CHE-VAL REVEALS COVER VERSION OF BRIAN WILSON - BEACH BOYS "PET SOUNDS" MASTERPIECE "GOD ONLY KNOWS:" TRIBUTE TO MUSICAL MENTORS AND PARTNERS PAST AND PRESENT. SONICALLY ADVENTUROUS TRIBUTE COMBINES A CAPPELLA VOCALS AND KORG VOCODER.

CHE-VAL REVEALS COVER VERSION OF BRIAN WILSON - BEACH BOYS "PET SOUNDS" MASTERPIECE "GOD ONLY KNOWS:" TRIBUTE TO MUSICAL MENTORS AND PARTNERS PAST AND PRESENT.

SONICALLY ADVENTUROUS TRIBUTE COMBINES A CAPPELLA VOCALS AND KORG VOCODER. 

"GOD ONLY KNOWS" TO BE INCLUDED WITH NEW CHE-VAL "WATERPROOF" SLATED FOR APRIL 2016 RELEASE.

LAURA CASH OF CHE-VAL

In a surprise move last week that delighted its deeply loyal fan base, indie pop duo Che-Val released an cover version of the Beach Boys Brian Wilson pop music masterpiece "God Only Knows." The song which has been licensed for CD and digital streaming will be contained in the new Che-Val album "Waterproof" coming in April.

This "reimagined cover..is our tribute to all our friends and family, as well as musicians we have worked with past and present, because truly God only knows where we would be without them," said Kenny Cash, Che-Val member and producer. The artist published a full list of these people in his social media. "I usually don't like when people tag me on Facebook in connection with music I'm not a part of--but I tagged everyone on this list--because I wanted to give credit where credit is due," he said. 

Unlike the original arrangement of "God Only Knows," which was part of the Beach Boys pop masterpiece "Pet Sounds," considered by many to be a recording masterpiece on par with the Beatles "Sgt Pepper" album, the Che-Val version uses a completely unique arrangement devoid of all acoustic instrumentation. In fact, the only instrument on the track is a Korg MicroKORG Synthesizer Vocoder, which Kenny Cash used to electronically filter the what is otherwise an entirely "a cappella" version of the song. 

"Kenny and I love the original song-- one of these beautiful places where our diverse musical tastes really come together," Laura explained. "The melody, the lyric, the harmony, the arrangement and the deeply touching emotion--all so complex and gorgeous. We wanted to do this song for a long time--but we had to find a way of making it uniquely our own. I just hope our version does some justice to Brian Wilson, an artistic genius Kenny and I deeply adore." 

EDISUN AND FACTORY UNDERGROUND CREW HIT THE ROAD TO AUSTIN TEXAS FOR SXSW: 4000 MILES FOR ONE SHOW, ONE MEETING AND ONE PARTY

EDISUN AND FACTORY UNDERGROUND CREW HIT THE ROAD TO AUSTIN TEXAS FOR SXSW: 4000 MILES FOR ONE SHOW, ONE MEETING AND ONE PARTY

In a surprise move, with just a few days notice to their fans, members of Factory Underground Records artist EDISUN decided to make a cross-country drive to Austin Texas to perform at the SXSW 2016 music conference. 

According to Ethan Isaac, vocalist for the band: "We decided this so last minute--we had been offered a show that we really wanted to do-- hosted by our agent Ryan Darnell at 3Thirteen Entertainment-- and the only way to go was to drive our band bus, Virginia. 2000 miles, for one show!"

#TheRoadisLife: Edisun on the road to Austin TX

Joining Edisun for the trip was Aidan Gerety, photographer and videographer with Factory Underground Records, Billy Gardella- aka Bill Hope/Billy Blanks- a Factory Underground Studio engineer and social media marketer, and Marc Alan, Director of Marketing for Factory Underground Records. 

"With Edisun--a trip like this isnt that unusual. But for my staffers, this was their first rock n roll tour--and a chance for them to see what their valuable work at home is a part of in the real world. They really brought it hard--and Factory Underground Records really represented at SXSW. I was really proud of these guys," Marc Alan said.

Factory Underground Engineer Billy "Billy Hope" Gardella

Joining the Factory Underground and Edisun crew on the trip, another unique travel companion by the name of Zyderma HS. An all natural skin care product with anti-microbial qualities, a sample was given to the band by Chloe Valentine of Artists by Chloe, a branding PR specialist from New York City. "We actually took it with us everywhere; we had a lot of fun getting everyone to take pictures with it--Zyderma was Edisun's special VIP guest--we took it to every party at SXSW that we went to." Ethan Isaac said.

Zyderma HS Parties on 6th Street

"It turns out the brand manager of the company loves hard rock music, and have become really valued supporters of the band. But I have to say all fun aside, the product is something I can stand behind-- all vegan, no chemicals, six ingredients, certified by PETA and the EPA--and it kills nasty little germs on the skin!!! And it's Road Tested!"  

Ethan Isaac and Zyderma HS

The road trip started with a quick trip down to Roanoke Virginia where the band and crew stopped off to visit Black Dog Salvage, home of the Salvage Dogs--Ethan and Joel's  favorite television show (DIY Network). Anyone who has seen the Factory Underground knows how much Ethan and Joel are into repurposing salvaged wood--so meeting the cast of Salvage Dogs was clearly a dream come true for the two musicians. 

        Crew of Salvage Dogs/Black Dog Salvage and Ethan Isaac 

"We didn't have time to let them know we were coming--we just rolled up in our bus and they took us in with such incredible hospitality. They loved our bus--it's a 1977 Vintage MCI--and took photos with us on board. We also got a tour of their shop and store. We really need to shout out Mike, Robert, Ted, and all the cast and crew of the show for giving us their time. You will see a lot of our time there on a video about the trip coming later this month," said Ethan. 

Virginia

                         

From there we rolled down to Franklin, Tennessee where we visited Kimbro's Cafe, Legendary Picking Parlor. They were having their regular Tuesday night songwriters open mic, so it was perfect timing--Edisun performed "Ready to Believe," and "Vampires and Wolves," as acoustic songs for an amazingly receptive audience. An incredible vibe at this venue, with so many incredible players and writers all a part of this thriving art and music scene-- we felt completely at home in Franklin.

Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th Street, Austin TX

15 hours of driving later, and 900 miles later Edisun finally arrived in Austin on the morning of March 17--about three hours before their show at the Dirty Dog Bar, 505 East 6th Street. The show was hosted by 3Thirteen Entertainment with additional sponsorship by Rock Rage Radio and Coldcock Whiskey. It was a fun show-- attending was Mike Cusanelli our radio distributor with ILS Music Group, and several of our radio promotions crew. 

Ryan G. filling in for Edisun bassist Mike Russo at SXSW

"We played at 11:45 in the morning. We were really excited about the time slot," said Joel Kelley, guitarist for the group. "It was Saint Patricks Day, so we got to play for everyone while they were still fresh and sober-- and after that it was Party-On for all of us."

Joel Kelley of Edisun Performs at SXSW

The first night of partying yielded a few surprises for the guitarist, as found himself partying with members of the rap group Wu Tang Clan. "I don't quite remember how I ended up at that party--or how I ended up on stage with them--but it was a blast!" Joel said.

Joel Kelley of Edisun with Ghost Face Killah of Wu Tang Clan

GOOSE TO PLAY ROCK N ROLL RESORT AT HUDSON VALLEY RESORT MARCH 26 FEATURED ACTS TO INCLUDE MAX CREEK AND FORMULA 5

GOOSE TO PLAY
ROCK N ROLL RESORT
AT HUDSON VALLEY RESORT MARCH 26, 2016 

VERSION 6 "LOW KEY" EVENT WITH FEATURED ACTS TO INCLUDE MAX CREEK, DEPTH QUARTET, WEST END BLEND, FORMULA 5, ROXY ROCA AND MISTER F

Goose announced this week that they will be performing at the Rock n Roll Resort, a weekend music festival event that is held at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in the Catskills region of New York. The weekend long event is to be held March 25-27. Goose will perform on Saturday afternoon, March 26.

Multiple headliners for the event will include Max Creek, Depth Quartet, West End Blend, Formula 5, Roxy Roca and Mister F. Max Creek will be featured prominently performing several sets throughout the weekend. Max Creek, like their younger compatriots Goose-- mix a wide range of styles including rock, blues, jazz. reggae, soul and country.

Held at the famous Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in scenic Kerhonkson, NY, patrons can attend on a day pass, weekend event pass, or stay over with guest room rentals for one or more nights. Guests can enjoy a mix of golf and various outdoor activities on the grounds of the resort, using the spa for its many services, while enjoying full access to the musical sets interspersed throughout the weekend. 

This particular "Version 6" of the Rock n Roll Resort has been titled "Low Key," with a special weekend discount price for a couple at 175.00 per person, and (2) couples at 125.00 per person. Guest Room packages are available that include (2) double-bed rooms, weekend event pass, and access to entertainment activities. Goose fans are requested to write in the name of the band in the Code Box on the booking form, assuring the band get proper credit for the attendance and purchase. 

Goose fans will be treated to a wide range of material from the band's live catalog including songs from their recent album Moon Cabin. Distributed by Symphonic Distribution, with marketing by  Factory Underground Records, Moon Cabin was recorded in New Hampshire by the band with co-producer Kenny Cash, held up in a snowbound lakeside cabin. Solo, vocals and overdubs were cut at the Factory studios in Norwalk, Ct, where the album was mixed and mastered as well. The songs from Goose are available on iTunes, Spotify, You Tube, Tidal, and Padora-- along with streaming and retails sites around the world. 

Goose is a 5-piece band originating from Wilton, CT- now living in Worcester, MA that consists of singer-songwriter-guitarist Rick Mitarotonda, bassist Trevor Weeks, keyboardist/guitarist Patrick Carr, pianist/organist Doc Enright, and drummer Ben Atkind. Goose music has been described as an "easy to vibe on mix of rock, reggae, folk and funk... a melange of flavors that will appeal to fans of Fleet Foxes, Dave Matthews, and Modeski, Martin and Wood. 

To Book a Room at the Rock n Roll Resort: CLICK HERE

For a list of all the artist performing at Rock n Roll Resort V6 "Low Key" CLICK HERE

Remember Goose is performing on Saturday, March 26-- and don't forget to enter the word "GOOSE" in the Booking Code Box.

Goose "Moon Cabin" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/goose/id1081664291

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