A vastly experienced live act with over 500 shows under their belts, The Twisted Melons are one of the west of Scotland's best kept secrets, playing live relentlessly in small venues throughout the country while regularly producing and releasing their music 100% independently.

Comprised of the three Johnson brothers, the band have an uncanny sibling musical telepathy that makes every show a one-off. Moving effortlessly between psychedelia, hard rock, pop, funk, fusion and electronica, the band recall the great bands of the past while moving towards the future along their own path.

Their diverse sound has seen them supporting a wide range of acts including Boy Azooga, Be Charlotte, Otherkin, Blaenavon, Fufanu, The Vryll Society, Here We Go Magic, Mull Historical Society, Owl John, Rituals, Declan Welsh and the Decadent West, Pete MacLeod, Focus and Deacon Blue and appearances at festivals including XpoNorth, ButeFest, The Big Sit In, Oxjam, the Edinburgh Fringe and a headline performance at the closing night of the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival in 2017.

The Twisted Melons 4th album "West Of The Rock" was released on 1st April 2016 featuring the singles "Love Is A Drug" and "More Fool Me".

The band will release their 5th album in 2025, featuring the singles “Maybe Its Not The End Of The World”, “77”, “Change Is Gonna Come” and “Start Of The End”

I am a comedian, performance poet, writer and beat maker originally from Dumfries residing in Rutherglen. A founding member of the Glasgow based Hip Hop collective known as The Being or Being MC's who has been writing recording and performing for around 15 years. Also working as part of the duo Bard Vapor consisting of myself and Mnt Grey Brown who's previous back catalog consists of The Analogs featuring Rammesess the 5th and production by Conz, Nine Days Fallen and There after US.

" Killer bouncy punk rock ripper hear from this great band outta Italy. Bravata continues to bring the hits on their second single “Lead The Sin”. The title track kicks off with a tune that recalls fellow Italian Punk Rockers Taxi with big driving guitar hooks and an echoed reverberating chorus that just draws you in. On the flip is a really catchy mellower tune called ‘Rude’ that really surprised me. It sounds like Joey Ramone collaborating with Johnny Thunders writing a mellower downer tune for Thunders first solo record. The song is very well written, inspired and played with a genuine sense of passion that you don’t see in to many punk bands these days. Generally with two songers, if theirs a mellower tune, it usually doesn’t have as much of an impact as the faster tune. But on this single it does and I keep coming back to it more than the A-side. If you have’t heard Bravata, this is a good place to start. Recommended. "

Tom - Dead Beat records


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"Don’t know how it goes over in their native Italy, but Bravata has a good, lusty ‘feel’ to this American . . ." (Neal Umphred, Rather Rare Records)

"The lead track/theme song ‘Bravata’ is an instant classic. The B-Side ‘The South They All Ignore’ is the real hidden gem here. This track is the coolest fusion of T-Rex, Link Wray, and early Sub Pop psych-grunge." (Kevin McGovern, Fear And Loathing in Long Beach / Blinded By A Million Shades) 

“It’s great! I like it a lot! Excellent work! I want to hear more!” (Dean Rispler, Dictators NYC, Osaka Popstar, Kosmodemonic, Swilson)

"Il pezzo omonimo è un anthem punk che non si schioda dalla testa. Sul lato B una ballata dalle atmosfere dark..." (Manuel Graziani, Rumore)
 
"Boom! Prima pallottola andata a segno per i Bravata" (Antonio Romano, Rock.it) 

"Really good two song banger here" (Tom Spencer, Dead Beat Records)
 
"Questo è solo l'inizio" (Christian Montagna, Son of Flies)

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCK96tTBKw

Contact: bravataband@gmail.com

Influences - Elliott Smith, Wilco, Bright Eyes, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Nirvana, The Beatles.

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Gerry Son & The Smokin’ Gun were formed in Stirling, Scotland in July 2019, by producers & multi instrumentalists Gerard McGlade (Gerry Son) & Roddy MacKenzie (Roddy Gun) with the collective passion for making dark, sexy, rock music that crosses genres, ages & races. They are joined live by bassist Aaron Hobkirk and drummer Riki Hobkirk & have received critical acclaim for their albums & live shows
"We want to make music to fill that void created by modern life", Gerry Son, 2019. 

They would describe their music as Alternative Rock or "Food for the Soul". The band are eclectic in their influence ranging from 60s Pop, Rock, Funk & Experimental. Their music is exciting and feel-good, packed with thought provoking lyrics often tounge-in-cheek humour & a message empowering to any listener who feels they don't have a voice. The band have previously cited The Beatles, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, Kate Bush & Steely Dan amongst their favourite artists. 

Since their debut, Gerry Son & The Smokin’ Gun have become known for their sing-along anthems & wild energetic live performances, playing to audiences of thousands their repertoire of foot stomping, arena chanting songs.

As of Summer 2024 the band are currently recording their fourth album, the follow up to their 3rd Studio album, the highly acclaimed, Scottish Album of the year nominated “Gallus In Wonderland”. 

You can keep up to speed with what music Gerry Son & The Smokin’ Gun are up on our social media channels. 

Discography:

Pleasure Pursuits EP - 2019 
Song Like This EP - 2020
Ten Minutes To Midnight EP - 2020

Cheap Dirty Love - Album 2020
The Future Can’t Wait - Album 2021
Slàinte Mhath - Charity Single 2022
Gallus In Wonderland - Album 2023

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