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BONJAH
Roots Music / Folk / Soul

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Melbourne
Australia

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Member Since6/4/2006
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Record LabelLEMON TREE RECORDS - INDEPENDANT
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
THE ZOO w/ G Love & Special Sauce Brisbane, Queensland
Nov 23 2009 8:00P
BEACH HOTEL w/ The Wailers Byron Bay, New South Wales
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
THE ESPY w/ The Wailers Melbourne, Victoria
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Queenscliff, Victoria
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Queenscliff, Victoria
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
WESTERNPORT HOTEL San Remo, Victoria
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
PIER LIVE Frankston, Victoria
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
FESTIVAL OF THE SUN Port Macquaire, New South Wales
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
MONA VALE HOTEL w/ The Beautiful Girls Mona Vale, New South Wales
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
COOGEE BAY HOTEL w/ The Beautiful Girls Coogee, New South Wales
Dec 27 2009 8:00P
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Woodford, Queensland
Dec 28 2009 8:00P
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Woodford, Queensland
Dec 29 2009 8:00P
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL Woodford, Queensland
Dec 30 2009 8:00P
PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL Glenworth Valley, New South Wales
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL Phillip Island, Victoria
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
SUSSEX INLET RSL w/ The Beautiful Girls Sussex Inlet, New South Wales
Jan 3 2010 8:00P
NAROOMA GOLF CLUB w/ The Beautiful Girls Narooma, New South Wales
Jan 4 2010 8:00P
TATHRA HOTEL w/ The Beautiful Girls Tathra, New South Wales
Jan 6 2010 8:00P
ENTRANCE LEAUGES CLUB w/ The Beautiful Girls Bateau Bay, New South Wales
Jan 7 2010 8:00P
PACIFIC PALMS REC CLUB w/ The Beautiful Girls Pacific Palms, New South Wales
Jan 8 2010 8:00P
SAWTELL RSL w/ The Beautiful Girls Sawtell, New South Wales
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
SOUNDSCAPE FESTIVAL Hobart, Tasmania

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   About BONJAH

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SUPPORTED

The Who, Ziggy Marley, G Love & Special Sauce, Eddy Grant, Counting Crows, The Wailers, Arrested Development, The Black Seeds, Paul Kelly

FESTIVALS

Raggamuffin Australian Tour 2009, West Coast Blues ‘n Roots Fest 2009, Pyramid Rock Festival 2008, One Movement Festival, Woodford Planting Festival 2009, Blueprint Festival 2009, Mt Gambier Blues & Roots Festival Apollo Bay Music Festival 2008, Moomba Festival 2008, 2009 Deep Roots Festival 2008, 2009 Caloundra Music Festival 2009

RELEASES

‘Until Dawn’ 2009 Debut Album, MGM Distribution AUS / NZ, Charted at No. 6 on the Aus Independent Album Charts, Featured singles: ‘Fly’ & 'Colours'


It began with a transglobal ocean journey from South Africa all the way to New Zealand nearly 20 years ago. In search of a better life, Glenn Mossop's parents bundled themselves and their two sons into a small home made yacht and sailed the world's oceans. For two years they travelled, eventually deciding on the New Zealand town of Tauranga as home. It was there Glenn met locals Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan and BONJAH was born.

For the next 10 years the trio refined their chops at the Mossop household and beautiful Lemon Tree Bay, before making the move to Melbourne. But not before they recruited Dan Chisholm, a rookie corporate lawyer staring down the barrel of a life-long commitment to limited liability and hostile take-overs.

The four band mates arrived in Melbourne with not a penny to their name. With wits about them BONJAH soon obtained a busking permit and hit the streets.

Three years later BONJAH have managed to acquire a brother and percussionist James Majernik. A local Melbourne lad who grew up in Williamstown, 'Maj' has definitely been a defining additive to the BONJAH sound.

On top of their own extensive tours of both coasts of Australia, BONJAH shared the stage with some of the greats of roots and reggae on the all-star international Raggamuffin tour. In between sets at Raggamuffin, they played a host of often sold-out sideshows.

Meanwhile, BONJAH's list of all-star support slots continues to grow. March saw them open for legendary Kiwi band The Black Seeds at a sold-out show at the Prince of Wales in Melbourne. In April they experienced another career highlight when they were given the opportunity to warm a stadium-sized crowd for rock legends The Who and The Counting Crows on the Perth leg of their national tour. Coming up they are supporting the legendary G Love & Special Sauce & The Wailers before playing over a dozen festivals around Australia for the summer.

Those with their ears to airwaves would have heard plenty of the first two singles taken from the critically acclaimed album 'Until Dawn' - ‘Bring Back The Fire’ and 'Fly'. Both tracks have received extensive national airplay on Triple J and independent stations throughout Australia & New Zealand.


“BONJAH have become something of a sensation on the streets of their adopted home... Their debut is a hot blend of the organic, spontaneous spirit of their live shows and the song writing chops that elevate them above many jam bands”
Rolling Stone

“Brilliant” “Beautiful” “Soulful” “BONJAH at their greatest”
Beat Magazine

"This band has great material and is a superb working and recording band... I can't wait to see them break worldwide!"
John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (The Who, Bob Marley)

“Soulful pacific sounds that will melt any folk lover”
The Herald Sun

“BONJAH have big things on the road ahead of them and have outstanding potential to become one of Australia’s most beloved acts”
The Music Network Magazine

“The story of BONJAH has the makings of a true musical fairytale”
Forte Magazine

“The hardest working band going around”
Tsunami Mag QLD

“Glenn Mossop’s rich vocals bring to mind Jeff Buckley’s sad timbre, giving the music an edginess some of BONJAH’s contemporaries lack.”
Rolling Stone


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sarah.

sarah goodwin



Nov 24 2009 4:57 AM

hey guys,
seen you's on the 19th with g. love was a mad gig..
missed out on getting an album.. its all good the drum sticks are on my wall haha..
heaps keen to see yous put on another good show on the 2nd at sussex, with the beautiful girls..

see yas then, take care
Kevin Rowe

Kevin Rowe



Nov 23 2009 11:26 AM

hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well. I've got a new video up on my page at the moment, as well as my new single, The Waiting. If you get a minute, I'd love to know what you think. Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and catch you soon! Kevin
Kate

Kate McKoy
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Nov 23 2009 8:55 AM

Thank you for the add!!!
The Little Stevies

The Little Stevies



Nov 23 2009 7:03 AM

Hey boys! Can't wait for the 6th! Gonna be incredible!!
KATT BEAMES & THE SOULAr SKY

KATT BEAMES & THE SOULAr SKY
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Nov 22 2009 6:39 AM

hEEYYYYY Bonjah boys,
Was great to share the stage with you guys at little buckley last week....great vibe...
I'mmm soo excited to share our new CD with you crew & invite you down to our Album Launch @ The Evelyn on Dec 6th to celebrate with us!! ;)
I've put the details & a few sneak peek tracks up on the net to check out, can't wait for this gig! would be lovely to see you there
xx

Katt

Frank Ommerborn

Frank Ommerborn



Nov 20 2009 9:54 AM

Thank you!

My best wishes and greetings,

Frank / Cologne
Josh Romig Music

Josh Romig Music



Nov 20 2009 7:39 AM

HI guys
What time are you on at Queenscliff? I am on the Road to Tamworth stage sometime between 9.30a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Saturday.
cheers,
Josh
alison loves tunes and freinds

alison maclean



Nov 20 2009 4:23 AM

hey i am seeing u at woodford
THE JUNKYARD

GRAND  JUNCTION



Nov 18 2009 6:14 AM

G'day boys. Thanks for dropping us a line. Shame we couldn't work something out with Michael for December 13 when you're in the neighbourhood for Festival of the Sun. Would have been magic to finish our annual pre-Christmas festival with Bonjah. The line-up is awesome: Bob Log III on Wednesday, Mihirangi on Thursday, Ooh La La on Friday and Brothers Grim on Saturday. Never mind, another time. Take care, Ben, Liss, Darcy and the Junkyard locals
Al. P

Al Parkinson



Nov 18 2009 2:45 AM

My my what a good looking band. xxx
Bandaids

Bandaids



Nov 17 2009 10:48 AM

Hey guys how are you?
thanks for the request =)
i seen you guys play about a year ago and bought your cd on the streets of melbourne!
Jaykle- On iTunes Now! The Day of the Jaykle

Jaykle- On iTunes Now! The Day of the Jaykle



Nov 17 2009 3:24 AM

Hi There ,
Thank You for the friendship
Peace Jaykle
Phoenix6

Phoenix Six



Nov 15 2009 4:26 AM

Thanks for the add guys! If you need a website or need to update your current website...just give us a yell!

Jess oxo
Phoenix6
*♣...Ale...♠*

Alejandra Ramirez



Nov 15 2009 1:21 AM

hi thnkxs for the add!
great music, lov your sounds!
take care, kisses from colombia!
The Ninth Chapter

The Ninth Chapter



Nov 13 2009 3:23 AM

Hey Guys...catch ya up on the coast soon w/ G Love!
Gate

Gate



Nov 13 2009 2:02 AM

Cheers brother, would definately be cool to catch up over a bevvy or two. Take care!
a FRENCH BUTLER called SMITH

a FRENCH BUTLER called SMITH



Nov 12 2009 11:56 PM

Bonjah!
How are we boys?
You're album has been a regular on our long road trips. Heading off on one right now...
Catch you again soon
Scotty
Aluka - EP Launch 25/11/09

Aluka - EP Launch 25/11/09



Nov 12 2009 10:36 AM

hey bonjah boys. as i cannot post my HTML i will just tell you.

this is sal and rach (coby's friends) and we have our EP launch at the toff in town on the 25th of NOV (wed night). our band is a a capella trio check it out. but it would be nice to get as much support as possible. catch ya round

x
Jarah Jane

Jarah Jane



Nov 12 2009 1:23 AM

Yes.
I really like your music :)
Thanks for requesting and for listening!

Feel free to drop in any time to share show dates and other great stuff you guys want to tell us about :)

My space is your space.

~J.
kim

kim



Nov 11 2009 2:23 AM

hey Bonjah looking forward seeing you at the Metro next week.Wow still cant believe it G love & Bonjah together, going to be one special night of music.xxx
Laurie Ann

Laurie Ann



Nov 10 2009 1:13 PM

Hey :)

Stopping by your page to show you some love

Talk Soon
Your Friend and Fan
~LA
LOU.

louise nelson



Nov 10 2009 5:00 AM

hey fellas!
just dropping by to say that im looking forward to see you guys at queenscliff! and that the video clips are looking mad.

peace
love
Lou
Coby Grant- HEARTBEAT VIDEO COMING SOON!

Coby Grant- HEARTBEAT VIDEO COMING SOON!



Nov 7 2009 10:21 PM

What??!! Were you guys at the gig last night? I didn't know you were coming i would've popped you on the door! It was great! Sold out earlier this week but i was really sick (on antibiotics) so i couldn't enjoy it properly. Wasn't my best but i had fun :) xxx
The Joe Kings

The Joe Kings



Nov 6 2009 1:07 PM

yo guys! last time we saw you was at the one movement fest i think? good times haha

yeah we just got our new E.P finished i take it youve listened to teh (yes TEH!) snipets of songs :)

ok cool if your over earlier than march we should have a hang out i think you guys had to leave and do your thing pretty quickly at the one movement i should imagine.

but hope your having fun dudes!
little buckley gathering

Little Buckley



Nov 6 2009 11:35 AM

Just sending some love to you . Little Buckley is about you the love you have and give to others ,shared love ,one week to go . There is no words just the connection of hearts.lets go...xxx
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