100th Idiot - The New EP
Our new EP 100th Idiot is now available from the links below. We're also doing a mini-tour in October including a few dates with the fantastic Mum Locked In Castle. Most gigs are free so feel free to come down and see us!
100th Idiot (2010):
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/100th-idiot/id381397163
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/100th-Idiot/dp/B003V53WZQ/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1281626397&sr=301-1
CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Gretanova/from/viglink
Great Indie: http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_number=884502679618
We also have a brand new Website at Gretanova.com so take a look. We're looking for more gigs at the moment so any bands interested in Gig Swaps let us know : info@gretanova.com.
A new lineup, a free album and some gigs
After a few months off Gretanova are back with a new lineup. Founding members vocalist Charlie Hill and bassists Andy Glynn have left for greater things. Dunstan Blay moved to London to practice law leaving a Guitarist position empty.
Stepping up to replace them are Sheffield local and Vocalist/Keys player Ben Moorhouse, multi bandist Guitarist Matt Churchard and southern type and Guitarist Mark Vincent. With Lee switching, to a much vicious sounding Bass, Gretanova have an even harsher edge than previous lineup. After a few months practising we've got a couple of gigs lined up in Sheffield (at West Street Live) and Leeds (The Primrose @ Meanwood Rd.).
Our last EP "Your Children Are Not Special" is also now available to freely download from our website http://www.gretanova.com/. So download it while it's up!
Tattoo Jamming and the Northern Exposure
Gretanova have been chosen to play the fantastic Tattoo Jam 2009 in Doncaster.
"Tattoo Jam 2009 will be the biggest Tattoo convention in the UK! With over 200 working artists, a day specifically for people working within the tattoo industry (ARTIST friDAY), seminars, Tattoo Masters’ Ball, trade stands, vendors, live entertainment, awards and a few other special treats, it will be one extraordinary weekend…"
The event is at Doncaster Racecourse in the weekend of 7th to 9th August. We're playing on Friday 7th at 8ish.
We're playing Rios Leeds alongside the fantastic ska/reggae/indie band "The Talks" on Friday 24 April. They have played alongside the likes on Rancid, The King Blues and The Specials.
Get down early as there's for bands on. Tickets £5 on the door.
Gretanova, Northern Exposure and some large men
Gretanova are taking part in Leeds Rios "Northern Exposure" along with fantastic alt.Metal/Hardcore outfit "Mum Locked in Castle" (who really deserve to be seen). Gig is taking place on Friday 24th April. Everyone should try to attend.
We were approached in January by Leeds based Rugby team "Bramley Buffaloes" to allow use of our track "Blacklight" on one of their highlight packages. You can view their press-release here which contains a link to the video. http://bramleybuffaloes.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/buffaloes-back-on-youtube/
A couple of other gigs are coming up...
Gretanova release their long awaiting E.P.
October 2008 and Gretanova finally finish "Your Children are not special...". Featuring 5 1/2 tracks of huge-hooked, melodic, alternative/punk-rock-fuelled classics such "Brilliant Sun" & "Blacklight" to the country tinged "The Man". Also included are sentimental shimmery ballads "Doll" and the literally massive "Drink It, Sweetheart".
The reviews have been favourable. Some say it is, without a doubt, the "greatest debut record of all time". Free demo copies we're given away at recent gigs.
They will be following this up with several appearances around the Yorkshire area.
"Your Children Are Not Special" is available from several places on the net (search). See http://www.gretanova.com for more details.