Paul Gaita: The Gits

PAUL GAITA: The Gits

Though overshadowed in terms of press coverage by some of their contemporaries, few of the bands in the early ‘90s Northwest music scene commanded as much respect as the Gits. Frequently lumped with the punk-alt rock vibe of the period because of the buzzsaw roar of college friends Andy Kessler (on guitar), bassist Matt Dresdner and drummer Steve Moriarty, the band actually hewed closer to rootsier outfits like X or even Lone Justice thanks to the deeply personal and impassioned lyrics of singer Mia...

I am very much looking forward to seeing this film. I had just moved to portland from seattle when she was killed. Though I didn't know her personally; having been a part of the scene there, Mia's death had a profound effect on me. She had an unbelievable presence and strength in her/their music that was a big part of my life at that time. To have had her cut down in the prime of that power just emerging was overwhelming. Add to that the unknowns and unanswered questions that hung all around...

I encourage anyone that is interested; All you have to do is put yourself there and listen to her voice. For me, listening to her always brings it back. I hope that this film will be cathartic and allow me to experience her music again without so much of the pain of her loss. She was an amazing woman.

I really, REALLY want to see this. One of my friends who did said she couldn't stop crying.

saw this last weekend at CLITfest. it was done quite well. it has a very commercial aspect of it...there's a commercial for some Hustler biography before The Gits movie. that kinda put a weird feel on it, but other than that, i highly enjoyed watching it and singing along.

Thanks so much for this thread! I hadn't heard about it before.

Thank you for this interview.

Great interview. I've heard parts of this story before but never really heard it all. Looking forward to seeing the film.