Dr. Goodvibe

Dr. Goodvibe

Genres: blues, rock, harmonica, jazz, funk and blues

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About Dr. Goodvibe

THE BAND: EDU VALK EDU is a unique and diverse Australian singer songwriter whose philosophical and often satirical commentary on life openly elucidates his heart. The eternal optimist, EDU's music is raw and honest, with comparisons as diverse as Van Morrison, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, JJ Cale and David Gray - just to name a few. The music is timeless and uplifting. It travels a journey from acoustic rock, through funk to reggae and back again, to leave you with the heartfelt simplicity of Simple Things. EDU has collaborated with a vast and varied pool of musicians & friends to create this vibrant, soul elixir. EDU began performing at a young age in Canberra, playing covers in wine bars restaurants and pubs. He then proceeded to pull a band together (Art Gecko) and attained a residency at Mt Bluecow Ski Resort. The popularity of this band resulted in a two week residency at World Expo 88, Brisbane. EDU then moved to Sydney to pursue his songwriting career and eventually formed the funk/rock outfit Yellowcake. Yellowcake performed extensively throughout the nineties on the strength of EDU's songwriting and collaborations with the band culminated in a CD. Frustrated with the Sydney music scene, EDU decided to take his girlfriend and guitar and broaden his horizons overseas. He spent two years in North, Central, but mainly South America playing to many a varied audience and honing his songwriting skills in those many idle hours at bus stations and youth hostels. EDU then returned to Sydney to record 'Dr. Goodvibe', his first solo effort, an album that can't help but cheer you up no matter what mood you are in. CHRISTIAN MARSH Christian has made the harmonica his life's work. Starting at the age of 14, he has studied the instrument with serious dedication, in a never-ending quest for perfection. He has played every idiom, from country and blues to jazz and classical. Christian has countless sessions to his credit, and played for many years with artists and bands across wide cross-section of music styles. Highlights of his career include a national tour with the hit stage musical "Big River", In this show, Christian not only featured and soloed as part of the pit orchestra, but also played several character roles on stage. Christian then studied jazz improvisation, as part of the "Outreach Program" run by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He recorded an album of original material with Guy Dickerson, entitled "Planet Bound", released through Larrikin Records, and another entitled "The Sketch" through La Brava. He has won "Gold Harmonica Awards" on three occasions from Hohner's National Harmonica Championships in Tamworth; he has also worked as Larry Adler's harmonica technician during the Australian leg of Adler's international "Glory of Gershwin Tour". In 2003, Christian won the award for best Instrumental at the 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards for his tune entitled "Five Islands" and in 2005, won "Announcers Choice". He was also a nomination for the award in the jazz category in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Aside from recording on his own CD's, Christian has featured as a guest artist on thirty more, and played with many of the top artists in the music industry. REGULAR GUESTS ELSEN PRICE Elsen is a very talented young newcomer to the Goodvibe line-up and has started writing tunes wth the band already. SEAN CADOGAN (Drums) Craig Morrison (Congas and hand percussion Wu PuYu (Flute)

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