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Gertrude
Alternative / Punk / Rock

"Who are Gertrude?"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   Gertrude: General Info
Member Since1/30/2006
Band Websitegertruderock.com
Band Membersthe hair on the boars back: dawn zoe ayesha iona
InfluencesFugazi, 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
Sounds LikeListen to the Mp3's
Record LabelUrban missfits
Type of LabelIndie








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Jul 3 2008 7:30P
ICA, London London
Jul 19 2008 3:30P
Bonkersfest at Camberwell Green London
Oct 31 2008 8:00P
TBC Berlin

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   About Gertrude
Gertrude are a london based diy punk band who have been playing in the underground music scene for 9 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 and America and produced several eps and 2 albums. This year they launched their second album "Fetch The Parrot Blanket" ( Urban Missfits 2006) This was self - recorded and produced and in every way a diy learning experience. You can buy Gertrude's latest release from active distribution or cdbaby Up the wrong tree Fetch The Parrot Blanket(2006) Fetch the Parrot Blanket To get hold of Pop Psychology (EP 2000 ) and a split single with a band Servo - try searching rough trade Watch short film from Mad Chicks 2004 click on this You Tube Link, thanks Ted! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl1xPa24Bfo MySpace Layouts

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A Sleight of Eye Production- To All The Converters. It's a cool pop video thanks to Eleanor Young

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Autorotation - Live @ Comedy - July 22nd





Jul 20 2008 5:22 AM

Electronic-dreampop tunes performed live, for your pleasure, by Autorotation on July 22nd at The Comedy:

Click on the image below, print it and get in for 4 pounds.





More info:
Tue July 22nd, 2008
Time: 8 PM
Cost: £5, 18+

The Comedy
7 Oxenden St.
London
SW1Y 4EE
SCUL HAZZARDs





Jul 10 2008 4:45 AM

hey there
we're playing this friday (july 11th) at the buffalo bar, islington.

We're on at 11:20 apparently.

Keep it real!
Screaminskulls





Jul 4 2008 5:17 AM

Thought guys were great last night at de ICA and thank you for my CD......really happy I don't have to wait to hear Elephant....love that song!

xxxxx
when's de next gig......
Blockshot





Jul 2 2008 2:37 AM

they were even better, why did it have to end so soon... thanks for coming!
Ed Starlet Wilson





Jun 30 2008 1:04 AM

Hiya.Little Trophy are playing @The Windmill, 22 Blenheim Gardens,Brixton. Wednesday 2nd July. In case u can pop by.Ave a guddun on thurs.
xxxxx
QueerBash London





Jun 29 2008 12:01 PM

Q U E E R B A S H ! From 4pm til 1am on friday / 3am on sunday
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RICHARD





Jun 27 2008 5:24 AM

okay,
ill come with my brain, the part i have to spare...
fun
Lyndsey Cockwell





Jun 20 2008 9:06 AM

hey - can't come I'm afraid - in berlin!
Neurotic and the PVCs





Jun 18 2008 2:24 PM

And ...
ICA flyer yellow ... well, I'd better got you some gigs in Berlin then!
Neurotic and the PVCs





Jun 10 2008 6:39 AM

Hello there - well, this is the gig you'll be doing if you Gertrude sorts come and sing in the PVCs.
Half Moon FLyer
selendipity





May 17 2008 7:58 AM

just poppin' by to leave a big hug for my fav all girl band.
loads of kisses xxx
The Fleer





Apr 22 2008 1:56 PM

Hi Gertrude! Great to be friends! Thanks! Greetings from Germany! The Fleer
C.U.T.S. aka Allergic Reaction


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Apr 15 2008 1:54 PM

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..
Smiling Knife





Apr 10 2008 3:02 AM

Hey ladies,
I like doing dangerous things. I also like your new demo. See what I did there!?
Justx
Kaparte Promotions





Mar 28 2008 4:59 AM

Hi girlsss, what-a-set! Thanks so much again, xxx K
Le Cirque Trilogy





Mar 13 2008 10:23 AM

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
Charley Stone





Mar 7 2008 4:17 PM

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...
March 9th





Mar 7 2008 2:48 PM

Fantstic demo!
Pet_Lamb





Mar 7 2008 1:01 PM

Excellent demo folks...can't wait for the new stuff...!
x
Kaparte Promotions





Feb 18 2008 4:34 AM

Hello Gertrude, hope you can make it xx
sleightofeye





Feb 11 2008 5:04 AM

LOL, glad you liked it. Let me know about up and coming gigs and i'll refine my opinion!

Ellie
xx
Andy





Feb 5 2008 6:38 AM

Music pic highlights from the 11th Anniversary gig:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/litost/collections/72157603324208645/
Beggar My Neighbour





Jan 27 2008 12:32 PM

salut, ça va ,ouais nous auusi, so we have to say let's have rock n' roll attitude, kisses from france
Kaparte Promotions





Jan 26 2008 4:13 AM

Hi girls, thank you so much for your great set yesterday, good luck for tonight and looking forward to seeing you soon for Glassglue launch. Happy weekend and lots of love xxx Klarita
Joel Lopez





Nov 18 2007 5:09 PM

Nice gig at the Crossed Keys a week or so back. I was toasted, but somehow the music broke through, and I enjoyed it.
Le Cirque Trilogy





Nov 14 2007 10:45 AM

Thanks for the other night
Really enjoyed you guys, especially the dramatic aspect of the set.
Love and Pax du Cirque
Grassy
PAPER STREET SOAP COMPANY!





Nov 11 2007 8:27 AM

Great fun last night...superb set too, possibly the best I've ever seen you play...thanks!
Tony
Sickboy





Nov 2 2007 7:37 PM

Did you know you are also the patron saint of the West Indies?!
THE STANDIN KINETICA





Oct 1 2007 5:12 AM

Hi Gertrude

Looking forward to 'getting involved' with your gig on 10th Nov...

The Stand in Kinetica xx
Alva





Sep 18 2007 7:31 AM

lovely gerts, any news about the 10th yet? Can't wait to see you play live again, it's been two lonely years!
Lawrence





Sep 7 2007 10:32 AM

Did Canada crumble beneath yer collective feet. Good to see you at the Big Green Gathering, Iona (sorry if I was a little monosyllabic - I'd been attacked earlier in the evening by a mad-ish lady with an ice cream - work it out fer y'self!).
PHC Radio





Sep 5 2007 1:31 PM

Well girls got lots of feedback from people in Calgary and Edmonton. They love you girls and want you to come back when you can. Heard you run out of CD's in Calgary, cool and hope you are all doing good. Keep up the good work and talk to you all soon.

Frekwalda & SK8

The End Of Compromise





Sep 4 2007 5:57 PM

Gertrude! The best thing to come through town since your departure has been...

...
...
....
..um.....

Ok, you got me: sweet fuck all. We (or "I", I suppose) miss you all very much.

PS, Ayesha and Iona can attest that Calgary green beats that BC shit hands down. *sigh* It's the only thing I'm going to miss about this place.

Oh well. Hit me back sometime

Steve
PHC Radio





Aug 31 2007 12:41 AM

Thanks for the good times and I hope you enjoy your trip through BC and Alberta. Come back as SK8 misses you girls and she is doing good, getting the stiches out next week. Got your cd's on Monday and Wednesday show so people the world over can hear how great you all.

From your friends at PHC Radio on the other side of the pond.

JOEY ONLY - OUTLAW BAND





Aug 30 2007 12:04 PM

Thanx for the great trip...that was very memorable and fun. The bus ride home was wonderfully beautiful, I had to be on the early one so I would get home