September 1, 2011 By admin The Rescu – Debut Album Release August 2011 Upcoming shows in JHB and PTA The Rescu is a 3-piece rock band based in Cape Town, South Africa. Bandmembers include Mike Vaughan – lead vocals and bass, Brendyn “Rusti” Rossouw – drums and vocals and Gray Lowndes – guitars. The band has been crafting and performing the songs that make up their debut, self-titled album for the last 18 months. The band drew their inspiration for the songs from various elements and life experiences. Their genuine and heartfelt love for South Africa and its people inspired many of the tracks. The band name expresses their desire for something relevant, something needed, something out of the ordinary; something that happens to be in the right place at the right time. To date, The Rescu have performed with some of the biggest names on the SA music circuit, sharing the stage with Just Jinjer, Foto na Dans, The Dirty Skirts and Prime Circle. These performances, as well as the many smaller shows played by the band have given them the street cred they require to hold their own at any level of live performance. The Rescu will be in Gauteng from 7 – 10 September, performing at the following venues Wed 7 Sept: Cool Runnings, Boksburg. Free entry. Fri 9 Sept: Tings and Times, Hatfield – Line up: Arno Carstens, The Rescu. R70.00. Sat 10 Sept: Tanz Café, Johannesburg. R100.00 – Bookings: 082 888 0235. First radio single “I did it for You.” The band’s peers in the industry have shown a great deal of support and encouragement. Here, a collection of quotes to that effect: “The Rescu is a well refined band with HUGE sound and great songs. Definitely a powerhouse band on the rise and to look out for” – Ard Matthews (Just Jinjer) “Guys your new album is truly something special… can’t wait for you to share it with the world!” – Ben Peters (Goodluck) The self titled album has just been released by 2 Feet, a division of Sheer Sound and will be available in music stores nationwide by the end of August. Twitter: @therescuband Follow them on Facebook