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Orlando, FL––Introduced to the AV market at Infocomm ’09, Fishman Amplification’s first appearance at the show, the new Solo Performance System was well received by conference attendees and the press based on its unique blend of power, portability and performance for price.
Ideally suited to live sound, AV and Worship applications, the Solo Performance System weighs less than 25 lbs and provides a versatile all-in-one portable P.A. solution with a combination of clear projection, expanded coverage, versatility and portability.
The Solo Performance System is based on a compact line array speaker design that provides wide horizontal dispersion and deeper sound penetration than traditional point source systems and amplifiers. With this system, solo performers can project their presentations with a full, wide sound (150º horizontal, 40º vertical dispersion) so that listeners in front don’t get overpowered, while those in the back can hear every word.
Starting with a fully digital (Class D) power amp capable of producing 220 watts (115dB SPL Max @ 1 meter), the system features six 4” ultra-high excursion drivers, a 1” soft dome neodymium tweeter, and servo power amp implementation that eliminate the need for subwoofers. The system’s wide-ranging frequency response of 80Hz - 20kHz makes it ideal for any type of presentation or event.
Designed to be carried in one hand and provide instant set up, the Solo Performance System features two XLR and ¼” input channels with 3-band EQ, phantom power and high-quality preamps that accept a wide range of input sources—from acoustic instruments to microphones and line level sources. Each channel also offers independent reverb level, effect loop, mp3 inputs, and phase and notch filters to fight feedback.
Other useful features include four digital reverb effects; Monitor Input/Output for onstage ensemble monitoring, an Auxiliary stereo input with level control; Balanced XLR D.I. outputs for both channels, plus main mix; a set-break Mute button and universal voltage for worldwide operation.
Weighing only 25 lbs without stand, the Solo Performance System ships complete with a padded carry bag and stand.
For more information about the Solo Performance System, please call 978.988.9199, or visit www.fishman.com.
–Production Hire Unleashes Monster On The Banks of Loch Ness––
When Production Hire realized the amount of summer festival work and autumn dance events that were available if the company could provide adequate PA coverage, proprietor Mark Neal decided it was time to invest in a potent line array system. And the move paid instant dividends.
After evaluating a couple of leading systems, Neal purchased 24 Martin Audio W8L Longbow line array enclosures and gave them a critical first initiation at the RockNess Music Festival near Inverness this month, where Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal and Flaming Lips were among the headliners.
He ran 12 W8L hangs a side, with W8LD Downfills on the front corners providing the necessary infill, while Martin Audio’s predictive 3D Display software made sure the coverage was fully optimized.
It didn’t take long for Neal to realize he’d made the right decision. “The system definitely throws and there must have been 25,000 in front of it when Prodigy appeared on stage,” he reports.
“We always knew Longbow would handle live shows but we first tried it out at a dance music event —and it was sensational.” But the clincher was the power of the low-mids. “We really like that because it’s 1” instead of 1.4”. This leads to a very sparkly system which goes all the way up and down the frequency range, which a lot of line arrays don’t do.”
Neal also noted that because the system is horn-loaded the sound tends not to flap around in the wind. “Again, this is a problem with many other systems I have experienced,” he adds.
Mark Neal’s marketing rationale also appears to have been right on the money. Whereas last year he had only been able to cover Stage 2 at RockNess for production company Loud Sound Events (using the seven-a-side W8LC rig), this year he could handle both, adding W3’s for infill support on the second stage.
“Aside from the additional festivals we can now do this summer, we have a series of autumn dance events lined up, and Longbow will be perfect for that.”
For more about Martin Audio, please call 519.747.5853, email infona@martinaudio.com, or click to www.martin-audio.com.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 2009: When Tracy Broussard moved to Nashville from his native Louisiana thirteen years ago to pursue his musical dreams, he had no prospect of a steady gig. Now, with a new drum kit, a thriving website and a top five spot in the country music category in Modern Drummer Magazine’s recent poll, this Sennheiser endorser is on the road with Blake Shelton as an opening act for country music legend George Strait every night.
“As long as I’ve been touring, George Strait’s was the tour to be on,” says Broussard. “I saw him in 1994 in Lafayette, Louisiana and I was looking at the band thinking, I want to do that so badly. And now, here we are hanging out with them!”
Broussard has long used a full complement of Sennheiser evolution series microphones on his drums. Performing behind Blake Shelton - a multi-platinum selling country artist who has racked up five number one singles - Broussard has brought a couple more Sennheiser mics into the mix to cover his expanded setup.
“I have a unique setup for country music,” he explains. “I have a 16 x 16 floor tom turned on its side that I’m using as a ‘jungle’ kick drum. That’s used for a couple of songs Blake has that have drum loops on them. I’m using an e 902 on that. The idea is for it to sound distinctly different than the primary kick drum, so it gives kind of a round [Roland TR] 808 [drum machine] tone.”
For a long time, he continues, he has used an evolution e 602 on the outside of his regular kick drum. “That mic alone just sounds incredible. It’s always sounded great on every kick drum I’ve played. Then we incorporated the e 901 inside,” he says. “Having the 901 and the 602 filled in all the gaps - if there were any that I didn’t know of - and just totally spoiled me.” In combination with the 22 x 20 mahogany kick drum on his new Pearl Reference kit, he says, “There’s an amazing sound that comes out of this drum. It just floors me every night.”
An e 905 captures all the nuances of Broussard’s various snare drums. “I’ll never forget the first night I played the kit with that 905. It made all the difference in the world,” he recalls. Whether he’s using a 14 x 5-inch aluminum or a 14 x 6.5-inch brass snare drum, he says, “The e 905 really brings out the characteristics of each snare drum I use.”
A 12 x 7 auxiliary snare drum that is also brought into play for the loop-based songs is miked with an e 604, which is more typically a tom mic. “We might be using the mics in different applications but they’re really coming through,” he says.
Initially, Broussard used e 604s on his rack and two floor toms, he says. At the suggestion of Tim Moore, Sennheiser’s artist relations manager, he switched up. “We started using e 602s with the larger diaphragm on the floor toms. The low-end I’m getting with those on these new maple/mahogany mix floor toms with the combination of Aquarian drumheads is just killer.”
The hi-hat and ride mics are e 614s and the overheads are e 914s. “We started using the ride cymbal mic about a year ago and it really cleared up my mix. I didn’t have to have my right overhead predominantly over the ride cymbal and lose my last crash,” explains Broussard. “Plus,” he adds, “I have a tambourine mounted underneath my ride cymbal, and having the 614 right under there, that comes out, too.”
Broussard is thrilled with the consistency that the Sennheiser mics bring night after night, regardless of the drum kit he is using. But, he stresses, “I can’t say enough about these mics being roadworthy. First of all, you need the durability. Secondly, you need the product support. I can’t remember the last time we had to swap something out because it wasn’t working or whatever. But if it does happen, the product support is great.”
To pass the time on the road, Broussard has set up a website for drummers (www.roaddawgonline.com) where he posts interviews and roundtable discussions, equipment reviews and photos. “We’ll talk about festivals, catering, drums, port-a-potties, whatever. It’s gotten me back into drums again. I was getting a little jaded. Now I’m checking out other guy’s kits, and through these interviews I’m learning their stories. Plus, it’s bringing the drumming community closer together - especially in Nashville.”
He concludes, “It’s been very rewarding. It’s taken my mind off being on the road and given me something productive to do. And for the first time in my life I’m combining my passion, which is drumming, with my degree in public relations.”
ABOUT SENNHEISER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the world with U.S. headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Sennheiser’s pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
For more information, please visit www.sennheiserusa.com
PHOTO CAPTION Sennheiser drummer/endorser, Tracy Broussard, went from playing in small Nashville clubs to being on the road with Blake Shelton with a drum kit full of Sennheiser evolution microphones.
— Full-featured stack is compact, transportable, and cost effective —
MELVILLE, NY, July 1, 2009 — The MG15FXMS Micro Stack is the latest addition to the popular MG4 Series of Marshall amplifiers. The three-piece micro stack includes a 15-Watt compact head plus two matching speaker cabinets – one angled, one straight. Each cabinet is loaded with a full-range 10″ speaker. In addition to being highly transportable, the MG15FXMS also allows many entry level and budget conscious players to enjoy the look, feel and classic tone of the iconic Marshall Stack. more
— Industry veterans rely on Genelec for accurate monitoring for multi-night festival, the highlights of which will air August 31, 2009, on ABC-TV —
NATICK, MA, July 1, 2009 — Music Mix Mobile, a full-service remote facilities company combining the talents of award-winning production professionals and state-of-the-art audio solutions, is a collective consisting of industry veterans Joel Singer, John Harris, Jay Vicari and Mitch Maketansky. Recently, Music Mix Mobile was charged with capturing the audio for the live performances at Nashville’s CMA Music Fest 2009, held at LP Field, June 11-14, the highlights of which are being compiled into a three-hour network television special airing on ABC-TV, August 31st. In the company’s M3 truck, Music Mixer John Harris and Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) Joel Singer were on site to ensure the audio would be of the highest quality. In doing so, they chose Genelec 8250A Bi-Amplified Active DSP Monitors as their reference speakers along with a 7260A subwoofer to handle the bass management. more
BUENA PARK, Calif.⎯At InfoComm 2009, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. marked the 30th anniversary of NEXO, one of the world’s most highly regarded professional loudspeaker systems. This year is also the first full year of NEXO’s transition to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation Japan, a partnership that provides customers with complete sound system solutions by utilizing products from both lines. Currently, NEXO’s distribution network extends to over 50 countries, with exclusive representation in the North America by Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS).
Visitors to the YCAS demo found many NEXO lines on display including the PS Series which has remained a very popular line since the first PS10 cabinet was launched in 1993; the distinctive GEO T and the flagship of the GEO Series, first seen in 2002 and which now encompasses four tangent-array system designs; and the new RAY Sub technology, expanding NEXO’s reputation for sub-bass performance into a new bracket. Launched in 2007, the NXAMP, the first collaboration between Yamaha and NEXO design engineers will also be on display along with the new GEO S12 line array and GEO D system.
Since its creation in 1979 by Eric Vincenot and Michael Johnson, NEXO has found great success in both the touring and installation markets. From its prestigious first install at the Maison de la Culture in Grenoble (1984), in southern France, NEXO products have been installed in many performing arts venues and houses of worship including the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in California, First Baptist Church in South Carolina, Liberty Hall in Kansas, The Classic Center in Georgia, and many more.
For the live performance sector, NEXO has been a name on the rider for nearly 20 years, since the debut of the TS system in 1991. Always evolving, the design team produced the Alpha line in 1996 and the GEO Series in 2001, opening the doors for NEXO to become one of the dominant brands in this field, performing at Ozzfest, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Voodoofest, Japan’s Rising Sun Festival, Monsters of Rock, Montreal Jazz Festival, Merle Fest, events surrounding Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Summerfest, to name a few.
“NEXO’s market presence and service levels to North American customers has been significantly improved by the expansion of sales channels in the US and Canada,” states Larry Italia, Vice President and General Manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. “We are currently in the process of appointing additional manufacturer’s rep firms to take the NEXO brand even further into the marketplace.”
In 2007, after 27 years of strong growth at its original Roissy location, the company moved into new headquarters, a wholly-owned campus capable of housing the entire manufacturing resource, located just 30 minutes north of Paris. The new site enable’s Yamaha and NEXO to implement a highly automated production line that reduces overall manufacturing time, providing a definitive advantage in meeting the needs of customers worldwide.
For more information on NEXO products, write Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone 714-522-9011; e-mail casales@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamahaca.com.
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About Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc.:
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS) provides a full line of integrated professional audio products offering complete systems solutions for the broadcast, sound reinforcement/installed sound, touring, commercial recording, and post production markets. With the recent purchase of NEXO loudspeakers by Yamaha Corporation Japan, the company remains the official U.S. and Canadian distributor for all NEXO models. YCAS offers comprehensive in-house and field product training for its customers, a dedicated dealer network, and 24/7 technical support.
In a highly creative and environmentally forward-thinking application of JBL PRX portable loudspeakers, Rock the Bike, a designer and manufacturer of bicycles with an eye on raising the awareness of the “bike culture,” has employed PRX loudspeakers at several of its live music events, which are run on human power generated on bicycles.
For its live events, Rock the Bike designed a pedal-powered stage, which enables one or many individuals to ride stationary bicycles in place, which in turn power the audio system as the artists perform. “It’s been a steady progression to this—most of our performances used to be primarily in the streets and running off battery power,” said Paul Freedman of Rock The Bike. “Then we started hooking up with people interested in human power and over the past year, we’ve put a lot of energy into creating our own pedal-powered stage.”
Thanks to the efficiency of the JBL PRX Series, Rock the Bike employs PRX535 speakers for its main sound reinforcement system. “Because we’re an environmentally conscious group, the PRX speakers are a perfect fit, plus they’re lightweight so we can easily transport them on our cargo bicycles,” Freedman said. “I also really like the PRX speakers because the low/mid/high knobs on my mixer correspond directly with the low/mid/high drivers in the speaker, which make them very easy to use.”
Rock the Bike relies on volunteers from the audience to pedal the bikes, something that has never posed a challenge. “If there are a lot of people at an event, we have no problem getting volunteers from the crowd to keep a 2-bike pedal-powered system going,” Freedman said. “We position them close to the stage so they have a good view of the performers, and they’re literally supporting the music with their power.”
While the pedal-powered stage contributes to a sense of community at the live events, the system has taken an ironic (but intentional) back seat to the actual performances, as a result of its own efficiency. “The pedal-powered stage used to be the center of attention at our shows, but with the sound quality of the PRX speakers, along with our ability to make the pedal-power bikes quieter, the audience is getting absorbed into the music without even thinking about the pedal power,” Freedman added. “That’s our goal: to keep the music excellent and help spread the spirit of the bike.”
Since employing the pedal-powered stage, Rock the Bike has supported events ranging from rock star performances to a press conference at City Hall in San Francisco. “We recently powered a show by Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam,” Freedman said. “He was only supposed to play the first song of his set through pedal power, but he ended up playing the entire set with it because he got such a great response from the crowd.”
For more information on Rock The Bike, please visit www.rockthebike.com
Mexican folk singer Vicente Fernández, known in Latin America as “El Idolo de Mexico” (The Idol of Mexico), or simply as “El Rey” (The King), has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide during his 35 years as an international superstar. Fernández recently embarked on a 2009 Colombian tour with stops in Bogota, Medellin, and Ibague, and chose sound equipment from Electro-Voice for his shows. The entire system was provided by Colombia-based People Sound.
The system on Fernández’s Colombian tour comprised an extensive array of X-Line loudspeakers, XLC-127DVX Delays, PLASMA stage wedges, Xi front fills, and P3000–H2500 amplifiers. The rig was controlled through EV’s brand-new, state-of-the-art IRIS-Net V2.0 with FIR presets. The high-profile tour brought with it the very best audio professionals in Latin America, and each one was blown away by the new X-Line presets in IRIS-Net 2.0. Samuel Puentes, owner of People Sound, comments:
“We were absolutely impressed by the new FIR presets for X-Line. With this new preset, we have all we could ever want from an already great EV system. There are PA systems out there that have pristine audio quality, and others that deliver high SPL, but until now nothing could do both. EV definitely achieves this with FIR-Drive. We are very happy with the result, and the very experienced crew that we worked with on this tour was really happy as well.” The IRIS-Net file for the tour was programmed and tuned by Diego Torres, System Tech at People Sound, who was also very impressed with the quality of the equipment from EV.
Colombia’s geography also posed unusual challenges to Fernández and People Sound. At 8,000 feet, Bogota experiences relatively low temperatures, but Ibague rests much closer to sea level, and is extremely hot and humid. To cope with the extreme changes in climate as well as the unforgiving Colombian terrain, Fernández needed his system to be controllable, coherent, and tough – delivering tight audio and solid coverage on varied situations. Nicolas Betancur, Inside Sales Engineer for Latin America, Bosch Communications Systems, comments:
“Vicente Fernández’s Colombian Tour presented some imposing challenges in terms of both performance and travel, and our Electro-Voice equipment conquered each obstacle. We at the Latin America Team with Bosch Communications are tremendously proud of EV’s performance, especially on a tour as important as this. An artist of the magnitude and cultural importance of Vicente Fernández, together with an experienced audio crew, expect only the best at every show they go to. Each show is full-house, each show is a responsibility. EV delivered.”
Jeff Dunham is a genuine cultural phenomenon who has amassed legions of loyal fans with his thousands of sold-out arena, theater, and comedy club performances, countless television guest spots, and three top-rated specials on Comedy Central. Building on this success, Jeff Dunham is taking North America by storm in 2009. Dunham’s newest tour, “ Spark of Insanity,” is playing to sold-out arena crowds. An Electro-Voice sound system from LIVE! Technologies is ensuring Dunham’s show sounds its best.
The tour‘s extensive run includes stops at American Airlines Arena in Dallas and the HP Pavilion in San Jose. To meet the challenges posed by such imposing venues, Dunham and his crew needed a state-of-the-art touring rig with a reputation for outstanding audio quality and reliability. LIVE! Technologies prescribed world-tour-proven Electro-Voice X-Array and X-Line loudspeakers for the job.
The “Spark of Insanity” touring rig comprises twelve X-Line boxes on mains, six X-Array enclosures for side hangs, and a pair of Xw12A speakers for the monitor mix, all powered by EV P3000 amplifiers. The system’s low-frequency control and uniform power response help Dunham’s voice reach the very back rows of every arena every night with warm, intelligible sound, enhancing his unique delivery and wide range of characters.
About LIVE! Technologies
Founded as a sound and lighting touring company, LIVE! Technologies has adapted and grown over time. Trusted by acts and music festivals since the beginning, LIVE! has built their reputation, list of services, and expertise over the past thirty years. Additionally, LIVE! Technologies has answered the call of corporate clients and event planners by expanding their offering with production management and creative services.
LIVE! Technologies’ crew: Matt Reid, Lighting Director; Brian Mann, Lighting Technician; Montie Temple, FOH Engineer; Doug Maynard, Audio Technician; Brandon Mendenhall, Video Director, Kelly Walsh, Video Technician; Timothy Bates, Camera Operator/Carpenter; Steve Quinn, Crew Chief/Head Rigger Steve Quinn. LIVE! also provides two truck drivers: Mike Skrastins and Matt Claus. In addition to the “Spark of Insanity” tour, the crew has worked together on numerous productions. For more information about LIVE! Technologies, visit www.reallivepros.com.
With an original sound that is equal parts indie rock and hip-hop, duo Chester French has been on the fast track to fame ever since their first hit single “She Loves Everybody” debuted on Nov. 18, 2008.
After months of shows and TV appearances, the release of their first album, “Love the Future,” and a US tour with Lady Sovereign, the pair of Harvard alumni will embark for Europe, returning home in July to begin opening for punk rockers Blink-182 on their North American summer tour. For every performance Chester French will perform through Electro-Voice microphones, enthusiastically mixed by Tour Manager/FOH Engineer Sean Peel.
Peel, a longtime Electro-Voice user, is a busy freelance tour manager and FOH Engineer who trusts his EV mics to stand up to the rigors of touring. For years, EV’s first generation PL80 mics set the world standard for live performance microphones. The new PL80’s sound, along with its rugged, natural-feeling design, has made it Peel’s go-to vocal mic.
“I love the PL80,” says Peel. “It’s awesome — I’m glad it’s back with a vengeance! The PL80c (with classic finish) is just like it was back in the day, but with all the advantages of state-of-the-art materials. And not only is it a great live microphone, it even works great when we’re recording TV and doing in-studio stuff like that. But it still makes its real mark in live sound because it does what other mics can’t. To me, a lot of vocal mics start to have problems when they get to high-frequencies and the sound gets really weak and brittle, but the PL80 has a very warm-sounding high end – you get all the top end you want without any shrillness. It’s especially good in louder live rooms. For these reasons it’s just a cut above the other standard-issue vocal mics out there. Plus it looks really cool!”
And not only does the PL80’s sound impress, its design is also encourages users to hold the mic correctly for optimal effect. Peel explains: “Singers tend to cup the mic with their hands around the element with other mics; with the PL80 they grab the handle of the microphone, and hold it right. When you hold it better you’re going to sound better, too.”
In addition to PL80 vocal mics, Peel uses EV N/D468s mics on drums, RE200 condensers on cymbals, and the N/D868 on kick drum.
“The N/D468 is basically the best standard drum mic there is,” says Peel. “You can’t get any more standard than the 468. It’s been on drum kits forever. Because of its design, it can stick in really tight places – you can’t get any better than that. And on top of everything it’s got that incredible sound that EV mics have always had – a great combination of warmth and definition. I put 468s everywhere on drums and RE200s on cymbals. I think The RE200 is the best cymbal mic out there. It really captures that swishy sound that I always want out of a cymbal. And of course the 868 on the kick is another industry standard mic from EV. I like the 868 because a lot of times it’s not about the click, it’s about what the drum sounds like, and the 868 delivers that.”
Chester French were recently featured as musical guests on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on April 21, 2009, the same day as the release of “Love the Future.” Peel brought his PL80 vocal mics to the Late Night studio at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the performance:
“Of course I wanted to use these PL80s on the show because I knew they would sound better. But, understandably, the NBC engineers were used to their own mics and were hesitant. When I took one of the PL80s out, one of the older engineers said, ‘Hey I remember those mics from when I was a kid!’ Long story short: I convinced them to use my mics, we did the show, and they said, ‘Wow! This is a great microphone! It sounds great, has great rejection around it, and it sounds awesome on television.’ Everyone was very impressed.”
Peel also reports that even before their appearance on Late Night, the band was sold on performing with EV microphones.
“The band loves the mics, too,” says Peel. “They’re holding up on the road, they sound great, and our lead singer can hear his in-ears really well – that’s another thing about the PL80 – people can actually hear their vocal mic and it doesn’t sound distorted in your ear. And the mics are holding up really well, night after night; they’re solid, they’re metal, they’re tough – you can’t bust them. Even when your singer decides to drop the microphone.
“Electro-Voice rocks my world,” adds Peel. “These are my tools of the trade. EV puts out a great microphone – when it comes to mics, EV has more that are warmer sounding than any other mic manufacturer out there. And that’s what counts when you’re doing a live show and you’re trying to capture a recording sound at a live performance. It’s all about warmth at EV, and that’s what it’s all about for me.”
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Orlando, FL––Introduced to the AV market at Infocomm ’09, Fishman Amplification’s first appearance at the show, the new Solo Performance System was well received by conference attendees and the press based on its unique blend of power, portability and performance for price.
Mexican folk singer Vicente Fernández, known in Latin America as “El Idolo de Mexico” (The Idol of Mexico), or simply as “El Rey” (The King), has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide during his 35 years as an international superstar. Fernández recently embarked on a 2009 Colombian tour with stops in Bogota, Medellin, and Ibague, and chose sound equipment from Electro-Voice for his shows. The entire system was provided by Colombia-based People Sound.
Jeff Dunham is a genuine cultural phenomenon who has amassed legions of loyal fans with his thousands of sold-out arena, theater, and comedy club performances, countless television guest spots, and three top-rated specials on Comedy Central. Building on this success, Jeff Dunham is taking North America by storm in 2009. Dunham’s newest tour, “ Spark of Insanity,” is playing to sold-out arena crowds. An Electro-Voice sound system from LIVE! Technologies is ensuring Dunham’s show sounds its best.
With an original sound that is equal parts indie rock and hip-hop, duo Chester French has been on the fast track to fame ever since their first hit single “She Loves Everybody” debuted on Nov. 18, 2008. 
