Foxy Shazam
Their ability to knock out killer tunes, wickedly witty wordplay and exuberantly maximalist sound (Andrew WK meets Dexys meets Springsteen) has already caused ripples, but it's on stage that they'll really blow your mind. Foxy Shazam are the band who ought to be all over next summer's festivals, painting smiles on everyone's faces.” The Independent
Inimitable rock ‘n’ soul sextet Foxy Shazam have announced the international release date of their self-titled Sire Records album for October 11, 2010. Produced by John Feldmann, Foxy Shazam is the Cincinnati, OH band’s major label debut. The album is preceded by the release of the band’s first UK single, the infectious ‘Oh Lord’ on September 27, 2010.
To support the single and album, Foxy Shazam will be bringing their good times mobile to the UK giving fans a chance to experience their notoriously rambunctious live show. The band will be performing at the Reading/Leeds Festival plus 3 London shows – including support slots for Lostprophets and Motion City Soundtrack. This follows the band’s previous UK trip supporting Hole earlier in 2010.
Citing influences as varied as Marvin Gaye, Elton John and “Born To Run”-era Bruce Springsteen, Foxy Shazam have been creating unique, genre-defying music since they formed in 2004. From the anthemic “Unstoppable” to doo wop power ballad “Bye Bye Symphony” , the swooning “Connect Me,” and Rob Cavallo produced, Justin Hawkins featuring “Count Me Out”, Foxy Shazam is an amalgam of blues, soul, and brash pop bound by a no holds barred punk-rock aesthetic.
Foxy Shazam UK dates are as follows:
Wed 25 Aug Shepherds Bush Empire Supporting Lostprophets
Thur 26 Aug Underworld Supporting Motion City Soundtrack
Fri 27 Aug The Flowerpot
Sat 28 Aug Leeds Festival Festival Republic Stage
Sun 29 Aug Reading Festival Festival Republic Stage
‘Oh Lord’ is released September 27, 2010