Is it possible something beautiful is blossoming between Parson Brown and France? The flirting becomes more and more visible and presumptuous.

What started with Mexican Standoff as a first attempt to explore the French market and a showcase at the Parisian Espace Kiron, now has grown into a serious and exciting foreign adventure. The singles The Trees That Whisper (our biggest success in the Netherlands) and The Line helped establishing the solid reputation of le groupe pop/folk hollandaise. Regional radio stations put Mexican Standoff spontaneously back on their summer playlists. More trips to Paris followed, the Metz region was served with a sold-out show at Casino 2000 in Luxembourg. And how about this huge article in Jénzine Magazine (pages 18-25)?

All very nice indeed. But now thing are about to get really serious. French radio stations have embraced the new single A Walk in the Bright Light , the call for live appearances - on stage and on the radio - becomes louder and louder, and the album The Farewell State will soon be re-released in Franse in an updated version - with the new single(s) that is. Of course these will be supported with a small promo tour. Plans are being made right now.