Dizzy Storm Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 its a while away i know but no harm in getting the word out early... GATECHIEN - post punk bass/drums duo from Bordeaux return to the uk, and aberdeen, for the 3rd time, having just released their new album 'Trois', on Keben Recordssome of you may have seen them at The Tunnels Oct last year with Thomas Truax, Le Reno Amps & Elephant Micah...fantastic gig all round!! great live band, very entertaining!for those of who who didnt, here's some info and links to all you need to know/hear... for fans of Jesus Lizard/Fugazi/Nirvana/Shellac.."Gtechien's music is raw, stark and harshly compelling. Bassist/singer Laurent Paradot torturously carves out leads while spewing agonized grunts, groans and syllables that don't sound like words in any language, or occasionally humming along with his own bass parts. Drummer Florian Belaud's complex beats make up in energy for what they sometimes lack in precision; he and Paradot have enough rapport that a third band member would be unnecessary. The songs are disjointed in structure but flow intriguingly from one dark melody to another. If they were more polished or polite, Gtechien might be just another math-rock band, noteworthy only for their lack of guitar - but the brutal vocal antics alone would keep them from putting anyone to sleep. For an overall impression of Gtechien, a bad translation of one opinion about the duo is quite apt: "This group is likely to put a good slap to you". " Splendidezine (USA) www.myspace.com/gatechientouring with them are LE SINGE BLANC (The White Monkey) from Metz, North East France...2 bass guitars and a drummer. and a voice, or rather, weird and wonderful gurglings! with influences listed as Joy Division, The Ex, Can, Sonic Youth, The Jesus Lizard, Devo, B-52's, The Residents, Shellac, Zu, Fugazi it makes for very interesting listening. www.myspace.com/lesingeblancother acts to be announced soonCAFE DRUMMONDSTHURS 9TH NOV9PMTBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 ...supports for this show...LE RENO AMPS& debut gig for local band G.O.F.O.N.E.S........im hoping someone from the band (or maxi) can elaborate on GUTS!!!!8pm4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Yes!!!! Laurent is amazing! I put him next to Entwhistle as the two greatest bass players Ive seen live! They spit one each other as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I know its an early shout, but what about stage times(ish)?Im getting back from germania that day and would really love to see the GUTS in action, but dont get off plane in weegie land until 6pm, meaning 9pm at very very earliest that i could be in Aberdoom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I've heard these French guys are a must see, looking forward to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellchecker Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 i can't quite put into words how excited i am about seeing gatechien againi missed them first time at snafu or wherever it was and regretted it, then saw them at the tunnels and was totally blown away. agree with the comment about laurent being a spectacular bass player, not just for technical skill but for the brash charisma toonot missing this gig for any amount of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 i can't quite put into words how excited i am about seeing gatechien againi missed them first time at snafu or wherever it was and regretted it, then saw them at the tunnels and was totally blown away. agree with the comment about laurent being a spectacular bass player, not just for technical skill but for the brash charisma toonot missing this gig for any amount of moneyYou gonna wear your big jacket and sun specs again? Great look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellchecker Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 it depends how 'giving' the lady friend is feeling it was amazing the number of people that commented on the jacket, one guy actually offered to buy it on the night but the girlfriend was having none of iti still have the glasses though, may give them a whirl for the event of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I know its an early shout, but what about stage times(ish)?Im getting back from germania that day and would really love to see the GUTS in action, but dont get off plane in weegie land until 6pm, meaning 9pm at very very earliest that i could be in Aberdoom.you've no hope!!! first band on about 9ish, and im afraid it probably will be GUTS. you'll have to hike it up that road hines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frieda Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Och, I shall have to go some of this gig alone, Im still stunned by the fact its in Drummonds. Whats all this talk of GUTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Och, I shall have to go some of this gig alone, Im still stunned by the fact its in Drummonds. Whats all this talk of GUTS?GUTS is short for GUTS ON FIRE OF NORTH EAST SCOTLAND aka GOFONES....confused?!its their first gig, featuring member(s) of Copy Ha Ho/PVH and Zippy and Yousef of 'The Thought' fame (if anyone else remembers them!) if you dont know them from there you'll know them from being drunk in Exodus probably!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frieda Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 OK cool, well with Copy Ha Ho/PVH members they will surely result in something good?Hines, are you ever IN Aberdoom? You always seem to be jetsetting somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 gofones are really good. It's all about yousef and zippy though.Easily the best band in aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 right, next gig!!! this thursday!!!a complete turnaround from the mellowness of Audrey on sat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 What would be the approximate stage times for this gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 umm....GOFONES - 9ISHLE SINGE BLANC - 9.45ISHLE RENO AMPS - 10.30ISHGATECHIEN 11.15ISHapprox times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MDP Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 ace... now i just need to find someone silly enough to give me a luft to ellon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NARC Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Does Yousef have a second Regatta waterproof in reserve, in case his main one fails on stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 gofones are really good. It's all about yousef and zippy though.Easily the best band in aberdeenthey've not even played a gig yet! easy there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frieda Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hahaha, my mam has a Regatta fleece. Its hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Does Yousef have a second Regatta waterproof in reserve, in case his main one fails on stage?hehehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 tonight!!! uk date's have all been great so far apparantly, here's hoping we dont let them down after their last amazing gig here with Thomas Truax etc......i wonder if confetti will be involved again this time?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Why so many good gigs in one week? I'm Knackered....X-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MDP Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 oh god! im still feeling like shit and throwing up after i eat ANYTHING! also i would have no way of getting home, i fear i am gunna miss what looks to be a truely amazing gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 they've not even played a gig yet! easy there.what u on? this is there long awaited come back tour im looking forward to seeing the miserable voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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