Elvis Jackson (turneja ob 25. obletnici benda)

Elvis Jackson is a Slovenian rock band which has been developing its own musical expression over decades under the influence of ska, punk, hard core, reggae and metal. They came together at the end of 1997 and the first band practice took place only two days before their first performance. Since then they have been known by their vibrant, unforgettable performances, transmitting a lot of positive energy. After two years of intensive concerts, their first album Move Your feet It's one O'clock (Rock'n'Roll Rec.) came out in 1999. It was followed by Go Home and Practice (Rock'n'Roll Rec.) in 2000 and by Summer Edition (EJ Rec/ Multimedia) in 2003. In their first very productive years they've released four albums and a remastered first album in a different packaging. They have performed over 1.000 times. Their album “Summer Edition” was released in practically every European country and even in Japan. Band successfully performed at major festivals and clubs throughout Europe and neighbouring countries. Their successful fourth album “Against The Gravity” was made in cooperation with the producer Bill Gould (ex-Faith No More) in RSL Studio near Novo mesto, mixing (Rich Veltrop, Studio Radio Star Studios, Weed near San Francisco), whereas mastering was done by the famous John Cuniberti from the States. In Germany, the album was released by small Anstreet Rec and was being sold throughout Europe. In addition to the Eastern and Western European tours, the group went on two Great Britain tours in 2012. In the past years of their musical career they've played with well-known names, such as Faith No More, Sepultura, Anthrax, 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 NoFx. It is worth mentioning that the band appeared at major festivals, such as EXIT, SZIGET, ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH, DEVILSIDE, SERENGETI, BURGAS, ROCK FOR PEOPLE, T-MOBILE IN MUSIC, etc. Even before the new release, they adapted the R.E.M.’s classic Losing My Religion, which was released on a compilation in memory of the American group within the project of the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia. Losing My Religion is the most successful adaptation from the compilation, it hit a number of radio charts and was played all over Europe. Besides that »Window« EP album of low tempo and balads hits was released in 2014. In April 2014 the highly anticipated fifth album “Radio Unfriendly” was released. They took some necessary time for recording and they hired Rok Podbevšek, mix was made by the German producer and technician Arne Neurand (Guano Apes, Subway for Sally), mastering was entrusted to another legend Janez Križaj. Episode called “Radio Unfriendly” was in high style announced by the first single and music video “Any place to go” and even the greatest sceptics immediately realized that Elvis Jackson are again edgy and energetic. In December 2016 the first new single after the last album was released; With the song Whatever happens Elvis Jackson started a new chapter in their successful career. By many critics Elvis Jackson were described as a group that will take you over immediately with their directness, energy, technical perfection and charisma. In Slovenia and in wider environment they exceeded the traditional and average frames, they have performed at the largest events and have received many awards in Slovenia. In 2018 Elvis Jackson celebrated 20 years of their career. A special program with brass section and half electric / half acoustic tour started in November 2018 and is continuing to perform in 2019 and 2020. In January 2020 an acoustic remake of Loser was released.