Sunday, September 26, 2010
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Yes, the rumors are true. As of November 7, 2010, Tung N Groove will officially dissolve. Founding member Mark has moved to Calgary to pursue new endeavors. As a result, the group has decided to dissolve the band name Tung N Groove in his honor.
Mark's last performance with the band will take place at the Royal Hotel November 6 and 7.
The news isn't all bad though -- the remaining members are still committed to our fans, and we will be back in 2011 with a new lineup, exciting new material, and a new name.
We will greatly miss Mark and his contributions to the band, and the local music scene. He is -- in a word: irreplaceable.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
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Monday, April 7, 2008
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15:45
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Ok, so if you are on Facebook, you can now join the Tung N Groove Facebook Group. You can reach the page here.
Why? Because it's there. And you can get involved in discussions, post photos, videos and other fun stuff.
5 photos have already been added, and 1 video has been posted.
UPDATE July 26, 2008:
The links to the TNG Facebook group have been fixed.
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
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23:02
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 There isn't much left to be said about this last weekend's gig at the Hylton. The number of patrons that came to the Hylton to check us out was, for the most part, above average, and they were very supportive of our material, with a select few exceptions, whom were obviously in the minority.
I'm not about to sit and gripe about the things that went wrong this weekend. There are certainly many things that require improvement, and there are those who need attitude adjustments, but thankfully those do not belong to any band members -- or anyone close to us anyway. Yes the gig was an rousing success, and honestly, I felt it went far better than I had expected.
I thought about posting a bunch of pictures from this weekends' performance, but given the time it would require to tweak some 50 pictures, and a few video files, I decided against it. Instead, I may post the odd photo here and there, with a few interjections by me. For example, the photo that accommodates this post is entitled "Ouch! My Eye!!!".
Tung N' Groove has a lot of work to do before we hit the stage again this summer. More posts are to come in the near future. Ciao!
Well, it's done; the first gig is complete!!!
And a rollicking success it was. (what the hell kind of grammar is that?)
Sure, the wheels fell off a few times on friday night, a few endings were blown, a couple of harmonies missed or messed but all in all, despite all the jitters, it went well. Then saturday really cruised!!!
There is no doubt that this band will raise the bar locally, and in no time be quite in demand!
It is such a pleasure to be on stage with these guys and I really felt a sense of unity starting to form within the ranks over the weekend.
A very heartfelt THANKYOU goes out to those who came out to support us and we look forward to seeing you again. ( I'll leave it to MB to post pics and do his normal eloquent meandering!)
Thank you all.
MA
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Friday, May 11, 2007
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Monday, April 2, 2007
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23:03
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Welcome to the official website of Medicine Hat's newest Classic Rock Sensation!
Tung N' Groove is a pro-level band whose mandate is to raise the bar as to what local patrons expect to see in live local talent. We stripped all aspects of the band down to it's bare elements, and are rebuilding from the ground up. No big PA system; no big light show. No pyrotechnics or lasers -- this is entertainment for entertainment's sake: a 4-piece rock band with a professional attitude and presentation.
We are starting with a solid rhythm section, coupled with chugging guitars, screaming keyboards, and a vocal ensemble that (hopefully) will be the envy of our peers. We will feature a vocal section with a wide dynamic range, with 3-4 part harmonies, and our command of our instruments will not only compliment the songs of yesteryear that we have grown to love, but will also show a new level of technical ability not seen in local bars in ages.
Yes, we will play the Classic Rock songs that everyone remembers and loves; we will also bring material to the table that is meant to challenge us as musicians, and (hopefully) impress those who come to see us. The recording, production, promotion and performance of at least one original album is a long-term goal for us.
The band was originally slated to begin performing in August 2007. It has been brought to my attention that our debut date has been moved forward almost 3 months, therefore I had to accelerate my schedule for getting this site on-line. It is but a skeleton at this time, but in the coming weeks, the site will grow into a multimedia site depicting sound bytes, biographies, and perhaps even video. Anything is possible.
The first performance is scheduled for May 18, 2007 at the Redcliff Hylton. We look forward to entertaining you in the future, and many years to come.
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Thursday, July 7, 2005
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20:50
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Tung N' Groove Management will be happy to provide potential venues, promoters, recording labels, and radio stations with a complete press kit. All you need to do is contact the band at admin [at] tungngroove [dot] com. In the message, indicate you are requesting a press kit, and provide the following information:
- Your name;
- The venue/company you represent;
- Your email;
- Your telephone number;
- Your mailing address;
- Any other information you may think is relevant;
We will mail you a copy of our press kit. Please be aware that it may take 6-10 business days for it to arrive. If you live or work in the Medicine Hat area, we may be able to have a representative deliver the press kit to you in person.
Please be aware that your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and we will not share your personal information with anyone.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2005
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20:43
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Tung N' Groove can provide full production (PA system and stage lighting) for venues with capacities under 250. It is generally understood that Tung N' Groove will provide complete production to the venue unless otherwise agreed.
The band requires a minimum of four (4), 120-Volt AC separate circuits (eight [8] circuits ideally) in order to run back-line instruments, PA and stage lighting. If Front-of-House production is being supplied by the venue, or by a separate sound contractor, the band will require at minimum four (4) - 120-volt AC circuits for their back-line instruments.
Back-Line
In all circumstances, Tung N' Groove will provide all instruments and stage amplification to the venue, unless otherwise agreed.
Front-of-House Production
Tung N' Groove will provide their own PA System if the venue does not have a house system installed, or one is not provided by a separate sound contractor as per prior agreement. Tung N' Groove reserves the right to provide their own PA System to any venue, if the band determines the installed house system to be inadequate for their purposes.
If Front-of-House Production is being supplied by the venue or a hired contractor, the band requires the following amenities in order to perform:
Minimum sixteen (16) channel front-of house mixing desk. Each channel must have XLR-type microphone inputs and ¼-inch line-level inputs. In addition, +48-Volt phantom power is required on all inputs;
Four (4) Separate monitor mixes. 3 mixes are to be provided via monitor wedges at the front of the stage, and one line-level mix is to be provided to the drumkit for an in-ear monitoring system supplied by Tung N' Groove;
Three (3) direct boxes for running line-level feeds for Keyboards and Bass Guitar;
A Front-of-House engineer and/or monitor technician may be required.
A stage plot plan with power and input requirements can be provided to the venue and/or sound contractor upon request.
Stage Lighting
Stage lighting will only be provided by Tung N' Groove if the venue does not supply stage lighting, or installed lighting is deemed inadequate for their purposes.
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
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20:36
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 Dan Howard – Guitar and Vocals
Dan is a talented musician who shares his gift of music through performing and teaching in Medicine Hat the last ten years. His performing demonstrates a true love of music and a perfection of his musical abilities. He has performed with local groups such as Drivin' Blind and Müle Shöe, which has had opening performances with acts such as Skid Row. Dan's inspiration stems from groups such as Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and countless others.
 Mark Ayley – Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals
Mark began played with a variety of blues and rock bands, such as Sir Smooth & the Boogie Kings, Shadowfax, and The Amazing Bluedinis (aka: Highway 51) in Vancouver. He has also demonstrated his performance skills on the stage in local musical theater productions such as Annie Get Your Gun (2002), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2005) and Grease (2004). Mark's musical inspiration comes from artists such as Blue Öyster Cult, Randy Bachman, and Led Zeppelin. Mark's diverse talents allow him to perform a variety of musical instruments, furthering the band's uniqueness.
 Kalen Rouse – Bass
Kalen is a local musician who shares his love of music through teaching. Kalen presents a youthful enthusiasm within Tung N' Groove. Though this is his first professional act, his skills as a bass player is beyond his years.
 Mike Bischke – Drums and Vocals
Mike has played and performed for audiences throughout Canada for many years on various stages. From local venues to national festivals and even the Esplanade Theatre, he has demonstrated his ability to play a wide variety of music genres. His experience has allowed him to perform as a member of local acts, such as Müle Shöe, Legacy, The Stephen Kambeitz Trio and The Savoy Blues Band. His past acts have been privileged to share the stage with a number of recording artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Nazareth, and April Wine. Mike's approach to drumming could be described as driven, powerful, and yet tasteful.
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Monday, July 4, 2005
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 Tung N' Groove began as a desire to advance the quality of live entertainment in Medicine Hat. Mark Ayley, Mike Bischke, Dan Howard, and Kalen Rouse have combined their musical talents to forge a band unique to Southern Alberta.
“After playing in a number of local and touring acts in Southern Alberta, it was my desire to be part of a band which would exceed what live music fans' would expect to see and hear when they would go out to see local act”, says Bischke. “With Tung N' Groove, all members were willing to identify every aspect a band produces within a live environment – from the performance, to the repertoire, to the presentation, and push the envelope.”
Finding the right members for Tung N' Groove took nearly two years of recruitment before the right bandmates were found. In the end, the band ensures their mandate is upheld. Professionalism is of utmost importance to Tung N' 'Groove, which is evident considering the following:
- Tung N' Groove will maintain a professional attitude and conduct towards club staff and patrons at all times;
- The group presents themselves both visually and sonically to the highest standards possible;
- As experienced musicians, the group strives to deliver the best performance possible, and are proud to be one of a select few area acts with three accomplished vocalists;
- The group continuously expands their repertoire, ensuring every performance can be adapted to any crowd, and no two performances are exactly the same;
- Tung N' Groove maintains modern, advanced sound systems, to ensure the highest standard in quality for sound production.
Together, the members of Tung N' Groove perform a diverse compilation of hard rock and classic favorites from the 1970's to today's artists. Often heard at Tung N' Groove performances are covers from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, April Wine, Scorpions and Whitesnake. In addition to playing a number of Classic Rock standards which will ensure a packed dance floor, the band includes a focus on Canadian artists. Through their choice of repertoire, their stage presence, and expanding fanbase, Tung N' Groove will create a fun, appealing atmosphere that will draw consumers to your establishment.
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