The Red and Black

Issue date: 1/10/08 Section: Out & About

Media Credit: Courtesy Zach Deputy Zach Deputy brings blues, soul, calypso and reggae in his eclectic live show tonight at the Georgia Theatre in support of BoomBox. [Click to enlarge]

Two bands plus a fusion of different musical genres equals one amazing show, with proof in the form of BoomBox and Zach Deputy performing tonight at the Georgia Theatre.

Composed of producer/DJ Russ Randolph and singer/songwriter/guitarist Zion Godchaux, BoomBox hails from Muscle Shoals, Ala. The experiemental duo made its debut in 2005 with the album "Visions of Backseat."

"A lot of kids go to shows and just hear beats for hours," said Godchaux. "We want concert-goers to experience songs - not just the same beats for three or four hours."

As a fusion of rock and roll, psychedelic and house music, the group draws inspiration from artists ranging all the way from electronic dance musicians to The Grateful Dead.

"Electronic dance music has had an influence," said Randolph.

Godchaux was less specific in his requirements for inspiration and influences on his own music.

"Really any type of music (is an influence) as long as it is good," he said.

The group came up with its name after an inspirational show in Nevada - the name striking them out of the blue while on a plane ride home.

"We had an amazing experience in Nevada and on the plane home, [the name] revealed itself," said Godchaux. "It is the only name that we ever thought of and it just made sense."

The group hopes tonight's concert will serve to both entertain and uplift all those in attendance.

"We want to give them the experience they showed up for," said Godchaux. "It's about giving the audience what they need at that particular time - we just want students to come and get down and make them feel better for a second, giving positive energy to someone else."

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