The Bamboos are Australia's masters of Deep Funk and Super-Heavy Soul.
Led by Guitarist Lance Ferguson (AKA Lanu), other members include Kylie Auldist (Vocals), Stevie Hesketh (Hammond Organ), Danny Farrugia (Drums), Yuri Pavlinov (Bass), Anton Delecca (Tenor Saxophone/Flute), Phil Noy (Baritone Saxophone) & Ross Irwin (Trumpet)
The Bamboos formed in 2001 and released the 7" single 'Eel Oil/Blackfoot', earning them international acclaim from the likes of Mr Scruff, Patrick Forge and Jazzanova. Their next release 'Tighten Up/Voodoo Doll' was signed by Kenny Dope (Masters At Work) and Keb Darge (Legendary Deep Funk) for their U.S-based imprint Kay-Dee Records.
Making their home at U.K's Tru Thoughts records in 2005, The Bamboos debut album ‘Step it Up’ was released jointly by Tru Thoughts and Ubiquity Records (US) in 2006. The second Bamboos long-player "Rawville' was released in 2007 and was described by
IDJ Magazine (U.K) as " ...arguably the finest Funk album of the modern era"
In 2006 and 2007 The Bamboos toured Europe and the U.K, bringing their unmistakable sound to venues including The Jazz Café in London and countries including Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy and Belgium. The Bamboos live shows have evolved into non-stop mixtape-style throw-downs that draw the links between Hip Hop, Soul, Funk and old-school Breaks.
The Bamboos have performed at events including Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, Meredith Music Festival, Falls Festival, The West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Golden Plains, Parklife, The Adelaide Festival, The St Kilda Festival, The Caloundra Music Festival, The Sydney Festival, Trop Fest and have appeared on the ABC TV Show ‘Sunday Arts’
The Bamboos music has been featured in high-rating TV Shows such as ‘Greys Anatomy’ (US),‘Ugly Betty’ (US) & 'Underbelly' (AUS)
The Bamboos have performed as a backing band for international artists including: Eddie Bo (US), Syl Johnson (US), Joe Bataan (US), Syl Johnson (U.S) Eddie Floyd (US), Alice Russell & The Quantic Soul Orchestra (UK)
In 2008 The Bamboos recorded music for the multi-platinum million selling Nintendo Wii video game: ‘de Blob’.
The latest Bamboos album ‘Side-Stepper’ featuring the single 'King Of The Rodeo' has received unanimous acclaim including airplay on JJJ, Mark Lamarr and Craig Charle's BBC radio shows, and was 3RRR's ‘album of the week’ upon release in Oct 2008.
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.
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The Bamboos – ‘Keep Me In Mind’ Played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show – BBC 6Music Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/
1. D'moov/Doruk Ozlen Reprice – For The Love Of You – Foliage 2. Pablo Fierro – Nights In Harlem – Elevation Promo 3. Sun Circle – If You Speak – Futuristica Promo* 4. Gizelle Smith – Hold Fast – Records Kicks Promo 5. Bamboos – On The Sly – Tru Thoughts Promo* 6. Spaceflight Orchestra/Quincy Jointz Remix – Step Now – Black Bridge Promo* 7. Kokolo – Afrika Man – Record Kicks Promo 8. Primo & The Groupe – A Child Runs Free – Tramp Promo* 9. S-Tone Inc/Re-Plugged Version – Lua E Xango – CD-R* 10. TettoryBad – Short Love Tale – Sunshine Enterprices Promo 11. Tom Blaze – Midnight Travelers – CD-R* 12. Nickodemus/ Pablo Sanchez Hip Hop Remix – Sun Children – ESL/Giant Step Promo 13. Jonelle Allen/Sleazy McQueen ReEdit – Baby, I Just Want To Love You – Whisky Disco Promo 14. Fromwood/Antelope Cobbler Remix – Drive – Irma Promo 15. Mod X/ Cayetano Dub Version – El Presidente – Ice & Spice Promo 16. Blend/Illbred Remix – Press Forward – Cast-A-Blast CD-R* 17. Bucie/Dj Christos – Your Kiss – GOGO 18. Qness/ UPZ Mix – Uzongilinda – soWHAT* 19. C.Robert Walker/Shaheedmo Re Edit – Nobody Else But You – Offering 20. Jo Deldo Et Obeno – Sweet Sax– Logos Promo*
donati mundo simples (cool d:vision) s-tone inc/bossa mix stormy (schema) quantic & his combo barbaro the dreaming mind (tru thoughts) jazz chronicles bologna (futuristica) alif tree aurevoir (compost) cayetano crossing line (etage noir) mayer hawthorne just ain't gonna work out (stones throw) kylie auldist lookin’ for you (tru thoughts) bamboos on the sly (tru thoughts promo) timo lassy the more i look at you (ricky tick) jazztronik click clock heather johnson jazz (king street) emanative we travel the spacebeats (futuristica) jukka eskola jova (ricky tick)
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marsmobil ordinary boy (compost promo) jimmy jules the new year (strut promo) root soul feeling good billa quase all night (cast-a-blast) palov & mishkin never forget (cast-a-blast) larry gus and revers and desceding (cast-a-blast) trus’ me/amp fiddler can we pretend (fat city) emanative low motion (futuristica) d’moov/doruk ozlen for the love of you (foliage) TRACK OF THE MONTH quiet nights orchestra fly me to the moon (lomg) scallymatic orchestra all i can give (flyin’ high) joi high times la tirana calimero (peacelounge) dusty rhythmo (jazz & milk) sade soldier of love (epic promo)
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Just finished voting for The Bamboos....I don't know what the band will stand to win on this, but it would only be right if you got some quality recognition for being an incredible modern day band.
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