2008 EUROPEAN TOUR ON NOW :: PARIS SHOW ADDED Mon 28th
April
Throughout April and May CARUS & THE TRUE BELIEVERS
are making their way around Europe as part of their
2008 EUROPEAN TOUR. Check the tour dates now and find
a show near you as they tour through ENGLAND, FRANCE,
GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & The CZECH REPUBLIC (For The
Prague Fringe Festival) before finishing up with a
show in COPENHAGEN on Thursday 29th May.
There is a limited addition CARUS & THE TRUE BELIEVERS
2008 Euro Tour T-shirt (complete with all dates for
the first time!) available at all shows.
For any French or Parisien fans we have just added an
ACOUSTIC show in PARIS - Monday 28th April at The RUSH
BAR, 32 Rue Saint Sebastien, Paris 11.
Check Tourdates for all dates & info
NEW ALBUM 'THREE BOXES' OUT NOW"
Three Boxes review - Beat Magazine
The long awaited "real" album from the independent acoustic band contains some of Carus' best work yet, recorded in a style that accurately replicates the passion of the band's live performances.
This album is testimony to the recent enhancement of Carus' songwriting skills, refined through the effect of rigorous touring and frequent writing. Instead of merely focusing on deep introspection and opinionated thoughts, writing in respect to others' point of view and situations have resulted in him producing some true quality indie-folk songs, rich in meaning and long-lasting worth.
In empathy to Van Nguyen, Saturday in Singapore tries a unique play on perspective: "if I got into trouble, I know people who could help me... It was just "you and your brother";whilst Last Days of Winter subtly explores the story of a teenage girl's premature death. Effectively portraying powerful, socially-aware messages, these songs are maturely written from a viewpoint subtle enough to invite personal interpretation at the same time as telling a decent story.
On top of all this, Carus has become expert at belting out songs full of heart-wrenching passion. This time portrays a somehow beautiful mood of defeat as the strings and keys ring high in the background. His classic heartbreak masterpiece, Thrown, has finally been recorded to give the poignancy of the song justice. A soft and slow drumbeat crescendo aids in creating the massive build-up usually formed by Carus solo in gigs.
The album's instrumentation is diverse but not overdone, and the tight mix certainly sustains appeal better than any of Carus' recordings have managed in the past. Three Boxes should serve to satisfy and impress even his most critical of fans.
Carus, now ... as I just said to you a couple of minutes ago: you've got a new fan!
I'd like to thank you so much for the awesome show - you are incredible, your brother is incredible and the "french connection" as well! Loved every single tune and all the great performance.
I heard your CD "Three Boxes" in Solingen by Reinhard Finke in his Valve Records Studio: great!; see you on Tuesday, 13.05.09 in Cafe Stückgut Solingen!
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
thank you guys for the gig at the " Vaches Folks" in Cast - Brittany . Great show - great sound - great music - high energy !! and thank you for your kindness . People , please , go to see Carus and his TBs on stage if they are playing near your town , because you will have a great moment of music !!!
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
thanks a lot for your set CARUS at CAST je te souhaite à toi et à ton groupe beaucoup de plaisir et de réussite, et ....de belles vagues. Notre chanteur Pierre est aussi surfeur !!! Keep on rockin' pascal
Hey there Luke, my name is TC. I met a friend of yours, Natalie, from the Sutherland Shire. She bought my cd 'eccentric mess' and put me onto you guys. It's good to know there's other musos around the shire that are writing quality original music. She told me you play around Cronulla way. I would love to come and watch you play when you are back in town (in cronulla or just the city somewhere). I only heard a smiggen of your sound and it sounds smooth! Your myspace is really nice too, the banner for Carus is awesome! Keep going strong. Hope to meet you soon. TC Coombes.
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
