BPA Live is a fast-growing booking agency that books tours for some of the world’s most accomplished singer-songwriters and bands across a wide spectrum of genres.
The agency was founded by Bob Paterson in 2005. Previously an agent for the now defunct agency division of East Central One, Bob has been involved in the roots music field as agent, promoter, radio presenter and DJ since 1995.
BPA Live has had a very successful festival and gig season. All the acts we have represented this summer have had some great feedback from promoters and festival goers.
Please use the links above for details of our evolving roster, tours currently underway, those that are currently being booked, contact details and links section to associated websites.
Please note that at the current time BPA Live are not taking on new clients to the agency roster. No, seriously.
BPA Live is a member of The Agents Association. |
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19 January 2012
Tonight on Bob Harris Country on BBC Radio 2 from 7pm GMT Tom Russell. Click here for the programme information. |
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12 January 2012
Happy New Year to you! 2012 is going to be a great year. And to kick start the year Tom Russell starts his tour tonight at The Thunderbolt in Bristol and Ruth Moody starts her tour with her band at The Bridge House Theatre in Warwick tomorrow! Celtic Connections in Glasgow is now only around the corner where BPA Live are proud to have 5 acts performing: Tom Russell, The Quebe Sisters Band, Madison Violet, Ruth Moody and Brooks Williams. |
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21 December 2011
We wish everybody a very Happy Christmas and a very prosperous 2012. There's no doubt that this year has been a difficult one but there is so much to look forward to in 2012 kicking off with Celtic Connections in Glasgow where BPA Live are proud to have 5 acts performing: Tom Russell, The Quebe Sisters Band, Madison Violet, Ruth Moody and Brooks Williams. For those on our mailing list, there will be a newsletter going out shortly into the New Year. Ho ho ho!!! |
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7 December 2011
We are delighted to announce that Bap Kennedy will be doing a series of shows with his guitarist Gordy McAllister at the beginning of March to support his new stunning studio album "A Sailor's Revenge". The album is produced by Mark Knopfler, no less, and personally I think it's the best album he's made since "Domestic Blues". Click here to find out where Bap and Gordy will be playing in March. The tour is still being finalised and so there will be some additions. |
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5 December 2011
Tonight is the last Movers & Shakers promotion of the year, and what a way to finish the year... The formidable Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain plays the Norwich Theatre Royal tonight. The show has been SOLD OUT for a few weeks now, and so it promises to be a fantastic night all round. Click here for more information on the gig even though it's sold out. |
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21 November 2011
This week sees the welcome return to the UK by the "epic folk & grasscore" band The Deadly Gentlemen. Think Emimen meeting the Soggy Bottom Boys... The tour kicks off tonight in Leeds where they will be sharing the bill with Lau. Also returning to the UK is the incredible Canadian singer songwriter Amelia Curran. I was very taken by her when I saw her a few times at the ECMAs in April in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Her tour kicks off on Thursday at The Green Note in good old Camden Town. Click here for Deadly Gentlemen tour dates and here for Amelia tour dates. It is all very exciting. |
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18 November 2011
I am sad to announce the death of Joe Gracey yesterday after a long battle with cancer, aged only 61. He was a truly lovely guy and one of the funniest guys I have ever met. He had a wicked sense of humour and he is going to be truly missed. Our condolences go out to his wife Kimmie Rhodes and their family. RIP Joe. There is a good obituary on Joe in The Austin American Statesmen here and another in The Houston Press here. |
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15 November 2011
Please give a big warm welcome to BPA Live to the American pianist Hans Chew. Hans' 2010 debut album, "Tennessee and Other Stories...", received four-stars from Rolling Stone Magazine who called it "fantastic... timeless...". Uncut Magazine included the record in their Top 50 Albums of the Year and their list of the 20 Best Americana Albums, while also nominating Hans for their highest honour, The Uncut Music Award. He will be touring the UK and Ireland as a duo in April - May 2012. Find out more about Hans by clicking here. |
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10 November 2011
Happy Birthday to Brooks Williams!!!
Tonight sees the mighty Bellowhead come back to Ipswich. Last year they finished their tour there. This year they start their tour there
with support from the very able and good AHAB. This gig has been SOLD OUT for some time now and there won't be any returns.
Also tonight, in The Big City, a plethora of excellence at Cargo as Deadstring Brothers will be sharing their London bill with Redlands Palomino Company and Society. Oh to be in two places at the same time... Tickets still on sale by clicking here. |
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4 November 2011
A big night in East Anglia tonight. Dr Feelgood returns to Ipswich for the first time in two years to play The Manor Ballroom with able support from local band The Smokin' Hogs. Limited tickets are left. Click here to find out more. Tonight also sees the start of Kim Richey's winter tour of the UK at Little Rabbit Barn (it's a real place!!!) in Colchester. For more information on Kim Richey's tour click here. |
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27 October 2011
We are proud to announce the forthcoming Madison Violet tour of the UK starting on Tuesday 24th January at The Stables in Milton Keynes, taking in Celtic Connections along the way, culminating at The St Bonaventure's in Bristol on Tuesday 7th February. For full information click here. |
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26 October 2011
Tonight sees the start of the autumn season for Movers & Shakers promotions. We promote the incredible Ralph McTell at The King's Lynn Art Centre as part of his annual tour. Click here for more details. Some tickets are still on sale so we hope to see you there. Many thanks! |
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25 October 2011
BPA Live are delighted to announce 5 acts are confirmed to play Celtic Connections in Glasgow next January: Tom Russell, The Quebe Sisters Band (who return to the UK after their unfortunate missed trip this January), Madison Violet, Ruth Moody and Brooks Williams. More information on their appearances can be found on the Celtic Connections website or on the acts' tour pages. |
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13 October 2011
Great news. Movers & Shakers' promotion with Bellowhead in Ipswich on Thursday 10th November has now completely sold out. Tickets are still on sale for all their other promotions: Ralph McTell, Dr Feelgood, Richard Digance and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Click here to find out more. |
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8 October 2011
We welcome to the agency the enormously talented musicians Paddy Milner and Jim Stapley. These guys are going to go far. Keep an eagle eye on forthcoming tour dates of both acts! |
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28 September 2011
Where did September go? At least we having August late here in the UK... This next week sees the start of two tours of the UK & Ireland by two fabulous musicians. Anna Coogan starts her tour in Ireland on Friday when she plays The Storytelling Southeast Festival in Dungarvan. Click here to see the full tour itinerary. It's a welcome return to the UK after 4 years for Lynn Miles. She starts her UK tour in Twickenham at TwickFolk on Sunday. For full tour dates click here. We will soon be announcing more tours happening in the New Year. Watch this spot!!!! |
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30 July 2011
This weekend sees the start of the long awaited return to the UK of Farmer Jason and his alter ego twin brother Mr Jason Ringenberg. Tour dates for the Farmer can be seen here and for Jason right here. His shows are always entertaining whatever age you may be. Also this week, hot on the heels of the Faces reunion tour sees the start of the Ian McLagan tour. Entitled "A Guy Walks Into A Bar" you will see a very intimate show with Mac accompanied by guitarist Jon Notarthomas. The tour starts at The Bullingdon Arms in Oxford on Wednesday. Full tour dates are here. |
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1 July 2011
As BPA Live celebrates its sixth birthday today we are also proud to have Blue Rodeo playing at the Canada Day Celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London tonight. Click here for more information. Blue Rodeo then go on to play the 4th Maverick Festival at Easton Farm Park near Woodbridge up here in Suffolk on the Saturday. Also playing the festival - which starts this afternoon - BPA acts Orbitsuns, Dead Rock West, Brooks Williams, Society and Will Scott. What a stellar lineup it is and you can find out more about it by clicking here. We hope to see you there to celebrate our 6th birthday. It is a red letter weekend for sure... |
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