Alcohol, nympholepsy, insomnia and relationships that end in trainwrecks seem to be working.
Sounds Like
If... The Band Neil Young The Pogues The Beach Boys The Rolling Stones Bonnie Prince Billie Bob Dylan Tom Waits Elliot Smith The Beatles Tim Rogers Hank Williams Nick Drake Spiritualized The Everly Brothers and Johnny Cash were in a Broadway production of West Side Story, well that's what we would sound like..... But most of these people are dead so, it probably wouldn't sound very good. And it would probably smell.
The Gin Club has established a reputation as one of the most impressive Australian bands of recent memory; Keeping their audiences perpetually intrigued with a revolving live and studio-based line up of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters.
Based in Brisbane, Australia, The Gin Club are a musical collective who perform an eclectic mix of rock, pop, folk, blues, country, and everything in between.
Drawing influence from the attitudes of artists such as The Band, Neil Young and The Wu-Tang Clan, The Gin Club's Live show is instrument-swapping madness, rousing choruses and heartbreak backed by cello, accordion, Hammond organ and heaps of guitars – The word is spreading and they’re steadily collecting avid fans of all ages everywhere they go.
This inimitable troupe have toured Australia and abroad, playing with many varied acts such as Paul Kelly, The Drones, Tim Rogers, You Am I and Pete Murray, as well as performing at major events including The Big Day Out, East Coast Blues and Roots, Splendor in the Grass, Woodford Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Musicexpo LA and many more.
After the critical success of 2008’s epic release; ‘Junk’, travelling abroad and recording their new album, this unique musical collective are returning to Australian radio and touring in the late half of 2009.
You can expect to hear the tasters of the new album (due out early 2010); “Rain” and “Chopping Wood” through your wireless in late October. The release of these tracks will be celebrated by a national tour and festival appearances in November and beyond.
EPK available at:
www.sonicbids.com/theginclub
For all management and booking enquiries please contact D-J Wendt @ Dmand:
PO Box 648 Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006, Australia
Email: info@dmand.com.au
SOME VIDEOS, NOT MANY KILLINGS
Filmclip for "Ten Paces Away" by Kellie Lloyd
"I Was A Young Boy" on The Rock N Roll Cooking Show
An interview from 2005 with Scotty and Aggro and some footage of us playing at the Bowery I think...
(Above: CONOR PLAYS AT THE TROUBADOUR, 2004 or so)
(Above: FILMCLIP FOR"YOU DON'T SEE")
Junk Plus One Records
CD Released: 2008
"With this third album, they've harnessed all that creative energy and ambition and crafted a recording with all the beauty and terror an inexorable force of rock music at its finest. Don't miss it."
Noel Mengel, The Courier Mail
"It's difficult to do justice to this sprawling epic using mere words, but suffice to say Junk is a peerless record of world class standard - that an album of this quality has been made in our own backyard makes one proud to be associated with the Brisbane musical fraternity. Exquisite."
Steve Bell, Time Off
Fear Of The Sea Plus One Records
CD Released: 2005
Barcode 9326425801246
"..a haunting and moving ode to innocence lost that sees The Gin Club wielding their ten-strong musical prowess to truly devastating effect." - cdbaby.com
Gabriel / Drugflowers Plus One Records
CD Released: 2005
Barcode 9326425801246
Double A-side EP including "Drugflowers" which peaked at No. 3 on Triple J's net 50.
The Gin Club Plus One Records
CD Released: 2004
Barcode 9326425800294
"An indie super-ensemble from Brisbane, the Gin Club at their best make a tilt for The Band's timeless, rootsy Americana with an Oz update... Nice (***1/2)" - Rolling Stone Magazine
"My favorite album of 2004."Ian Haug, Powderfinger, Rolling Stone Magazine Nov 04
"The sound of convict folk...inspired just as much by sea shanties and traditional ballads, jigs and reels as the more contemporary sounds of The Triffids, Iron and Wine and the Pogues". (***1/2) Danielle O'Donohue, Herald Sun
The sun if finally shining in Mel-burg and I have to go into work for a few hours.....on the way on the radio "Ten Paces Away" - thank you, I think I can do it now!!!
Hi guys Thanks for finding me here and for your friend request :) Hope you enjoyed my songs. Have a great weekend and all the best with your music, Catherine
Hey wats news the sun is in my eyes and it hurts... Ouch. U guys seem to be doing well, should play on stage with a big blowup unicorn... Ohh wait that's wat I'm gunna do!! Meh the more unicorns the better ;)
Peace
Bri
We request the pleasure of your gin-soaked company for a shambolic evening of classic dirty rock 'n' roll at The Troubadour, Thu Aug 27, w/ Hotel Motel.
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