PURSON – Another Brit Bites The Dust

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Rumors have been spreading since the end of last year and the first public post, that Purson, the fancy five-piece from Britain called it quits has been posted in December 2016 by the Great Southern Brain Fart. The band has always been as vibrant as troublesome, single shows and entire tours would be cancelled, they left Lee Dorrians prestigious Rise Above Records for Finish label Spinefarm after just one full-length album and also Facebook featured some revealing posts on the members private profiles recently.

Now the band‘s leading lady, guitarist and vocalist Rosalie Cunningham announced the following statement: “The past five years have been an unforgettable whirlwind, for which I have to thank our wonderful fans around the world, the band and all the people who have contributed to Purson’s success over the years. Their support has been overwhelming, but the Purson framework has gone as far as it could go, and now it’s simply time to move on. I feel strongly drawn to a more DIY approach to my career in music, and look forward to the freedom to explore many avenues as a solo artist.”

To mark the end of the band, Purson have released one final track titled Chocolate Money featuring Comus’ Jon Seagroatt on saxophone and Vodun singer Chantelle Brown on backing vocals.

Cunningham adds: “Chocolate Money is a snapshot of the ostentatious decadence of the 70s. The mythical rock star character with his double-entendre and self-centred hedonism. The industry has become a very different world since then, which is something I will expand on lyrically with my next album. It has inspired my desire to go back to basics and remember what music is supposed to be about.”

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PURSON – Premiere New Song & To Release “Desire’s Magic Theatre”

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After the cancellation of their European tour, Purson recently announced the postponement of their upcoming new record “Desire’s Magic Theatre“. Originally set for a release on March 25h, their second full-length attempt will be out April 29th via Spinefarm Records. “Desire’s Magic Theatre has turned out to be everything I’d imagined and more,” said singer, guitarist, and songwriter Rosalie Cunningham. “My world has been so consumed by it that I’ve barely been able to reflect on what it has become: a technicolour variety show, a playful display of the musical whims only briefly hinted at in our previous work; a psychedelic rock opera dedicated to our good friends Sarge Pepper and Zig Stardust.”

Additonally, Purson have debuted the new song “The Window Cleaner,” via Brooklyn Vegan/Invisible Oranges. You can listen to it here and here.

Miss Cunningham has quite the beguiling voice. The song (and album) is super trippy, slightly doomy, a little psychedelic, and totally atmospheric, with the requisite ’70s vibe…. just as Purson fans have come to expect and love from the British band. Purson just wrapped a U.S. tour with Ghost. They will next hit the road with The Sword. Check out below for all confirmed dates.

Apr 15 Chinnerys Southend On Sea, UK
Apr 30 Rudyard’s Pub Houston, TX
May 03 Marathon Music Works Nashville, TN^
May 04 Tennessee Theatre Knoxville, TN^
May 06 The International Knoxville, TN*
May 08 The SideBar Theatre Tallahassee, FL*
May 09 JACK RABBITS LIVE Jacksonville, FL
May 10 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL*
May 11 The Social Orlando, FL *
May 12 Vinyl Pensacola, FL*
May 14 Center Stage Theater Atlanta, GA*
May 15 Local 506 Chapel Hill, NC
May 16 Ottobar Baltimore, MD*
May 17 Brooklyn Bowl New York, NY*
May 18 The Lost Horizon Syracuse, NY*
May 19 Fete Music Hall Providence, RI*
May 20 Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA*
May 22 Ace of Cups Columbus, OH
May 23 Subterranean Chicago, IL
May 24 Blue Note Columbia, MO*
May 25 Bourbon Theater Lincoln, NE *
May 26 Granada Lawrence, KS*
May 28 Gas Monkey Live Dallas, TX*

^ – w/ Ghost
* – w/ The Sword

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PURSON – Forced To Postpone European Tour Dates

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Purson preparing for a chat with Marc Riley at BBC6

Due to as of yet unnamed circumstances, UK-based five-piece Purson has to postpone their recently announced tour dates in continental Europe that were set for April. Yesterday, the band published the following statement on their official Facebook page: “We’ve unfortunately had to postpone the European dates of the upcoming tour. All the UK dates remain as they were, with the addition of Southend. Do not fear, we will be back on the continent soon enough! Please share this updated poster for anyone who has yet to buy their tickets!”

A clear deja-vu to anyone who was hoping to see the stellar sound machine live on their short-lived road encounter alongside Swedish Rockers Spiritual Beggars in 2013. Back then, Purson became victim of some shady garage employes – to say the least – and after just half of the originally planned eight shows, forced to return to British shores.

Apart from the Desire’s Magic Theatre European Tour, Purson will return to the US in the end of April. Please check below for all confirmed or remaining dates!

U.K

9/3 – Bristol – The Louisiana 

10/3 – Nottingham – Rock City

11/3 – Norwich – The Waterfront 

12/3 – Milton Keynes – The Crauford Arms 

16/3 – London – 100 Club 

24/3 – Exeter – The Cavern Club

25/3 – Plymouth – The Junction

26/3 – Southampton – Joiners

27/3 – Brighton – The Hope and Ruin

30/3 – Birmingham – The Sunflower Lounge

31/3 – Manchester – Night and Day

1/4 – Glasgow – Audio

2/4 – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club

15/4 – Southend – Chinnery’s 

U.S

29/4 – 1/5 – Austin TX –  Levitation Festival 

8/5 – Tallahassee FL – Sidebar Theatre

10/5 -Ft. Lauderdale FL – Culture Room 

11/5 – Orlando FL – The Social

12/5 – Pensacola FL – Vinyl

13/5 – Atlanta GA – Shaky Knees

16/5 – Baltimore MD – Ottobar

17/5 – Brooklyn NY – Brooklyn Bowl

18/5 – Syracuse NY – Lost Horizon 

19/5 – Providence RI – Fete Music Hall

20/5 – Philadelphia PA – Union Transfer 

24/5 – Colombia MO – Blue Note 

25/5 – Lincoln NE – Bourbon Theatre 

26/5 – Lawrence KS – Granada 

28/5 – Dallas TX – Gas Monkey Live!

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PURSON – Desire’s Magic Theatre EuropeanTour Announced

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In anticipation of their upcoming new record “Desire’s Magic Theatre”, London’s very own psychedelic flower children Purson have now announced a full tour across continental Europe and the UK.

“Desire’s Magic Theatre” draws inspiration from the rock operas of the late sixties and early seventies; musically, visually and lyrically, it touches on a variety of realms, including folk, prog, psychedelic, gothic & classic rock, making telling use of classical instruments and complex arrangements, and fully exploring the outer limits of reel to reel tape.

The successor of their highly acclaimed debut “The Circle And The Blue Door” set for release on March 25^th 2016 under the Spinefarm / Machine Elf banner, supported by a headline UK tour plus selected European shows; summer festivals and visits to Australia and Japan will follow.

Please check the flyer below for all confirmed dates!

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PURSON – Announce UK Tour & Album Release Date

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PURSON welcomes you to Desire’s Magic Theatre… a technicolour trip through the mind’s eye of songstress / vocalist / guitarist Rosalie Cunningham, whose signature approach to her craft stands boldly centre- stage, blending progressive dexterity and cabaret romp into a compelling, multi-faceted rock ‘n’ roll show.

Photo by Peter Brenchley

Desire’s Magic Theatre draws inspiration from the rock operas of the late sixties and early seventies; musically, visually and lyrically, it touches on a variety of realms, including folk, prog, psychedelic, gothic & classic rock, making telling use of classical instruments and complex arrangements, and fully exploring the outer limits of reel to reel tape.

Says Cunningham: “Desire’s Magic Theatre has turned out to be everything I’d imagined and more! My world has been so consumed by it that I’ve barely been able to reflect on what it has become: a technicolour variety show, a playful display of the musical whims only briefly hinted at in our previous work; a psychedelic rock opera dedicated to our good friends Sarge Pepper and Zig Stardust.”

PURSON – Cunningham, George Hudson (guitars), Samuel Robinson (keyboards), Justin Smith (bass), Raphael Mura (drums) – have recently returned from a six-week tour of North America Special Guesting with GHOST, following on from a stint on the Kiss Kruise IV plus a sold-out Los Angeles debut at the notorious Viper Room.

Desire’s Magic Theatre is set for release on March 25^th 2016 under the Spinefarm / Machine Elf banner, supported by a headline UK tour plus selected European shows; summer festivals and visits to Australia and Japan will follow.

UK HEADLINE TOUR DATES
March 09 Bristol, THE LOUISIANA
March 10 Nottingham, ROCK CITY
March 11 Norwich, WATERFRONT STUDIO
March 12 Milton Keynes, THE CRAUFURD ARMS
March 16 London, 100 CLUB
March 24 Exeter, THE CAVERN CLUB
March 25 Plymouth, THE JUNCTION
March 26 Southampton, JOINERS
March 27 Brighton, THE HOPE & RUIN
March 30 Birmingham, THE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE
March 31 Manchester, NIGHT & DAY
April 01 Glasgow, AUDIO
April 02 Leeds, THE BRUDENELL

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