The American Gonzos
Asheville, North Carolina, United States | SELF
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The album opens with “Dominican Legs,” a “Tommy the Cat”-inspired funkout that at best dances around its narrative. Mitch Dean looks to Les Claypool often for his direction, fomenting the band’s groove-laden sound opposite drummer Toby Burleson, while guitarist Andrew Thelston spins tightly-wound melodies like Nile Rodgers on Adventures In the Land of the Good Groove. 61/100 - Ryan Snyder- Yes! Weekly
The American Gonzos will have you out of your seat dancing to every melody and sing every word. With a kick ass rhythm section and a virtuosic lead guitarist The American Gonzos will not disappoint. - Michelle Kenner- Escape In Words
I recomend this to anybody who likes funk and rock and anybody who's open to new genres. 3 out of 5 stars - Eileen - Singing and Reading in the Rain
“The American Gonzos are "a power trio with rock and roll attitude! Louder than The Who but with the ability to make the crowd get up and dance. Catchy melodies and bitchin riffs round out these North Carolina sons."”
- Mountain Express
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The American Gonzos (2011)
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The American Gonzos were established in 2010. Fresh off the break up with their previous band, Guitarist/frontman Andrew Thelston and Bassist Michael Dean contacted Toby Burleson and started playing shows in late 2010. Since then, the band has played in NC, SC, GA, TN. VA and NY. Along with extensive touring, The American Gonzos released their debut album in august of 2011. The music can be described as aggressive rock with hints of funk, soul, pop and hard rock.
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