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The third album from Southern Gypsey Queen is here at last and although they stay true to their special rock & blues sound, RISE UP is also the start of a brand new retro rock fusion style that is unique to this band!

Sweet Voodoo, the second album from this once small town band from Molteno, received rave reviews and was described as true old school local rock. This time around the band surprises with a successful fusion of everything from funk, rock, blues, folk, reggae, R&B, country and old southern gospel into a tasteful, very easy listening music experience. The most refreshing aspect of the album is the use of three lead vocalists and very well arranged vocal harmonies. The quality of the songwriting is complimented by well crafted and contained arrangements. Lyrically the songs are positive and deal with issues faced by young open-minded South Africans. The lyrics are inspiring and consciously written. No teen angst written in rhyme here, just strait forward original music!

The production of the album is of an international standard. Producer, Lanie van der Walt, opted for a very true and open sound. RISE UP has a retro experimental feel without losing the rock edge that everyone knows and love the Gypseys for.

Some very special musicians appear as guests on the album. Gerald Clarke and Werner van der Hoven (Delta Blue and Clarke & van der Hoven) do additional vocals on 'Heaven's Light'. Marie-Louise Pretorius (Klopjag) adds the strings on the beautiful track 'Angels'. Kevin Davidson playes saxophone on 'Soul Power' and Riaan Niewenhuys (Amafist) handled the piano and organ. Brindley Pritchard plays the harmonica on 'Peggy-Mae'.

Southern Gypsey Queen has traveled quite far from their humble beginnings and has now played at the biggest national festivals and even toured with Karen Zoid. Their fanbase grows in leaps and bounds on a daily basis because of their awesome music and energetic live performances. They are on their way to stardom.

Experience the retro rock fusion that is SGQ!