A Brissy indie rock band - early ninties Amercian indie rock, add some 60's style jams and you have the Gonzo Show! In 2007 we released our debut ep "zlato baby" independently. We play the local Brisbane scene and are on the verge of doing some shows in other Australian cities. We're currently head down in the studion mixing and finshing our debut full length album! Expect more guitars but more subtlety and depth.
Here's what we sound like...
"I keep hearing that all the good music is in Melbourne. But the truth is most times I step out to catch a gig or pick up a new album, I can’t believe the stuff is local. Whoever subscribes to this Melbourne-envy obviously hasn’t got their ear to the ground. The Gonzo Show are just one of an ever growing list of, in my opinion, successfully kick-arse bands to be gracing Brisbane’s indie scene. The influences the band list are instantly apparent on listening. But with a list like Dinosaur Jr, Velvet Underground, Pavement and Sebadoh (to name a few), who could complain about that? Dreamy electro guitar noise, deliciously delicate but prominent bass-lines, a steady, driving rhythm section and a vocalist whose melodies scream ‘sing with me!’ make for worthwhile listening. The melt in your mouth bass on track Brownfox is the highlight for me. Check out Red Cherry Stains too." ILI TULLOCH - Rave Magazine.
or live...
“Songs like Steve Shelley, with its wickedly searing guitar solos, loping bass line and drawled vocals are charming exercises in mind-expansion, while the simmering twisted guitar lines and cascading, dippy refrain of "Red Cherry Stains" explore a fantastic realm between stoner-genius and hipster-irony.†(Time off live Zoo review, May 2008). .
"zlato baby" available at our gigs and...
Rocking Horse Records (Brisbane city)
Rockaway Records - internet order - www.rockaway.com.au (type "Gonzo Show" only in search)
CDbaby www.cdbaby.com
iTunes
We're also the guys behind the Beer and Loathing in Bris Vegas festival which showcases the underground indie rock scene in Brissy. Check out www.myspace.com/beerandloathinginbrisvegas for more detail.
For bookings, etc please contact: mobile:0421 697 012
email: [email protected]
We have a website www.thegonzoshow.com
