Some of you may remember The Zombies, some of you may not, but once you hear some of their songs, you will recognize them immediately!  Their records have become some of the best produced and distinctive in all of pop music.  From their debut “She’s Not There” to their final single “Time Of The Season,” The Zombies will keep you movin’.  Ironically enough, they only released two albums in the 60’s, but those two albums were full of amazing hits.  Their second album, Odessey & Oracle, was recorded in 1967 right before they split up, but it remains one of their greatest artistic statements.  Odessey & Oracle, and yes that is how they spelled Odessey due to the cover artist famously misspelling it, was recently ranked #80 in Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.  After The Zombies break up, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent pursued solo careers.  They both met with huge success on the solo front, but agreed to rejoin forces after a 30 year hiatus.  They both felt their musical partnership was far more than the sum of the parts.  They did not immediately call themselves The Zombies though.  Rod was resisting that urge in order to respect the band’s legacy.  Finally in 2004, they released a new album, As Far As I Can See…, under the name The Zombies.  After listening to the tracks, Rod and Colin realized something, “When we played the first mixes back, Colin and I were surprised to hear many resonances of our first band on the record, because they weren’t achieved consciously.”  Now is your chance to experience The Zombies in concert since most of you probably either missed their short touring stint or you were not a fan until after the breakup.  They are touring with original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent along with Jim Rodford, Tom Toomey and Steve Rodford.      

Congratulations to The Zombies on their triumphant SXSW debut last month! 

2013 will continue to be a busy year for The Zombies in America.  Following their March tour of the South, they will be returning to tour the North-East & Mid-West in June and early July, and West Coast in September.  Please enjoy the great live video below taken at KEXP Radio’s showcase.

KEXP Radio:

"Trends come and go quickly in music. Something can be hot one day and out the next, while some things take hold and never let go. The latter can be sincerely said of The Zombies enduring jazz-infused psychedelia. Judging by the response, the fans were not disappointed by this trip down memory lane as this influential band still has relevance today and obviously generations to come."

AV Club
"It’s easy to say The Zombies sounded good for men in their late 60s, but they sounded good, period. Blunstone can still pull off a wail...and Argent remains a virtuoso organist. They were also pretty adorable on stage, giving thumbs up to the audience after every song and seeming genuinely touched by such an enthusiastic response roughly 50 years after their formation. Justin Timberlake can only hope for the same when he performs at SXSW 2053."

Et Tu Brucé

Described as “West London meets West Coast”, Et Tu Brucé  blend pop, rock, folk, and country, and tie  them all together with their signature harmonic sound. Composed of Londoners Jamie White, Matthew O’Toole, and brothers Craig and Darryn Bruce, they are fast becoming the band to watch. Likened to a number of great bands, they inhabit a space on the spectrum where few others reside. They write, perform, and produce their own records, and in doing so have collected a number of accolades from established journalists and a host of new music champions. Their music echoes from the golden age of records, crunching through the barriers and fixing itself to the future. Formed in 2010, Et Tu Brucé have a rich reputation on the live circuit in London, headlining some of the most illustrious city venues, such as The Water Rats, Dublin Castle, The Half Moon, The Hope & Anchor, and countless more. Fixtures on national and commercial radio stations, Et Tu Brucé continue to aim for excellence. 

Their first UK single 'This City/Never Seen You Cry' was championed by BBC 6 Music, BBC London & X‐FM amongst many other tastemaker radio stations. With comparisons to Byrds, Beach Boys, Foo Fighters, Wilco, The Kinks and the Beta Band, and a huge army of followers, ‘Suburban Sunshine’ brings Et Tu Brucé into the elite. In England, their triumphant debut album Suburban Sunshine, was bestowed the title of “the sound of summer” by Best of British Unsigned and remains one of the most critically lauded albums of 2012. Amongst the host of accolades for Et Tu Brucé were nominations for Best British Band by the Online Music Awards, and Album of the Year by the Indie Music Digest. 

Et Tu Brucé made their debut on American shores this year at SXSW in Austin, and will return this Summer and Fall to celebrate the US release of ‘Suburban Sunshine’ (June 11, 2013 on SonaBLAST! Records) with two tours supporting British Rock icons The Zombies.

http://www.ettubruce.com/

“Stars Fall” Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg3hxy_2CO0

“Never Say Trevor Again” Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_8UH-eAX0