The Gonzo Show is an indie rock band from Brisbane, Australia. Having formed in early 2006 by two brothers Anthony and Michael Nowak the band has spent the last few years establishing themselves in the Brisbane and Australian indie scene.
Their sound is combines the best elements of the early nineties American indie with the hazy wash of 60s revival bands, stylistically they have best been described as “Coming on like Paul Kelly fronting Pavement at times along with hints of Modest Mouse and The Cure thrown in for good measure." (Reverb Nation)
Their debut record “Zlato baby” was released independently in August 2007 taking the name from the Gonzo’s bass player Petra’s homeland of Czech Republic. The EP received unanimous positive reviews... “I can’t believe the stuff is local. The Gonzo Show are just one of an ever growing list of, in my opinion, successfully kick-arse bands to be gracing Brisbane’s indie scene. Dreamy electro guitar noise, deliciously delicate but prominent bass-lines, a steady, driving rhythm section and a vocalist whose melodies scream ‘sing with me!.” (Rave Magazine review)
The record received Top 10 status on the local 4zzz fm indie radio play list for several weeks and reappeared a couple of months later in the top 20. It still receives regular 4zzz airplay.
The band have recently put the finishing touches to their follow up record. Entitled “All in good time” the 5 track ep will be released along with a single from the record, “Steve Shelley”. Local street press live reviews have already shown a liking to the new single... “Songs like Steve Shelley, with its wickedly searing guitar solos, loping bass line and drawled vocals are charming exercises in mind-expansion, while the simmering twisted guitar lines and cascading, dippy refrain of "Red Cherry Stains" explore a fantastic realm between stoner-genius and hipster-irony.” (Time off magazine live Zoo review)
Looking ahead, the Gonzo’s will tour through eastern Australia and Perth to promote the release, as well as exploring other national opportunities and playing a few shows in their hometown, Brisbane. They have already begun work on tracks for the next record with new (yet former jam buddy) guitarist Johnny Rowell who adds in-your- face, don’t mess with me guitar and vocal styles.
The band has been selected to play in OzCity Australian band showcase at the Viper Room in LA and are aiming to tour LA aswell as take advantage of some radio interest over there.
For more details and a sample of new tracks visit www.myspace.com/thegonzoshow
Releases
Zlato baby ep (2007)
Steve Shelley single (2009)
All in good time (scheduled for release 2010)
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