On the couch with Juliet Harding of GoodLuck


By Bernadette Wolhuter


GoodLuck has become known throughout the province and the country for the electric energy and fanatical fans that their performances attract.  Next Saturday (12 May) they are lifting the bar - as extraordinary as that may seem - with a concert on the lawns in front of Sun Coast that will see them supported by one of their favourite live DJ acts in the country, Pascal & Pearce.  The Weekly Gazette - Westville got a chance to speak to Juliet Harding, of the three time SAMA nominated act, ahead of their show next weekend.

BW:  How did it all begin for you guys as individual musicians?

JH:  Ben and Myself started out performing in a afro-pop group called jacSharp and Ben also performed as the drummer of Plush.  Raiven used to perform as the sax / keys player of ska band, 7th Son, and studied Jazz performance at UCT.

BW:  How did you find one another and develop GoodLuck as a group?
JH:  We initially started GoodLuck as a small electronic side-project and things picked up pretty quickly so we decided to all give it all our love and attention.
BW: How does the band now compare to what it was when you were starting out?
JH:  I think it has been a pretty smooth ride for us and to be honest, although we have worked very hard, we have really enjoyed every part of the experience so far.  In the beginning there was a lot of trial and error.  Having said that there is still a lot of trial and error!  So i guess nothing much has changed, we just have people singing our lyrics back to us at gigs - which is nice!
BW:  What's been your proudest moment, as a group?
JH:  I think being nominated for 3 SAMAs. It's really amazing to have your hard work recognized and although awards aren't the reason we do this, it still feels really good to  have the public give you a bit of a nod.  It was also pretty amazing to open for Paul Oakenfold and Basement Jaxx!
BW:  You've just been nominated for three SAMAs, what are they for?
JH:  Best Dance Album, Best Duo / Group and Record of the Year (for Taking It Easy)
BW:  How did you guys react when you heard about your nominations?
JH:  We were completely blown away!  This is our first album and we were really just trying stuff out but somehow it seemed to work out! 
BW:  You've got a big gig coming up this weekend in Durban, what can we expect from you?
JH:  You can expect the biggest and best GoodLuck gig you have ever seen!  We have pulled out all the stops for this one and are putting in incredible lighting and effects which are going to blow people's minds.  This is the first time we are doing a gig of this capacity and we decided to do it in Durban because the Durbanites have been the most supportive and wonderful crowd we have had in SA.  We are also bringing our FAVOURITE DJ / production duo, Pascal and Pearce, up with us from Cape Town.  We work with them loads and they are truly two of the most talented and lovable producers we know!  
BW:  You perform pretty regularly in Durban, what about the place keeps you coming back?
JH:  We haven't actually performed in Durbs since February so this gig is a bit overdue but WELL worth the wait! It is also the last time we will be performing in SA before our three month European Tour.

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