GALITZA SPLIT!

Galitza will soon be departing for the big band graveyard in the sky...
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we have to tell you that Galitza will be splitting up after their gig at Josephs Well on Saturday 14th May.
After who knows how many years (3 or 4??) lots of gigs (can't be specific here neither) lots of songs (dozens at least) and exactly two eps, one half of a 7" and one lp, they are calling it quits.

According to the band's website, "It's been a blast and we have loved most of it. Some gigs have been shitty but on the whole most haven't and despite bickering and swearing at each other more than being nice, we have a deep profound love for each other that only being in a band can give you. That's something lovely for us to take away."

Anyway, the reason? The culprit? It has to be Stevie Gonzales - singer and guitarist. Suddenly realising that he couldn't live any longer in Shipley with a ridiculous latin pseudonym, the only clear option it seemed was to move to Spain asap. So he's off to Barcelona in the summer without giving a second thought for those he leaves behind. But it's nicer there so leave him alone.

Galitza would like to say thanks to everyone who thinks they have some coming. They say "we have been encouraged and supported by so many it would be impossible to make a list. We would leave someone off inadvertently and we don't want that to happen. Needless to say anyone buying a record of ours or who has come to a gig we offer our deep appreciation."

There is one final big gig at Joseph's Well, Leeds on May 14th where Galitza will be selling their final EP release 'The Flame of Flames'. And believe me, it's quite a swan song. Details for online release are yet to be finalised, as are the plans of the individual band members. But you can rest assured somthing will happen - we'll keep you posted on the exploits of Steve, Emma, Simon, Eric and Bill and all that's left to say is "guys, it's been a real pleasure".