Gay Black Republican

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NUVO Newsweekly - December 31, 2003

The year in music 2003 by Steve Hammer, music editor, NUVO

Local top 10 albums

Number 10: Gay Black Republican, Ballet on Barbed Wire

One part Primus, one part Ramones and one part something which cannot be named.

April 9, 2003

Gay Black Republican was voted 10th most improved band in Indianapolis by NUVO Newsweekly!

October 5, 2002

Gay Black Republican was nominated for the "Shock: w.t.f.w.t." award at Punk Rock night's first annual awards night. We did not win, the act that did set the stage on fire and are banned from the Melody Inn.

October 7, 2006

Gay Black Republican was nominated for the "Sleeper Band" award at Punk Rock night's fifth annual awards night.

October 6, 2007

Gay Black Republican was nominated AND WON the "Sleeper Band" award at Punk Rock night's sixth annual awards night.

October 1, 2003

DigitalCity.com - Indianapolis

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Gay Black Rrepublican - What's in a name?

You have to admit that the name is an attention getter. Self-described as an aggressive, confrontational punk rock band, Gay Black Republican's in-your-face stage presence keeps audiences on their toes as well. As with many bands these days, GBR doesn't easily fit into specific musical genres. GBR's brand of punk is not a garage or soul-rooted sound, but more of an anarchist, visceral tone. Think Butthole Surfers meet the Dead Kennedys. GBR churns out an aggressive groove fronted by lead vocalist Tony Garcia's angry, socio-political, lyrics. And whatever you do, don't ask why there isn't an African-American in the group. The band continues to garner local praise, but it remains to be seen whether Gay Black Republican is for real or just an attempt at shock. -- Mark Erickson