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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008
*EDITORS PICK
GIRL TO GORILLA- My CD- By far the best of the new CD's I am reviewing here. Not because the band are a great bunch of guys but because in my house this CD has been on constant rotation for two weeks and going strong. John Skocik just knows how to write a song. A smart guy to begin with he also has humor and opens his heart not worrying about letting his most inner feeling showcased for the world to see. Where to start, there are so many songs worth mentioning. Madeira the story of a one night stand in foreign territory is about as good as any singer/story writer can come up with. Cematary conjures up the ghosts of REM in their heyday, I wish they gave me this song for my Halloween CD, haunting and beautiful. Last Time is such a crowd pleaser live, actually the band really is worth checking out on stage where they sound even better if at all possible. Moving To LA has one hell of a buildup, see this one live as well for maximum effect. Next Weekend has a
line about being sorry for leaving a stain in the bedroom, told you the guy has a sense of humor. And then there is the song Rehab, this one tune is worth the purchase alone, hands down the best song on the subject. Amy Winehouse has nothing on this. I mean what can I say, this is a great rock n roll band. They know what it's all about. Writing songs that mean something, playing with melody and lyrics like kids in the park it almost seems effortless. I guess if I had to say one thing negative it would be that I wish they never changed the band name, The Murkins was a great F'n name, especially once you looked it up. http://www.myspace.com/girltogorilla - Vlad Vizner
April 6, 2009
"...followed by the night’s first real surprise, Girl to Gorilla. With their two guitars, viola and rhythm section, they added a roaring, anthemic Irish edge to their janglerock, the viola in particular a plus, bringing an unexpectedly eerie edge to the upbeat catchiness of the songs. A darkly backbeat-driven number titled Next Weekend was an early highlight."
http://lucidculture.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/concert-review-beefstock-2009/
- Lucid Culture
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“…the night’s first real surprise, Girl to Gorilla. With their two guitars, viola and rhythm section, they added a roaring, anthemic Irish edge to their janglerock, the viola in particular a plus, bringing an unexpectedly eerie edge to the upbeat catchiness of the songs.” - Lucid Culture
Girl To Gorilla have been a mainstay in New York and Brooklyn venues that include the Knitting Factory, Otto's Shrunken Head, Fat Baby, The Charleston, The Underscore, Arlene Grocery, CBGB's and dozens more throughout NY, NJ and PA, playing to sold out crowds. They've also been a featured band in music festivals like Vladapaooza, Beefstock, and the Northside Festival.
John "Skojo" Skocik, aside from being head song-writer for Girl To Gorilla, is an established stage actor and his theater chops contribute to the pomp and circumstance that is the lyrics and live show behind Girl to Gorilla. John isn't just G2G's songwriter, he's the ringmaster that makes a night at their shows an experience to remember.
Steve "Killah" Pang is a staffer at Wenner Media (Rolling Stone) and owner of downtown rock club Otto's Shrunken Head. Steve was also the owner of Lower East Side studio Tasty Fish. He has been a member of the Carvels, The Vondels, Psycho 77 and Killer Pang.
Spyro "The Rev" Poulos is an ordained minister in the state of New York. Besides that he was also the rhythm behind NYC bands such as Arsenal, NYGUN, House Of Sole, The Vondels and Poecide. He is an established writer for sites such as Genartpuls.com and Flavorwire.com. He is a veteran of the Indy magazine scene and has worked at PAPER Magazine, TOKION, The Phoenix New Times, Mass Appeal, Missbehave, Inked Magazine and Interview.
Amalia D is a child prodigy on Viola who as a teenager played Carnegie Hall and appeared in the Guns & Roses "November Rain" video. She is a freakishly adept musician that can take a classical instrument and warp it into a sell your soul for rock and roll experience.
Simon 'El Guapo" Rosa, ex-member of Killer Pang, The Vondels and Psycho 77, is a New York City Music teacher that is bringing the school of ROCK to the inner city. He also supplies the swagger to G2G's booty moving sound.
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