Gurdan Thomas are a musical collective that were formed in Birmingham, UK in 2007. Their music can be described as alternative eccentric with strong catchy yet unpredictable songs that borrow elements from many genres. The core members of the group are 4 mutli-instrumentalists that between them play guitar, piano, clarinet, flute, recorder, sax, drums, bass. trombone, cornet, banjo, mandolin, cello and ukulele amongst a few other more unusual instruments such as ocarina, kazoo, EWI and white tub.
Having produced 2 self released albums, Graceful Rabbits (2007) and Gnodelly Gnodelly (2008 ) they are currently touring to promote these at various venues around the country whilst writing new material for a forthcoming 3rd album. Their music has been given airplay on NPR (National Public Radio – USA). They have graced the stages of the Gigbeth Festival (2007), The Soho Ottakring Festival in Vienna, The Suq Festival in Genoa, The Pro Etnica Festival in Sighisoara (Romania), The Custard Factory Theatre (Birmingham), The Hexagon Theatre (MAC) and Monkey Chews (London) and Gurdan will be making an appearance at the Moseley Folk Festival in 2008.
Howdy guys.
Good to see more Birmingham bands on the blogosphere.
Make sure you’ve applied for Glasto before the deadline (I think it’s this week)
All the best;
Anthony
Boy Wonder Records
Hey folks! Enjoying your music much. Will follow those links to myspace pages, etc. You guys should be on twitter – http://www.twitter.com – great great way to connect w/ all kinds of folk, and let your fans keep track of ya. Seems wierd at first, but makes alot of sense. The blog is good, will keep tabs on you here.
Keep making that wonderful music…!
Thanks –
– Neil