GOL

Bio:

GOL formed in Edinburgh in September 2008. Their fresh and funky fusion of traditional Persian arrangements, electronica, jazz and world music have spread waves of excitement from Scotland to the Middle East and USA, leading to numerous slots on BBC TV and a busy summer of festival performances in the UK. They released their EP "Roots" in November 2009 and are going back into the studio in March to start recording their new Album. BBC TV just broadcast a half hour documentary about GOL as part of their Close Up on music series. Recent gigs include: Celtic Connections, Hidden Door Festival ( showcasing best new music in Scotland) Big Tent Festival, Kelburn Garden Party, Knockengorrock Festival, Middle East Festival, Roxy Art House. GOL were recently commissioned by the Scottish Arts Council and The Edinburgh Mela to create an hour of new music and film for the Mela Festival, called " Mixed Up" ( 5 star review in the Scotsman Newspaper). GOL recently headlined The Bongo Club. This summer they are playing the Meadows Festival in June and the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in Edinburgh.

Member Since:

September 11, 2006

Members:

GOL are: Roxana Pope -Vocals Persian & English. Pete Vilk -Drum Kit, Claypots & Frame drums. Yann Seznec -Keyboards & Live sampling. Allan Ferguson -Bass. Mat Clements -Congas, Darabuka, Percussion. Jordan K -Saxophone, Clarinet, Nay, Kaval. Bouda Ahmadi - Iranian Santur. Live Visuals - Mettje Hunneman We like to be playing live, getting in the zone, playing, experimenting and playing with technology to create music that improvisations and collaborations with visual artists. The musicians in GOL also reflect the mutli-cultural landscape of Scotland as each musician is from a mixed culture (Czech/Slovak, Iranian/UK, Arab/Scottish, French/Amercian, Greek) Our EP “ Roots” is available on itunes and Amazon.

Influences:

Erik Truffaz, Trilok Gurtu, Miles Davis, Mohsen Namjoo, Susan Deyhim, John & Alice Coltrane, The Roots, Goran Bregovic, Bonobo, Johnny Dyani, Cassandra Wilson, Cinematic Orchestra, Da Lata, Goran Bregovic, Nitin Sawney, Icarus, Lamb, Mercan Dede, Mr Scruff, Nicole Conte, Niya Yesh, Prince, Plant Life, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Saban Bajramovic, Stevie Wonder, Theolonius Monk, Nina Simone, Zap Mama, Abdullah Ibrahim, Mos Def, Galliano, Faith No More, Jane's Addiction, Alice in chains, Soundgarden.

Sounds Like:

GOL are an utterly unique proposition, there are musical elements of Persia, dub, jazz, funk and North Africa that combine so well its testament to the skill of the bands members and the music itself. Most importantly though, GOL have a groove that anyone can lock into.” Chris Knight, Astrojazz

Record Label:

as yet unsigned