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Gadjits new bio

thick_records | Chicago, IL United States | 01/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In 1977, EnglandÕs musical landscape was being shaped by The Clash, Elvis Costello, and The Who. In the U.S., AC/DC was breaking and Kiss was the number one band; the underground was being led by The Stooges and Johnny Thunders. At the same time, in a well-manicured suburb of Kansas City called Leawood, The GadjitsÕ main singer and songwriter Brandon Phillips was born. Fourteen years later Brandon would lead his younger brothers, Adam (9) and Zach (11) into a seedy bar in Kansas City to play The GadjitsÕ first gig to a handful of barflies and Harley riders. From that moment on, The Gadjits would spend the next ten years in a van gigging the punk rock circuit, instead of attending classes at Leawood High.

The bandÕs truant officer, so to speak, would be RancidÕs Tim Armstrong, who signed the band to his Epitaph/Hellcat label during The GadjitsÕ teen years. The bandÕs sound, embraced and directed by Armstrong, was made up of a hybrid of rock steady and punk that fit loosely into skaÕs 3rd Wave, which was in full swing at the time. As the young Gadjit brothers exposed themselves to the rich history of rumor, glory, and romance of life on the road, they developed into a smart and savvy rock and roll band. A band so true to the life that they had made for themselves, they would risk it all and no longer play the blue beats that once perked the kidsÕ ears. Instead they would write and perform a perfect blend of American roots, blues, and rock and roll. The change in musical direction was so severe that Hellcat passed on the bandÕs new sound, leaving the band in limbo for over a year. It wasnÕt until February of 2001 that THICK RecordsÕ mainstay and frontman of the Blue Meanies, Billy Spunke, became so enamored with the band during a short tour with The Gadjits that he brought them aboard the eclectic THICK Records. Now one year later, THICK Records proudly releases ÒToday Is My Day,Ó a record written, recorded, and mixed by the band in their Leawood house. Joined by Mike Alexander (Revolvers) on second guitar and Ehren Starks on keys, The Gadjits open the garage door to a new sound that captures the true essence of rock and rollÕs classics. ItÕs not the sound of todayÕs rock resurgence, i.e. The Strokes and The White Stripes, but a revival following their own instincts instead of the current trends; proving once again that the kids truly are alright."

The gadjits rule OK?

thick_records | 09/26/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i finally got this cd last night, at first i didn't think it was that great but the second time i listened to it.. i couldn't STOP! they're really infectious and i love their live show. this cd isn't as 'soul' as the last was and the other brother is singing some songs now too. it's awesome!"

Unexpected Surprise

11/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I discovered the Gadjits on my own and they are really enjoyable. If you like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Slow Gherkin, Dance Hall Crashers, or the ska in general, consider picking up this CD or At Ease (I've not heard their other CDs). If you want a more of punk angle I'd look else where. If you want clever lyrics and some cool music, this CD gets a thumbs up.Have fun. Super G."