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VERY EXCITING NEWS

Paris Motel are very proud to announce that we are confirmed to do a live session for Janice Long on her legendary Radio 2 show on the evening of 11th May (at 12.30am, so technically it’s on 12th May). Check it out here

Also, we did a few new photos recently with the lovely Hugh MacDonald. Go to the images page to see them.

See you soon, Paris Motel xx

31/3/2006 - Loads of News!

Another great shot from Linus Gelber! (click on the image to see larger version)

Check out this review from the Thai Esquire -

"Another fine gems cleverly hidden in the Cabinet of Curiosity, a classically-trained, London-based Amy May recorded all 6 songs here at her home in her imaginary town, changed her numerous line-ups, musical instruments and beautiful clothes. The result was "071", a collection of lush, dreamy and heart-melting songs. Each track tells the story that is hurtful, lonely and longing. "I Lost My Heart" bridged to "Philippe, Philippe" hinted us the artist's name and what she has been through. Title track and "Static Song" are the perfect songs catchily enough to walk through the park that fond memories.. Paris Hotel music is not shy away from Joanna Newsom, Bad anorak 404, Evie Sands, Virginia Astley, Gillian Welch, Innocence Mission, Kirsty MacColl and Bridget St. John. Eventhough this concluded in less than 20 minutes, but you can feel an amount of precious times she spent handcrafting this music."

Also, here is a Radio interview Amy did at SxSW, we had literally just walked off stage from our first show at the Austin Convention Centre - (radio interview).

We got a mention (small, but a mention none the less!) in last Saturday's Guardian letters page - (click here)

Please do come along to our London Bush Hall gig on the 13th April, it's going to be really special, it's the perfect venue for us and we'll have a full complement of players for this one. Plus, with support from Emmy The Great and Lupen Crook the night couldn't be any better!!

SxSW diary page and photos coming soon (including shots of Spanky the cat!).

See you soon, Paris Motel xx

28/3/2006

Buy your tickets for the Bush Hall gig NOW! it's going to be quite a show! (click on the image to see larger version)

Also this week, we're on NME's stereo... if you don't believe us, see for yourself (click here). NME dated 1st April 2006 Dirty Pretty Things on the cover.

Keep checking back for our tales of SxSW, we've got loads of stories and pics to put up...

Thats all for now... take care, Paris Motel x

27/3/2006

**Important News**

We have a very exciting show at Londons Bush Hall on April 13th. We'll be supported by Lupin Crook and Emmy The Great. Tickets are on sale now! Look out for the advert in this weeks NME.

The shot on the left was taken by the lovely Ann from the Tyde at the Rough Trade/SpinArt party on the friday at South By South West. Click on the image to view larger size.

24/3/2006

WE'RE BACK!!!

What a week we had in Austin... it was amazing. We played 7 shows in total and they all went really really well! We met some amazing people, especially our wonderful hosts, Colin and lauren, and generally had a great time!

We took loads of photos and picked up all our listings and flyers and bits and bobs and we are going to try and put together a whole page on the site with a SxSW diary and photos and scans... in the meantime here's a few photos...

- Linus Gelber took this shot (to the left) at our first show at the Convention Centre. Click the following link to view larger image - www.flickr.com/photos/linus/116340695/. Hopefully we should get a whole bunch more from him as this looks great!

- And here are a bunch of photos that we took between us... Monkey the dog is the latest edition to the Paris Motel Orchestra - reevo.com/pics/

Also, on another note, check out this great review of our Valentines Day gig back on the 14th Feb - www.musicomh.com/gigs2/paris-motel_0206.htm

See you all soon, Paris Motel xxx

10/3/2006

We are now away for 8 days in Austin Texas for SxSW.

We tried to complete as many CD and T-Shirt Orders as possible before we left but couldn't fulfill all of them. We will be on this as soon as we return from the States. Apologies in advance for anyone having to wait for a CD or T-Shirt.

Thanks for your support! See you soon, Paris Motel. x

8/3/2006

Great news - we got a great review of the EP, if titled incorrectly!, in this weeks Music Week dated 11/3/06 (view magazine scan), a piece in this weeks NME in the Radar section (view magazine scan).

AND we are featured on the covermount CD (track 12) on the latest edition of Word Magazine, Pet Shop Boys on the cover (view magazine scan).

These and all our other reviews can be found here.

6/3/2006

Hi All, for all you lovely people coming out to the SxSW festival in Austin Texas our schedule is as follows -

WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH

* Convention Center, Day Stage - TIME: 12.45 - 1.15pm

* The Mean Eyed Cat - TIME: 6.30 - 7.10pm

* Pecan Street Ale House (OFFICIAL SxSW GIG) - TIME: 1am

FRIDAY 17th MARCH

Rough Trade/Spinart party @ The Peacock - TIME: 1.30 - 1.55pm

SUNDAY 19th MARCH

Red 7 Brunch party (breakfast served) - TIME 10.30am!

We are officially VERY excited!!