In 2011,
we brought a once in a lifetime opportunity to record with legendary music
producer Don Was in Gimme the Gig II.
But we
didn’t stop there — Ford also invited “Mad” Mike Martin of “Pimp My Ride” to
build a fully functional, state-of-the-art mobile recording studio in an
all-new 2012 Ford Focus. The Focus Mobile Recording Studio represented a
convergence of new digital technology and functional design, where the whole is
truly greater than the sum of its parts. With the hottest mobile recording
studio in town, the gig was on.
Offering
the opportunity to participate in Gimme
the Gig II Focus Tour events and a chance to compete for one of three
recording sessions with Mr. Don Was himself, in the Ford Focus Mobile Studio, brought overwhelming and
enthusiastic response from independent musicians and bands across the country.
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| 2012 Ford Focus |
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| Hottest Mobile Recording Studio in Town |
The Gimme the Gig II Focus Tour rocked the
independent music scene from sunny San Diego, California, to mile-high Denver,
Colorado. Musicians representing a variety of genres came together in one of
the biggest independent blowouts since the original Gimme the Gig.
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| Checkpoint Charlie is ripping up the stage at the Citadel |
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| The Shed House Bluegrass Band going country in the city at Fiesta on the Hill |
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| Sheriff helps with sound check at Cerritos
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| Our very own Sam rocking it out |
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| "Mad" Mike unveiling the Ford Focus Mobile Recording Studio |
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| Tom Grill, Don Was, Krish Sharma at a performance |
Fans and
judges were challenged with selecting a few top bands that would perform for Don Was
himself, and a chance to record with the legend in the Focus Mobile Recording Studio. All of the artists displayed
tremendous talent, but only three could have a chance at this opportunity of a
lifetime.
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| Rachel Wong |
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| Aside Oceans |
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| Lost in Atlantis |
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| Halocene |
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| HARGO |
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| Pullman Standard |
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| Eyeshine |
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| Carson Henley |
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| Bop Skizzum |
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| Rachel and the Kings |
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| Josh Blackburn |
HARGO from San Diego, Eyeshine from Los Angeles, and Rachel and the Kings from Denver were
offered an amazing opportunity to record with Don Was in the Ford Focus Mobile Studio and be featured
in a 3 part KTLA TV special. Did you miss it? Check out their performances by
clicking below.
The Gimme the Gig II team would like to give
special thanks to Don Was, Tom Grill, Krish Sharma, Daryl Kinson, “Mad” Mike
and Galpin Auto Sports for coming together to make all of this possible. We also
want to send a huge shout out to all the bands and fans that have been a part
the Gimme the Gig II Focus Tour from
the beginning.
Thank
you all for an amazing ride!
Interested in future Gimme the Gig
events? Visit www.gimmethegig.com and sign up to receive news about future
events.
