*** THERE ARE TWO BANDS WITH THE NAME MONDO GECKO 1.The Israeli Power-Violence / Thrashcore band 2. The Boston, MA, USA based Jam Band *** 1. The Israeli Power-Violence / Thrashcore band Thrashcore / Power-violence foursome out of the dirtiest apartments in Tel-Aviv. Been going on since mid-2007 with one line-up that will never change as all four of us complete a mysterious anti-social cult named "Brothers Of Blasphemy" which it's leader is a plastic manikin head named "Brutus" that's half melted because of spray-paint. Our lyrics deal with mental health, fantasy and imagination, ganja and the everyday life in a small isolated country in which way too many people are named "AVI". Our name has no special meaning to us, it's just a cool name. if you really insist though, Google it! So far we did 2 tours in both eastern and western europe, in which we got the chance to take part of some great hardcore/grindcore festivals such as: Obscene extreme, D.I.Y gdynia and Fluff fest. As well, we shared stages both in israel and in europe with some of our favourite bands such as: Useless ID, No use for a name, Ratos de porao, Napalm death, Municipal waste, Colera, Subhumans (uk), DxPxAx, Pavillionul32, Biala goraczka and so many other ones... Besides mondo gecko, we play in other punk/hardcore bands in israel which you could check out in our "top friends" list: - Tea with satan (grinding hardcore with yanir) - The Backliners (pop-punk with corey) - Uzbeks (punk-rock with nadav) - Brutal Assault (hardcore punk with nadav on drums. == 2. The Boston, MA, USA based Jam Band Mixing a blend of intricate compositions, catchy songs and fun stage antics, all with an exploratory attitude towards group improvisation, an evening with Boston-based "Neo-Jam Band" Mondo Gecko is always an adventure. The group's funk rock sound infuses elements of electronica, space grass, reggae, and jazz fusion. "One of my favorite things about Mondo Gecko is how different our backgrounds and musical tastes are," says founding member Luke Stratton. "There is no use in hiding it: we all grew up seeing and listening to jam bands, and that's what we are: a jam band. But we also have very eclectic influences... and each member brings their own unique flavor to the table." The guitar styles of Brad Garone and Luke Stratton contrast and combine, fusing together throughout jams and compositions alike. Bringing a strong sense of jazz theory, lighting fast chops, and distinct "Garone-Tone", Brad's guitar playing really catches the ear, while Luke's funky rhythms, soaring leads, and psychedelic wizardry flush out the band's sound. Keyboardist Eric McEwen's open minded approach injects elements of classical, blues, folk, and bluegrass. Bassist Andrew Walley's heavy jazz fusion and funk influences radiate a pulse and energy that drives the band's live sound, and when combined with drummer Aaron Morey's loose, exploratory rhythms, tight funk grooves, and bangin' disco house beats, they push the ensemble into overdrive. Add in three-part vocal harmonies and an innate desire to expand some minds and shake some booties and you've got MONDO GECKO. The band's composition and song writing repertoire runs the gamut of musical styles allowing a level of adaptation and transformation not commonly found in today's live music scene. Funk, bluegrass, reggae, techno...even classical - all can be found within one show. Story driven lyrics, unpredictable teases, and segues are also common place. One such example is the "Jam-opera" Poncho - a story of a space alien stranded on Earth who travels from club to club checking out the planet's different styles of music. The group's musical educations have helped open pathways for a higher level of communication. "These guys are skilled enough not to get lost in the ethereal when they improvise," says Janie Franz of Skope Magazine. "Mondo Gecko produces a dynamic, fun live show...There are fans out there waiting for them." Mondo Gecko strives to make their events more than just concerts; their concern for ambiance is apparent as soon as you walk through the doors. Their black-lit merch booth, neon stickers and glow-in-the-dark Geckos have become visual signatures. Tapestries, mood lighting, and even smoke-filled bubble machines are common place. "We really try to play rooms that not only sound great, but look cool as well," says Eric. "If they don't look cool, we make them look cool!" The band also stresses the importance of community, and their "fans are family" motto is their modus operandi. Their road manager, their merch girls, their street team - they all started as fans. Shedding the old dichotomy of a band and its "fanbase", Mondo Gecko instead considers the audience part of the show. Live painting, interpretive dance, artistic photography, and of course live recording are not only allow but encouraged. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Mondo+Gecko">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.