angels, bombs & martians by Gavin

His debut CD, ANGELS, BOMBS & MARTIANS, received critical acclaim for it's startling reality and lush, organic compositions. From the folk/funk, groove-driven social anthems "Witches" and "Red Angel", to the collection's love ballad, "Gft", this album takes the listener on a reflective journey through the most basic and telling of human experiences. Tracks "Red Angel", "Gift" and "Tattoos" have been featured on national television, including Lifetime Channel's "Beyond Chance", hosted by Melissa Etheridge, and MTV's series "Live Through This." "Witches" appeared on SPIN Magazine's Jet Set CD ROM insert of artists on it's Riffage.com Featured Artists list.

In 2001, gavin released his second CD, BREATHING HOLE, and received enthusiastic local and international attention. Like his debut album, BREATHING HOLE delves into the psyche and emotion of the human experience, but this time through a slightly darker lens. Tracks such as "Crazy" and "Possessions" explore the reality - and other-reality - of those on the periphery of our society. "This Distance" is a heartbreaking tale of the end of love, and "Not About You" and "Head Lac" knock the listener back with their commentary and driving rhythm. As an added bonus, gavin's darkly haunting version of Don McLean's "Vincent" appears at the end of the collection, perfectly summing up the theme and wrapping up the story of this CD's journey.

gavin's newest release - CAVE IN - is a collection of straight-up rock/funk and ballads, exploring and revealing the great joys and sorrows involved in dealing with love. Much like his first two albums, this is raw and merciless in it's exposure of emotions, but there is also an element of fun and release that is a refreshing evolution in his style.

All three CDs were produced by Roman Morykit, of the band Gypsy Soul (www.gypsysoul.com).

Currently, gavin is focussing on regional and college tours, while releasing the new CD. In May 2002, he was selected to showcase at the EAT'M Music Conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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