My “Savor It” Year
Over the past twelve months, fortune smiled with favor on The Gunboat Diplomats, so linger with us for a moment as we look back to savor the flavor of the past year. The Embassy Records 45 single of “I’m Not … Continue reading →
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The Year of Living Deliriously
The Year Of Living Deliriously As 2017 recedes and slowly fades into the mists of time, it is fitting to reflect on the bygone months to prepare us for what lies ahead. Herein, a sweeping chronicle of momentous events, pivotal … Continue reading →
Slang With A Twang, Rocky Road Gang, And Nothin’ But A Thang
Cleverly Hillbillies Our rockabilly song “Crazy About You” has been played on a variety of shows and stations, including KBJB (“home of the original artists”), Chasing The Essential, and Strange But Surf Radio (“stay strange, my friends”). The hybrid genre’s … Continue reading →
An Interview, A Short Who’s Who, And Some Ballyhoo
Cordial Diplomatic Talks Recently on Facebook we shared garrulous Gunboat Smith’s interview with Kay Day of Indie Art South. He discussed GBD’s dubious origins, our rotating cast of wacky characters, the baffling mystery behind how mysterious we are, and recipes … Continue reading →
Worldwide Diplomatic Initiative
We bring you tales of musical adventure from hither and yon. Euterpia Radio, a French-Swiss show from the Bordeaux region of France, played our power pop number “She Said” during episode 83. Like the region’s most famous export, Euterpia Radio … Continue reading →
A Fine State Of Affairs
With the recent addition of the title track, The Gunboat Diplomats’ first record, “Fine State Of Affairs,” is now complete. We cordially invite you to listen to this collection of songs for lonely hearts, obsessive lovers, and hopeless romantics, all … Continue reading →