Upcoming Show

We'll be playing a short set at the 2009 Yuma Battle of the Bands on November 7th. The show takes place at the Yuma Palms Shopping Center. The stage will be just north of Hot Topic / Zumiez. We go on at 10 pm.

Our good friend Ernie Cano will be joining us playing bass and completing our live line-up. This show will mark the 1st full blown live show for us. Up until now we've strictly been a recording project, with only an acoustic show under our belts. So it's with great excitement, and only a few rehearsals that we bring you this historic 1st performance. Come check it out and enjoy the difference between the live show and he studio efforts. Equally good, but it will be different. We will be giving away free CDs of the new album after our set, so stop by the merchandise table and get one while they last.

We hope to post photos and video of the set shortly after. Thanks for all the past and future support.

Recording Finished

The recording for the album, This Holy October, is officially finished. We are currently in the mixing / mastering phase. Hopefully that will be finished in 2 weeks and the album will be available shortly thereafter.

Our intent is to give many albums and downloads away for FREE. When we start, we'll post the information on how to get your free copy of the album here. Actual CDs will be available 1st, along with free downloads at our link to the right. It will take a month or so before the album is distributed to ITUNES and other digital distributors.

Please help us in these early stages by following the blog, accepting free music, and telling your friends. Your loyalty and friendship will not soon be forgotten. Out.

The Progress

Paul came down this weekend and officially finished the vocals for the album.

Eric still needs another session or two to finish layering some leadwork and orchestral touches to the songs. Mike needs to come in and add just a thing or two, but he's essentially finished. After that, only mixing and mastering remains. So we're still on pace to finish around the time previously thought. Our goal, October 31st.

In an effort to bring this project to live audiences everywhere, we had what some may call our first rehearsal this weekend as well. Recently added drummer James Stephens will play with us live and will hopefully fill the role for the next album. It was fun, but I can't continue to play multiple instruments and keep my charming personality intact, especially not live. So it is with great contentment and faith in James that I hand this role over and look forward to playing only guitar.

Please stay in touch for future updates and of course the new album. It is imminent. Many wonderous sounds await you.

What up?

Hi everybody. I think for the next album we should do a song about the Mean Streets of Ahwatukee.

What do you think?

End of Summer

As summer grows closer to an end, so do the sessions for this album. Paul has maybe one more session left in him, and the vocals should be complete. Mike has been working hard the last few weeks to finish his guitar work. He may need a couple more sessions to polish up the hooks, but he's almost there. Eric needs a few appearances to finish his contributions and then only the final touches of mixing and mastering remain. No promises, but...the album should be ready by the end of October, or Thanksgiving at the latest. Please stay tuned for release and promotional details for the whole 2 of you who read this blog. If there are more of you out there, forgive my ignorance and make yourself known. There may be free merchandise in it for you. Either way, much love and thanks for all the support.

'Holy October' Sessions Continue

Paul just left a successful vocal session. We captured vocal tracks for Anatomy of a Shadow, Crow, and Eternal Slumber. I'm very pleased with the outcome. We're down to about 3 or 4 more songs that are void of vocals. In another session or two, we should have those knocked out and then we'll be ready for semi-finishing touches.

Mike and Eric still need to get in to complete their remaining lead guitar work. I should be able to accomplish that in the next few months. And then the mysterious figure who will contribute bass must emerge in time for fall. Our October goal is an attainable one still at this point.

Although Paul looks only 4'9" in this photo, I assure you, he's a vocal giant. More to come, including free promotional stuff so start following the blog or send us an email at Rochambeaux@gmail.com and ask to be on our mailing list. In the meantime, have a good summer.

Time to record again

Well friends, its time to record more music for Rochambeaux. I will be going down for a quick trip this Friday to work on Anatomy of a Shadow, Crow, and perhaps others.