Elvis Jackson

!-Create div with image. Replace my image with the URL of your ownimage-!!-END Block to Place Custom Banner at Top of Page-!Elvis Jackson are an altogether special rock group that has developed its own musical expression over a decade through the help of ska, punk, hard core, reggae and metal influences (Bad Brains, Slayer, Sublime, Beatsteaks, RKL among others). From a band was formed at the end of 1997 and had the first practices two days prior to their first concert, it has evolved into a tight unit of music veterans, famous for their live concerts and positive energy. Spanning a decade of hard work and having already toured across Europe, David Kovšca – Buda (vocals), Boštjan Beltram – Berto (guitar), Erik Makuc – Slavc (bass guitar) and Marko Soršak - Soki (drums) are determined to make an important step forward with their latest album “Against the Gravity”.
With three successful releases including "Move You feet it's one O'clock" (Rock'n'Roll Rec, 1999), "Go Home and Practice" (Rock'n'Roll Rec, 2000) and "Summer Edition" (EJ Rec/ Multimedia, 2003), band today is more potent and focused than ever.
While their first two albums were restricted to Slovenia and the ex-YU territories, Elvis Jackson released their album "Summer Edition" through German label Grover Records, and with their help the band expanded their presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and in Netherlands. In cooperation with Rude Rec. from Italy they introduced their album in Italy, Spain and even Japan. During this time, the band played extensively in clubs, halls all over Europe– they drove thousands of kilometres over Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, France, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overall, they played about over 600 shows, solidifying their position as on of the premier acts in their native Slovenia, but extending their beyond borders of their home country. It should, of course, also be mentioned that they concerted together with renowned names, such as Fishbone, Toasters, Looking Up, Burning Heads, Murphy's Law, Vice Squad, Subhumans, Edna's Goldfish, The Offspring, Asian Dub Foundation, Vandals, D.O.A., Goldfinger, Citizen Fish, Propagandhi, Ska P and No Fx.
Songs for their new 14 song release “Against the Gravity” were recorded over the summer of 2008 in cooperation with producer Bill Gould ( prod credit: Faith No More, Brujeria, Beatsteaks, Kultur Shock) at the seminal RSL Studios in Slovenia. They chose Radio Star Studios in USA for mixing of the album, Rich Veltrop (Tom Petty, Rage Against the Machine, Slayer, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ozzy with South Park, Spinal Tap, David Coverdale, 311, Buddy Guy, L.A. Guns and Toto), on helm as mixing engineer, and well known mastering engineer John Cuniberti (Aerosmith, Davea Matthews, The Grateful Dead, Tracy Chapman, Dead Kennedys, Joe Satirani) for the final touches.
This time, the group presented itself as a mature and technically extremely accomplished team. Their songs are multilayered, energetic and dynamically playful and yet also sophistically more melodic, as the album with the working title "Against The Gravity" offers power, variety, and drive; thought, a few tracks could actually lend themselves to commercial radio. The lyrics are often socially critical or represent only reflections and feelings stemming from life that surrounds us all.
Elvis Jackson are a professionally organized group with a team of technicians and roadies, while their partners Kurz Rock Vibe presently handling management and booking responsibilities. They are regarded local heroes, can be heard often on commercial radio, holding major concert events and winning many critical awards.
Many critics characterized Elvis Jackson as the most hidden treasure from the so called Eastern Europe, and as a group that will win you over in an instant with their directness, energy, technical accomplishment and natural charisma.
DISCOGRAPHY. CD releases: Summer Edition (Rude Rec), Italy, Japan, Spain, France, 2005 Summer Edition (Elmo/Grover Rec), G-A-S, 2004 Summer Edition (EJ Rec/ Multimedia Slovenia), SLO 2003 Go Home And Practice (Rock'n'Roll Rec), SLO, 2000 Move Your Feet It's One O'clock (Rock'n'Roll Rec), SLO, 1999, 2001
Videos: Hawaiian Club (Go Home and Practice, dir: Ven Jemeršic) 2000 Market Sweets (Go Home and Practice, dir: Oli Petkovic) 2001 Weakies (Summer Edition, dir: Strup Production) 2003 You and I (Summer Edition, dir: Petar Pašic) 2004 Get Up! (Summer Edition, dir: Mitja Okorn) 2004
Compilation: "No-Fi trash" (Unlucky Guy), Floppy Cow Rec, 2000 "Global Ska 2" (Morning), Rebelde Discos, 2002 "Alarmstufe Rechts" (Hawaiian Club, Johhny), A-R, 2002 "Rock Sound -France Comp." (Hawaiian Club) IXO, 2003 "Agitato Festival 2003" (Hawaiian Club, Weakies), Agitato Rec, 2003 "X-Mas Vibes!!!" (Get Up!, You and I, Loser), Moskito-Grover Rec, 2003 "Ska Factor Positive" (Johhny, Lies Before Reality), Ohoho Records, 2003 "SLO/ Huda Frka" (Get Up!), Nika, 2004 "Real Rocker - 10th Anniversary CD Comp." (Running), Real Rocker, 2004 "Slam-Zine no.18 CD Comp." (Smoke before the Rain), Slam-Zine, 2005 "Up Your Ears! no.4 CD Comp." (Weakies), Grover Rec., 2005 "A-punk" (Running), Fun Records, 2005 "Rock'n'Roll Highschool - The Compilation Vol.2" (The Other Me), Rock'n'Roll Highschool Rec., 2005 "15 let v živo BFM" (Konc sveta - BFM-Edo Maajka-EJ), Dallas Rec., 2006 "Za 2 groša fantazije" (This Song, Lies Before Reality), Mladinska Knjiga-Ciciban, 2007 "Elvis Leeft!" (The Other Me), Revolver Mag. The Netherlands, 2007
Info: www.elvisjackson.com, www.myspace.com/elvisjacksonband
CONTACT: KURZ ROCK VIBE, manager: Sandi Maver Cell +386 41 789 034, [email protected]