THE FORMER frontman of a popular indie and alternative band will turn a Bolton record store into a stage today.

Paul Draper, from 90s band Mansun, will light up X-Records, in Bridge Street, this afternoon.

The singer-songwriter, who helped to create popular albums Attack Of The Grey Lantern and Six, will be performing and signing records for his fans.

As well as singing and writing his own songs, Mr Draper is also a record producer.

He has been travelling the UK recently visiting local record stores to highlight the importance of community shops to the music industry.