Two Spot Gobi
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Two Spot Gobi are an alternative organic pop band from Brighton
, UK.
Current members of the band are lead singer James Robinson, cellist Rob Lewis, guitarist Dino Randhawa, bassist Ben Daniel, trumpeter Matt Ellis and drummer Ben Matthews.
Shortly after the band formed, Jason Mraz
stumbled upon Two Spot Gobi playing at a bar in Plymouth on his day off from supporting James Blunt
. He fell in love with their upbeat vibe and later invited them to open for him at a few shows in Brighton, UK in the summer of 2007. In the fall of 2008, following further exposure from Perez Hilton
, Mraz invited the band to join him on his US tour, and then again on his European tour in 2009. In the summer of 2009, the invitation extended to record at Mraz's home studio in San Diego. Two Spot Gobi spent two months recording their second studio album 'The Sun Will Rise' (2010) with producer Niko Bolas
(Neil Young
, John Mayer
), assisted by Andre De Santanna. Two Spot Gobi have also consistently toured the UK on their own headline shows.
. It was a self-recorded EP containing the tracks: 'Melodious Star', 'That Thing', 'Borrowed Time', 'Lucky 7' and 'Mr Man'. Never officially released, but it was the collection of songs that won Two Spot Gobi an initial fanbase.
. It was produced and engineered by Tom Joyce. Tracks included: 'Regulations', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Hey Now', 'Senses' and a live version of 'A Difference'.
in Wales
and was produced and engineered by Samuel Adebayo (EMI
). The tracks were mixed by Mike Pelanconi (Lily Allen
) and included: 'Outside', 'Four Walls', 'Mr Man', 'Better Days'.
(mixed by Max Gilkes) and two live versions of 'Innocent' and 'Otherside of the World'. Perez Hilton
, the famous gossip blogger, described 'Sunshine Lady' as his "perfect summer jam"
guitarist Johnny Male) was released in the USA October 2008 and in the UK in April 2009 on US label Musik1. The album is currently available on TSG official website and all major online retailers.
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
, UK.
Current members of the band are lead singer James Robinson, cellist Rob Lewis, guitarist Dino Randhawa, bassist Ben Daniel, trumpeter Matt Ellis and drummer Ben Matthews.
Shortly after the band formed, Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
stumbled upon Two Spot Gobi playing at a bar in Plymouth on his day off from supporting James Blunt
James Blunt
James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...
. He fell in love with their upbeat vibe and later invited them to open for him at a few shows in Brighton, UK in the summer of 2007. In the fall of 2008, following further exposure from Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton
Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr. , better known as Perez Hilton , is an American blogger and television personality. His blog, Perezhilton.com , is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities...
, Mraz invited the band to join him on his US tour, and then again on his European tour in 2009. In the summer of 2009, the invitation extended to record at Mraz's home studio in San Diego. Two Spot Gobi spent two months recording their second studio album 'The Sun Will Rise' (2010) with producer Niko Bolas
Niko Bolas
Niko Bolas is an American music producer, sound engineer, and consultant and business developer in the fields of virtual reality and Internet radio...
(Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
, John Mayer
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer is an American pop rock and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his...
), assisted by Andre De Santanna. Two Spot Gobi have also consistently toured the UK on their own headline shows.
Melodious Star EP
The very first Two Spot Gobi EP was recorded in 2005 at the University of SussexUniversity of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
. It was a self-recorded EP containing the tracks: 'Melodious Star', 'That Thing', 'Borrowed Time', 'Lucky 7' and 'Mr Man'. Never officially released, but it was the collection of songs that won Two Spot Gobi an initial fanbase.
Hey Now EP
Was recorded in the Spring of 2006 at Sawmills studios in CornwallCornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
. It was produced and engineered by Tom Joyce. Tracks included: 'Regulations', 'Let's Get Lost', 'Hey Now', 'Senses' and a live version of 'A Difference'.
Outside EP
Was recorded in early 2007 at the University of GlamorganUniversity of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and was produced and engineered by Samuel Adebayo (EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
). The tracks were mixed by Mike Pelanconi (Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
) and included: 'Outside', 'Four Walls', 'Mr Man', 'Better Days'.
Otherside Of The World EP
Features the 2008 single 'Sunshine Lady' released on UK Indie label IRL, a live version of 'Let's Get Lost' featuring Jason MrazJason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
(mixed by Max Gilkes) and two live versions of 'Innocent' and 'Otherside of the World'. Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton
Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr. , better known as Perez Hilton , is an American blogger and television personality. His blog, Perezhilton.com , is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities...
, the famous gossip blogger, described 'Sunshine Lady' as his "perfect summer jam"
Everywhere You Should Have Been
Everywhere You Should Have Been (produced by former RepublicaRepublica
Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1999. The Republica sound was described by the band as "techno-pop punk rock"...
guitarist Johnny Male) was released in the USA October 2008 and in the UK in April 2009 on US label Musik1. The album is currently available on TSG official website and all major online retailers.