Q&A With MusicGorilla.com's Emerging Artist of the Month: "Ghandaia"

Posted by radiogetswild on 2006-05-07 21:00:00 (1927 views)

This is the second in a series of interview with Music Gorilla band members. Music Gorilla's ground-breaking new site enhances your music's ability to be listened to by the right people.

Band members (instrument) Ed Jarusinsky - Drums Frederico Geib - Vox/Percussion/Guitar Alex Marrero - Vox/Guitar/Percussion Pablo Larios - Bass Greg Jones - Guitar/Vox Permanent invitation - Scotty Mcintosh - Saxophone/Flute

1. What does Ghandaia mean and how did you choose the name?

The word Ghandaia comes from the Portuguese word gandaia which means a huge celebration. We added the h to give it a more unique look and sound. It also means opportunist in Mexico, a personal joke within the band.

2. What are your greatest accomplishments to date?

Not many independent bands can say they have an amazing first record, a song on a Volkswagen commercial or having the opportunity to play at the San Jose jazz Festival.

3. 5 years from now Ghandaia will be touring the world! Do you fellas hang out together out of the studio, what do you guys enjoy?

Yep. Ed likes to make margaritas for all of us. Alex is quite handy in the kitchen, Freggy always comes through with dessert. Greg eats. Pablo drinks and sleeps.

5. Santana or Clapton, who would you rather jam with?

Both.

6. Bring back the dead, who is it?

Bob Marley, Fela.

7. Which member writes the music?

We all do.

8. We have enjoyed the Ghandaia experience live and left impressed. What separates you guys?

I think we have an original sound - makes you think, shake your ass at the same time. The fact that we've been together so long is very beneficial - we are tighter on stage, knowing what each member can and will do. We try to avoid 'standard', pop music, always trying to give it our own flavor.

9. Your favorite Ghandaia song; does it involve a true life experience?

All of our music is either socially driven or political, with the odd exceptions. All of our life experiences, what we've seen and learned are molded into our songs.

10. Ghandaia website: www.ghandaia.com here's the link to joining the Ghandaia fan base. Visit our EPK (electronic press kit) at www.sonicbids.com/ghandaia

Ghandaia's immediate future gigs and goals:
We'll be traveling to Mexico for a few gigs in March, and come right back to Austin to play at SXSW. We plan to finish our second album soon afterwards, and would love to secure support from bigger labels/distributors. All inquiries can be directed to info@ghandaia.net

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