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PURSON – Another Brit Bites The Dust

21 Friday Apr 2017

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BBC Radio 6, Brooklyn Vegan, Chantelle Brown, Chocolate Money, Comus, David Bowie, Desire’s Magic Theatre, Electric Landlady, European Tour, George Hudson, Ghost, Great Southern Brain Fart, In The Meantime, Invisible Oranges, Jack Hobbs, Jon Seagroatt, Justin Smith, Leaning On A Bear, Lee Dorrian, Purson, Raphael Mura, Rosalie Cunningham, Samuel Shove, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Spinefarm Records, Team Rock, The Beatles, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Sword, The Window Cleaner, Tourdates, US Tour, Vodun, Wanted Man, Ziggy Stardust

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”

12 Tuesday Apr 2016

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BBC Radio 6, Brooklyn Vegan, David Bowie, Desire’s Magic Theatre, Electric Landlady, European Tour, George Hudson, Ghost, In The Meantime, Invisible Oranges, Jack Hobbs, Justin Smith, Leaning On A Bear, Purson, Raphael Mura, Rosalie Cunningham, Samuel Shove, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Spinefarm Records, The Beatles, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Sword, The Window Cleaner, Tourdates, US Tour, Wanted Man, Ziggy Stardust

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. Purson 2016“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

04 Thursday Feb 2016

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Apollo Papathanasio, Arch Enemy, Carcass, Desire’s Magic Theatre, Earth Blues Tour 2013, Electric Ladyland, European Tour, George Hudson, Jack Hobbs, Justin Smith, Leaning On A Bear, Ludwig Witt, Machine Elf, Michael Amott, Per Wiberg, Purson, Raphael Mura, Rosalie Cunningham, Samuel Shove, Sharlee D'Angelo, Spinefarm Records, Spiritual Beggars, The Circle And The Blue Door, Tourdates, UK Tour, US Tour, Wanted Man

Purson 2016

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

06 Wednesday Jan 2016

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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 25th 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

11 Friday Dec 2015

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Album Details, Astra, Black Sabbath, Blood Ceremony, David Bowie, Desire’s Magic Theatre, Electric Ladyland, George Hudson, Ghost, Jack Hobbs, Jess and the Ancient Ones, Jex Thoth, Jimi Hendrix, Justin Smith, Leaning On A Bear, Machine Elf, Purson, Raphael Mura, Rosalie Cunningham, Royal Thunder, Samuel Shove, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Spiders, Spinefarm Records, The Beatles, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Kinks, The Move, The Small Faces, Tourdates, UK Tour, Viper Room, Ziggy Stardust

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.

Purson 2015Photo 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 25th 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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PURSON – To Play Desertfest Belgium & Freak Valley Festival 2015

30 Saturday Aug 2014

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Astra, Black Sabbath, Blood Ceremony, Danse Macarbe, Darkthrone, Desertfest Belgium, Ed Turner, Fenriz, Freak Valley Festival, George Hudson, In The Meantime, Jack Hobbs, Jess and the Ancient Ones, Jex Thoth, Jimi Hendrix, Justin Smith, Leaning On A Bear, Purson, Rise Above, Roadburn, Rosalie Cunningham, Royal Thunder, Samuel Shove, Spiders, The Beatles, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Kinks, The Move, The Small Faces, Tourdates, UK Tour

Named after a demon and fronted by the bewitching Rosalie Cunningham, PURSON is the latest psychedelic proto-doom band with a mesmerizing female vocalist to cast a spell over everyone who hears them.

With elements of ’70s progressive and heavy rock, PURSON is in league with BLOOD CEREMONY and JEX THOTH, conjuring visions of Hammer horror and pagan rituals. What sets them apart are the incredibly catchy pop-like arrangements inspired by former bassist and founding member Ed Turner and Cunningham‘s borderline obsessive love of The Beatles. It only took a couple of songs on Soundcloud / Facebook to capture the attention of illustrious Rise Above Records and DARKTHRONE’s Fenriz, one of metal’s favorite arbiters of taste, made them band of the week!

Purson UK TourFurthermore with a UK tour and the release of their new EP “In The Meantime” only a few weeks away, it is time for a gentle reminder… Tickets are available online through several ticket websites and most likely from the venues themselves. They are selling fast so snap them up now or regret it later!

A first taste of the EP is already available with the song ‘Danse Macabre’. Stated the band on its’ Facebook page: “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages… We proudly present to you ‘Danse Macabre’ the first track to be taken from our forthcoming Extended Player ‘In The Meantime’. We hope you all enjoy…“

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PURSON – Sonic Special On BBC

03 Tuesday Dec 2013

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British hottest Newby for all you Fuzzoholics PURSON have played a live session from the legendary Maida Vale studios on Monday, December 2nd 2013 for Marc Riley’s BBC 6 music show. During their performance, the band played some new songs ‘Mr. Howard’ and ‘I Will Be Good’ and ending with ‘Tragic Catastrophe’ – ffor all those who missed to tune in on time can listen to it on BBC iplayer here!

BBCIPURSON live on BBC 6 Radio

BBCIIPURSON will start a UK tour this friday and will include the following dates:

December 06: Exchange Bristol, UK
December 07: Lennons Southampton, UK
December 08: Rescue Rooms Nottingham, UK
December 09: Broadcast Glasgow, UK
December 10: Belgrave Music Hall Leeds, UK
December 11: The Roadhouse Manchester, UK
December 12: The Lexington London, UK

Furthermore the band led by their charming chanteuse & guitarrista Rosalie Cunningham will also be appearing on the Rise Above Records 25th Anniversary party, taking place on December 27 to 28 2013 at The Garage London. PURSON will play alongside BLOOD CEREMONY, TROUBLED HORSE and more on the Saturday show. Don’t miss the chance to see PURSON perform songs of their critically acclaimed full-length debut “Circle & The Blue Door”, out since released 29th April 2013 on Rise Above Records.

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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS & PURSON – Eye Candy From Roermond

09 Saturday Nov 2013

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Astra, Blood Ceremony, Carcass, Cathedral, Earth Blues, George Hudson, Graveyard, I Will Be Good, Jack Hobbs, Justin Smith, Kadavar, Leaning On A Bear, Lee Dorrian, Michael Amott, Monsterpics, Napalm Death, Orchid, Purson, Rise Above Records, Roermond, Rosalie Cunningham, Samuel Shove, Spiderwood Farm, Spiritual Beggars, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Contract, Tragic Catastrophe

Without further ado – enjoy!

PURSON_IPURSON_IIPURSON_IIIBEGGARS_IBEGGARS_IIMike Amott + MonsterpicsAll pictures Courtesy of Monsterpics!

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PURSON – Baroque ‘n’ Roll

03 Sunday Nov 2013

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Astra, Blood Ceremony, Café Central, Carcass, Cathedral, Earth Blues, George Hudson, Graveyard, I Will Be Good, Jack Hobbs, Justin Smith, Kadavar, Leaning On A Bear, Lee Dorrian, Michael Amott, Napalm Death, Orchid, Purson, Rise Above Records, Rosalie Cunningham, Samuel Shove, Spiderwood Farm, Spiritual Beggars, The Circle And The Blue Door, The Contract, Tragic Catastrophe, Weinheim

After misfortune first struck for British Psychedelic Rock outlet PURSON, forcing them to cancel all continental dates on the tour with ASTRA earlier this year, now things are finally looking up again: The swinging quartette announced to be joining in on SPIRITUAL BEGGARS’ “Earth Blues Tour 2013” and thus finally be heading over from the United Kingdom. A more appropriate package almost seems out of the question, as both bands are hard to label. PURSON with their deal at Lee Dorrian’s very own Rise ABove record, on the one hand might be having a hard to time, fully pleasing expectations of the rather (Stoner) Rock and (Doom) Metal oriented group of costumers that do not disapprove the price and publication policy of the former NAPALM DEATH vokiller and CATHEDRAL mastermind. SPIRITUAL BEGGARS on the other hand have been into all of what has become a mere hype within the past few years, with names such as ORCHID, GRAVEYARD, KADAVAR and others being overwhelmingly praised for a particular direction, while the Swedes have been sounding like this, ever since they first got started in 1993! Twenty years later they are still far away from being signed by a major label – but be it as it may…

Purson_IOrganist Samuel Shove & Frontlady Rosalie Cunningham outshining it all

My main reason to take on what turned out to be a three and a half hour ride throughout major parts of the southern part of Germany I live in, is to watch PURSON play live – first and foremost. For sure catching up with former CARCASS member Michael Amott got its charms on me, but let’s just not get lost on this. To state the obvious again, female musicians do attract me in very intense way and one Rosalie Cunningham being in her early twenties and stunningly beautiful get attributes combined that never failed to amaze me. Besides their unique blend of colorful 60s vibe, Psychedelic infused Rock and an almost scary sense of coolness, hard to got on many a Metalhead. Strictly on time at 9pm, the current lineup featuring new members Jack Hobbs (drums) and Justin Smith (bass) along with leading lady Rosalie, George Hudson (guitars&backing vocals) and Samuel Shove (Organ, Mellotron, Wurlitzer) enter the stage of Café Central, Weinheim. The audience, hardly to my surprise, acts quite reserved and rather confused by those young Brits diving in the scanty used light, which underlines and displays their qualities even more so.

Purson_IIIPURSON: When sound & sight become alike

The approximately 45 minutes setlist contains well-known songs from PURSONs debut record “Circle And The Blue Door” such as ‘The Contract’, ‘Spiderwood Farm’, ‘Tragic Catastrophe’ and ‘Leaning On A Bear’ – as seen in the live video above. Additionally the band fears not the present some new material like ‘I Will Be Good’. A track that gets to me right away, almost as if I heard it before. An acoustic way of coming home, if you may. And my celebratory “Wooohooo” popping out with the announcement of the new song, even puts a soft smile on Rosalie’s face. All too soon this lovely trip to a much more swining’n’grooving sphere of time and space is over again. The scarcely used interaction with the audience clearly does not stand in the way of enchanting a few newly won fans tonight and to put it this way: Great art might be well explained but the true magic each and all of us have to find within our selves through pure conception, understanding and love. Speaking for myself: I can’t wait for them to return, if I won’t catch up with them in their native England that is!

Furthermore, just two days after seeing PURSON, the nightmare continues for them, as stated as follows: “It is with great regret that we have been forced to drop off the rest of the tour with Spiritual Beggars. After our van broke down yesterday in Belgium, we found ourselves in some very awkward circumstances, being taken to a dodgy garage where they tried to force us to spend €5,000 on a whole new engine. After we refused they locked us in the compound with no food or water. 11 hours later we were rescued by the AA and made it safely back to England this morning. We would like to apologise to our fans in Holland, France and Belgium for not now being able to play for you! We really are gutted. We would also like to thank Spiritual Beggars and their crew for an awesome run of shows, and all those other new friends we have made along the way. And especially thanks to our driver Dave, for getting us safely out of a very nasty situation. Again, we are so gutted we can’t finish the tour.”

Pictures Courtesy of P. Lienert

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PURSON – Video Clip & Tour Dates revealed

09 Friday Aug 2013

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In support of their highly acclaimed full length debut “The Circle And The Blue Door” – released 29th April 2013 via Rise Above Records and almost completely sold out – Uk Barbeque’n’Roller PURSON recently revealed the second sizzling single “The Contract” and a brand new video clip. The video that features leading lady Rosie Cunningham playing guitar atop a mountain, was directed by William Cunningham, who happens to be one of Rosie’s brothers.

Purson - Circle And The Blue DoorDon’t miss your chance to see Rosie and the gang finally escaping London

Furthermore PURSON will be embarking on a journey throughout the rough roads of continental Europe alongside non other than the SPIRITUAL BEGGARS. Check out all dates of the “Earth Blues” Tour 2013 below – for further information visit PURSON’s pages and check out this Interview Psychorizon did with Miss Rosalie Cunningham.

25.10. Siegburg – Kubana
26.10. Roermond – ECI Cultuurfabriek
27.10. Bremen –  Tivoli
29.10. Weinheim – Café Central
30.10. Esch sur Alzette – Kulturfabrik
31.10. Zoetermeer – De Borderij
01.11. Lille  – Splendid
02.11. Hasselt – Muziekodroom

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