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Hobo Chang
Roots Music / Jazz / Blues

"DEBUT ALBUM OUT SOON"



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   Hobo Chang: General Info
Member Since2/20/2006
Band Websiteuk.geocities.com/hobochanguk
Band MembersFiona Harmon - Vocals

Nick Munt - Guitar

Phil Pain - Keys

Dave Oliver - Drums

Tallulah Ogogo - Bass

InfluencesCaptain Beefheart, John Coltrane, King Tubby, Lee Perry, Billie Holiday, Love, Tom Waits, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Howlin Wolf, Janis Joplin, Yabby You, RL Burnside, Glen Brown, James Brown, John Cage, Aphex Twin, Bob Dylan, Steve Reich, John Cooper Clarke,Stone The Crows,Mary Jane Rutherford Towler, Butters, Moondog, The Wailers ,Bessie Smith, Lester Young, Augustus Pablo, Raymond Chandler, Yasmin Levy, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, Bill Evans, Big Mamma Thornton, Leadbelly, Jacques Brel, Hunter S Thompson, Chris Morris, Elvin Jones,Daphne Reynolds Frank Zappa,Paul Mcartney, 13th Floor Elevators...Gary Lucas,Patti Smith,Jeff Buckley,Marlena shaw,Screaming Jay Hawkins,Keats,Sister Rosetta Tharpe,Linton Kwesi Johnson, Peter Tosh,Eric Dolphy,Sun Ra,Charlie Mingus, Miles Davis,Dinah Washington,Moondog,Frida Kahlo,all the bristol crew,Massive,Tricky,Martine, especially Beth Gibbons,Portishead,Bettye Lavette,Sharon Jones,Love,Pollock,
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
HOBO CHANG @ THE BEER HOUSE ESSEX, Northeast
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Hobo Chang & Surfquake on the quay Northeast
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
HOBO CHANG @ lexden private party
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
HOBO CHANG @ RIVERLODGE Northeast

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   About Hobo Chang
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Starting out in the early 00's essex based Hobo Chang have been causing a stir across the South East ever since. Fusing together influences from blues, jazz, reggae and ska, they have created a powerful, earthy sound, transcending conventional categorisation.

With a vibe that is consistent yet constantly evolving, and with them citing influences as diverse as John Coltrane, Billie holiday and Lee "Scratch" Perry (to name but a few) it is no wonder that the Hobo Chang fan base is diverse and ever expanding.

To date notable fans include members of New Model Army, the crew at Sativa Records and the punk poet John Cooper Clarke.

At the helm of this formidable force is front woman Fiona Harmon, who brings uncompromising energy, charisma and raw smoky vocals evocative of greats like Nina Simone. This forceful voice, laid atop of such rich and beautifully crafted songs creates a sound so stunningly diverse that is causes jaws to drop and feet to dance time and time again. As a live act, Hobo Chang are awe-inspiring, captivating crowds at various festivals and sharing line ups with greats such as The Selecter, The Buzzcocks, Da Fugitvz, and legendary punk rockers The Vibrators.

Test Pilot Music Ltd - "A classic combination of emotions and influences that is so rarely seen in todays market of indie fashion bands and throw-away pop. Hobo Chang fuse some of the most sophisticated elements of popular music together for devasting sonic and emotive effect"

Nat "NJC" Clarxon (Sativa Records YT) - "Hobo Chang a raw and earthy band that captures the real back bone of reggae vibes and fuses it with the wordly sounds of acoustic music, clearly all well seasoned musicians at the top of their game"

Nina Wright - "Hobo Chang were on top form..they proved themselves with their reggae stylings, they were the perfect summer remedy."

John Cooper Clarke - "They're f***ing great them"

East Anglian Daily Times - "Pure entertainment"

Electric Roulette - Whilst people dig the sound of Nu-Soul (as it's probably called... I'm talking about Winehouse et al), then there's no reason to not enjoy Hobo Chang. There's a sniff of Bristol about 'em (Portishead, Massive Attack) while still retaining a certain sixtiesness.To be honest, I thought I was gonna hate 'em... but after hearing Eulogy, So Low Blues and finding out they put a John Cooper Clarke poem to music... man, what's not to like?

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Mike Celona





Jul 14 2009 4:20 PM

Drift


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Ralph





Jul 14 2009 12:34 PM


TRUMEN RECORDS





Jul 1 2009 4:49 PM

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Trumen Records quest'anno sarà al ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH '09.
Vi contattiamo perchè vorremmo sapere chi parteciperà all'evento e se c'è qualche sound system, artista, selecta... a cui andrebbe di suonare, cantare o esibirsi presso lo stand MaryJo che da quest'anno oltre la mitica birra alla canapa, offre music entertaiment curato da TRUMEN RECORDS. Vorremmo creare un programma per le diverse serate con dj, mc's, sound system vari che potranno esibirsi. Fate arrivare la info a chi potrebbe essere interessato.
Per maggiori info contattateci: info@trumenrecords.com
random camel collective





Jun 30 2009 11:44 PM

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Jun 30 2009 9:07 PM

Aww, thanks for that, I shall most certainly keep the support thing in mind...BIG LOVE and try not to melt in this heat

Jen. X
JEN & FRIENDS





Jun 29 2009 9:53 PM

Hey there HOBO CHANG, great name by the way, I am lovin Fiona's smoky vocals and the simplicity of the music...Eulogy and Days are my fave...glad you like ours also...BIG LOVE Jen. x
Charlie Winston





Jun 28 2009 12:21 PM

Come down to see an exclusive gig at the Pigalle Club. Entry is free, though arrive early to avoid disappointment. 1st July 215 Piccadilly, W1 6:30
Night of Treason





Jun 25 2009 7:29 AM

Izzy Plastic & The Manicans





Jun 23 2009 10:36 PM

hello, how you doing?

thanks for joining the dollhouse

love,izzy x
Liquidator Music





Jun 23 2009 10:04 AM

AROUNDOTOWN





Jun 21 2009 12:41 AM

The Best weekly Reggae Video Show.
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www.aroundotown.com
Passing Thru and Sharing the Worldwide Reggae Vibes.
Jah Bless and One Love!
Tune In Crew





Jun 20 2009 9:14 PM

Hi ! we've just put online 2 hot new remix so we wish to share it with you!
We invite you to listen and download, feel free to comment!!

Here are the links to download :

Jamie Foxx ft T-Pain - Blame it Tune In Crew Remix:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/609468679e86877d/

Ciara ft Justin Timberlake - Love sex magic Tune In Crew Remix:
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More remixes to come soon, stay tuned!!!
Have a nice day

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Jun 18 2009 8:42 AM


Ralph





Jun 15 2009 8:26 PM


Musik in Berlin





Jun 13 2009 7:14 PM

Nu te bestellen: in 192 pagina's bijna een eeuw Berlijnse muziekhistorie



Kijk op http://www.musikinberlin.com voor meer info!
Jazmine Ava





Jun 12 2009 2:06 PM

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Jun 12 2009 1:18 PM

Composer For Media





Jun 11 2009 2:46 PM

I have a NEW SONG, it's punk rock! I've also done some Anime/Video Game Hip Hop Production that's up there too! Drop me a comment! Whats up with you?

Masterbuilders





Jun 11 2009 7:55 AM

Hi Hobo Chang,

CHECK & COMMENT ON NEW DEMOS, VIDEOS AND FUTURE TRACKS FROM THE MASTERBUILDERS

Anyone up for a remix of Masterbuilders "Broke" (Summer Release)?

Now available for session work, my cousin Errol Cole - great singer & songwriter (and apparently he's affordable)
SoundARC Studios





Jun 10 2009 9:48 AM

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I Believe In Myself - Fanzine





Jun 7 2009 1:20 PM

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Written in French and in English!
You can contact me at audreylid(at)yahoo.fr or on myspace
MEAM ET MAKET





Jun 7 2009 12:57 PM

He, there is a new jump up, wobble mix on my page, check it.....

Peace......

'We Have a load of Things in Common, June 09'

1 Magistrate and Nicol - Elite Unit
2 Soundclash - The Master
3 Killa Hurt - Ohm
4 Dub Zero - Style
5 Woodpacka - Busy Bodies
6 Levela - Stamina
7 Dub Control - Taking Control
8 High Roller - Booty Bounces
9 Magistrate and Nicol - The Master
10 Urban Assault remix- Crank
11 Dub Control - Drone
12 Levela - Dub Style
13 J Hazel- Deep Out
14 Callide and Camo - Mash Dem Down
15 J Hazel - Gunslinger
16 Callide and Soulpride - Danger Dub
17 Mickey Finn and Erb'n Dub - Attention
18 ? - I Don't Need You
19 Clipz - Loud and Dirty
20 Kenny Ken - Everyman (modified motion and faction remix)
21 Cabbie and Pappa G - Pirates (Crissy Crips Remix)
22 Goldstar vs Bere's Hammond - What you gonna do
23 Top Cat - Sweetest Ting (Benny Page and Marcus Visionary mix)
24 ? - ? (dancefloor stuff)
25 Booba - Mon Son
DONKY PITCH





Jun 3 2009 3:03 PM

Come see us June 11th...

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Jun 3 2009 12:29 PM

Greetings bredren & sistren,
check the JUNITY DAYS special and get dressed for summer!

1love
J.A.H.
UBANGI STOMP, OCT 29 - NOV 1, 2009





Jun 2 2009 5:03 PM

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