THE DESOTOS NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2026
The DeSotos are currently recording at the Lab in Auckland for a new album due for release in 2026. Five tracks have been completed to date, with the next cycle of songs ready to take into the studio. Top Auckland producer Wayne Bell is handling production duties for the yet-to-be-named album
THE DESOTOS to perform a joint show with BB & THE BULLETS at The Stables in Matakana 27 June
This will be the first time the band has performed at the Stables set in the beautiful Matakana hinterland
‘BLUE HORIZON’ ALBUM AT LMF, NEW ORLEANS
Paul’s recent solo ‘Blue Horizon’ album is available for online purchase in CD format at the Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans. Thanks to Barry and the team! Visit them at:
louisianamusicfactory.com
AMERICANAFEST 2025 - NASHVILLE
Paul attended Americanafest 2025 in Nashville and performed two showcases while there.
His new track Restless Heart has been promoted to Americana radio by Nashville-based Bill Wence Promotions
THE DESOTOS PERFORM AT TWO EASTER FESTIVALS!
The DeSotos were delighted to appear as part of the Blues Revue at this year’s Waiheke Island Jazz & Blues Festival, followed by two sets the next day at the National Jazz Festival in Tauranga
JUBILATION ALBUM LAUNCH
Paul's choir project Jubilation are excited to be launching their new album ‘Oh What a Time’ at a gig on 9 August with details to follow soon.
Paul performs two lead vocals on this album, Sam Cooke’s ‘Change Is Gonna Come’ and ‘Sail on Sailor’ from the Beach Boys. The album celebrates 25 years since the choir was formed
NEW ZEALAND SINGER-SONGWRITER PAUL GURNEY RELEASED HIS ALBUM BLUE HORIZON IN 2023, A REFLECTION ON OUR EXISTENTIAL STRUGGLES AND THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.
The album features 11 songs, written and performed by Gurney, an Americana and Roots music artist who has performed for many years as part of The DeSotos. Blue Horizon is the musician’s second solo album and it explores personal themes, developed in Gurney’s writing over the past few years. It became the most-played New Zealand album globally on international roots radio for five weeks in April 2023.
FRAGILE
Track 3 from Blue Horizon.
SOMEPLACE ELSE
The opening track from Blue Horizon.
ALBUMS
PAUL GURNEY BLUE HORIZON (2022)
PAUL GURNEY WITH THE DESOTOS SHADOW OF LOVE (2017)
“Gurney – who at times resembles a more countrified take on Don McGlashan – deserves some time in the spotlight.”
- Gary Steel, Metro Magazine
THE AGM UNICHORD (2014)
An acoustic roots project, live studio recording featuring Paul Gurney - vocals, guitars and blues harp, Richard Adams - violin and vocals, Stuart McIntyre - bass and vocals.
THE DESOTOS YOUR HIGHWAY FOR TONIGHT (2011)
“For a new record it is haunted by the aesthetics and sensibility of music’s golden years.”
- music.net.nz
"New Zealand music at its best."
- Tony Moon, Weekend Sun Tauranga
THE DESOTOS CROSS YOUR HEART (2008)
Selected by National Radio music reviewer Manu Taylor as his New Zealand album of the year, and became the full soundtrack album for the Marcus Lush ‘South’ TV series.
"The voice is just genius... seriously the best vocalist I have heard in a long time"
- Manu Taylor, National Radio
VIDEOS
“SOMETIMES VICTORY LIES NOT SO MUCH IN CONQUERING THE GLORIOUS MOUNTAIN PEAK BUT IN SIMPLY HAVING SURVIVED THROUGH A FATAL AND DEADLY STORM.”
~ Hrishikesh Agnihotri