Paul Smith (Maximo Park)

Paul Smith is best known as the singer for the Newcastle-based art-rock group Maxïmo Park, but has released three acclaimed solo albums and collaborated with the likes of folk singer Rachel Unthank, and Field Music's Peter Brewis. He continues to perform and record with the band - their eighth album, 'Stream Of Life', was released last September. Smith's solo concerts are known for their conversational intimacy and their mix of grunge-inspired power pop combined with fingerpick...