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   Focus: General Info
Member Since7/27/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.focustheband.com
Band MembersThijs van Leer – Hammond organ, flute & vocals
Niels van der Steenhoven – guitar (http://nielsvdsteenhoven.com / http://www.myspace.com/nielsvdsteenhoven)
Bobby Jacobs – bass (http://www.myspace.com/bobbyonbass)
Pierre van der Linden – drums

Geert Scheijgrond– sound engineer

Management & Bookings:
Martin Darvill
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Record company:
Red Bullet (www.redbullet.nl)

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 8 2009 8:00P
Palace Theatre Southend
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
The Cresset Peterborough
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
The Orchard Theatre Dartford
Oct 11 2009 8:00P
Winding Wheel Chesterfield
Oct 12 2009 8:00P
The Corn Exchange Cambridge
Oct 13 2009 8:00P
Octagon Theatre Yeovil
Oct 15 2009 8:00P
Hall for Cornwall Troro
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
Grimsby Grimsby Auditorium
Oct 18 2009 8:00P
Parr Hall Warrington
Oct 19 2009 8:00P
Guild Hall Preston
Oct 20 2009 8:00P
Athena Leicester
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
The Marina Theatre Lowestoft
Oct 22 2009 8:00P
Town Hall Cheltenham
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Assembly Hall Worthing
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Palace Theatre Newark
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
Southport Theatre Southport
Oct 26 2009 8:00P
Swan Theatre High Wycombe
Oct 27 2009 8:00P
Oakengates Thetford
Oct 28 2009 8:00P
The Journal Tyne Theatre Newcastle upon Tyne
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
Arts Centre Aberystwyth
Oct 30 2009 8:00P
Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth
Nov 1 2009 8:00P
The Alban Arena St Albans
Nov 2 2009 8:00P
Regent Theatre Ipswich
Nov 3 2009 8:00P
Playhouse Epsom
Nov 4 2009 8:00P
The Dome Morecambe
Nov 5 2009 8:00P
Robin 2 Bilston
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
City Hall Salisbury
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre Stevenage
Nov 8 2009 8:00P
Opera House Buxton
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Blaest Trondheim
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Garage Bergen
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Brogum Zierikzee
Feb 24 2010 8:00P
The Spirit of 66 Verviers
Feb 25 2010 8:00P
Muziekcentrum Schaaf Leeuwarden
Nov 26 2010 8:00P
De Boerderij Zoetermeer
Nov 27 2010 8:00P
de Bosuil Weert

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   About Focus
Focus
The ultimate progressive rock group

With their unique progressive rock Focus manifested themselves at the start of the seventies as the most successful and the most appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports.

The band were fronted by the much admired duo of Thijs van Leer on the Hammond organ/flute and Jan Akkerman on the guitar. Their hit potential came in the form of a couple of instrumentals, "Hocus Pocus", "House of the King", and "Sylvia", but we shouldn't forget their timeless albums "Moving Waves", "Focus 3" and "Hamburger Concerto". But like all good things, it couldn't last and internal wrangling ended this legendary group.

After an initial careful comeback which resulted in a well received album "Focus 8", the band are now back on the frontline, with a fantastic line-up! Of course the founder member and musical genius Thijs van Leer is still holding the fort. Also back in his old spot is Pierre van der Linden, the drummer who is internationally renowned for his rhythmic skills, and who was and still is a defining factor in the whole Focus sound. Together with Bobby Jacobs who stems from a well acclaimed Dutch jazz family, they are responsible for the rhythm section and that unmistakable Focus groove. The talented Niels van der Steenhoven, who without any shadow of a doubt can hit the mark when it comes to the guitar completes the band's line-up.

A new Focus era has arrived. There is a rejuvenated passion in the new compositions, that adorn the new album "Focus 9 / New Skin", which has been released on the famous Red Bullet label of Willem van Kooten. This album -and the following gigs- will surprise the loyal fans. They will hear once again all the classic Focus tunes and they will be surprised at the strength and depth of the new material. "Our music is evolution, not revolution", Thijs van Leer once said about the music of Focus. Well now, the evolution is at full pace.


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Good Natured Music

Good Natured Music



Nov 25 2009 12:35 AM

Hi there Focus!
Loved your show at the Alban Arena earlier this month!
What a treat, thank you
Very best wishes,
Claire x
Oleg Polyanskiy

Oleg Polyanskiy



Nov 24 2009 1:02 PM

Thank you for friendship! I love your music that became a true Classic!

Best,
Oleg
Alex Hirsch Music

Alex Hirsch Music



Nov 23 2009 6:13 AM

Hey Focus
If you have a minute, please come check out the new song Alex Hirsch wrote after reading Einstein's private manuscripts and quoting his memoirs directly. The song is called, The Stormy Seas of Time and features Ken Oak on the Cellos, Bionik on the Drums and Production, and of course, Alex Hirsch on the guitars pianos and singing.
And remember, all it takes is 3 little dollars to get any of his full albums at www.keywinsproductions.com.

A fair price for up to 17 songs! Finally, good music that is priced correctly, not another record company rip off!


Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Nov 21 2009 3:57 PM

Hiya Focus!
                 Great music!
                 Musical greetings from Portsmouth,England!
                                 God Bless,
                                                Tim.




free people won @ pardy iz W0 hi 0!

free people won @ pardy iz W0 hi 0!



Nov 17 2009 8:12 PM

Oi don't mind giving up the cards butt
cani at least keep playin pinball????
free people won @ pardy iz W0 hi 0!

free people won @ pardy iz W0 hi 0!



Nov 15 2009 5:39 PM

By the time i hit 61 they will be calling me foureyes!
Pedro Oliva

Pedro Oliva



Nov 14 2009 1:32 PM

Salud y gracias!!.
VOXNOSTRA

VOXNOSTRA



Nov 11 2009 7:14 PM

L'ALBUM ANIMA EST EN VENTE CHEZ :





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King Lizzard

King Lizzard



Nov 10 2009 2:01 AM

I became aware of Focus by playing Hocus Pocus in a cover band. I didn't know much other than they were a progressive rock band from Holland. That was then. Well, now I've downloaded from iTunes all the Focus tracks available and seems that's all I listen to now. It's also a treat watching all the old Focus live videos from 1973 on Youtube. To one of my favorite bands of all time, thanks for the add.
Elvegust

Elvegust



Nov 9 2009 3:57 PM

Thanks for adding!



Greets

Chai from Elvegust
JAN

JAN



Nov 8 2009 6:52 PM

Thijs, Pierre, Niels and Bobby, I hope you enjoyed the latest tour and mets lots of fans. It's been wonderful knowing you've been in the UK, hope you're not too tired with all the touring. Have a great last night tonight and a safe journey home. Lots of love and peace to you all always, from Jan.
 

RadoS Kopos

RadoS Kopos



Nov 6 2009 6:35 PM

Focus Forever!!!!!!
Thanx for the Add
Hope You like our songs
All the Best
Rado
Raphael

Raphael



Nov 3 2009 7:07 AM

Hi Friend,
Thanks for the add and the request !
I like your music and your new album !
Enjoy our music and send us a email !
Blessed week
Raphael and Luis
danke

danke



Nov 1 2009 1:44 PM





Kunstgerecht

Kunstgerecht



Nov 1 2009 11:25 AM

Dear Focus
I first heard Focus in the 1970s, when I bought a compilation tape on Polydor, with a yellow cover, just called Focus. I've just recently renewed my acquaintance with Focus by buying Hocus Pocus (best of) CD. Sylvia, Tommy, Focus et al sound even better now than they did first time around. All the best to you.
kindest regards
Ewan
olivortex

olivortex



Oct 27 2009 3:49 PM

Hello Thijs and band.

Currently on my page: T R E E S.

Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, synthesizer, glockenspiel and HELOISE on vocals. 

Also: Correpondance Part1 (electronic/inner trip, with some flute!), Growl (funk/heavy), S Cape (electronic/experimental), Picture (heavy/melodic), Dors mon ange (punk/ambiant) and more.

I hope you're having a great day or night.

Peace from Paris.

O.


 

 



One Man Way

One Man Way



Oct 21 2009 7:03 PM

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ProgAlien

ProgAlien



Oct 21 2009 6:05 AM

Aliens landing in 2010




John Balikos

John Balikos



Oct 20 2009 4:19 PM

HELLO,MY GREAT FRIENDS...KEEP ON ROCKIN,ALWAYS BEST GREETINGS FROM PAROS-GREECE..

raz

raz



Oct 18 2009 11:43 PM

focusbyraz
Slapran

Slapran



Oct 18 2009 9:12 AM

Thank you for friendship!
Celtic Sven

Celtic Sven



Oct 17 2009 8:04 PM

Hi Focus, greetings from Chesterfield! I and a few friends enjoyed the show on Sunday, the vocoder effect on the voice and what was sung took my breath away.
Hope to see you soon again, will try to get to Buxton, wishing you the very Best!!!
GlazZ

GlazZ



Oct 17 2009 12:42 PM

Ask For Glazz !!!
Cartoone

Cartoone



Sep 30 2009 7:04 AM

Hope 2009 is going great for you.
Check out our new Cartoone Deluxe Edition CD
21 tracks for $10.98  and featuring the legendary Jimmy Page on guitar.
www.fridaymusic.com

Also in UK/Europe on 26th OCT 09  at www.amazon.co.uk    buy CD for only £11.99
Have a great day.
Cartoone
Steve Jones

Steve Jones



Sep 29 2009 7:56 PM

Hi,

'I hope all you wish for comes your way'

Regards
Steve

Liverpool Town’ available on iTunes and at Amazon mp3

http://www.stevejonesmusic.net

 

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