There are 3 new tracks by the band - No more rich and poor, Free time out and Me and You, plus a great cover of Bob Marley's get up stand up. with a Influenced by Dr John, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and the Clash, The Papers are from London UK with a lot of history. John Fitzsimons is on lead vocals with Mike Fitzsimons on bass, while expert “hit man” Norman Marsh provides the thunder on the drums. Rob Bright is on lead guitar and Paul Smail, keyboard player, punctuates the sound with melodic jazz organ and piano. It’s a fab sound, combining reggae, pop, and rock.

The Caribbean influence spills into the music, with aspects of blues and country on the new single Cowgirl kiss. The previous single Live your dreams featured Barrack Obama himself with an extract from his acceptance speech in 2008. “It doesn’t matter who you are …… you can make it if you are willing to try”. Their first single, “How Many More” also featured a US president - Ronald Reagan. Heading up the indie charts the singles have got them national and international radio airplay. They have released two studio albums and a live album, recorded as they headlined the tree festivals in 1984.

With a wealth of experience, the band are a tight unit. They have played all the major clubs in London and supported Osibisa, Jimmy Page, Supertramp, Fairport Convention, Dr John and many other artists. .

New material for the next album is on the way, scheduled for release in August. Their songs reflect a concern with love, human rights, fairness and equality.