Indonesian Indie Movement : Amazon.com

Posted by resrsr on Friday, July 1, 2011


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This band is a catalys for the grindcore movement in Indonesia. They Berkarat  album, which release n 2009, show us the evidence. With 10 tracks of Indonesian metal style, they show us their ablity to reach a global career.








They succed followed by another Bandung indie band, which bring some garage rock sound soul, bring the Led Zeppelin back to thr track. The S.I.G.I.T give some point to stack off our ear. They just release their latest mini album, Hertz Dyslexia II . And the latest news is that Gugun n Blues Shelter will take a part as an opening band for the Bon Jovi Conceert in London. This is a good news, while Indonesian is in the minor position causing by many internal problem. Yeah, succees for Indonesian indie movement!!!

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The S.I.G.I.T | Foundry of Secrecy

Posted by resrsr on Tuesday, June 14, 2011


This time, the story came from a place in Jakarta, "some Nowhere in Jakarta." 28 May 2011 and it's located in a warehouse in north Jakarta Rawamangun area. In the event -"secret gigs"- entitled "Foundry Of secrecy" which was held by fans-group called Insurgent Army 91 from Jakarta. Fondry Of Secrecy is a secret event that held to accommodate the closeness between the fans with the band idol, The S.I.G.I.T.

The entrance had opened since 04.00 pm, had begun packed with fans who come from various parts of Jakarta. At about 18:20, the night after maghrib prayer, hundreds of fans marched to enter the vanue. Venue surrounding areas which had been deserted, shortly after the insurgent army into overcrowded seen by the fans who want to see their idol. Even seen some viewers "stuck" at the places that sell merchandise from The S.I.G.I.T., it is the stand of Gogsstore.com which also support the this secret gigs by selling various merchandise ranging from CDs, t-shirt, sticker, guitar pick, even posters A3 size twice that of course associated with The S.I.G.I.T.

Not long ago, finally opened my Savior mat Foundry of secrecy secret gigs that night, the band that come directly from the warm city, Yogyakarta,  well performed that night. They brought five songs and one song from legend band from superpower country America, the Stroke with the title "Lets Jeep". Not just made the atmosphere to heat and make the insurgent army prancing, Savior also distributed three CD albums while performed at the stage.



Next turn, The Peebles, though still looks like a "son of onions" as they look far more mature than their outward appearance. Proven they can add a hot atmosphere, and invites the insurgent army followed the rebound screaming rock song which they bring. The Peebles also received warm applause from the insurgent army who satisfied by their appearance. And one more thing there is a quote that fit perfectly with them is "Do not judge a book by its cover."

The turn is preparing to shake up the stage, Karockes. The Karockes itself is a band consisting of the organizing committee of Insurgent Army91 Jakarta. Their appearance was stunning even arguably "rockes" (riot) in accordance with their band name. But that's the Karockes, which again add to the hot atmosphere vanue.

Finally, right at 20:00 tonight, the star who has been waited for nearly two hours, appeared on stage. Suddenly the Insurgent Army were shouting "The S.I.G.I.T .... The S.I.G.I.T ... The S.I.G.I.T.". Rekti, Farri, Adit XMS, and Acil the drummer climbed up on stage and greeted the insurgent army which had been already waiting for their appearance.

With 21 songs that have been prepared from their three albums, The S.I.G.I.T start the action. The audience began to hypnotized by riveting game of The S.I.G.I.T. Their performance this time it looks very different from the usual, they look more elegant and is very familiar with the insurgent army that has been loyal supporting them so far. This is exactly what the value plus their appearance that night. they also had collaborated with long-haired man named Tama, who actually will replace the position Acil the drummer if he was unable to attend. Tama also look stunning and energetic with the song "Black Summer" from the album Hertz Dyslexia part 2.

For almost two hours hypnotizing the insurgent army who have attended the gigs, The S.I.G.I.T appearance came at the end. And the songs that make the ears of the Insurgent Army appointment was brought as a cover song, "Black Amplifier" was a cover of secrecy Of Foundry festive evening.
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Gugun Blues Shelter | Share Stage With Bon Jovi

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Hard Rock's Battle of The Bands is an international band competition which is fighting a ticket for a band to play at the Hard Rock Calling Festival, London, in the 40th anniversary of the Hard Rock Cafe. Winner of the Hard Rock's Battle of the band will share the stage with Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, Adam Ant, and many many more international artist, plus first-class facilities like a world-rockstar .
Gugun Blues Shelter is a finalist from Indonesia in the regions 2. Gugun compete with 39 other bands from all over the world. This funk / rock / blues band  proves the existence and achievements with their music that edgy at the same time. We should give this catchy appreciation.

Gugun Blues Shelter  seems to be one candidate that is strong enough, and they need support from us all. For those who want to help to give voice, can send support via www.hardrockbattleofbands.com. For you Indonesian and people who loved this band also, let us support local musicians in it the name of the nation, and send your voice.

Only four bands from 40 major world who will have the opportunity to play at the Hard Rock Calling Festival in Hyde Park, London. Once in a lifetime opportunity to share the stage with top musicians. Good luck Gugun :)
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Gugun Blues-Shelter | Biography

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Previously called the Bluesbug, Gugun Blues Shelter is an Indonesian blues power trio that is a breath of fresh air in the seemingly dying Asian blues scene these days. Influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bettie Davies, and Led Zeppelin among others, the band forced many music fans to take notice of its powerful, flawless genre-crossing blend of blues that incorporate influences from rock, funk, and soul.

Led by guitarist/vocalist Gugun, Gugun & Blues Shelter has released two albums under the Bluesbug moniker “Get The Bug” (2004) and “Turn it On” (2007) that has been gaining praises from music critics and fans alike. ”Turn It On” was voted as one of the best Indonesian album in 2007 by Rolling Stone Indonesia Magazine and Gugun was noted as one of the most promising local guitar player by the same maga-zine. In the same year, Indonesia’s Trax Magazine also voted Gugun as the best guitar player in South East Asia.



Gugun Blues Shelter is not only drew the attentions of local music lover only. The band also received attentions from European fans, thanks for years of playing for expatriate fans during its pub-playing days. As the result, Gugun Blues Shelter was participated in Belfast Big River Blues and Jazz Festival 2008 and played several dates in a four-weeks UK tour at cities like Burnley, Scarborough, and Crewe.

Due to the good receptions, the tour was extended to other cities like Leeds, Oxford, York, Rotherham, and culminated in another festival,”Colne Great British R n’ B Festival” at the Manchester outskirt. In Asia, recently Gugun Blues Shelter played several dates in Malaysia in 2008, participated in Singapore Art Festival at the same year, as well as in Indonesia’s big festivals such as Java Jazz Festival and JakJazz Festival.
With the success of their debut album “Get the Bug” (2004), and their second album “Turn it On” (2006), Gugun (Guitar / Vox) and Bowie (Drums) returned to Indonesia after a highly successful tour of the UK in 2009 leaving Jono (Bass) to clear up loose ends before the team became re-united once again in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Band released their third album “Self titled” in March 2010. With the hit single “When I See You Again” the 9 track album went on to win numerous awards including ‘Favourite Blues Song’ in the Indonesian Cutting Edge Music Awards 2010 (ICEMA 2010), TRAX Magazines “Best Local Album 2010” and also featured in “Rolling Stone Magazine” top 20 albums of 2010.

The group has made 3 highly successful tours of the UK and Northern Ireland between 2007 and 2010 featuring at both the “Belfast Jazz & Blues Festival”, The Annual “Colne Blues Festival” and also the “Skegness Rock & Blues Festival”. In March 2010 the band were invited to play alongside Buddy Guy, Jools Holland and the Buena Vista Social Club at the Timbre Rock & Roots Festival in Singapore.
Touring both Nationally and Internationally during 2010, the band were flown out to represent Indonesian modern music at the Indonesian Pavilion of the World Expo in Shanghai China both in August and once again in October. It didn’t stop there either as passers-by from the Romanian pavilion were so impressed with what they heard that they invited the band to take part in a special concert held at their pavilion.

October was a busy month for the band, aside from being re-invited to play in Shanghai, the band also took part in 2 of Indonesia’s largest music festivals; The “Java Rockin’ Land” festival and also the “Jakarta International Blues Festival” where the band performed with Aussy blues legend “Kevin Borich” and European Blues Queen “Anna Popovich”…. Oh and also rock legends “Smashing Pumpkins” and “Wolfmother”.

On the 10th December the band put on a special performance for the grand opening of Rolling Stone Cafe (Located at the HQ of Rolling Stone Magazine Indonesia) collaborating with legendary Indonesian frontman “Once” the band performed a half hour set including a rendition of Led Zeppelins “Rock & Roll”.
The successes continued into the new year of 2011 as the band scored a record deal with the prestigious independent “Guitar Driven” record label “Grooveyard Records” from New York, USA. The Compilation album “Far East Blues Experience” consists of hand-picked tracks from the previous 3 albums, re-mastered and re-packaged under the Grooveyard Label. The album was released in early January 2011 and is already receiving rave reviews from the blues rock community both in the USA and worldwide as the album is available to order via amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

Into the future, the band is due to release their 2nd album with Grooveyard Records in April 2011 titled ‘Solid Ground’ featuring 10 all new songs and taking the bands vibe into a new “progressive / funky” direction. It doesn’t stop there either… Aware that many of their local fans will not be able to acquire the ‘Solid Ground’ album, the band will also release a local album “Satu Untuk Berbagi” which consists of 80% of the songs in Indonesian Language.

The band also plans to return to the UK to tour in both May and August and is also pursuing the possibility of performing in both Europe and Australia.

If you’d like to stay tuned to the bands progress, please do so via the following;
Indri Sjafri (Manager) – 08128882694 / 081908017155
e-mail: bugsproduction09@gmail.com
web: www.blues-shelter.com
Twitter: @GBluesShelter
Myspace: www.myspace.com/gugunandthebluesbug
www.grooveyardrecords.com/gptfareastblues.html

Gugun Blues Shelter International Stages:
1. KL Blues Festival 2008 – Malaysia
2. Singapore Timbre Arts Festival 2008 – Singapore
3. UK Tour – August 2008 (Colne Blues Festival, Belfast Big River Jazz & Blues Festival)
4. UK Tour – January 2009 (Skegness Blues Festival, 229 club London, BBC World)
5. Singapore Grand Prix Race Event – September 2009
6. Jakarta International Blues Festival – 2009
7. Java Jazz Festival 2010 – Indonesia
8. Singapore Rock & Roots Festival 2010
9. Java Rockin’land 2010 – Indonesia
10. Jakarta International Blues Festival 2010 – Indonesia
11. Shanghai World Expo 2010 – August 2010
12. Shanghai World Expo 2010 – October 2010
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The S.I.G.I.T - Lost

Posted by resrsr on Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A: Good moorning lazy won’t you wake up yet?
B :Brush a tee and make out in bed
A: Time is coming won’t you set up your head
You’re always lost
A: Good morning lady won’t you blown out yet?
B: Crush your heart and make it more sad
Bang your head as hard as you can get
You’re always lost
When they need you
We’re losing just to live our time
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