RARE GROOVE ORCHESTRA http://rgofunk.com Groove And Funk Music For The Masses Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:31:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Felix Faassen leaves the RGO, Rob Geboers to take his place http://rgofunk.com/2009/04/07/felix-faassen-leaves-the-rgo-rob-geboers-to-take-his-place/ http://rgofunk.com/2009/04/07/felix-faassen-leaves-the-rgo-rob-geboers-to-take-his-place/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:23:09 +0000 ivar http://rgofunk.com/?p=159 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

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]]> http://rgofunk.com/2009/03/20/why-bother-making-video-clips-when-the-cool-stuff-is-already-out-there/feed/ Credits TMWTDF http://rgofunk.com/2009/02/27/credits-tmwtdf/ http://rgofunk.com/2009/02/27/credits-tmwtdf/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:46:43 +0000 ivar http://rgofunk.com/?p=148 We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our 2nd CD. Please take note of these credits / fantastically talented and great people:

A BIG thanks from the RGO!

]]> http://rgofunk.com/2009/02/27/credits-tmwtdf/feed/ CD’s TMWTDF now for sale http://rgofunk.com/2009/02/01/cds-tmwtdf-now-for-sale/ http://rgofunk.com/2009/02/01/cds-tmwtdf-now-for-sale/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:28:17 +0000 ivar http://rgofunk.com/?p=145 Cd’s, we got CD’s! If you dig the physical stuff, please buy The Man With the Dirty Finger CD from our site.

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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!

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]]> http://rgofunk.com/2008/11/26/mixing-done/feed/ That’s a wwwwwwrap! http://rgofunk.com/2008/11/04/thats-a-wwwwwwrap/ http://rgofunk.com/2008/11/04/thats-a-wwwwwwrap/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:15:54 +0000 admin http://rgofunk.com/?p=125 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!

]]> http://rgofunk.com/2008/11/04/thats-a-wwwwwwrap/feed/ Gig Alert: Friday 24th October 2008, Leiden, NL http://rgofunk.com/2008/10/01/gig-alert-friday-24th-october-2008-leiden-nl/ http://rgofunk.com/2008/10/01/gig-alert-friday-24th-october-2008-leiden-nl/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:52:09 +0000 admin http://rgofunk.com/?p=117 This is your last chance this year to get a glimpse of the amazing RGO Funk Soul and Hammond Show.  Friday the 24th of October a festival called “We Need The Funk” will be organized at the Qbus venue in the city of Leiden, NL.  Other acts include Rundfunk DJ’s,  Joseph Bowie and the George Experience.  So get your ass over there and don’t miss it.

When: Friday 24th of October 19:30 - 00:00
Where: Qbus, Uiterstegracht 142, Leiden, NL

Pre sale: €7,- @ Plato record stores, Velvet, VVV
or by emailing info@weneedthefunk.nl
 Entrance at the door: €10
Info: http://weneedthefunk.hyves.nl

]]> http://rgofunk.com/2008/10/01/gig-alert-friday-24th-october-2008-leiden-nl/feed/ The second RGO Album http://rgofunk.com/2008/08/06/the-second-rgo-album/ http://rgofunk.com/2008/08/06/the-second-rgo-album/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:54:50 +0000 admin http://rgofunk.com/2008/08/06/the-second-rgo-album/ 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.

]]> http://rgofunk.com/2008/08/06/the-second-rgo-album/feed/ Gig Alert: Friday 11th of july Saint-Paul Soul Jazz Festival, France http://rgofunk.com/2008/07/06/gig-alert-friday-11th-of-july-saint-paul-soul-jazz-festival-france/ http://rgofunk.com/2008/07/06/gig-alert-friday-11th-of-july-saint-paul-soul-jazz-festival-france/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:32:30 +0000 admin http://rgofunk.com/2008/07/06/gig-alert-friday-11th-of-july-saint-paul-soul-jazz-festival-france/ Bonjour mes amis. Funk est à la France vendredi prochain! Friday the 11th of July the RGO Soul Funk and Hammond show is coming to Saint-Paul in France.  This 3-day festival is completly devoted to soul jazz and deep raw and funk bliss! Doors are open at  19:00 and we start at 20:00. After that you can enjoy pure London funk from the Jezebel Sextet. This will be a night to remember. For more info check www.saintpaul-souljazz.com

RGO @ Saint-Paul Soul Jazz Festival
20:00 Friday, 11 July 2008
Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Provence, France
33 (0)4 75 96 00 51
www.saintpaul-souljazz.com

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