Pure Finesse

Bio:

Pure Finesse. An ambitious fusion of polar opposites. Spurred on by the powerful presence of the old school, songwriter and ringleader Mike Simpson crafted Pure Finesse as a collection of individuals from Toronto summoning forth the righteous horns from Tower of Power, the funky brother rap of James Brown, the brash rock swagger of David Lee Roth and the rage fuelled riffing of Judas Priest... and colliding for the first time.

2010 has been good to Pure Finesse. Their debut record, the "Got A Lot To Prove EP" was released on May 22nd. The result of a meticulous recording process helmed by Justin Abedin (of Jacksoul fame) the band hopes that their release will signal a return to the fundamentals of solid songwriting and good musicianship presented in an unconventional 7 piece rock band. They were nominated in the "Best Live Electric" Act category at the Toronto Independant Music Awards, at the top of a class of 160 different acts.

Drawing comparisons to System of a Down, Jack Black, Rush, Tool, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more, the Pure Finesse experience has been described as the "wanton destruction" of the many different genres it crosses paths with (Music Vice Magazine - May 2010).

Edge 102 on-air personality Adam Ricard, had this to say about Pure Finesse:

"Pure Finesse is a tight band with a solid rock show. Add horns into the mix and you get something you don't hear in new rock nowadays. Definitely a band to watch out for."

Collectively, the members of Pure Finesse have shared the stage with numerous headlining acts and Grammy-winning artists in multiple genres such as the Black Eyed Peas, Snoop Dogg, Down With Webster, Steve Gadd (of Steely Dan Fame), Dave Holland (Miles Davis "Bitches Brew") and 2010 Polaris Prize nominee and hip hop artist Shad. It is this virtuosity and experience that breaths life into the music of Pure Finesse - music that has a lot to prove.

For More Information or Press/Booking Inquiries, please contact Brian Walters at brian.walters@rogers.com.

Members:

Mike Simpson- Vox
Brett Leier- Guitar
Tom Juhas- Guitar/Backing Vox
Mike Meusel- Bass/
Nick Teehan- Saxophone/
Brian Walters- Trumpet/Backing Vox
Chad Davis-Drums