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GTA
Rock / Indie / Progressive

"Welcome Music Fans! Hope you enjoy our new look! "


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  9/13/2007
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  http://www.myspace.com/gtaband  

   GTA: General Info
Member Since3/26/2006
Band Websitegta.la
Band MembersGavin

Gavin Thomas Aldred - Lead Vocals & Songwriter

185

Ingrid Madsen- Vocals

HL22

Dave Browne- Rythm Guitar & backing vocals

HL08

Aongus Ralston- Bass Guitar

30

Jason Duffy - Percussion

180

Geoff Woods - Keyboard

Yann

Yann O' Brien - Lead Guitar

Influences

Love, desire, frustration, inspiration, chance, life, death, the folly of blind belief coupled with powerful melodies and orchestral power-rock. 

My life has spanned the growth of popular music and contemporary art from the early 60s to today. 

The first album I bought was Sgt. Pepper - a great marriage of the two themes. The Jimmys (Page and Hendrix) are in there, so is Joni, CSNY, Earth Wind and Fire, along with influences from everyone from the Bee Gees to Radiohead

Sounds Like

OURSELVES (GTA) multi-layered guitar sound over strong melodies and soaring choruses. To listen to more samples from the band visit

HERE

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   About GTA

 

is an amazing new rock band founded by lead singer/songwriter Gavin Thomas Aldred (hence !). 

Unusually the band has been built around the music, written and recorded over the past 2 years at The LaB studio on the Cote d'Azur and the legendary Westland studio in Dublin.

The band members and studio team skills reflect the wide range of musical influences which have shaped the sound. 

At the heart of the band are key members of cult Irish rock band Picturehouse

Dave Browne on rhythm guitar and vocals, Aongus Ralston on bass, and Jason Duffy on drums. 

In addition some tremendous new talent has been added in the (rather beautiful!) form of Ingrid Madsen on vocals, plus Yann O'Brien on lead guitar, and Alex Smith on keyboards.

The debut album .."10 Songs".. has finished recording under the auspices of chief engineer Tim Martin ( Van Morrison, The Corrs, Terence Trent Darby etc.) and mixing commences in December in LA with Robbie Adams (U2)

We are hoping to release the album in late Spring 2007.

The songs embody powerful melodies and soaring choruses within a dramatic guitar-led multi-layered soundscape. The main themes cover the vagaries of love, the dangers of blind belief, bravery, cowardice, hope, and forgiveness.

Musical influences cover a huge range from the Beatles to Muse via Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Crowded House, the Blue Nile, U2, and Coldplay.

Enough material has been recorded for a second album and demo tracks will be released regularly to our friends. Let us know what you think of them!

If you like what you hear please let your friends know. We value your trust in us and hope to be entertaining you for many years to come!

BAND CONTACTS

Shaun Edwardes - GTA Manager - shaun@gta.la

Libbla Prentice - GTA Public Relations - libbla@gta.la


Singles

As our debut single "Feel" was a charity release we would hope you could help the Teenage Cancer Trust charity by donating to them directly HERE


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 Hinder (NEW ALBUM IN STORES NOW) 


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Finding Fiction





Oct 6 2008 8:54 PM

hey u =p dropping a line to say thanks for being a pal.. hope ur digging the jams we're working on more
xo
Tom Wehrle





Jun 11 2008 2:57 AM

So here we are, summer 08 and I'm in the midst of trying to raise $3000 to come out with another cd...so, good news for you, HUGE SALE, yup, cds and shirts just $5 at tomwehrle. com/store - please go there and grab something if you'd like to help me out, i wouldnt be going around and asking all my friends on here if I really didnt need the help, trust me...or as always you can find me on iTunes - that place is pretty sweet too, and a great way to be green...so that's about all that's going on with me right now, what about you? stop by some time and let me know...until then, have a good summer :)
missFlag - FREE download!





May 9 2008 3:55 PM

how's everything going?

just wanted to let you know that our album is now available on iTunes =]

cheerss
Assa
Antonio





Nov 21 2007 7:39 AM

Ingrid Madsen





Aug 20 2007 8:26 PM

Not Your Hero





Jun 4 2007 2:34 PM

Hey hows it going?
We reeeeeeeaaaaaallllllllyyyyyy need you!
We are aiming to get into the top 20 UK chart with the single 'Ask Away' - The single is in memory of our bassist/vocalist Tim Brown and it would be the best lasting memory we could do for him.


The single is out June 11th (Just 2 weeks away!!), and would help us so much if you picked up a copy(or 2!!!!). You will be able to order from HMV online , and most download sites from monday June 11th! There will be links from our page to all the sites so keep checking back


YOU CAN PREORDER IT ON HMV NOW, JUST CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW!!


Would be really amazing if you bought a copy in that week, and help us make Tims dream come true


Thankyou! and keep rocking!


Pete, Nick and Jonny xx

Sarah Hethcoat





May 9 2007 9:45 PM

Hey GTA :)

Just want to thank you for the support!!

And if you happen to be in town tonight,I will be performing with my full band @ The Derby!! That's Right, the show WILL GO ON!!! I know due to the fire's there has been confusion... but the show is happening!!! 11:00pm!!

It's going to be a great night of music! Travis Warren, the new lead singer of Blind Melon is playing, I'm playing... It's gonna be awesome!!

So if you're around and want to go, just hit me back and I'll put you on my discounted guest list:)

At any rate, thanks for being a friend. Take care.

Sarah :)
Shannon Haley





May 4 2007 4:22 PM


Hi GTA,
I have a couple of videos posted from my live performance at the Canyon Club. Take a look and let me know what you think!
Shannon

My Videos
3TARDS





Apr 19 2007 1:22 PM

Hey you! Wow I miss you! Man it's been a tough couple of days. I got
in a horrific skateboarding accident. I was skating down a gravel
hill, and I fell and scraped my balls along the ground for 50 METRES! It
was AWFUL! The trail of blood was amazing! The doctor's managed to
save ten per cent of my penis and one testicle, so I guess that's good,
but still, it was terrible! The other thing that sucks is that I'm still
all itchy from that damn Beetlejuice tattoo! And now my band is
actually selling the DVD of him doing it to me, along with a full live set on
video. You can order it from our profile if you want to see me suffer!
Hopefully I'll see you out this Sunday playing with the SUB/HUM/ANS. I really
miss you a lot. What do you think of my accident?

SUNDAY APRIL 22

SUB/HUM/ANS
THE 3TARDS
THE ANTICS
THE NO JIMMIEZ
FROM PARTS UNKNOWN

At The Reverb
651 Queen St. West
TORONTO
All Ages, $15 Advance at Rotate This & the club
$18 Door
the COMMAND RADIO


Is Online


Mar 30 2007 3:34 AM

holy fucking shit i just tried one of those ringtone sites advertised on myspace and they really do work...i got some crystal clear ringtones for my phone instantly. i am talking about some cadillac shit here! you just gotta see for yourself, just copy and paste this site in your browser: http://www.ogrogbrrgeed.com
Robots in Disguise





Mar 28 2007 1:20 PM

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EERIE HEIGHTS





Mar 25 2007 11:35 AM

Heather xxx





Feb 9 2007 12:02 AM

When are you guys going to play any more live dates?
CONNECT





Jan 24 2007 6:59 PM

New web site is now up!


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Zambezi 7





Jan 23 2007 1:48 AM

These are genuine quotes from TV show Family Fortunes.........

 Name the capital of France?
 Contestant – F
 Name a bird with a long neck?
 Contestant – Naomi Campbell
 Name an occupation where you might need a torch?
 Contestant – A burglar
 Where is the Taj Mahal?
 Contestant – Opposite the Dental Hospital on the main road
 Name a dangerous race?
 Contestant – The Arabs
 What was Hitlers first name?
 Contestant – Heil
 Something that floats in the bath?
 Contestant – Water
 Name a famous bridge
 Contestant – The Bridge over troubled water
 A famous royal
 Contestant – Mail
 Something slippery?
 Contestant – A conman

FIVE TIMES AUGUST





Jan 4 2007 5:22 AM



Thanks for being a myspace friend and fan of
Five Times August! To start off the new year
I've posted a brand new track called "January Song"
for FREE download on the FTA myspace page!

The song will be up for a limited time, so act fast!
Thank you for a great 2006,
-Brad w/ Five Times August

www.fivetimesaugust.com
Dave Browne (Picturehouse)





Jan 2 2007 4:23 PM

Take a moment from the hectic pace of Myspace to 


remember the fabulous musicians we sadly lost in 2006


R.I.P.


Visit our simple blog here & feel free to comment:



MUSICIANS WHO
LEFT US IN 2006

Please feel free to add anyone we have forgotten


Yours in Music:


All the gang @


Zambezi 7





Dec 27 2006 12:42 PM

Good luck with the new album in 2007

All the Best

Jay
Heather xxx





Dec 24 2006 9:41 PM

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Ingrid Madsen





Dec 23 2006 11:26 PM

Dave Browne (Picturehouse)





Dec 13 2006 10:47 PM

Hey
GTA & Fans,

Seasons
Greetings


Peace,
Love & Luck



Epyllion (formerly The Eric St-Cyr Band)


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Dec 11 2006 4:18 PM

Hey, how's it going GTA ? Thanks for the support you've always given! In return - we've got a contest on our page - we're giving away a FREE COPY of our latest cd SINFUL MELODY every week! Go check it out!

www.twelve34.ca


NaNa





Dec 9 2006 1:00 PM

hi GTA! its been a long time! how's goin? :) we wonder if you remember us :)
cool vibe in here.
just wanted to let you know about our new song " Child's Play " was up on our site.
happy for you to check it out & love any feedback, if you got the chance :)
stay cool!
x
Hello Kelly - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!





Nov 30 2006 8:41 PM

We <3 new friends

Lots of love,
Hello Kelly

Hello Kelly on iTunes
Aumk





Nov 30 2006 8:21 AM

Thank You =)

Great sounds!
Natalie Brown





Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM

Hi! All the best with your music and shows! I wish you every blessing as you pursue your dream. Know that by following your passion and placing trust in your gifts, you are touching lives. Thanks for adding me as a friend!
Peace, Natalie

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Play with your hair!
Evan Wecksell





Nov 29 2006 5:12 AM

yes, i'm friend 999
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Nov 29 2006 3:17 AM

Thanks for the add and for listening. Great tunes! Take care and definitely keep in touch.

Joe