The Cards are an international blues/rock power trio and they're coming to a town near you! Featuring founding and current member of British heavy metal godfathers Saxon, Paul Quinn (guitars & harmonica) alongside American multi-instrumentalist and singer / former sideman to Udo Dirkschneider and Doro Pesch, Harrison Young (vocals & bass). Rounding off the trio is Dutch drum sensation, Koen Herfst (drums & background vocals), preferred drummer of dance music god Armin van Buuren as well as several other well known rock and metal outfits.
Stream, Download, & Order their debut album on CD in Standard and Deluxe Editions and listen to their new single "The Gamble" today at thecardsofficial.bandcamp.com!
- Nov, 20 New Single THE GAMBLE Now Available for Pre-Order!
- May, 18 Brand New Merch Store is OPEN!
- Dec, 18 Catch The Cards on Tour of Europe!
- May, 28 The Cards at Bluesrock Festival Tegelen!
- May, 07 This Week In The Netherlands!
- Jan, 18 Debut Album Available Now on CD + Digital!
- Dec, 18 Debut Album & Record Release Tour Announced for January!
New Single THE GAMBLE Now Available for Pre-Order!
Pre-order our new single "The Gamble" on limited edition "vinyl" CD and digitally today and free download of our song "Bandit On The Run" live in Austria!
GET IT HERE: thecardsofficial.bandcamp.com
Brand New Merch Store is OPEN!
Dear Pack Members!
Once again, you asked and we’ve listened! Cards merch of all shapes and sizes is now available worldwide starting today at www.epicmerchstore.com/collection/artists/the-cards/ ♦️♣️♥️♠️
Head over now and get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, cap, and so much more!!!
Catch The Cards on Tour of Europe!
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album now available in Deluxe Edition at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
11.02 LIVE & LOUD - SOFIA (BULGARIA)
12.02 LET IT BEER - ROMA (ITALY)
13.02 SAN PROSPERO SOCIAL CLUB - IMOLA (ITALY)
15.02 BLUESIANA - VELDEN (AUSTRIA)
19.02 POCOLOCO - PAGANICA (ITALY)
21.02 LEGEND 54 - MILANO (ITALY)
22.02 IL PEOCIO - TROFARELLO (ITALY)
23.02 24 CLUB - SERRAVALLE (SAN MARINO)
09.03 BERGKELLER - REICHENBACH (GERMANY)
11.03 MUSIC A CAFE - NITRA (SLOVAKIA)
12.03 REIGEN LIVE - VIENNA (AUSTRIA)
14.03 KINO REGIS - BOCHNIA (POLAND)
The Cards at Bluesrock Festival Tegelen!
In addition to our upcoming set at Culemborg Blues Festival, we’re very pleased to be able to announce ourselves as part of this year's lineup for the 36th edition of Bluesrock Festival Tegelen, presented by Mojo, Buro Pinkpop, and de Blueskrant. Get your tickets now at www.ticketmaster.nl/event/241925 and we’ll see you on 7 September in the Netherlands!!
This Week In The Netherlands!
Debut Album Available Now on CD + Digital!
Debut Album & Record Release Tour Announced for January!
Dearest Pack Members,
We’re very excited to finally share that our self-titled debut album ‘The Cards’ will be released worldwide on 18 January, 2019 via Dutch label KOVA Records! Mixed and mastered by the legendary Dan Swanö with artwork by Sophia Den Breems, the album boasts 11 original songs ranging from classic blues stompers to full-on rock and roll burners. The complete track listing is as follows:
1. No Soul
2. Bandit On The Run
3. Rock & Roll Rocketship
4. The Process
5. Pitfalls
6. Ride The Freight Train
7. Sweet Lowdown Dirty Love
8. If I Had You
9. Agent Orange
10. Long Way To Go
11. For You
‘The Cards’ will be available to stream and download on all major digital platforms with physical copies for sale at our upcoming live shows in The Netherlands which we've just announced on the SHOWS page.
- May, 22 Arkhangelsk Blues Festival
- Aug, 25 Jazz'in de Gracht Festival
- May, 12 De Bosuil (Weert, NL)
- Aug, 24 Culemborg Blues Festival
- Sep, 07 Bluesrock Festival Tegelen
- Sep, 07 De Nacht Van De Kaap Festival
- Oct, 27 Bluesroute Helmond
- Dec, 28 Carthago (Kamp Linfort, DE)
- Feb, 11 Live & Loud (Sofia, BG)
- Feb, 12 Let It Beer (Rome, IT)
- Feb, 13 San Prospero Social Club (Imola, IT)
- Feb, 15 Bluesiana (Velden, AT)
- Feb, 19 Pocoloco (Paganica, IT)
- Feb, 21 Legend 54 (Milan, IT)
- Feb, 22 Il Peocio (Trofarello (IT)
- Feb, 23 24 Club (Serravalle, SM)
- Mar, 09 Bergkeller (Reichenbach, DE)
- Mar, 11 Music a Cafe (Nitra, SK)
- Mar, 12 Reigen Live (Vienna, AT)
- Mar, 14 Kino Regis (Bochnia, PL)
Arkhangelsk Blues Festival
The Cards play their world premeire performance at Arkhangelsk Blues Festival in Arkhangelsk, Russia.
Jazz'in de Gracht Festival
Catch The Cards at one of The Hague's most celebrated jazz & blues festivals, Jazz'in de Gracht!
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De Bosuil (Weert, NL)
Vrakkerveld 2C, 6002 AZ Weert
Pre-sale tickets available now!!!
More info at www.debosuil.nl.
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Culemborg Blues Festival
Catch The Cards live on the mainstage at the esteemed Culemborg Blues Festival in Culemborg, NL on August 24, 2019 at 20:00!
Info at www.culemborgblues.nl
Free Entrance
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Bluesrock Festival Tegelen
Catch The Cards live at Openluchttheater De Doolhof (De Drink 60, 5932 CP Tegelen) as part of the 36th edition of Bluesrock Festival Tegelen. Presented by Mojo, Buro Pinkpop and de Blueskrant. More info at: www.bluesrockfestival.nl
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De Nacht Van De Kaap Festival
Join the Cards for their second set of the day in the iconic cape of Rotterdam at De Nacht Van De Kaap festival. Tickets are available now!
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Bluesroute Helmond
Catch The Cards at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond, NL as part of the annual Bluesroute Helmond festival! More info at the link below.
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Carthago (Kamp Linfort, DE)
Am 28.12.2019 lassen wir das Jahr noch einmal richtig rockig ausklingen.
Ab 20.30 Uhr werden THE CARDS ein exklusives Konzert geben. THE CARDS sagt vielleicht nur Insidern etwas, aber wenn man hinter die Geschichte der drei Mitglieder schaut, wird jedes Herz eines Heavy Metal und Hard Rock Fans höher schlagen!
THE CARDS sind:
PAUL QUINN, Gründungsmitglied und Leadgitarrist der britischen Heavy Metal Band SAXON, die nun schon über 40 Jahre die weltweiten Bühnen rocken. Im August stand Paul Quinn mit seiner Gruppe noch als Headliner in Wacken vor 85.000 Fans auf der Bühne, am 28.12.2019 wird er im Club Carthago anzutreffen sein.
HARRISON YOUNG, der ehemalige Keyboarder von DORO PESCH und U.D.O., ist ein Multi-Instrumentalist und großartiger Jazzmusiker, der große Touren in Russland absolviert. Bei THE CARDS ist Harrison nicht nur der Sänger, sondern auch Basser und Keyboarder. Ein begnadeter Sänger, mit Charme und Witz und großem musikalischen Können!
KOEN HERFST spielte schon mit diversen Bands, errang Aufsehen durch seine Zusammenarbeit mit Armin van Buuren und ist ein Schlagzeuger der Spitzenklasse! Koen hat das Drumfestival HERFT FEST in Den Haag ins Leben gerufen und macht immer wieder mit außergewöhnlichen Aktionen auf sich aufmerksam. Sei es ein Drum Battle gegen einen Roboter oder mit 2000 Schlagzeugern am Strand von Den Haag oder ein Schlagzeugsolo aus einem fliegenden Heißluftballon - Koen ist einzigartig!
Die Drei zusammen ergeben THE CARDS und spielen guten, soliden Bluesrock. Vorbeikommen und sich verzaubern lassen.
Am Ende des Abends werden PHÖNIX RISING aus Mönchengladbach das Carthago so richtig aufmischen. Klassischer Heavy Metal, ehrlich und laut! Bitte besucht ihre Facebook Seite und seht/hört selber, was Euch gegen 23Uhr erwarten wird.
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixrisingofficialbandpage/
Ralf, Micha, Peter und Jan sind eine klasse Truppe und werden am Ende ihres Sets noch starke Unterstützung an der Gitarre bekommen! Lasst Euch überraschen.
Zwischen den zwei Hauptbands wird uns der fantastische Klaus Vanscheidt (https://www.facebook.com/kvmusic.de/) (WÖLLI & DIE BAND DES JAHRES feat.CAMPINO, DORO feat.TARJA TURUNEN / ex - NIGHTWISH + BIFF BYFORD / SAXON, BLAZE BAYLEY / ex - IRON MAIDEN, CLASSIC NIGHT BAND feat.PAMELA FALCON, HALBER LITER, ÖTTE) an der Gitarre und mit Gesang verzaubern... mit Hilfe von... das wird noch nicht verraten. Das wird eine Überraschung, auch für die Veranstalter des Konzerts, denn das Ganze war zuerst als privates Event der Familie Badder gedacht.
Damit sind wir schon beim nächsten Punkt. Das Geburtstagskind Vera hat sich dazu entschlossen, das Konzert für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich zu machen - ohne Eintritt! Allerdings wird zugunsten der José Carreras Leukämie Stiftung am Eingang eine Spende von 10,- fällig. Veras Sohn hat selber gegen diese heimtückische Krankheit angekämpft und Gott sei Dank gewonnen. Somit wird dieser Geburtstagsgig zu einer kleinen Benefizveranstaltung und im Sinne der guten Sache bitten wir um rege Teilnahme.
Somit sei alles gesagt. Dieses Konzert werden Gäste aus Japan, Russland, Spanien, England, Holland, USA, Belgien und aus ganz Deutschland besuchen. Auch ein paar ehemalige Kinder der Kinderkrebsstation Krefeld. Deshalb bitten wir ALLE Besucher dieser Veranstaltung um Rücksicht, Umsicht, Freude an guter Musik und um lautstarke Unterstützung für JEDEN Künstler, der an diesem Abend für die gute Sache und aus Liebe zu ihrer Musik auftreten wird!
Feiern wir zusammen noch diese Wochenende und dann
am 31.12.2019
geht es mit der Mega-Silvester Party weiter!!!
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Live & Loud (Sofia, BG)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
11 February, 2020 - Live & Loud - Sofia, Bulgaria
The explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Let It Beer (Rome, IT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
12 February, 2020 - Let It Beer - Rome, Italy
The explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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San Prospero Social Club (Imola, IT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
13 February, 2020 - San Prospero Social Club - Imola, Italy
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Bluesiana (Velden, AT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
15 February, 2020 - Bluesiana - Velden, Austria
The explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Pocoloco (Paganica, IT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
19 February, 2020 - Pocoloco - Paganica, Italy
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Legend 54 (Milan, IT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
21 February, 2020 - Legend 54 - Milan, Italy
The explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Il Peocio (Trofarello (IT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
22 February, 2020 - Il Peocio - Trofarello, Italy
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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24 Club (Serravalle, SM)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
23 February, 2020 - 24 Club - Serravalle, San Marino
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Bergkeller (Reichenbach, DE)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
9 March, 2020 - Bergkeller - Reichenbach, Germany
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Music a Cafe (Nitra, SK)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
11 March, 2020 - Music a Cafe - Nitra, Slovakia
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Reigen Live (Vienna, AT)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
12 March, 2020 - Reigen Live - Vienna, Austria
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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Kino Regis (Bochnia, PL)
Catch The Cards (Paul Quinn, Harrison Young, Koen Herfst) on tour of Europe!
14 March, 2020 - Kino Regis - Bochnia, Poland
Explosive international blues rock power trio The Cards are gearing up to take Europe by storm in 2020 with tour dates scheduled all over the continent in February and March. Featuring legendary Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, singer and bassist Harrison Young, formerly of Doro and U.D.O., and mega-drummer Koen Herfst. Debut album available now at tiny.cc/buythecardscd.
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No SoulThe Cardshttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/135398/1547727536.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/135398/1547727536.mp3No Soul
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Rock & Roll RocketshipThe Cardshttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/135399/1547727590.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/135399/1547727590.mp3Rock & Roll Rocketship
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Sweet Lowdown Dirty Love (Official Video)Revisit Paul, Harrison, and Koen's first year on the road as The Cards with this blistering live performance clip of their song "Sweet Lowdown Dirty Love." Filmed and edited by by Shawn Sparks from 2018 to 2019. Download, stream, and purchase The Cards' album at ampl.ink/4xXMJ Deluxe Edition available exclusively at thecardsofficial.bandcamp.com More info at www.thecardsofficial.com -
The Cards - Live In Arkhangelsk (Highlights)Footage from the world premier show of The Cards in Arkhangelsk, Russia.
For BeNeLux Contact:
Gabriel Bruins at Glory Box
gabriel@glorybox.be
www.glorybox.be
ph: NL: 06 5476 1631
ph: BE: 0496 565025
For Russia & Eastern Europe Contact:
Jeff Edelman at EMM: jeff@edelmanmusic.com
For All Other Inquiries Contact:
The Cards: thecardsbooking@gmail.com