http://www.thesouthsound.com/articles/bionic_systoms_go.htm

       “We’re thought provoking,” said Bionic Systems Go front man, and driving force Phillip Gregory, when
 explaining the best things about his band.

            “We don’t cheat the listener, and we’re not convenient. We try to push people’s buttons.”

            Who are Bionic Systems Go, and why do they want to push your buttons you ask. Well, for starters their
a 4 piece band from the Seattle/Tacoma area, and they’ll be plugging in for what should be an excellent show
Friday November 16th at the Kickstand Café in Tacoma, located at 604 S. Fawcett St.

            The band, which formed in1998, is a mixture of rich texture and harmonies, and sugar filled power pop.
Listening to BSG, their many styles and influences quickly become obvious; the band is able to shift gears from
quiet acoustic numbers to more rocking pop numbers with great ease. Originally created as a solo recording
project for front man Phillip Gregory, it was only a matter of time before Gregory signed up drummer Shane
Powell, keyboardist/guitarist Blake Beale, and bassist James Stephens, to take the Bionic Systems Go sound to
the stage.

            With one CD to their credit, 2000’s Earthworm Court, Bionic Systems Go are preparing for the release of
their second in April or May. Titled Listen for Giants, BSG’s new record should maintain the same eclectic appeal
that made Earthworm Court a success. Gregory says there will be a few noticeable differences between the two
records.

            “Earthworm Court was done mainly on 4-Track, we didn’t have a lot to work with, and it was kind of
experimental,” explained Gregory.

            “Listen for Giants will have better production, there will be strings, and basically a bigger sound. It’s a
more sophisticated record, that’s not as rocky as Earthworm Court.”

            Along with their upcoming show at the Kickstand, BSG is also planning a couple of radio appearances in
the coming months. December 9th BSG will be performing and doing an interview for KGRG, 89.9 FM, and they
also have an appearance planned at 90.3 KEXP, which has had tracks from Earthworm Court in rotation for some
time. Gregory says that radio is a very useful tool.

            “It really helps us out a lot,” explains Gregory.

            “Especially if you do it before a show, you can really tell with the crowd.”
            Drawing a crowd at the Kickstand on the 16th shouldn’t be any trouble for Bionic Systems Go. Not only
are they the architects of well crafted, thought inspiring music, they’re also extremely capable of translating it
live. The bands first appearance in Tacoma is one worth seeing, and hopefully it won’t be their last. 

– Matt Driscoll

(note, "Listen For Giants" will not be called "Human Harbor.")