EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 16M
"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - New Horizons (Mark and Varges Thomas)
from TRUTH IN RHYTHM; Where’d You Get Your Funk From?; On THE ONE ... and Done!; Jam Fans Forum · host Scott Goldfine
** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in a special edition of TRUTH IN RHYTHM, Episode 350: Mark and Varges Thomas, two of four brothers who formed the nucleus of the 1980s Dayton, Ohio, soul-funk group New Horizons. A protege act for funk legend and group producer Roger Troutman, New Horizons released a pair of strong mid-1980s albums and their debut included the super funky single, “Your Thing Is Your Thing,” which would have been right at home on any ZAPP album. Mark, who performs under the stage name PleasureMore, went on to play drums and add vocals for Roger and ZAPP (including "I Want to Be Your Man"), and in more recent years he has released several singles, including the recent dancefloor groover, “Gettyup.” Keyboardist and singer Varges has released two albums, with recent singles on the market as well. Together, these two head up Thomas Brothers Entertainment Group. RECORDED MARCH 2026 Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― TRUTH IN RHYTHM is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email [email protected]. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
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** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in a special edition of TRUTH IN RHYTHM, Episode 350: Mark and Varges Thomas, two of four brothers who formed the nucleus of the 1980s Dayton, Ohio, soul-funk group New Horizons. A protege act for funk legend and group producer Roger Troutman, New Horizons released a pair of strong mid-1980s albums and their debut included the super funky single, “Your Thing Is Your Thing,” which would have been right at home on any ZAPP album. Mark, who performs under the stage name PleasureMore, went on to play drums and add vocals for Roger and ZAPP (including "I Want to Be Your Man"), and in more recent years he has released several singles, including the recent dancefloor groover, “Gettyup.” Keyboardist and singer Varges has released two albums, with recent singles on the market as well. Together, these two head up Thomas Brothers Entertainment Group. RECORDED MARCH 2026 Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― TRUTH IN RHYTHM is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email [email protected]. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
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"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - New Horizons (Mark and Varges Thomas)
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