News
January 12, 2019
Welcome, Scott!
Welcome, Scott!
You might notice another shift in our line-up. Scott Stetson has joined us, playing guitar. You might recognize him from Magma Carta and other things around town.
We wish Cal Lamore best of luck with his other current and future projects.
May 12, 2018Bees of the Invisible out now
Stream it on all major streaming sites. Listen or buy a copy from Bandcamp or CDBaby.
You can find it on CD at these local retailers:
- Strictly Discs
- B-side Records
- Mad City Music
- Sugar Shack Records
We will also be selling it at our shows, on CD, cassette, or a download card with enamel pin!
June 17, 2018Chucke wins Best Childrens' Song!
Thanks to everyone who voted for our charity single in the MAMAs.
Shows
Upcoming
Jan 17, 2020, 6:00 PM
Bos Meadery
Madison FemFest 2020, with 4th Curtis, Gender Confetti, Heavy Looks and more
DetailsMusic
About
From left to right:
- Anneliese Valdes
- Bass and backing vocals
- Scott Stetson
- Guitar
- Huan-Hua Chye
- Lead vocals, guitar, and keyboards
- Nick Davies
- Lead vocals, keyboards, and trumpet
- Paul Marcou
- Drums and backing vocals
Bio
Coming from Madison, WI, Gentle Brontosaurus is a five-piece indie-pop band, combining rock instrumentation with ukulele and trumpet. We've been compared to Camera Obscura, Belle & Sebastian, and Velocity Girl.
History
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Fall 2013
The band started to assemble.
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February 1, 2014
Our first show, arranged on short notice, with a drum machine sitting in for Paul.
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November 6, 2015
The release of our first album, "Names of Things and What They Do", with a party at the Sett.
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January 2016
Cal takes over from Jon Wooten on guitar.
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March 16-21, 2016
Our first tour, down to SXSW and back, with stops in Lawrence, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City.
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October 7-15, 2016
Our second tour, with stops in Milwaukee, Chicago, Louisville, Nashville, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Kalamazoo, and Ann Arbor.
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January 2017
Anneliese takes over from Michael Sambar on bass.
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April 1, 2017
Release of 'Chucke' for the Sing Me A Story Foundation.
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May 12, 2018
Release of our second album, "Bees of the Invisible", with a party at the Chrystal Corner Bar.
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December 2018
Scott takes over from Cal Lamore on guitar.
Press
It is difficult to highlight only some songs on this beautiful album because they all have something... In short, an excellent album, where indie pop asserts itself with beautiful melodies and a great repertoire of instruments that always enter at just the right moment. Great work by Gentle Brontosaurus.
The best album of the year has been replaced. Gentle Brontosaurus's second album
Sweet, sunny and just a little bit twee, this indie pop quintet will make you want to dance and hug your friends. Gentle Brontosaurus is celebrating the release of their second album, Bees of the Invisible. With folk and jangle-pop influences, this 12-track effort features smart lyrics, thoughtful instrumentation and enchanting songwriting.
What the world needs now: the happy, fun indie-pop of @GentleBronto. The new record is for fans of The Rentals who want to be in the know of the next underground #tweeglee dance party. Track1.mp3 is currently on repeat!
Madison band Gentle Brontosaurus are an indie-pop five-piece in the lineage of eccentric, soft-spoken acts from They Might be Giants to Camera Obscura. Their name suggests a kind of restraint, as the gentleness of the band coexists with the considerable musical talents that they put to careful use on their sweet, twee sound. GB's instrumentation is complete with a ukulele, the occasional horn arrangement, and a laid-back rhythm section, giving the bulk of the band's songs a chill, summery feel. Lead vocalist Huan-Hua Chye sings with the ringing tone reminiscent of Dolores O'Riordan, sometimes trading off vocal duties with Nick Davies, who very seriously sounds like Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian.
Seems like a band that'd be at home filling a big venue or playing your end-of-summer backyard BBQ party.
Really delicious twee pop, along the lines of Camera Obscura and Velocity Girl, with a nice interplay between male and female voices.