Melbourne: prepare to be seduced by Rouge Foncé, a new rock band with a sinister and energetic disposition. We're on a mission to bring the worlds of burlesque and rock together in a steamy, grotesque affair.
What kind of music does Rouge Foncé play?
Dark cabaret rock. Burlesque rock. Gypsy rock. Grotesque storytelling rock. Weird, macarbe rock that you can dance to. Above all, rock. Have a listen for yourself here.
Who is in the band?
Rouge Foncé is a five-piece rock band comprising of: Lola Jane (vocals, guitar), Michelle (bass, vocals), Weezel (keyboards), Sarah (drums) and David (lead guitar). They're a little bit burlesque, a little bit gypsy, a little bit cabaret, and all sexy and stylish. Rouge Foncé bring provocative vocals, haunting melodies, and macabre storytelling rock to the burlesque revival scene.
Where have they played?
In 2009 Rouge Foncé has exploded onto the Melbourne live music scene, playing at venues like Ruby's Lounge, the Espy Basement, Brunswick Hotel, Town Hall Hotel, the Vedette Nightclub, the Opium Den, the Barley Corn Hotel, the Public Bar, IDGAFF, DV8 and more. They're pretty much ready to take over the world now.
How do you pronounce the name?!
Rouge Foncé is pronounced Roozh Fon-SAY. It means "dark red" in French.
What's different about a Rouge Foncé performance?
Most nights you will be lucky enough to experience the lovely burlesque dancer KerryX performing during one of Rouge Foncé's songs!
What else have Rouge Foncé done that's great?
One time they played in a church for a fundraiser and cleared out all the old people faster that you can say Metamucil. They consider that to be their greatest achievement as a rock band to date. Not to say that if you are old, you can't like our music. You can. They didn't.