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Gecko

...This is rap perfection...

About Me

Gecko is 20 year old music student Will Sanderson-Thwaite. He is a songwriter and performer currently based in Wotton-Under-Edge just outside Bristol and his debut album ‘Terrible Lizard’ is available HERE now. His style mixes classic British wit with Hip hop, Soul and punk influences. He currently attends Music College, Access to music, in Bristol where his band won the national competition Atom live and a set at last years Music live on the main stage at the NEC in Birmingham. Gigs so far include slots at the Bar Academy Islington, the Gloucester Guildhall and the Birmingham Barfly with many more to come.

To join the gecko mailing list for monthly mails regarding all the best Gecko news and gossip; gigs, releases, merchandise etc email [email protected] stating that fact and you'll be added to the list.

For bookings and general enquiries email [email protected] (please use this email rather than sending a myspace message)

Without dedicated Lizard fans Gecko would be nothing! If you would like to join the Gecko Street team then email me at [email protected] or join the FACEBOOK GROUP if that's your thing! It would be appreciated MUCHOS!

Album 'Terrible Lizard' is currently available from THE OFFICIAL GECKO STORE! and iTunes , Napster , Rhapsody and eMusic . It is also available from BS8 on park street and Rooted records, Gloucester road both in Bristol. Alternatively email [email protected] if you are interested in getting a CD.

Check my IAC artist page at http://iacmusic.com/gecko and get me up the charts!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Members:
Gecko-Vocals/guitar/raps/production
Raymond-Bass/guitar/soulmate
Ala-star-Trumpet/Keys/various other horn based products
+ a deluge of guest musicians

Influences: Eels, Bob Marley, Sublime, The Beatles, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Common, Dizzee Rascal, Ben Folds, Eminem, Bright eyes +many more
Sounds Like: Have a listen...

‘With it's references to Russell Brand and Teenage mutant ninja turtles there's an earnest, confident and crafted feel to these songs...funny and charming...A promising debut’
Venue Magazine

'The Library is a top track, Mike Skinner couldn't do better. This West Coast rapper rules. We love him in Bristol, it's only a matter of time before everyone else follows our lead.'
Gary Smith, Bristol Uncovered on BBC Radio Bristol

'This is rap perfection...Terrible Lizard is a work of genius, this therefore must make Gecko a genius? Buy yourself a copy of this album and you will thank me for the recommendation.'
Bristolrocks.co.uk

'The fact that the guy is only 19 years old, is still at music college and has produced this album is astounding. Big things could be around the corner for this young Bristolian.'
4/5
The Beat Surrender

‘Gecko is the thinking man’s Mike Skinner...this is a charming release’
Leonard's Lair

‘Gecko represents on the mic with some great punchlines, a good sense of humour and plenty of honesty’
URBNET.com(Canada)

‘Anyone who can include the line ‘Samwise prefers the Shire to Mordor’ in a rap about how talented he is (‘Terrible Lizard’) is not only worth listening to, but piss-funny to boot’
Tasty Fanzine

‘…a close and intimate rap…a love and fatal attraction story… Real lo fi stuff but keeps you listening’
KIAC Hitline Reviews(review of 'Short Story')
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New photos up of Colston Hall

Check out some cool new photos of my gig at the Colston hall barBeth from Portishead was there!:)
Posted by Gecko on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:40:00 PST

Check out The Groove Project

Check out The Groove Project at www.myspace.com/thegrooveprojectThey are a Youth Music funded project I work for and they have just uploaded songs from the new Groove Project '08 album.It will be rele...
Posted by Gecko on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:52:00 PST

Gecko and Raymond on BCFM +URL change

Gecko and Raymond have just done an interview together for BCFM.I will let you know when it's on when I know!Thanks to the band 'Dantes Boneyard' my myspace is now www.myspace.com/gecko rather than .c...
Posted by Gecko on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:53:00 PST

Gecko and Raymond running Reggae workshop

Running a reggae workshop heres the press release'On Saturday the 31st of May there will be two workshops on Reggae song writing and performance at Under the Edge Arts in the Chipping, Wotton-Under-Ed...
Posted by Gecko on Tue, 27 May 2008 12:55:00 PST

Want us to play at your party this summer?

Would you like Gecko and some fellow lizard musicians to play at your party this summer?Get in touch!If we're free on that date we will do it-all we ask is you pay for petrol and provide us with somew...
Posted by Gecko on Sun, 18 May 2008 07:54:00 PST

Gig at The Hub, Exeter on Saturday with The Clik Clik

Hey there I'm playin a gig at the Hub in Exeter this Saturday (3rd of May)Starts at 8 and it's 18+Be there!Supporting the Clik Clik who are about to tour with Hadouken.Hopefully see ay there...
Posted by Gecko on Fri, 02 May 2008 03:27:00 PST

Kasabian, Pre-orders, Bristol Uncovered and Toy Story 3

Taken from the Gecko mailing list:Hi everybody!Its mailing list time once again.I had a couple of great gigs this month at The Star and at The Croft, thanks a lot everyone who came along and made it s...
Posted by Gecko on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:53:00 PST

Gecko interview on BCFM

There is an interview with me on BCFM tomorrow (Tuesday the 22nd of April)The show starts at 2pmCheck it out at 93.2fm in BristolAnd remeber you can pre-order my 2nd album 'Songs in the key of lizard'...
Posted by Gecko on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:52:00 PST

PRE-ORDER-Songs in the key of lizard

Hello everybody:) Please pre-order my 2nd album (out in september) you can do this at my online store (http://gecko.bigcartel.com). It is really appreciated and you can feel comfortable in the knowled...
Posted by Gecko on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:33:00 PST

New photos, general news and other animals

Hi everybody!There are lots of new photos in the Live pictures section (courtesy of www.myspace.com/kajaphotography). They are of my gig at The Croft, Bristol so go check them out! And get commenting ...
Posted by Gecko on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:41:00 PST