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The Refugees est un groupe alchimiste des notes. Avec leurs origines et leurs influences musicales très différentes – du classique au hard rock en passant par le jazz - les six musiciens proposent des interprétations imagées de compositions hors du commun qui puisent leurs racines au plus profond des origines du rock. Depuis plusieurs années ils peaufinent, travaillant ensemble, l’héritage des groupes mythiques des années 70, (Deep Purple, Pink Floyd avec une pincée de Black Sabbath et de Jethro Tull) auxquels se mêlent les tendances plus contemporaines d’un Nickelback ou autre Staind ( USA). Les maillons manquant viennent de rejoindre la chaîne et le groupe se prépare à sortir un nouvel album d’une dizaine de titres originaux. Les textes en anglais, avec quelques incursions dans la langue de Molière, parlent « du temps, de la guerre, de l’amour, des enfants, de la dépendance au jeu, de la détresse des hommes ou encore d’un travesti tiraillé par ses sentiments...». Autant de messages que The Refugees veut faire passer dans un style novateur qui lui est propre baigné dans un esprit nordique qui règne en maître, tant dans la musique que dans la façon de l’exprimer. « Rien qu’avec nos "gueûuules", le show sur scène est détonant ! » Un joyeux melting-pot dans lequel on retrouve la vraie signification de ce que veut dire rock progressif.

There's a world of difference between pop stars who sing other people's songs, and female singer/songwriters who truly touch your soul. With a voice that's powerful, passionate, endlessly expressive, and full of contagious energy, Nadia Roman is just that type of artist-one who will You undoubtedly surprise and captivate.

Nadia's deeply soulful rock groove, which can best be described as blending elements of Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt.

Co-founder ‘Bad to the bone’ guitarist/songwriter Derrick Macbrian met Nadia after a concert in Ghent Belgium. During let we say …….some sort « recreational period » you know what I mean..One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer. I heard Nadia playing Jethro Tull’s ‘Locomotive Breath’ at the piano. So I went over to meet her, and she started singing for me. I was pretty much blown away, so I suckered her to forming a band with me.” Since that day, the musical relationship has remained dependably loyal. Even if we do not have always the exact vision regarding what we love about music, but when it comes to songwriting, we finish each other’s thoughts.

This chemistry proved to be not only fruitful, but also very powerful. “We’d play something on the guitar, then I’d play something on the piano, and the parts would vibe off each other. I’d just think about my life, and my experiences, everyday stuff and start writing. Everyone can feel these songs, because everyone’s had the same problems.

In February 2007, the band camped out in the south of France to record their new single ANGES at Jack Blues productions Control studio. For the recording of Nadia's voice we chooses André Fisichella’s ARION studio. For the final mixing and mastering the M.H.P Productions Studios in New York.

Hitting the street harder than a Big Truck Driver with the pedal on full mash

With that do-or-die performance attitude, coupled with music that's both introspective and distinctive, there's no doubt that THE REFUGEES has the right chemistry for success

BAND

Vocals: Nadia Roman Guitars: Derrick MacBrian Guitars: Seb Patritti Drums : Christian Grassard Bass: Bernardo Sacato Backing: Carine Giraud