"[9] The band typically performs with Randolph in a top hat, and Godchaux with a pink boa and furry hat. The group had their own label by then (Round Records) and the Godchauxes, who had a baby son named Zion, turned part of their Stinson Beach house into a temporary studio. Their newest album, Western Voodoo, was released on October … BoomBox, the electronic work of songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, released their EP Bits & Pieces in 2016.The new record is a further exploration of the band’s signature sound; an electronic blend of soulful Rock and Blues based dance music incorporating Backbeat, Psychedelia and Funky House sounds, which Godchaux veraciously refers to as “Dirty Disco Blues.” The electronic work of songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, better known as BoomBox, has joined forces with The Farm, Boulder’s leading adult use dispensary, to introduce an intensely rich craft cannabis strain. The couple’s timing was fortuitous. But at the same time house falls into a sub-category of our rock ‘n’ roll approach. Certainly they fit the underdog ethos of this series. After the Grateful Dead, the couple started the Heart of Gold Band. Keith and Donna's son, Zion "Rock" Godchaux of BoomBox, was born in 1974. [5] He has stated that both his parents, Keith and Donna Jean of the Grateful Dead and the 1980s Heart of Gold Band, were strong influences as well. Both members, who first met in 2004, had long careers as music producers, musicians and DJs. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. BoomBox is two versatile producers, DJs, songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and longtime friends Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux. [1], According to NUVO, "BoomBox plays a unique blend of psychedelic rock and electronica; think of a guitar-centric, slightly-relaxed Garganta or a less-spacey, more-groovy Papadosio. Russ Randolph and Zion Godchaux of BoomBox perform at Iron City on July 30, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. "[21] About their sound in 2012, Randolph stated, "We think of ourselves as a rock band, first and foremost, that happens to use electronic devices to create our music." Before the couple could fully re-group, Keith died in a car accident in July 1980 at age 32. Rules for comments. However, it reaches a boiling point on his forthcoming 2018 fifth album, Western Voodoo [Heart of Gold Records]. However, it reaches a boiling point on his forthcoming 2018 fifth album, Western Voodoo [Heart of Gold Records]. After the Grateful Dead, the couple started the Heart of Gold Band. Randolph’s last show was in Denver, Colorado, at The Gothic Theatre on December 31st, 2016. They brought me in to record and engineer the album. They mutually parted ways in early 1979. Also, states Godchaux, "We’re real rooted in house. Be respectful! [18][19] For most of their 2013 US summer tour they were supported by European house DJ Ramona. But he came around as well after agreeing to go to a Dead concert with his “old lady” and some friends. In the more accessible days of the early 70s, the couple basically talked their way into the group (see the Donna G. interview clip below) even if the two of them did not appear as naturals to join. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection. Keith Godchaux-Wikipedia. “Wake of the Flood” was one of their most musically rich outings and the fluid keyboards and feminine vocal backdrop provided by the couple were a key part. [13] As with their debut, the band toured heavily in support of the album, performing at venues such as the 2010 Mile High Music Festival. They tour frequently, and have appeared at festivals such as Wakarusa and the Hangout Music Festival. Originating in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, BoomBox has released numerous studio albums, starting in 2005 with Visions of Backbeat. Prior to 1970, she had worked as a session singer in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, eventually singing with a group called Southern Comfort and appearing as a backup singer on at least two #1 hit songs: "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge in 1966 and "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley in 1969. She then moved to California an… Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Keith and Donna's son, Zion "Rock" Godchaux of BoomBox, was born in 1974. https://www.sunsigns.org/famousbirthdays/d/profile/donna-godchaux [2] He started playing drums at age two[5] and owned his first drum set at age four,[2] and around age 7 was drumming on stage with his mother, soul vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux. View profile.php?id=100007573396986’s profile on Facebook, Books that Rock: “Twilight of the Gods” by Steven Hyden (2018), Rock Docs Spotlight: “Out of Ireland: From a Whisper to a Scream” (2000), Adventures in Mega-Rock: Festival albums after Woodstock. [9] After a trip to Burning Man, where Godchaux pitched to Randolph the idea of working with electronic music again, they formulated the idea for the band. Comments. We listen to Townes Van Zandt and other singer-songwriters. "[12], Their second album, Downriverelectric, was released on June 30, 2010, also on Heart of Gold. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. [2][7], Randolph had been hired by Godchaux's parents to help them upgrade their Muscle Shoals studio, as well as engineer[8] and record the album. BoomBox is an American rock and electronic duo formed in 2004 by singer-songwriter Zion Godchaux and producer Russ Randolph (who parted ways in 2017), both of whom have backgrounds as DJs. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. However, it reaches a boiling point on his 2018 album, Western Voodoo. Jimi Hendrix demos from a hotel room with just a small recorder going. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. BoomBox is producer/DJ Russ Randolph and singer/songwriter/guitarist Zion Rock Godchaux. Roman Rappak of Breton performs on stage at Kendal Calling Festival at Lowther Deer Park on August 3, 2014 in Kendal, United Kingdom. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. Advertisement. Donna is still performing while Zion, whose adorably scowling infant self appears on the “Keith and Donna” LP, currently plays in the band BoomBox. [10], On December 2, 2005, BoomBox released their debut album Visions of BackBeat on the Heart of Gold label. This is the Muscle Shoals, AL based duo’s 5th LP and was recorded right outside of their hometown at Rat Nial studios. 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[5] The Heart of Gold Band was a group started by Godchaux's parents[6] after their time with the Grateful Dead. Donna Jean Godchaux-Wikipedia. Donna’s vocals, so strong in her FAME Studio’s framework, became, in the modern parlance, “a little pitchy” when trying to keep up with the Dead’s higher-flying excursions. songwriter. We're not locked into song structure, a song arrangement or tempo and anything like that. 3 Lists On This iPod: bnoring's mega mix. Bands already have their songs, they have their sets. Keith and Donna's son, Zion "Rock" Godchaux, of BoomBox was born in 1974. We think of ourselves as just one DJ. [17], The band toured heavily during the summer of 2007, including a June gig at the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival in Lawrence, Kansas. [1] The band is known for not using setlists, instead improvising and changing their set's direction based on the crowd's energy. Then we set up a real bass rig, real keys, real guitar amps...I think this the closest thing we’ve done that’s sounds like what we have in our heads. "[21], Early in their career a number of reviewers dubbed their sound "jamtronic" for its blend of jam and electronic music, but the band rejected the label for being inaccurate. Their story is a bit unusual, even with the “long, strange trip” aura that surrounds the band. According to Randolph, "I'm kind of weaving the song in to a kind of fabric. The Travelin' McCourys perform during the High Sierra Music Festival at Plumas County Fairgrounds on July 3, 2014 in Quincy, California. [2] According to Examiner.com, "Their debut album is a heady brew of psychedelic, beat-infused, funky house music that is nearly impossible not to dance to. BoomBox A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. [17] They performed at the February 2014 Tucson Gem and Jam Festival after starting a winter tour a few weeks earlier in Frisco,[20] and in May 2014 they performed at the Euphoria Music and Camping Festival at Carsons Creek Ranch in Texas. I’d say it deserves better. But it was clear that they were in a supporting role. [2] During the 1990s he toured as a DJ in the San Francisco area. [2] According to Godchaux, "Jamtronic, to me, is jam bands trying to sound like a DJ. Donna Jean)". Zion Rock Godchaux Russ Randolph Interview by: Chris Robie. [3], On November 17, 2016, BoomBox announced via their Facebook page that Russ Randolph would be leaving the group to pursue a solo DJ project. The group had their own label by then (Round Records) and the Godchauxes, who had a baby son named Zion, turned part of their Stinson Beach house into a temporary studio. "[4], In 2004 Zion Godchaux and Russ Randolph met while recording the Heart of Gold Band album At The Table. Zion Godchaux of Boombox performs during the 2012 Hangout Music Festival Kick Off Party on May 17, 2012 in Gulf … [5] Among his cited musical influences are reggae, jazz, and rap groups like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. BoomBox is an American rock and electronic duo formed in 2004 by singer-songwriter Zion Godchaux and producer Russ Randolph (who parted ways in 2017), both of whom have backgrounds as DJs. Garcia, who lived around the way, played all the guitar parts and in return the couple helped him out on some subsequent dates with the Jerry Garcia Band. Zion Rock Godchaux. According to Randolph, they "understood almost immediately" that they worked well together, and "One hundred doors opened at the same time. Jberko1. [5] Both Randolph and Godchaux state that house music was an early influence on their musical taste; while Godchaux was exposed to house in San Francisco, Randolph listened to the genre while growing up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, stating "I grew up influenced by that early house stuff. Total length: 52:54; Subscribe to see track rating averages View example. This album has never appeared on CD and was uploaded to YouTube 8 months ago by Tony Sclafani, an author of a Grateful Dead book, and has received 1260 views as of this writing. HGMN: So how did you guys meet? Keith was a Bill Evans-inspired jazz pianist who didn’t go much for the rock epoch of the day. Together they develop an electronic blend of vintage Rock and Blues made to move dance floors while incorporating their signature Backbeat, Psychedelia and Funky House sounds. It’s not exactly the second coming of “Beggars Banquet” but it’s a likable helping of Marin County Mellow, undermined by a lightweight production and a couple of programming lapses. There is a lot of attention on the Dead this summer, with a high-profile series of 50th anniversary shows at Chicago’s Soldiers Field stadium on the July 4th weekend, and all the various magazine cover stories, video tributes, memorabilia etc. However, it reaches a boiling point on his forthcoming 2018 fifth album, Western Voodoo [Heart of Gold Records]. Credits. Garcia, who lived around the way, played all the guitar parts and in return the couple helped him out on some subsequent dates with the Jerry Garcia Band. We’ve all gone duo? Since first emerging in 2004 with Visions Of Backbeat that featured timeless classics like “Stereo” and “Midnight on the Run” founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. Muscle Shoals is known for its music scene, and early on Randolph was exposed to R&B, including artists such as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin. Their second album, Downriverelectric, was released in June 2010, followed by Filling in the Color (2014) and Bits & Pieces (2016). Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. Shortly after her husband's death in 1980, Donna Jean turned to religion. Get in the Groove. Z was living out in San Fran and moved out to Muscle Shoals, AL. Originating in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, BoomBox has released numerous studio albums, starting in 2005 with Visions of Backbeat. An eclectic blend of house electronica and fuzzed out vintage rock and roll, Boombox have a crushing sound drenched in reverb and heavy on the backbeat. However, it reaches a boiling point on his 2018 album, Western Voodoo. Their newest album, Western Voodoo, was released on October 19, 2018. "[9] States Godchaux, "we both thought the same way about rhythm and about ways that we could layer stuff, ways that we could create songs. Zion Rock Godchaux of BoomBox performs during the 2011 Halfway To Forecastle music festival at The Wharf at Waterfront Park on July 15, 2011 in... Zion Godchaux of Boombox performs during the 2012 Hangout Music Festival Kick Off Party on May 17, 2012 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. where his mom lives. [3], Since their first tours the band hasn't used set lists, instead changing their set's direction based on the crowd's energy. Zion Rock Godchaux of BoomBox performs during the High Sierra Music Festival at Plumas County Fairgrounds on July 3, 2014 in Quincy, California. However, it reaches a boiling point on his forthcoming 2018 fifth album, Western Voodoo [Heart of Gold Records]. metalbrain. He also cites rock and soul influences like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and The Grateful Dead. [13] By February 2012 the band was using a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as a tour van, with only Todd Jones, who handles their visuals and projections, and their tour manager Heath Bennett, and Keith Stevenson traveling with them. We're not locked in the way a DJ would be. songwriter 8 Alright 6:47 Zion Rock Godchaux. [2] According to NUVO, "BoomBox plays a unique blend of psychedelic rock and electronica," and also incorporates elements of funk, soul, R&B, and house. According to Randolph, "With the new record we started from scratch. Russ Randolph had been raised in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and picked up drums at an early age. In the latter half of the Seventies, things started going south for the couple. A little house, a little blues, a little funk, a little rock, and a whole lot of soul blast through BoomBox. [2], Zion Godchaux was born and raised in San Francisco. [10], Godchaux moved more permanently to Muscle Shoals, which the band now considers their town of origin, despite Godchaux's California background. Zion Rock Godchaux of BoomBox performs during the High Sierra Music Festival at Plumas County Fairgrounds on July 3, 2014 in Quincy, California. However, it reaches a boiling point on his 2018 album, Western Voodoo. This pair of dynamic artists uses their rich musical history and their vision of music and popular culture to deliver a style of music distinctly different from anything heard or seen in music today. Russ: We met about five years ago working on a record that Z's mom put together. It opens with Donna’s too-deferential version of “River Deep, Mountain High” but once she finds her comfort (like on the Muscle Shoals-style zinger “When You Start to Move”) things pick up in a hurry. Keith’s only songwriting credit and lead vocal in the band was on that album’s “Let Me Sing Your Blues Away” while Donna had to wait until 1977’s “Terrapin Station” LP for her turn in the spotlight, with the song “Sunrise.”. There are a lot of Dead-related solo records and side projects out there and unfortunately this one quickly got lost in the shuffle. "[4], The album was given away for free to the first 1,000 fans who visited the band's website. Donna did not perform again with any Grateful Dead band members until after the death of Jerry Garcia. [4] On top of that, Godchaux adds live instrumentation with guitar and vocals, often improvising. Unlike their previous album, where tracks were largely layered via drum machines, their sophomore album had a more organic recording process. [5] Godchaux listened avidly to rock and roll in his childhood, and as a teen he picked up guitar and began writing his own songs. It was a family project, something like that. Brent Mydland replaced Keith; Donna was destined to remain the only woman member in the band’s history. BoomBox was formed in 2004 by singer-songwriter Zion Godchaux on guitar/lead vocals and producer Russ Randolph on sequencers, groove boxes and turn-tables. Apr 2, 2019 12 PM Zion Rock Godchaux and DJ Harry of BoomBox Electronic Rock act BoomBox (aka Zion Rock Godchaux and tourmate DJ Harry) has added a … Bob Marley demos. [1]. [10] As of January 2013 they were touring Colorado, performing a number of dates in Denver. songwriter 7 500 Miles 9:33 Zion Rock Godchaux. Their newest single released in June 2017 is titled "Right Around Two (Feat. However, it reaches a boiling point on his forthcoming 2018 fifth album, Western Voodoo [Heart of Gold Records]. Since Keith and Donna Godchaux, the husband-and-wife package deal who were members of the Grateful Dead for the better part of the Seventies, are almost always thought of as one, I figured they’d qualify. Their second album, Downriverelectric, was released in June 2010, followed by Filling in the Color (2014) and Bits & Pieces (2016). Her new husband was also reluctant at first. [4] After graduating from the University of North Alabama's School of Commercial Music, Randolph went on to work as a drummer, an engineer, a music producer, and a DJ. That heavy, full on the floor, hypnotic, minimal just tracks that made you groove. "[10] The recording process for At The Table took around six months, with the duo often working on music together in their free time. He met and married former FAME Studios session vocalist Donna Jean Thatcher in November 1970; their son Zion, of the band BoomBox, was born in 1974. "[22] They've mentioned both Chicago House and San Francisco house as influences, with producers such as Johnny Fiasco and Miguel Migs. Really cool. '”[12] Funding for the album came from a Kickstarter campaign,[15] and within a week of the album's release the band was already touring in support. [16] Though only the two founding members remain constant, at live performances the band does occasionally have guest musicians join them on sets. Cassette Player. [2] According to the band in 2008, "we want to build an arsenal so that when we come out to rock a party, at anytime of the day, we can still connect with people. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection. It’s, Russ Randolph - sequencers, groove boxes, turn-tables (parted ways with the band on 12/31/16), This page was last edited on 5 March 2021, at 01:30. But starting in the Nineties, Godchaux began working her way back to rock & roll, and she and MacKay started their own indie label, Heart of Gold Records. Frontmen Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux are treating their appearance at Crossroads on Friday night as a “home show” and plan on “arranging multiple car … Her vocals were featured on other classic recordings by Boz Scaggs and Duane Allman, Cher, Joe Tex, Neil Diamondand many others. I have a feeling not a lot this will figure in the Godchauxes, even though I’m sure they are fondly remembered by many Deadheads. However, it reaches a boiling point on his 2018 album, Western Voodoo. Keith’s hard drug use and their domestic troubles were part of it, and stylistically they were not fitting in as well as before. "[9] As of 2011, when mixing live Randolph uses Ableton Live[21] or Logic Pro. [10], As of 2008, the band used two drum machines when mixing live, which Randolph would use to blend tracks together much as a DJ uses vinyl turntables. Keith's brother, Brian Godchaux, also sang several songs that he wrote, and played acoustic and electric mandolin and violin. [2] Their first time performing as BoomBox outside of the United States was in New Zealand in 2012. [14], Mastering for their third album was finished in September 2013, with most of the tracks recorded at Randolph's house. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning and simmering this recipe to perfection. 1,396 Followers, 645 Following, 84 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zion Godchaux (@zionrock) [9], Randolph and Godchaux collaborated on the title track to provide drum programming. Shortly after her husband's death in 1980, Donna Jean turned to religion. The Alabama-born Donna was a former Muscle Shoals backup singer who moved to San Francisco but was unimpressed on first hearing the “druggie” records of Jerry Garcia and Co. but became a convert after seeing a particularly great show at the Winterland ballroom. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. [3], After serving as the rhythm guitarist in his mother's band for several years,[5] Godchaux went on to become a vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, and music producer. Donna Jean Thatcher was born in Florence, Alabama. Donna did not perform again with any Grateful Dead band members until after the death of Jerry Garcia. In ’73, Keith and Donna first appeared on a Dead studio album. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. "[2], For songwriting inspiration, in 2011 the members pointed to old albums, with Randolph stating they listen to "really, really old stuff. bnoring. So it was not unusual that the we-got-our-own-album-to-do bug hit them during one of the Dead’s sabbaticals. [9] Godchaux was living in San Francisco in 2004, but he traveled to Muscle Shoals to help with the recording process. Raised by two members of the Grateful Dead and given the killer name Zion Rock Godchaux, it’s safe to say the rock star protégé was destined for a musically inclined life. [8] Muscle Shoals is a historical hot spot for recording studios and musicians in rock and roll and rhythm and blues,[11] and BoomBox has incorporated some of this history into their sound, allowing for a contemporary style and coupling of rock 'n' roll, vintage psychedelic and house. Founding member Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, who played organ as well as harmonica while singing the Dead’s blues numbers, was in poor health (he died in 1973) and unable to keep up with the band’s rigorous touring schedule. Zion and I sang a few songs together (which is very surreal for me!). We went back into the studio, analog tape, set up a drum set, mic’ed it, very old school, minimal miking, like Ringo Starr Beatles old-school miking. Since first emerging in 2004, founder, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux has been quietly seasoning this simmering recipe to perfection. 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