Bookshop Prayers with Paul McLaney

From Gramerci and Fly My Pretties, to the musical supervision for World of Wearable Arts and the Shakespeare Pop-up Globe, multi-talented musician, Paul McLaney now adds published author to his resume.

Delivered with Paul’s trademark talent and class, his new book, 'Bookshop Prayers' is an exquisitely produced collection of verse for all ages. Featuring rhymes of cheer and good intent for everyday use.

Join us for a glass of wine and an afternoon of rhyme and song as Paul performs verse from Bookshop Prayers and songs from his back catalogue.

Part of NZ Bookshop Day celebrations and the Wairarapa Bookshop Hop.

About Paul McLaney

New Zealand-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul McLaney presents his new book, Bookshop Prayers in a one hour recital of poetry and music.

Paul McLaney is a long-standing contributor to the musical landscape as both a recording artist of over twenty album releases in his own name and as part of the band Gramsci. Added to this are his collaborations with a wide group of musicians including Anika Moa, SJD, Breaks Co-op, Julia Deans, Fly My Pretties, Jeff Boyle (Jakob), Eden Mulholland and Rhian Sheehan.

He is also a composer of theatre and dance scores, Director of Music and composer for The Pop-Up Globe; as well as been the Musical Supervisor for WOW: The World of Wearable Art, responsible for the commissioning of new work and facilitating music licensing requirements. He recently released his first book ‘The Deep Dark Hole’ in 2023 and is now celebrating its sequel ‘Bookshop Prayers’. Available now through Hedley's Books.

This event is part of Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading which takes place between 12–26th October 2024. This community-led festival features cracking yarns and tall tales for all ages from some of Aotearoa's best writers and storytellers held in an eclectic range of venues across the Wairarapa. View the full festival programme at yarnsinbarns.co.nz

Presented by Hedley's Books, Fraser Books, Masterton District Library and the Wairarapa Library Service.