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Music:

Member Since: 5/4/2006
Band Website: thegubernatorialcandidates.com
Influences: darondo, steve reich, dr. john, fela kuti, konono No. 1, stereolab, faust, the monochrome set, michael nyman, tom waits, tim hecker, califone, sunn0))), flying saucer attack, jerry reed, stars of the lid, david fanshawe, deerhunter, curtis mayfield, disco inferno, ekkehard ehlers, king sunny ade, moondog.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

XI: octastival revisited

thx to evrybdy that came out to the octastival last saturday. TGC had a tremendous time/finally got to see james hall/experienced the new ooze trax/etc. TGC are up in their room working on new trax, w...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:06:00 PST

X: octastival

as it's all finalized, here's what's going on with that octastival you see in the upcoming shows:One Eyed JacksFriday, June 1stDoors: 8:30pm(headlining)THE TOMATOESTHE CITY LIFETHE BALLY WHO?THE FANTA...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:21:00 PST

TGC reviewed once more

another lovely review for TGC in Boulder-based the new scheme magazine. available for free PDF download from their homepage (issue 16). TGC is reviewed on pg 35 but good stuff abounds.cheers,70130...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Thu, 10 May 2007 02:19:00 PST

PopMatters on TGC/TGC on PopMatters

friends,despite our drunkenness at this late hour, we here at the office feel compelled to inform you of the recent review of TGC over at popmatters. dead on and delightful, we're all encouraging you ...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Mon, 07 May 2007 02:47:00 PST

new tracks (in a sense)

ppl,if you've been at the shows, then you've heard the two newish ones that TGC are putting up, but if not, then here you go. "the rat" was recorded especially for WTUL's marathon comp & is located th...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:50:00 PST

th' update

ppl,sorry for the lack of updates. it's been a chaotic month of cancelled shows, absent rhythms and scotsmen, and TGC apologize for all of it. hopefully they'll be able to make up the green space show...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:25:00 PST

TGC on the charts and the comps

people,first things first: TGC have completed a new track for inclusion on the WTUL marathon compilation. they call it "the rat" and it's not a walkmen cover. it's been a TGC live staple, appearing in...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:07:00 PST

TGC go worldwide

much to report here from the office. first and foremost, TGC are gearing up (literally and figuratively) for the big 20 jan gig at one eyed jacks. from what we hear, it should be destructive. second, ...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:38:00 PST

hi-ho cancelled

TGC sez:the gig at the hi-ho has been cancelled, probably to be rescheduled sometime in feb. so it goes.sigh, 70130 office
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:40:00 PST

more shows

the candidates are pleased to announce two new shows, the first at hi ho with friends ratzinger on 26 jan, and the second at the green space in the bywater with temporary residence ltd. band by the en...
Posted by the gubernatorial candidates on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 08:04:00 PST