Artist description Named after a package of cigarettes in a sci-fi movie, Major Goodvibes is a high energy rock band that combines a classic hard rock sound with the sarcasm and energy of punk.They write and perform catchy guitar driven rockers with humorous lyrics about everyday life.

Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences Everything

Similar Artists Noone

Artist History Formed in Vancouver in 1993, Major Goodvibes has recently released their first full length CD titled "Fearful Feasible Feast" which was engineered by Larry Anschell who is most noted for his work with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and AliceIn Chains. Major Goodvibes has also released 2 EPs ("Shut Up and Get Out of My Mansion!" and "Girls In LoveWith My Money") and have been featured on two compilation CDs.The first compilation was released by Vancouver radio station CFOX (Vancouver Seeds 10) and featured the song "Nag".Tom Harrison of The Province praised the song for its "very real sense of fun, energy and vitality!"The second was released by New York City based indie label, Reaction CD (Reaction Vol 7) and featured the song "Girls InLove With My Money". Paul Stevens of The MusicConnection called "Girls" one of the album's most notable cuts.In 1995, Major Goodvibes were selected as one of nine finalists from a field of over 300 independent bands in CFOX'sDemolisten Derby talent contest. They also appeared on Canadian national television, along with such notable acts as BifNaked and Matthew Good Band, as part of Shaw Cable's acclaimed "Demovision-Project Discovery" program.The band has spent much time touring Western Canada as well as Washington and Oregon.

Group Members Chris Vibrakis-Guitar and Vocals, Eddy Bugnut-Guitar and BGs, Jay Wittur-Bass and BGs, Tony Hoggard-Drums and BGs

Instruments Dual Guitars, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums Fearful Feasible Feast, Girls in Love with My Money, Shut Up and Get Out of My Mansion!, Reaction Vol 7 Comp, Vancouver Seeds 10 comp

Press Reviews "A band that flicks the middle finger at trends, Major Goodvibes draws inspiration from '70s hard rock and does it with a carefree spirit fitting their name. A very real sense of fun, energy and vitality!"-Tom Harrison The Vancouver Province."Nice quick, tight songs. Top notch players. Great guitar work. Excellent variety in songs and vocals!"-Trace Ventura, CFOX FM99 Vancouver"Plenty of tour-de-force guitar work that will keep even the most sophisticated six-string enthusiast's attention."-Sidney Tripper, GuitarScop

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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