Monday, 31 May 2010

MORE KIND WORDS...

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We have had some more nice words written about us of late. We would like to thank everyone for taking the time to write such pleasantries.

Click on the links below to read more...

This Is Offset - E.p.1
http://thisisoffset.co.uk/?s=red+drapes

The Dumbing Of America - Blog and Interview
http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2010/05/17/your-new-favorite-band-red-drapes/

Hot Sushi
http://hotsushi.co.uk/reddrapes.html

Sublime Silence - Blog
http://sublimesilencemusic.blogspot.com/2010/05/red-drapes.html


R.D
Thomas

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

E.P 1. 'FREE 2 TRACK DOWNLOAD SAMPLER'



















Dear all,

As a taster, for a limited time only we are giving away 2 tracks for FREE from our E.p 1. Simply follow the link below and enter your email address and download 'Reflection' and 'First Hand' now completely free.



 Enjoy

R.D

Friday, 23 April 2010

E.P 1

Dear all,

We have recently designed a handmade limited edition Ep which we have titled Ep.1 limited to 100 copies. They are handmade by us and are available from Rough Trade stores now.

Enclosed is 5 track cd and booklet of the full lyrics to each of the songs. We plan to make another edition titled Ep.2 late summer which will also be limited and handmade.


Ep.1 

Reflection
First Hand 
Subside
Hush Now The Dockyard
Dirty Windows

Lyrics booklet

The Ep is available from Rough Trade East, Brick Lane & West, Notting Hill stores, London.


Rough Trade Website
Click here to order E.p 1 from Rough Trade Website



Rough Trade East
Old Truman Brewery,
Brick Lane, London.


Rough Trade West
130 Talbot Road, London


We hope you enjoy.

R.D
Adam

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

BERLIN








Dear all,

Apologies for a slightly delayed post. We have been very busy but have gathered together some thoughts and photographs from our recent visit to Berlin to play a headline slot at the renowned venue Bang Bang Club. This was Red Drapes first visit to play Germany and was made to be very special.

It all began with a lengthy coach journey which took us through many cities upon the way, passing beautiful streets and land that adorns Europe. Arriving in Berlin quite sleep deprived we made our way to the place where we were staying and an afternoon sleep was had. The flat we stayed in could not be more perfect, a traditional pre-war loft apartment that we could describe as being very poetic and felt highly nostalgic. A place such as this very much suited our moods for the duration of the short visit.

We arrived at sound check to be met by people outside who had been waiting, which astounded us, but a great surprise which we welcomed. To receive such a welcome was very unexpected and for our first visit to Germany can only make for great things to come. The best part of all was the decor, playing in front of some beautiful red drapes made us feel very comfortable and that it was all very much meant to be. The show itself was fantastic and showcasing the songs and our sound to the people of Berlin and Germany will remain to be a fond memory. We had some limited edition handmade ep's for sale on the night, which everyone will hear about very soon as we had only just finished making them. We shall write a further blog containing all the details about the ep's and how they can be purchased. After the show we spent the evening drinking the finest German beer which is extremely hard to beat. I must say it has been hard coming back to what is on offer here.

The feeling of being in Berlin is one of complete freedom to choose to do what you so desire. With that in mind we hope to travel back over very soon. From the response we had, Germany and Europe seems to be a place where we and our songs are very welcome. It was really nice to meet some lovely people at the show and thank them for their kind words.

We would like to thank Robert of Quartett Booking, Theresa of C.N.M. Booking, Lisa, all at Bang Bang Club, and everyone who made it a special show.


 Berlin you are a beautiful city and we will be back very soon.

R.D
Adam








Tuesday, 23 February 2010

'REFLECTION' PROMO VIDEO


Red Drapes - Reflection from Red Drapes on Vimeo & YouTube
Directed by Evan Pugh

Dear all,

We proudly present to you a promo video for 'Reflection' directed by Evan Pugh. The video was shot on location in our rehearsal space which we titled 'The Red Room'.

We met Evan a short while ago and he expressed a keen interest in documenting us in our own environment portraying the band as the art piece rather than a regular music video. There is no big budget, it is a dressed down rehearsal simply containing us, a camera and Evan. The combination of his intent to document what we create musically with what he creates visually has made for an inviting and engaging video that captures a faithful record of Red Drapes.

We thank Evan Pugh for the kindness and generosity he has shown towards us and his genuine interest in our music that reaches beyond aesthetics.



You can view the video on both

YouTube  &  Vimeo

Evan Pugh
Director

We sincerely hope you enjoy it.

R.D
Adam

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

VOTE US AS BEST NEW BAND TO PLAY CAMDEN CRAWL 2010..

Dear all,

We have been put forward for Best New Band to play Camden Crawl 2010.

We would really appreciate it if you could follow the link or click on the banner below and simply enter your email address and vote to see us at this years Camden Crawl, London.





or


Support Red Drapes in the Emerging Talent Awards


Thanks for your support

R.D
Adam

Monday, 15 February 2010

RED DRAPES COMING TO BERLIN..

Dear all

We are extremely delighted to say we are coming to Berlin's Bang Bang Club on Friday 12th March.

Having been to Berlin before and adored it so much it is an absolute pleasure to be playing here.

We are going to be there for few days so would love to meet people and party, and hope you can make it down to what is going to be a special show and our first European date.

Follow these links to the event on Last Fm & Facebook

Tell your friends and we look forward to next month very much.

Click to enlarge poster.


See you all there.
 
R.D
Adam