G.A.S.S. launched
By Kris | June 2, 2014
Ginger Associated Secret Society, better known as G·A·S·S·, launched at the start of May and is live at www.g-a-s-s.co!
By signing up to Ginger’s brand new fan club, you can expect to receive 36 brand new songs over the course of the next year (3 per month), as well as other bonus tracks such as previously unreleased songs and unheard demos. Ginger will be recording regular podcasts with interesting (and sometimes surprising) news and updates, and there will also be video updates and Ginger’s personal diary page. Members will also have exclusive access to competitions with some pretty amazing prizes!
Ginger explains:
The base tier of membership, the Digital tier, will get all of this content, updated at least once a month, and full access to the www.g-a-s-s.co website where it all resides, alongside stunning artwork from a number of fantastic artists.
The middle tier of membership, the Physical tier, will get all of the above, along with an exclusive, members-only T-shirt, and a G·A·S·S· (tote) bag full of other goodies including a bottle opener, badge and sticker.
The top tier of membership, the Contact tier, gets you everything from the Digital and Physical tiers, and adds a stunning screen print, and access to “Meet & Greet” experiences, where you can come along to pre-show sessions and meet Ginger, get things signed, pictures taken, and be treated to a few more songs in a much more intimate setting.
The pricing for UK signups is:
Digital – £30
Physical – £60
Contact – £90
European and Rest of World signups will be charged higher to account for postage costs – full pricing details are available on the sign up page.
Visit www.g-a-s-s.co to read the full details and sign up now, and keep up-to-date on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gingerassociatedsecretsociety and Twitter at www.twitter.com/g_a_s_s.
The Wildhearts at the Download Festival and Edinburgh Warm-Up Show
By Kris | May 2, 2014
The Wildhearts have been added to the line up for the Download Festival at Castle Donington.
CJ says: “Well, they just can’t get rid of us. It’s only 20 years since we first played Donington – and in 2008 they turned the power off on us. Who knows what will happen this year? Bring it on!”
The band are due to play the Zippo Encore stage on Saturday 14th June. See http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/ for full details and ticket prices. Jon Poole will be the bass-player for these shows.
The band will also play a warm-up show at Edinburgh’s Studio 24 on Friday 13th June. Tickets are on sale now. Support is from Love Zombies.
The Wildhearts Strike Back – 2014 Tour
By Kris | April 7, 2014
The Wildhearts are on tour from Tuesday 8th April, bringing back into the fold bassist Scott Sorry, who will accompany Ginger, CJ and Ritch at shows around the UK. The band will be ably supported by The Von Hertzen Brothers and Ginger side-project Hey! Hello!
We’ll be capturing all the highlights here, including photos, setlists and videos (look away if you don’t want spoilers!).
There will also be some fantastic new items of merch available on the tour, including “Rock City vs The Wildhearts” – a live CD of the Earth Vs show recorded at Nottingham Rock City last year. This live album is exclusive to the tour, and won’t be available to purchase from regular record shops or online retailers. We’ll also have some fantastic new clothing items available as well, so make sure to stop by the merch stall and take a look!
Wildhearts Tour Support Confirmed
By Kris | February 9, 2014
The special guests for The Wildhearts April tour have been confirmed as The Von Hertzen Brothers. The Wildhearts will also be supported by Ginger’s sideproject Hey! Hello! featuring Victoria Liedtke.
Says Ginger: “I’m beyond excited about having The Von Hertzen Brothers appear with The Wildhearts. They’re one of the best bands in the world and I’m a huge fan. They’re going to make a lot of friends on this tour, I can guarantee that”
Tue 8th April Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
Wed 9th April Bristol, Academy 1
Thu 10th April Manchester, Academy 1
Sat 12th April Nottingham Rock City
Sun 13th April Newcastle, Academy 1
Mon 14th April Glasgow, ABC
Wed 16th April Cambridge, Junction
Thu 17th April London, Electric Ballroom
CJ’s PledgeMusic Campaign Goes Live
By CJ | January 31, 2014
Mable CD & Devilspit Hot Sauce!
Hey, it’s only been 7 years since the last one and I’m thinking it’s time I pulled my finger out and got back up on the old horse.
Mable is basically me working in my home studio throughout summer/winter 2013 writing, demoing, and going a little stir crazy. It’s a power pop five knuckle shuffle bunch of songs that combines everything I love about music that’s melody, harmonies and guitars, all put together with a quirky rock slant.
Along with the new album I will be working with Chilli Devil Sauces to bring you the first in a line of hot sauces, debuting with ‘Devilspit’ and it’s a bumstinger.
My brand new hot sauce made to my own secret recipe. Devilspit is a gourmet, hand made, combination of chilli sauce, BBQ sauce and beer. Three of my favourite things all in one bottle. This one will not be the hottest sauce I bring out, but it’s a good introduction to the line and, trust me, it will hurt a little… say a 7/10 on the heat scale. The sauce is handmade with all natural ingredients and definitely no chilli extract just pure honest heat.
The bottle contains 225g of sauce and also comes with a signature pic.
So, there you go, a new album and a hot sauce… what’s not to love!
13 REISSUE
My first solo album 13 has been out of print for the last 6 years, so we are reissuing it as part of the Pledge campaign. You can pick up a signed copy on CD on the right hand side of this page.
In addition, we are releasing a special limited edition vinyl set that will contain my first album 13 AND my new album Mable. Strictly limited to 300 pieces.
Head off to PledgeMusic to see the available packages and pledge your support.
Ginger’s Birthday Gig 2013
By Kris | December 22, 2013
Ginger’s birthday gig of 2013 was a roaring success, strewn with guests and featuring several Ginger band incarnations from Hey! Hello! to the Ginger Wildheart Band to The Wildhearts.
Read on, for the story of the show:
Wildhearts to tour, support by Ginger’s Hey! Hello!
By Kris | November 18, 2013
The Wildhearts are to tour in April featuring Scott Sorry on bass and supported by Ginger’s sideproject Hey! Hello! featuring Victoria Liedtke
Says Ginger: “The Wildhearts always seem to regroup when the timing is absolutely right for everyone. I absolutely cannot wait to get back onstage with the lads, and we’re all excited to be playing with our brother Scott again.”
Scott Sorry: “After a four year long break, I am excited as hell to hit the road again with The Wildhearts. April couldn’t come soon enough.”
Tue 8th April Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
Wed 9th April Bristol, Academy 1
Thu 10th April Manchester, Academy 1
Sat 12th April Nottingham Rock City
Sun 13th April Newcastle, Academy 1
Mon 14th April Glasgow, ABC
Wed 16th April Cambridge, Junction
Thu 17th April London, Electric Ballroom
Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10am on Friday 22nd November.
Earth Vs Anniversary Tour Part 2
By Kris | June 21, 2013
The Wildhearts hit the UK for the final fortnight of Earth Vs. 20th Anniversary shows. We’ll be capturing all the highlights here, including photos, setlists and videos.
Also Pledgers don’t forget that the Saturday London show will be live-streamed (link likely to be on Pledge from 16:00, Wildhearts on-stage around 21:00 and before that Eureka Machines around 20:00).
Wildhearts London show live stream – pledger bonus
By Kris | June 18, 2013
Ginger has announced Pledger appreciation week, which will culminate in a professional live stream of the London Wildhearts show on Saturday 22nd.
Before this, other bonuses this week will include two free Hey! Hello! songs and discount codes for Ginger’s webstore and bandcamp.
For the live streaming, Gav & Ginger have hired a amazing company called Live Fi who specialise in streaming events – and with the aid of a satellite link up (which removes reliance on Internet broadband connections) – will be streaming this weeks pro-shot concert in HD, which will be viewable on computers, tablets and smart phones.
Visit PledgeMusic for your last chance to pledge (for the digital download package) and get in on the action.
Until the next Pledge of course…
The Wildhearts vs New York
By Kris | May 30, 2013
The Wildhearts and The Ginger Wildheart band are in New York for a weekend of shows, including an Earth Vs. 20th Anniversary Show. Expect no prisoners to be taken.
Continue reading to see the full story, including photos, setlists and video.
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