Fugazi, NomeansNo, Gang Of Four, The Gossip, Le Tigre, ACDC, BLonde Redhead, Asian Dub Foundation, Deerhoof, Huggy Bear, The Cardiacs, Goran Bregovic, Soeza, Sonic Youth, Steve Reich, The Slits, Drums and Tuba, McKlusky, Michelangelo and The Black Sea Gentlemen, Melt Banana,The Buzzcocks, Magazine, Talking Heads, Devo XTC, Balkan stuff Flaming Lips
Gertrude are a london based diy post rock/ punk band who have been playing a wide variety of gigs from squats to art events , traditional and non traditional venues for over 11 years. They combine mutant electric cello, melodica and clarinet with feisty lyrics and energetic prog punk inventiveness. They have a commitment to working collectively and supporting grass roots diy movements.
Gertrude have toured in Europe, America and Canada. They have produced several eps and 3 albums. This year they launched their third self-produced album " Speak, Shape, Create Time" ( Urban Missfits 2009) This has received some great reviews see the blogs here, to find out what Organ and Mudkiss say, and is available from CDbaby online, worldwide and from Code 7 distribution in the UK and Europe.
Watch short film from Mad Chicks 2004 click on this You Tube Link, thanks Ted!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl1xPa24Bfo
The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show returns to the airwaves on Resonance 104.4 FM this Saturday 5th September between noon and 1.30pm. Today's broadcast is in conjunction with PESTIVAL * With contributions from the Mosquito expert Dr. James Logan, an essay from the author Tim Burrows (on the subject of insects in rock and pop), plus live music from the London based alt/art duo Plug, who will debut new insect related material especially written for Hello GoodBye.
* PESTIVAL is a festival celebrating insects in art, and the art of being an insect. Pestival 2009 runs from 3rd-6th September @ The Southbank Centre and is jam-packed with insect-inspired talks and debates, as well as comedy, music, walks, workshops, installations and experiments. For further information, please visit: http://pestival.org
Hey 'Esh, Thanks so much for coming lastnight. Made my night. Coming to your next gig. Nobody takes requests but fuck it, please play Remote Controlled cos we loves it see! And Susannah!
Hey! Appologies if this is the second comment we've sent you recently...bit of a mix up in the bands communication :)
Anyway.. we've been a little quiet for the last few months but we are very pleased to announce our new EP is finished and up on our myspace! It's called Bright Lights and has four brand spanking new tracks to blow your mind. Please have a listen and tell us what you think and if you love it, buy it! :)
Gertrude performing The Elephant Song live in session on The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show on Resonance 104.4 FM on Saturday 7th February 2009 (Dir: Chester Bentley)
hi Gertrude! sorry can't make the gig on thursday, we're having practice (at a place that has amps that work, so we can't cancel...). it's gonna be a top night, shame we'll miss it. have lots of fun. see you soon i hope, it's been too long. x lorna
Hello me lovelies!!! hope youre all well and wana see you live soon im tryin to sort me self out at the mo so you should see more of me soon!!! Check out my new recordings on my page.. live acoustic 1 take versions of some of my songs..
Hello to all at Gertrude and Friends. Dood Luck with the new album. Just to let you know we have created a Link for the crazy award winning radio play Le Cirque de Desolation that makes it easier to download and listen to. Check out Le Cirque Trilogy site for more info. Good Luck with everything this year
Hey, haven't seen you play for too long. A bit gutted that I'm gonna be away for your next two London gigs, esp as they're in two of my favourite venues! well, hopefully soon...
