Focal Point, the highly combustible modern rockers from Windsor, Ontario, Canada pack quite a punch. With 10 years of dedication and drive, the band’s intense high-energy performances prove that its four members have the right chemistry to make more than just music, but rather a hard felt musical experience.
“You have to put on a show,” says singer/guitarist Randy Samrah. “You have to become the music, feel it inside. The audience will feel it as well”.
With the replacement of some members over the years, Focal Point has solidified into a powerhouse whose original high energy sound is conveyed through their memorable live show. “Nothing compares to a live Focal Point show. They command incredible stage presence for a young, unsigned band. Their intensity and natural charisma direct you to the stage, and their performance will keep you there,” says Canada Social’s Mary-Helen Clark-Mackinnon. This type of performance is what is needed to share the stage with such bands as KORN.
In 2005, Focal Point rocked a sold out crowd of KORN fans at the Chubby Pickle in Windsor. The crowd cheered in approval as they quickly picked up on the intensity that Focal Point delivers. KORN even performed an impromptu set using Focal Point’s gear.
On September 30, 2005, Focal Point released their second full length CD titled "What You Control" to a sold out audience. Focal Point became the first indie band to sell out the Chubby Pickle and "What You Control" sold over 400 units within the first week. The Windsor Star’s Ted Shaw reported that “the album's slashing electronics and aggressive vocals, balanced by acoustic guitars and violins in quieter moments, recall that of 90’s alternative rock.”
Furthermore, the band recently worked with new producer Joel Kazmi on three songs from the album and mixed it in the Sony BMG building in Toronto, Ontario. “We really like the way the album turned out, but we wanted to try a different perspective to help move the songs in the right direction,” explains guitarist Paul Sperduti.
Focal Point has rocked a number of venues all across Ontario. In 2002 the band was featured on The Life Network’s television show “The Lofters”. The band has also been rocking the Toronto scene, playing frequently in the downtown circuit at such venues as The Horseshoe, The Hard Rock Café (Club 279), The El Mocambo, and the Opera House. Focal Point opened up the inter-university KIN GAMES in 2004 to a 1000+ audience on the University of Windsor campus and also placed within the top ten out of 200 bands later that year at Toronto’s EMERGENZA FESTIVAL to another 1000+ sold out crowd. The band continues to perform frequently to large audiences in their home town as well as other cities throughout Ontario.
Currently, the band is looking to secure a promotion, distribution and recording deal and to support their new release, a tour will be put together to try to reach everyone to bring back a long lost time where the main focus is to have a memorable experience and to enjoy music for what its truly worth. “You’ll be captivated by their performance and will probably attempt to sing along, even if it is the first time you’ve heard the band.” - Canada Social-
Tommorow Night on CRASH STUDIO! Ronny Munroe calls in to say hi and chat a bit about his new project! 8 pm est.. If you miss him here you can catch him at one of these great stations as well! Aug 4 2009 8:00P Guest on RadioUgly.com Albany, New York
Aug 5 2009 11:30P GUEST ON INDIE LIFE & NATION ROCK RADIO Bakersfield, California
Aug 6 2009 7:30P Guest on ROCKIN MAYHEM RADIO Macon, Georgia
Aug 15 2009 3:00P Guest on MHB RADIO Ottowa, Ontario
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InMindZi has advanced to the semifinals in the 89x “I’m With The Band” competition!
We need your support now more than ever!
We need all our awesome fans to help us advance to the finals!!!
Here’s how YOU can help:
1. Go to www.myspace.com/89ximwiththeband and vote for our track "Senseless." You can vote once per day from noon Friday June 12 until noon Thursday June 18.
2. Come to the show June 18 at TNT’s, located at 35101 Harper Rd. in Clinton Twp. (just north of 15 mile on Harper). Vote for InMindZi at the door. Doors are at 8, cover is $10 for 18+
InMindZi is back in the running for $10,000 in the 89x “I’m With The Band” competition! We need your support now more than ever! It was because of our fans that we drew a wild card slot, and we need our fans to win!!! Here’s how YOU can help:
1. Go to www.myspace.com/89ximwiththeband and vote for our track “Wasted.” You can vote once per day from 12:00 noon Friday May 15 until Thursday May 21 when they close the voting. 2. Come to the show May 21 at TNT’s, located at 35101 Harper Rd. in Clinton Twp. (just north of 15 mile on Harper). Vote for InMindZi at the door. Doors are at 8, cover is $5 21+ and $10 18-20.
Hey Focal Point (CDN), we hope you can make it out The Magic Bag, Friday June 12th. As it will be our most wonderful show of the summer and it sure would be swell if you could have a frothy beverage with us :-)
InMindZi is back in the running for $10,000 in the 89x “I’m With The Band” competition! We need massive support this time, cause we only lost by two points last time, and that’s because the other band had just a few more people there than we did.
All you crazy InMindZi fans need to show TNT’s and 89x what you are made of! We need you to pack that bar to the rafters and scream the roof off the joint!
The show date is May 21st, at TNT’s, located at 35101 Harper Ave Clinton Twp, MI 48035. Doors are at 9 p.m. Tell the door guy that InMindZi sent you!!!!
THIS IS THE ONLY CANADIAN DATE OF THE TOUR ! ---------------------------------------------- The Chubby Pickle - May 12th - Tuesday ---------------------------------------------- A LIFE ONCE LOST THY WILL BE DONE w/ AQUILA MONOLITH CHUCK NORRIS & THE DELTA FORCE CHORUS ----------------------------------------------- All Ages/Licensed Doors @ 6PM Tickets: $10 adv/$12 Door Advance Tickets Avail: From local bands and Dr. Disc
The original innovators of hardcore, "MADBALL" invade Windsor for the first time! Be a part of this history making night! And if MADBALL was not enough to make you cream your pants, they bring with them the absolute best of the best of hardcore! Windsor has never seen a line up this stacked, and will probably never see one like this again! This one is not to be missed!
The Holly Springs Disaster - (Underground Operations)
A Text Book Tragedy - (Distort Records)
Sights and Sounds - (Smallman Records)
Baptized In Blood - ( from London ON. )
Assassinate The Following...
ALL AGES! / LICENSED
$10.00 ADV / $12. 00 DOOR
Doors @ 6:00PM
Our song "Parliament Of Trees" is available for your wonderful ears, but only for a limited time only. Just head on over to our Space and check it out. Let us know what you think. Are we on the right track? Or are we super duds? Those are questions only you can answer.
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