PAUL NOSE
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PAUL NOSE comes to Forum Sheffield with a truly versatile solo performance that defies easy categorisation. This Derby-based artist crafts a dynamic show using hybrid guitar, loop station, beat samples and drum machine, drawing on an eclectic palette spanning pop, rock, blues, funk, jazz and everything from 50s swing to contemporary indie. Whether you're after sophisticated entertainment or an energetic night out, Paul Nose's blend of classic covers and original compositions has something for everyone.
Originally from Italy, Paul Nose (the stage name of accomplished musician Kecco Recchia) has built an impressive career spanning multiple continents. After establishing himself in his home country and later in New York, he's developed his English songwriting whilst carving out a reputation as a captivating live performer. His ability to weave together genres—from 80s hits and rock-blues to modern rearrangements—creates a unique musical experience that works equally well in relaxed, sophisticated settings or as part of a lively celebration.
Expect an engaging evening of expertly crafted music that showcases Paul Nose's distinctive approach to performance. With his innovative use of technology and genuine musicianship, he transforms classic tracks and original works into something fresh and memorable. This is the perfect opportunity to catch a versatile artist whose eclectic style guarantees something to move and inspire every member of the audience.
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PAUL NOSE’s solo act combines a hybrid guitar, loop station, beat samples, and drum machine, creating a dynamic performance that blends pop, classic rock-blues, 80s hits, modern rearrangements, and original compositions. His performances are ideal for both relaxed, classy atmospheres and wild parties. Who is Paul Nose? Paul Nose is the stage name of Italian singer-songwriter and musician Kecco Recchia, whose distinctive pop is a fusion of blues, rock, funk, electronic, and the jazzy Italian songwriting tradition. After an intense career in Italy, he moved to NYC in 2011, then to the UK, where he cultivated his English songwriting and explored new territories. He released his debut album, PLUG AND PRAY, in 2012. He continued producing songs in Italian under the name Keccore', with albums like STRAFATTO IN CASA (2014), featuring the track LOGICHE RELAZIONALI, which was included in the soundtrack of the successful Italian film PANE E BURLESQUE, in which he also makes a cameo appearance, portraying himself. Kecco kept gigging between England and Italy, performing both originals and covers as a solo artist with his guitar and loop station, as well as with bands. In 2016, he released another album in Italian called ANNI MOSSI as Keccore’, which was promoted through the show IL PENDOLO, inspired by the theatrical songs of Gaber and Luporini. This would later be released as a live album in 2020. In 2020, during the pandemic, he fused his personas into the experimental and provocative project ONE MINUTE OLD, featuring nine one-minute songs with a hidden question: Is our attention span really so low? In 2021, he released EXIT, his second album as Paul Nose, with some tracks featured on BBC Introducing Nottingham and aired on Notts TV. Notable for being the musical director with the Paul Nose Band for the FAME UK REUNION in 2019 (Liverpool) and 2022 (Birmingham), which turned into a unique live album released in 2022, capturing the energy and nostalgia of the event. Kecco also teaches Italian at the University of Nottingham and supports emerging songwriters through the INSPIRE charity.
