an electronic christmas carol at the shop at
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Feel free to download and share with your pals, its a gift.
Merry Christmas.
Justin
yoo how u been? yeh we had to bail on our last 2 as well felt so bad hope brad still loves us hehe hows the old playing goin? take care legend hope als well xoxoxoxo
Hey! Hope you are doing good. I wanted to let you know about a show i'm doing in London on Sunday, June 1st.
I'm touring with Tommy Allsup. He played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is the guy playing on songs like "Heartbeat", "It's So Easy", etc, etc.....he is 76 and still going strong.
He is a character.
Anyway, i would love to see you at the show. I think as a fellow musician that you will really appreciate seeing Tommy play, and listening to his stories! He is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens.
If you want to see Tommy in action....check out my blog. There is a video from last week in Nashville from the studio.
Take care, the music is sounding great, and i hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Kevin Montgomery
http://www. kevinmontgomery. fanbridge. com
Hey Rob Its been a while...sorry been off radar...getting married etc! Listen, we're leaving for LA in two weeks, but playing one last show in Melbourne and would love to see you if you can make it...Here's the details: How are things with you? You going to be back in London this year? Just
Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to London in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens.....would love to see you at a show? I figured with you being a musician you could appreciate this show. We play the Half Moon Putney. I hope you can come down?
Take care!
DW
i'm living in Canada, in a place called Calgary tis awesome, really didn't think i'd like the hole north american thing but it's all good. working loads and drinking lots that's about it.....
