FOCUS IS BACK WITH A NEW LP

Focus had a big hit "Hocus Pocus"around the globe in 1973 and I saw them play live at Bowen Field House, EMU. They were fabulous live! My guy pals all loved this band and now here they are once more....Check them out!

Dutch Rock Legends FOCUS Release New Album 'Golden Oldies' On April 14, 2014

London, UK – Dutch rock legends Focus will be releasing their eagerly awaited new album on April 14, 2014. Titled 'Golden Oldies', the new release features re-recordings of classic Focus tracks, featuring “Hocus Pocus”, “Sylvia”, “House Of The King” and others. Focus has recently embarked on a world tour in support of their forthcoming album.

Thijs Van Leer explains, “Producing 'Golden Oldies' is tricky. Both the die hard Fans and the 2014 Focus-members were having doubts about this enterprise, because we didn't know if the recent recordings would match the original material, notwithstanding the fact that we had so much fun in doing the session, quick, romantic, virtuoso, full of funny moments & profoundness; But... the final mix turns out to be fantastic and we all are proud to release this album at our earliest convenience!! Halleluya!!!”

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits “Hocus Pocus”, “House of The King” and “Sylvia”, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their new album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans!

After a comeback in the early 2000's, the band has gone from strength to strength, with their last studio album 'Focus X' still receiving considerable support from music fans across multiple genres. Along with Thijs van Leer on vocals, flute and keyboards, back on the drums is beloved Focus drummer Pierre van der Linden, who joined the group on their second album 'Moving Waves' in 1972.

Internationally renowned for his rhythmic skills, Pierre remains a defining factor in the Focus sound. Bassist Bobby Jacobs, who comes from a well-acclaimed Dutch musical family and guitarist Menno Gootjes, who participated in Focus at an earlier stage, complete the band's current line-up.

Most recently, the group's 1972 worldwide hit “Hocus Pocus” was featured in the major motion picture 'Robocop' starring Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Michael Keaton.

To purchase Focus 'Golden Oldies' CLICK HERE

For more information: http://www.focustheband.com

Focus is managed by 

QEDG Management www.qedg.co.uk

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, 

PH: 828-350-8158 (USA),  

glassonyonpr@gmail.com

SONIC'S RENDEZVOUS BAND BUNDLE!

Sonics Rendezvous Band Bundle : Detroit & The Second Chance 3 discs !

3 Discs of LIVE SRB for the price of One !!

DETROIT MASONIC HALL

CD EARS059 5060174955891

1.Intro Dangerous

2.Song L

3.Sweet Nothin’

4.Electrophonic Tonic

5.City Slang

Recorded Saturday 14th January 1978 at The Masonic Temple Theatre Detroit

Unaccredited support to The Runaways & The Ramones

There has been much talk about this show, did they do it or did they not? Even the remaining band members don’t agree. There is no documentative proof (SRB were not billed as support). Although many shows on this tour, did, have an opening act. We ourselves were advised at the time of our SRB Box set that a tape we were given and advised to include was in fact a recording of the near legendary, if not short, MASONIC Temple gig. We later found out that it was in fact NOT a recording of one whole concert let alone The Masonic Hall, with the exception of ‘City Slang’, which is from the show.

This is a good quality Bootleg recording; we tracked down the individuals responsible for recording this show who confirmed where it was and when. Upon listening one can tell immediately this is a larger venue than any other live SRB recording.

So after much speculation and heated discussion this is it all five songs ..The Complete Show !
PLUS

Second Chance Feb 22nd 1977 97:35
Disc One:

1.Electrophonic Tonic
2.Dangerous
3.Its alright
4.Earthy
5.Soul Mover
6.Cool Breeze
7.Like a Rolling Stone
8.Do it again
9.Hearts

Disc Two:
10.You gotta succeed (if you really try)
11.Asteroid B612
12.Step by Step
13.Keep on Hustlin’
14.Song L
15.City slang
16.Empty Hearts (encore)

PROGRAMMABLE ANIMAL: INDUSTRIAL METAL MARRIES AMBIENT AESTHETICISM

Programmable Animal

April 2, 2014
New Lenox, IL

Up and coming eclectic band, Programmable Animal, will be releasing their debut album entitled “Drepsea” in the summer of 2014. The band's sound implements many different musical stylings. Of those include elements of industrial metal, ambient textures, progressive rock, and even funk.

download “Please,” Click HERE

“Drepsea” is an 11-track concept album that surveys each of those elements. Demo versions of the songs “Together” and “Please” have been featured on various radio stations around the US, including 105.5 The KAT, 88.1 WLRA and OC Rock Radio, along with interviews of the members.

download “Together,”Click HERE

 
Opening for acts such as grammy-nominated Green Jelly, Programmable Animal has gained exposure at local venues in various states. Upon the release of their album, the band hopes to unleash a tour spanning across the United States.

Latest Ep "Together" on bandcamp: http://programmableanimal.bandcamp.com/ 

Website: http://www.programmableanimal.com/

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/programmableanimal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgrammableAnimal