Don’t bring your grandmother to a Gung Ho show. And for godsake don’t bring your parents or little sister or your one straightedge friend. After graduating from Skidmore College last spring (and highlighting every basement party across Saratoga Springs), Gung Ho moved to Brooklyn to use their musical powers in the ultimate quest for “weed, bitches, bourbon, money, drugs, guns.” And they’re well on their way. Their high-energy, bluesy, down-home rock ‘n roll will steamroll your inhibitions, make your clothes disappear, and have you exchanging sweat and saliva with your neighbor. Matt Awai’s thick, guttural exclamations compliment their trademark gnashing guitars, as well as create the perfect mating call – or is his appeal attributed to the fact that he’s always shirtless? Anyway, pick up what Gung Ho is puttin’ down and fuck having a “good” time – why not have the best night of your life, every night?
Gung Ho placed at #88 in our latest Best of NYC Emerging Artists Poll will be playing The Deli’s NYC B.E.A.F. (Best Emerging Artists Fest) at Glasslands on May 25 with Yvette, Shapes and Dirty Fence. More info about the fest will be relased soon.