The Bamboos (funk band)
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The Bamboos are a Soul
band from Australia
.
In 2001 The Bamboos released their first self-funded 7" 45 single containing the songs "Eel Oil" and "Blackfoot";
earning them international acclaim from UK Funk DJs Snowboy, Mr Scruff, Keb Darge, Patrick Forge and Russ Dewbury.
Their next single 'Tighten Up/Voodoo Doll' was released by Kenny Dope (Masters at Work
) and Keb Darge
(Legendary Deep Funk) on their U.S-based imprint Kay-Dee Records.
The Bamboos were signed by UK imprint Tru Thoughts
records in 2005. The debut album "Step it Up" was released by Tru Thoughts in the UK and by Ubiquity Records for the US territory.
The second Bamboos album "Rawville" marked a stylistic move towards more vocal-based material and featured guests Kylie Auldist (Aust), Tyra Hammond (NZ), Fallon Williams (US/Aust) and Hip Hop MC Ohmega Watts (US). It was described by UK-based IDJ magazine as "Arguably the best Funk album of the modern era". Freestyle Records's Adrian Gibson named The Bamboos "The best new Deep Funk band in the world today".
In 2006 and 2007 The Bamboos toured Europe and the UK, performing at venues including The Jazz Café in London and countries including Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy and Belgium.
In 2008 The Bamboos released a live album "Listen! Hear! The Bamboos Live!" compiled from shows during a week-long residency at The Metro Theatre in Sydney.
Kylie Auldist's debut solo album for Tru Thoughts "Just Say - The Bamboos Present Kylie Auldist" was released during this year. The Bamboos also recorded music for the multi-platinum million-selling Nintendo Wii video game, "de Blob".
2008 also saw the release of the third Bamboos studio album "Side-Stepper". This album continued the move towards a higher quotient of vocal tracks and included several songs heavily influenced by the Northern/Motown Soul sound. By this stage Kylie Auldist had joined the band officially though "Side-Stepper" also included contributions from guest vocalists Megan Washington (Aust), Paul Macinnes (Sweden) and TY (UK). "Side-Stepper" featured the singles "King Of The Rodeo" (with accompanying video clip) and "I Can't Help Myself". "Side-Stepper" received airplay on JJJ, Mark Lamarr and Craig Charles's BBC radio shows, and was 3RRR's "album of the week" as well as a feature album on 3PBS FM and The Sunday Age "album of the month".
The album peaked at the #1 position on the iTunes Plus R&B/Soul "Top Albums" Australian chart.
The Bamboos were included in the Melbourne Age’s prestigious "Top 100" list of influential people in Melbourne city for 2008
The band have performed at events including The St Kilda Festival (2010 Headliners), Byron Bay Bluesfest, Womadelaide, Meredith Music Festival, Falls Festival, Golden Plains Festival, The West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, The Sydney Festival and Trop Fest, and have appeared on the ABC TV Show Sunday Arts.
The Bamboos have performed as a backing band for international artists including: Eddie Bo (US), Syl Johnson (US), Joe Bataan (US), Eddie Floyd (US), Betty Harris (US), Alice Russell and The Quantic Soul Orchestra
(UK)
Their music has been featured in the world's highest rating TV Show Grey's Anatomy
as well as Ugly Betty, Underbelly, Bondi Rescue and Packed To The Rafters.
The Bamboos track "Can't Help Myself" feat. TY was nominated in the "Blues & Roots Work Of The Year" category in the 2010 APRA awards.
The Bamboos latest album "4" has been the most successful and widely acclaimed release for the band to date. Debuting at the #1 position on the Australian iTunes R&B/Soul Chart, it has also featured on JJJ, ABC Radio National, NPR The World, BBC Radio 2 and BBC6. Sold-out album launch headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne were followed with a tour of Europe and the UK in June 2010.
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
band from Australia
Australia
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Biography
The Bamboos were formed in 2000 in Melbourne Australia by NZ-born guitarist Lance Ferguson. The initial line-up consisted of Ferguson, Ben Grayson on Hammond Organ, Stuart Speed on Bass and Scott Lambie on Drums. The Bamboos first live performances were at "The Night Cat" in Fitzroy.In 2001 The Bamboos released their first self-funded 7" 45 single containing the songs "Eel Oil" and "Blackfoot";
earning them international acclaim from UK Funk DJs Snowboy, Mr Scruff, Keb Darge, Patrick Forge and Russ Dewbury.
Their next single 'Tighten Up/Voodoo Doll' was released by Kenny Dope (Masters at Work
Masters At Work
Masters at Work is the house/garage production and remix team of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez. They first worked together using the name, which had been given to them by mutual friend Todd Terry , in 1990...
) and Keb Darge
Keb Darge
Keb Darge is a Scottish DJ of the genres of Northern Soul and Rockabilly music.He began his career in local disco dance competitions in the North of Scotland, and made an appearance in the nationally televised 1979 UK disco dance finals. He was also a dancer for the Wigan Casino, whilst...
(Legendary Deep Funk) on their U.S-based imprint Kay-Dee Records.
The Bamboos were signed by UK imprint Tru Thoughts
Tru Thoughts
Tru Thoughts is an independent record label. It was formed in Brighton, UK in 1999 by Robert Luis of Deeds Plus Thoughts and Paul Jonas.It became, in one decade, one of the most famous and well respected labels in independent music world.- History :...
records in 2005. The debut album "Step it Up" was released by Tru Thoughts in the UK and by Ubiquity Records for the US territory.
The second Bamboos album "Rawville" marked a stylistic move towards more vocal-based material and featured guests Kylie Auldist (Aust), Tyra Hammond (NZ), Fallon Williams (US/Aust) and Hip Hop MC Ohmega Watts (US). It was described by UK-based IDJ magazine as "Arguably the best Funk album of the modern era". Freestyle Records's Adrian Gibson named The Bamboos "The best new Deep Funk band in the world today".
In 2006 and 2007 The Bamboos toured Europe and the UK, performing at venues including The Jazz Café in London and countries including Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy and Belgium.
In 2008 The Bamboos released a live album "Listen! Hear! The Bamboos Live!" compiled from shows during a week-long residency at The Metro Theatre in Sydney.
Kylie Auldist's debut solo album for Tru Thoughts "Just Say - The Bamboos Present Kylie Auldist" was released during this year. The Bamboos also recorded music for the multi-platinum million-selling Nintendo Wii video game, "de Blob".
2008 also saw the release of the third Bamboos studio album "Side-Stepper". This album continued the move towards a higher quotient of vocal tracks and included several songs heavily influenced by the Northern/Motown Soul sound. By this stage Kylie Auldist had joined the band officially though "Side-Stepper" also included contributions from guest vocalists Megan Washington (Aust), Paul Macinnes (Sweden) and TY (UK). "Side-Stepper" featured the singles "King Of The Rodeo" (with accompanying video clip) and "I Can't Help Myself". "Side-Stepper" received airplay on JJJ, Mark Lamarr and Craig Charles's BBC radio shows, and was 3RRR's "album of the week" as well as a feature album on 3PBS FM and The Sunday Age "album of the month".
The album peaked at the #1 position on the iTunes Plus R&B/Soul "Top Albums" Australian chart.
The Bamboos were included in the Melbourne Age’s prestigious "Top 100" list of influential people in Melbourne city for 2008
The band have performed at events including The St Kilda Festival (2010 Headliners), Byron Bay Bluesfest, Womadelaide, Meredith Music Festival, Falls Festival, Golden Plains Festival, The West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, The Sydney Festival and Trop Fest, and have appeared on the ABC TV Show Sunday Arts.
The Bamboos have performed as a backing band for international artists including: Eddie Bo (US), Syl Johnson (US), Joe Bataan (US), Eddie Floyd (US), Betty Harris (US), Alice Russell and The Quantic Soul Orchestra
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
The Quantic Soul Orchestra is a live band project of musician and DJ, Will Holland. Holland has recorded under several names, most notably Quantic....
(UK)
Their music has been featured in the world's highest rating TV Show Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
as well as Ugly Betty, Underbelly, Bondi Rescue and Packed To The Rafters.
The Bamboos track "Can't Help Myself" feat. TY was nominated in the "Blues & Roots Work Of The Year" category in the 2010 APRA awards.
The Bamboos latest album "4" has been the most successful and widely acclaimed release for the band to date. Debuting at the #1 position on the Australian iTunes R&B/Soul Chart, it has also featured on JJJ, ABC Radio National, NPR The World, BBC Radio 2 and BBC6. Sold-out album launch headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne were followed with a tour of Europe and the UK in June 2010.
Members
- Lance Ferguson (Guitar) (2000–present)
- Kylie Auldist (Vocals) (2006–present)
- Ella Thompson (Vocals) (2011–present)
- Graeme Pogson (Drums) (2011–present)
- Yuri Pavlinov (Bass) (2002–present)
- Ross Irwin (Trumpet/Tambourine) (2003–present)
- Anton Delecca (Tenor Sax/Flute) (2004–present)
- Phil Noy (Baritone Sax) (2007–present)
- Ben Grayson (Hammond Organ) (2000–2008, 2011–present)
- Stevie Hesketh (Hammond Organ) (2009–2010)
- Dustin McLean (Hammond Organ) (2008–2009)
- Bruce Sandell (Tenor Sax/Flute) (2003–2004)
- Danny Farrugia (Drums) (2004–2011)
- Jamie Jones (Drums) (2003–2004)
- Scott Lambie (Drums) (2000–2003)
- Stuart Speed (Bass) (2000–2003)
Studio albums
- 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
- Step It Up (Tru Thoughts, LP/CD) - 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
- Rawville (Tru Thoughts, LP/CD) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- Just Say The Bamboos present Kylie Auldist (Tru Thoughts, CD) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- Side-Stepper (Tru Thoughts, LP/CD) - 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
- Made Of Stone The Bamboos present Kylie Auldist (Tru Thoughts, CD) - 20102010 in music2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music...
- 4 (Tru Thoughts, LP/CD)
Live albums
- 20072008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- Live at No Standing (Independent Cassette) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- Listen! Hear!! Live!!! (Tru Thoughts, CD)
Singles
- 20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
- 'Eel Oil/Blackfoot' (Bamboo Shack BR-001) - 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
- Another Day In The Life Of Mr Jones (The Bamboos Version) (Tru Thoughts TRU7058) - 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
- Tighten Up/Voodoo Doll (Kay-Dee KD-002) - 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
- Step It Up/Step it Up (Inst) (Tru Thoughts TRU7094) - 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
- Happy/Pussy-Footin' (Tru Thoughts TRU7105) - 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
- The Broken Keys - The Witch (The Bamboos Version) (Tru Thoughts TRU114) - 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
- Get In The Scene/Get In The Scene (Inst) (Tru Thoughts TRU7124) - 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
- 2UP - Club Shakers (The Bamboos Version) (Knowfoowl CD & Digital E.P FOOWLCD002) - 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
- Bring It Home/Bring It Home (Inst) (Tru Thoughts TRU7133) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- I Don't Wanna Stop (Marc Mac Remix)/'Bring It Home' (Lanu Remix) (Tru Thoughts TRU7144) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- The Bamboos Present: Kylie Auldist: Community Service Announcement/Cut You Loose (Tru Thoughts TRU7157) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- King Of The Rodeo/I Can't Help Myself (Tru Thoughts TRU7177) - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
- Amen Brother/Tears Cried (Tru Thoughts TRU7179) - 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
- The Bamboos Present: Kylie Auldist: Made Of Stone/It's On (Tru Thoughts TRU7198) - 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
- Turn It Up (Tru Thoughts TRUDD012) - 20102010 in music2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music...
- On The Sly/Turn It Up (Tru Thoughts TRU211) - 20102010 in music2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music...
- You Ain't No Good (Tru Thoughts TRUDD014)