THE GAS HOUSE GORILLAS: News/Journal

If you're like me, you're probably sick to death of punditry, party
hacks, spin and empty promises.

That is why I am here to promise you absolutely nothing!!!

Crusher will not be wearing a lapel pin along the campaign trail!
For that matter, Crusher will not be wearing any lapels!!!

If you vote for the Gas House Gorillas, life will not change for you
one iota. That's right! The war won't stop. The economy won't get
better. Gas prices will not go down. I want you to vote for us
because it feeeeeeeeels good!

Let's face it, you've probably voted for more stupid reasons than
that in the past. OK, not you. You're one of them intelligent
voters. You check out each candidate's voting record, listen
carefully to what they have to say, all the while weighing your
options in a thoughtful manner.

Yeah right.

Please register and vote for our song, "Hep Cat King of Everything"
right here:

!!!

Please tell your family and friends to vote for us as well. I've got
news for you, oh loyal Gorillaphile, Michigan and Florida will be
counted!
A vote for the Gorillas is a vote for change!!!

Well maybe not change. Something that feels really safe to our
demographic, perhaps. A vote for ice cream maybe?
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Five gorillas walk into a bar.

Each one pulls up a stool, and orders a beer.

The bartender pours each gorilla a beer and says

"That'll be five bucks."

As the last gorilla is paying the tab, the bartender adds

"We don't get many gorillas in here."

To which the gorilla replies, "At five bucks a beer, it's no

wonder"

The Gorillas played to a packed house last night at The Blue Parrot in beautiful downtown Wilmington. Dan Hickey played drums (superbly I might add), Crusher went too far (as usual), Hiro played like a man possessed (ditto), Tim climbed on a chair (crazy fool!) and Rick broke his toe!!! What a night! We'll be back in January. That should give you folks plenty of time to sober up.
We had a blast as usual!
Thanks for being there!

Your Pals,
THE GAS HOUSE GORILLAS {:8())-

THE GAS HOUSE GORILLAS

would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being such an
important part of our musical lives this past year. You've warmed
the cockels of our little gorilla hearts.
As you well know, there's nothing like warm cockels!

We are hard at work on our new CD and we can't wait for you to hear
it, ya crazy nut!

HO! HO! HO!

Best wishes,
GORILLA CLAUS (aka Rick) o<{:8())-

The Gas House Gorillas were making a big noise at Retromedia Sound Studios in Red Bank, New Jersey this past weekend. We think you're gonna like it! Get your copy in early '08!

For those of you who have inquired as to the origins of the name, I offer this...

Please extend a warm welcome to our new sax player, "Handsome" Tim Veeder! He's dying to meet you at a Gorillas' show near you! That is all. {:8())-

Thank you to everyone who turned out at Ocean Place last night. The audience there continues to grow and The Gorillas have been having a blast playing with you! We've added some new venues in the area, so please keep on checking back for more dates to come.
On a side note: The Gas House Gorillas are planning to enter the studio in July to record a new CD! It's way overdue and we can't wait to record many of the crowd favorites that you guys have come to know in the past couple of years. We're shooting for a Fall release, with a CD release party ta boot!
Thank you for your continued support, my fellow Americans!
We love you, ya crazy nut! {:8())-

Our good friend (and resident Shoe-Changer) Joe Bopp has taken over
as Blog administrator!
Joe is a top notch dancer and all around quintessential human being!
His hobbies include floral design and midget tossing.

His turn-ons include nights by the fire, Polka music and long walks
on the beach with a special friend.
His turn-offs are reality television, negativity and fake people.

WE SALUTE YOU JOE BOPP! YA BIG PALOOKA!

Please keep checking the blog for all things pertaining to you, the
Gorilla Fan.

Who knows? There might even be a picture of you!

Or your momma! Oh snap!

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Last night's Christmas show at the Stanhope House was a blast! Thank you to all who came out to play. Thank you Andi for the great cookies! Thank you Denise for the jingle bells! And to all the Shoe Changers who stayed all night and continue to make playing for you our greatest pleasure. Furthermore, I'd like to promise that the band members will not be climbing on any more bars & tables, breaking glass, spilling drinks, or engaging in any other sort of disruptive behaviour in the new year.
I'd like to promise that, but what would be the point?
We'll see you guys next week in Long Branch.
Please continue to spread the word and help us to make this thing huge!!!
Best holiday wishes from your Gorilla pal,
Rick o<{:8())-

With special guest DJ c1950's boy!

James Columbus McShann: January 12, 1916 - December 7, 2006
Kansas City pianist, bandleader and songwriter Jay 'Hootie' McShann has died in hospital today (Dec. 7) after a brief illness. He was 90 years old. He was the last of the great Kansas City players, and the creator of a style that combined swing and blues and changed the course of popular music. A piano player with a unique and subtle touch, he was a bluesman at heart. His best known composition 'Confessin' The Blues' has been recorded by artists like The Rolling Stones, BB King, Little Walter, Esther Phillips, and Jimmy 'Spoon' Witherspoon among many many others.

We had a great time at Ocean Place Spa & Resorts last night! With the monsoon
that was blowing all day, we expected the turn out to be light. Oh, pshaw. The house was packed!
The Dancing Gorillas (a.k.a. Shoe Changers) were all there, jumping like mad all night long!
And let's not forget my pals, Gary & Jennifer Wright from Terraplane Blues(http://www.terraplaneblues.com/).
They joined The Gorillas for a song and blew the roof off the place!
And to all of the new Gorilla Fans that we encountered last night: Welcome aboard!
Check the blog soon for pictures. http://gashousegorillas.blogspot.com/

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In the crowd we find a mix of knowing fans and Gorilla newcomers. The lights dim. The band takes the stage. The knowing fans take a step or two back. The unwitting newcomers fill the void in front of the stage. The knowing fans wait and watch. The Gas House Gorillas launch into their trademark opener “Powerhouse” and the newcomers get pulled into the riptide of the dancing throng! WHAM! The band is swingin’ hard and fast! SLAM! Newcomers are flying in all directions, as the audience is enveloped in song after song of the most infectious American music they've ever heard! Suddenly, members of the Gorillas are venturing into the crowd. LOOK OVER THERE! Rick is belting one out from the top of the bar as Crusher attacks unsuspecting newcomers from the other end of the room. HE’S MAKING THEM SING!

OH THE HUMANITY!

At the end of the night there is an eerie calm as newcomers are helped up, dusted off and plucked out of the chandeliers to return another day as knowing fans.

We'll see you soon! {:8())-

Thank you to all of the crazy dancing Gorillas that came to Tierney's last night! We had a blast! And if you missed it, well...

Saturday, December 17th, 2005
be a part of

Rick Fink and his Gas House Gorillas'

HOLIDAY EXTRAVIGANZA!

Tierney's Tavern
136-138 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ
973-744-9785
http://www.tierneystavern.com/


We will be making a promotional video, as well as recording what may become a live CD, SO WE REALLY NEED A BIG TURN OUT!

Family, friends, neighbors and fans:
If you haven't seen the Gorillas in a while, please come out and show us some love!
It's only $7.00 @ the door.

In return, we will provide you with the most fun that you have ever had with your clothes on!

Tierney's is only about a half hour out of the city, if'n yer a city slicker, like myself, with a car (or have access to one).

So, ya comin', or what?
Ahhh, you're a peach. See ya there!

Best wishes & ho ho ho,

Rick o<({:8())-

THE GORILLAS @ MY SPACE.COM!

CD Baby has just ended it's charity drive for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Thank you to all who purchased our CD!
As a result of our united effort, CD Baby managed to donate $205,060 to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund!