After a phase of self reflection, Hammond-player and founding member Felix Faassen has decided to leave the Rare Groove Orchestra. Rob Geboers will take his seat.

Felix (aka Mr. Flixz, aka The Lion) has become infatuated with professional (deep sea) diving. After years of pursuing this as a recreational hobby on the side, he is now contemplating ways to turn this passion into a living. Felix has decided that he can’t combine these activities with the full on commitment that is required to play in The Rare Groove Orchestra. We feel very sad that Felix has come to this decision. We have come a long way since starting the RGO over six years ago and this would not have been possible without the special talents, personality and friendship of Felix. Nevertheless, we feel happy for Felix that he has found a way to live his passion to the fullest extent.

Hammond-player Rob Geboers will replace Felix taking effect immediately. Rob brings a formidable amount of experience to the RGO. He has toured extensively with some awe inspiring artists and we are happy to add our name to that list. With Rob, the RGO has found a Hammond-player that matches the RGO perfectly. He’s got the chops, he’s got the showmanship, he’s got the looks, he’s got it all! We are very happy that Rob has decided to join forces with us and we are looking into a bright and creative future for the Rare Groove Orchestra on stage and on record.

Rob’s website: www.robgeboers.nl
Felix’s website: www.flixz.org

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our 2nd CD. Please take note of these credits / fantastically talented and great people:

• Produced, Recorded and mixed by Arno Dreef
• Artwork by Bruno Thielleux
• Sleeve & CD design by Dirk Bakkers
• Photography by Eric van Nieuwland

A BIG thanks from the RGO!

Cd’s, we got CD’s! If you dig the physical stuff, please buy The Man With the Dirty Finger CD from our site.

The actual CD’s are being pressed as we speak, but all you hip iPod kids don’t want that stuff anyway. So, please go ahead and download our new baby on iTunes!

Listen to the new tracks on MySpace!

Just a small update on our production efforts. The mixing of our album is a fact two minute things need to be done so we can create our master. The last work is also being completed on the artwork. The CD will be hitting iTunes this December. Fill your mind with funk, check this site and your ass will follow!

After 3 greasy funky sweaty full days of recording all material is recorded for the brand new RGO album. We are not gonna tell you anything about it just yet but one thing is for sure this records FUNKS!. We’re very very  pleased with the result. The coming weeks will be used for post production and finalizing art work.  Check the site this month regulary for updates about CD and iTunes release dates. Stay tuned people!

Hi there. France was great! Meeting new funk brothers and sisters and fellow musicians. We would like to thank Stefan & Fabrice for inviting us. Expect some clips and pics of the event soon.

But the show must go on. The RGO is finalizing material for our second album. Recording is scheduled for October. We keep you up to date about all the developments.