Busted Onions original live Soul Funk, Jazz and Rhythm and Blues grooves.
Writing, recording and performing songs that are inspired by and pay tribute to the original pioneering artists.
The band plays Boogaloo and Funk, Nigerian Afro-beat, Chicago Rhythm & Blues and the Motown sound.
Jazz solos playing old school styles, modern sounds and high intensity music.
Busting out soul-hard vocals the group pays tribute to the old school block party.
Live shows
Busted Onions have great energy, style and songs, and always have a dance floor full... "
Dynomite!"
Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of teh American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
David Hosking is launching his new album at the Thornbury Theatre with very special guests The Killjoys. Friday 6th November. Hope you can come. www.thethornburytheatre.com
Falloe launch their long awaited debut album... Wednesday 30th of September. The Corner Hotel. 57 Swan St. Richmond. Just next to railway bridge Cnr Stewart St. Doors 7:30 Special Guests tessa and the typecast. and The Diamonds (String Duet)
Hello, the Custom Kings are playing their only Melbourne show this Saturday at the John Curtin Hotel, with special guests the Hello Mornings and Matheson.
Hope to see you there.
CK
Hello! Wanted to let you know that I recently finished a jazz record of standards with Kate Ceberano, and we've set up a Myspace page for the album. The record features Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, and Tom Warrington. I think you'll like it! Head on over to www.myspace.com/bittersweetalbum to check out a pre-release track...Thank you! p.s. first 100 pre-orders of the album get a signed copy! www.bittersweetthealbum.com