GONE TO EARTH - ARCHIVE NEWS

August 2005- Hi all, Toby and Paul are now living in sunny Melbourne, Dave has remained in Adelaide so at this stage the chances of much happening are zero as we are all busy with various projects etc. The future is a strange thing though so who know's...this is just another chapter in the merry-go ride which is Gone to Earth.

We still get a lot of request's from people trying to source our c.d's so if you're after one of them contact us via email, more info is on the discography page.

June 2004- Hi all, it's been a while so here's the latest, over the next few weeks expect a pile of new gigs and more new's on this that and the other...music's a big part of our live's so for something different here's what we've been listening to...

NEW TUNES : The band has been experimenting with a batch of new songs. Most of these new offerings will be performed at the Jade Monkey show ( check gig guide ). The set list will most likely be an equal offering of album tracks and new material. The new tracks being.....

Time
Slow Mo
Inch by Inch
Freckles ( Shine On )
Magnetic North
Tunic
Stamp a Smile

TOBY WITH LIAM GERNER: Toby has been keeping the drum seat warm for Liam Gerner, and will do both performances at the Jade Monkey show. Oh...the boys much in demand. Apparently Nickelback wanted his services, but he just couldn't get that mullet happening ? Good thing really!

PAUL WITH DAVID BRIDIE: Paul recently performed with David Bridie at the Regal Tent for the Adelaide Festival. Many thanks to all who came along for the performance.

DAVID: David's been busy learning how to knit. Watch out for a new range of Gone to Earth knitwear available at an Ed Harry Menswear near you...

September 2003-

SEMAPHORE album launch: "Semaphore" will be officially launched on October 10th at The Rhino Room (Frome Rd, Adelaide). Joining us as special guest's will be international touring act "Canvas". You will also be able to buy the cd at a very special launch price!! See you there!!

Trentwood: Thanks to the guy's from Trentwood for a couple great gigs during September. Fun was had by all! We hope to join the boys again in the future maybe in their hometown of Melbourne??!!

Duffy Tribute CD : Looks like the Stephen Duffy tribute album is finally seeing the light of day. For those of you who don't know, Duffy was the original singer for Duran Duran but went on to do his own thing and has a huge cult following around the world. Here is a picture of the album cover. For more info visit www.poprenaissance.com

Here's a piccie of GTE outside of "Jive" in Hindley Street. Thanks Rachel!

August 2003-

Club Acoustica: The band will be performing at the Adelaide opening of " Club Acoustica " at the Rhino Room on Thursday September 4th. Other artists performing will be... Jodi Martin ( Sydney ) The Yearlings ( Adelaide ) plus Special Guests.

Paul performs with David Bridie: Paul performed with David Bridie at the Governor Hindmarsh last month as a part of David's " 100 Flower's in Bloom " tour. An amazing show. David has a new CD out titled " Hotel Radio ". David is one of the greats of Australian music.

Mark Seymour Show: We had a great time opening for Mark Seymour. Apologies to those who could'nt get tickets, as the show was sold out well in advanced. For those who saw the show, many thanks for the positive feedback. Mark and band were fantastic. A great bloke and a mighty performer.

Duffy Tribute CD & Pop Shoppe: The Stephen Duffy / Lilac Time tribute is almost ready for release. The band recorded a version of Stephen's " Sugar High ". The CD will be released through Pop Renaissance Records. www.poprenaissance.com

Speaking of Pop Renaissance records. The label is releasing a Summer compilation in the U.S. called " Pop Shoppe ". This compilation will include the GTE track " Animal Core "

Touring: Many have asked ( again ? ) when we will be playing live again. The band will definitely be doing some shows around Adelaide in the very near future, and we are currently looking at getting into Melbourne and Sydney. Importance must be placed at the moment on getting the album released nationally as well as airplay. Triple J's Super Request is a good place to start, so if you want to hear the band on the airwaves, please feel free to vote for us.

May 2003-

Jem Cole is a U.K artist who drew the artwork which graces the front of the "Semaphore" cover. Check out more examples of his fine work.

"Shock records" will be distributing the new album, we hope to have it officially released and in shops over the next few weeks.

"Everybody wants to believe" is an old GTE track which was on "V". A german record label has decided they like it and will add it to a compilation which showcases new Australian music. More details soon.

The Lilac Time tribute CD: We are currently recording a song for the upcoming Stephen Duffy / The Lilac Time tribute CD being released in the U.S. Our chosen tune, the dreamy pop closet classic " Sugar High " will make it's way over the Pacific at the end of the week. You can check out the contributions from all the other fine bands at....... www.poprenaissance.com

March 2003-

OUR BRAND NEW ALBUM 'SEMAPHORE' NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE <buy it>

MAKING THE ALBUM 'SEMAPHORE'- To quote an old "Hollies" song from the 60's...."the road is long... with many a winding turn". Well it's felt that way, but this month see's the fruit of our labours. Our first full length release (sounds a tad saucy)...? <read more>

FILMCLIP FOR 'FIREPROOF'- We were approached by an eager young man wanting to shoot a filmclip with us. Darrell Bockman met with us and we arranged to shoot the clip at an Adelaide cigar lounge and the Lion Arts centre. We didn't realise just how many times we'd perform the song. Well... ....it felt like 645 times. Nevertheless it was an enjoyable shoot. Thanks Darrell...!! <"Fireproof" clip>

'CLUB ACOUSTICA 2' COMPILATION C.D. Late last year GTE were asked to perform at Sydney's legendary 'Basement' as part of the 'Club Acoustica' sessions. We stripped the band (musically speaking) to it's bare bones and did a sort of 'unplugged' set. There are plans to release the the 'Club Acoustica 2' c.d. GTE will contribute 'Perfect Face' to the compilation. We'll keep you informed when more news comes to hand.

THE ARTWORK TO 'SEMAPHORE'- A while back we received an e-mail by U.K based artist Jem Cole. Jem stumbled across our music while on holiday in Australia and approached us to put forth some of his work for our first album. After seeing his illustrations we agreed immediately that it would compliment our music. Coles brilliant work is distinctively original. Incidentally Jems medium over this period consisted of a lonely black biro. We had the difficult task of choosing from 80 drawings. We will be posting some of this work over the next few weeks.

NEW MATERIAL- The band is now working on quite a few new songs. We aim to roadtest them in the upcoming live shows, before going into the studio again. The next album won't take us the 4 years it took to release 'Semaphore'. The new songs are still being tinkered with in our backyard shed. Hope this winter is kind to us as the roof needs replacing.