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Gaia have come to you in several line up forms over the past 20 years and in that time recorded several E.P.'s and two albums. They have performed live at:
Sheffield, London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, Sunderland, Middleborough, Huddersfield, York, Hull, Blackpool, Stockport, Southport, Birkenhead, Glossop, Barnsley, Worksop, Oswestry, Crewe, Bradford, Heckmondwyke, Halifax, Todmorden, and also performed at Hawkfest, Sundance festival, Celtic blue rock festival, Beacons festival, BOMfest, Peace in the Park, Flying lotus festival, LMHR festival and more.
They have recorded:
Verbal resuscitation - E.P. 1996
Soulwind E.P. 2005
Soulwind (Album) 2006
Sun into gold (Album) 2014
Highlights
Being asked personally by Hawkwind's Dave Brock to perform at their Hawkfest 40th anniversary festival at the Isle of Wight in 2010. Heres the official review from the weekend:
Gaia caught me by surprise, as being the last to play I was expecting some kind of dance band. Instead we were greeted by what looked from a distance like a fisherman on a stool with an acoustic guitar but gradually they became a very impressive, very high-quality Radiohead/Psychedelic/Krautrock sounding band. Their hypnotic journey flow and their battered by Barnsley philosophy has sown a little seed in me and they are the band that I'll take away with me from this Hawkfest. I'm just glad I managed to prise their give-away Soulwind CD from my brother's fingers.
Dave (Lead vocal/acoustic) is now putting together another line up which will include Iain West (Bass) and are at present starting to rehearse with other musicians to bring you Gaia mark 3. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for "The return of Gaia". (Feb 2014)
“Beautifully crafted, folk-tinged, anthemic rock. It's all solid acoustic guitar work building and layering into big choruses, topped with squally, echoing guitar solos. Their faithful fans are enthralled and nod sagely. The interplay is fantastic and they are a pleasure to watch.”
Sheffield Sandman
“These Barnsley based beardy prog stoner boys are ace as owt. Sounding like post Syd / pre Dark Side Floyd with some grinding political lyricism. Expect songs fantastically played without any pomp, camp or fuss. The best collection of beards in Barnsley.”
Student Guru
"Saving Grace" is the jewel in the crown with its big sound and soaring outro - quality stuff. With Verve-esque guitar effects heaven "Turn the Other Way" and Saving Grace", Gaia have two truly excellent tunes.
Leeds Music Scene
“Pulled off with style and genuine emotional force, slow burning, moody, post-grunge rock that crashes out into rock explosions All of which suggest a band of some talent.”
Eerie Powers
“With the buzz that is going around if you want a seat for this night you better start queuing up in the afternoon! Their style blends a lot from early Hawkwind with their driving bass lines and Uriah Heap with a touch of Dave Gilmour style electric slide guitar thrown in for good measure.”
The Glossop Advertiser
“A four piece from Barnsley with a tip of the hat to Floyd, a hint of Folk, a nod in the direction of Psychedelic and a sprinkling of hard-edged rock. Well crafted and well worth seeking out. An eleven track album of highly original stuff.”
Dean Pedley - Hard rock house
