Thanks to a digital explosion by the band on You Tube, a
massive promotional and marketing campaign, which included a
launch party and showcase at the famed Capitol Tower, and their
current headlining tour, Aussie rock sensations Sick Puppies'
Virgin / EMI Music album Tri-Polar, debuts this week at #31 on
the Billboard Top 200.
The July 7th, record release and tour launch event at Capitol's
famed Tower, featured a rock studded red carpet (actually blue),
that was attended by many including Ogre of Skinny Puppy, singer
/ actress Moira Cue, and her manager, Bruce Edwin, who arrived
directly from the repass of Michael Jackson. Michael
Jackson’s music was softly played for the thousand or so
crowd before the exciting launch in to a 45 minute live
performance by the band, which was very tight, and kept the crowd
transfixed.
VIPs were treated behind the ropes outside of the Capitol
building to complimentary food, deserts, wine, and other
beverages, and were later ushered in for an exclusive
complimentary screening of ‘Rock Prophecies,’ the
documentary about Sick Puppies good friend, legendary rock
photographer Robert M. Knight, who originally took the group
under his wing when they came to America, introducing them to the
people who helped kick-start their stateside career.
The Hollywood Sentinel spoke with Mr. Knight after the very
entertaining film, and he told Bruce Edwin, ‘I have been
working with Ogre (of Skinny Puppy) on a new film about remote
viewing. We are in touch with all of the original people that
were involved in Star Gate (America’s psychic espionage
program).’ The Hollywood Sentinel later spoke with Ogre of
Skinny Puppy, who told Bruce Edwin that he is doing great, and
currently living in Los Angeles. He states that he likes the Sick
Puppies, whose name was inspired by his band.
Sick Puppies relocated to Los Angeles four years ago, taking the
rock world by storm with their song, ‘All The Same,’
used for a video shot in a Sydney shopping mall featuring their
friend Juan Mann, who held up a hand-written placard offering
‘Free Hugs,’ a clip seen by more than 10 million
viewers on YouTube alone, which spurred six-figure sales of their
Virgin / EMI Music major label debut, Dressed Up As Life. The
Hollywood Sentinel spoke with Sick Puppies vocalist Shimon Moore,
and bassist Emma Anzai, who are both very cordial and down to
earth. Mark Goodwin rounds the band out on drums.
Subnormal Magazine and Hollywood Sentinel Editor Bruce Edwin
states of the band, ‘As a jaded rock journalist who has
seen hundreds of gigs, not much new music impresses me. The Sick
Puppies are a rare exception, and it is also very refreshing to
see a female jamming on bass. Anzai rocks.’ Sick Puppies
will be playing Highline in NYC August 11th, as well as a slew of
other dates across the country. Check em’ out.
www.sickpuppies.net