(Experimental Blues) • Maintained for Gothic Farmyard. 1980 to 1985. Gothic Farmyard, an alternative early 80's Australian band who stockpiled songs, however, released studio recorded cassette tapes (limited edition) a live tape and only now are they featured on a compilation CD. The band were described as frenetic, provocative, entertaining, noisy, silly, humorous and engaging by local press and the band described the press the sameway. They gigged solidly from 1980 to 1985 with bands ranging from The Scientists, Harem Scarem, Sacred Cowboys, Bear Garden, Blue Ruin to Corpse Grinders and other touring acts. In 1983 they became known as Gothic Farmyard although not really a gothic sub culture band. The name is derived from the work of a photographer 'Ralph Eugene Meatyard' and an article about his work called 'The Gothic Meatyard' The band charted well on public alternative radio stations over a 2 year period had work released on compilation CD's and played extensively over the last 10 years over the Internet in France and USA. They built up a loyal following before expanding their horizons in 1985 eg. New projects, include, art, writing books, other important jobs and new musical bits and pieces etc ........ Visit related new music off shoot projects Xtrobitz at www.myspace.com/xtrobitz or in the NM1, Reverbnation, Sound Cloud music website. Best wishes to all who visit the Gothic Farmyard.