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Le Gop! : Press cuttings

 

"Le Gop! are a major band. They have subtely reinvented a form that for some years past has been in a sloth of lumper cliche" John TAMS

 

"Le Gop! is an exciting band that does for french traditional dance music what British bands like Edward II and Blowzabella have done for the music of England..." Wintrop DAHL (Dirty Linen)

 

"A french revolution in music. Le Gop! are the most exciting  French band to have emerged in recent years." (Folk roots)

 

"Mixing fiddle, hurdy gurdy with a rock rhythm section, Le Gop! produce an irresistible dance music inspired by traditional rhythms and melodies but with a powerful, modern treatment..." (Le Droit, OTTAWA) 

 

"Le Gop! - This is an irresistible mixture of gallic dance tunes and celtic rhythms; a weird sort of Alan Stivell meets Status Quo..." Colin IRVIN  (Folk Roots) 

 

"The Gop! album begin with a lifting feel before crashing into something that would please Fairport Convention's many followers. Choice quality stuff" Ken HUNT

 

"Fiery, dynamic and full of fun, a musically impeccable fusion of French roots music combined with a vibrant approach to Rock, Blues, and Pop. That's Le Gop!" Ian SMITH (PREGO) 

 

"Le Gop! are one of the finest invitation to boogie currently available, anywhere" Simon JONES (Folk Roots) 

 

"Le Gop! nearest equivalent in Britain would be "Fairport convention" or "Jethro Tull", full of raw energy, blending contemporary and traditional sounds and instruments to pour out one powerful sound!" (WOMAD Festival) 

 

 

 

 


 

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