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), Dustin Mclean (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.
Now that's what I'm talking about!! You guys are off the hook. Hope I can make your Sydney gig coming up - would love to see y'all live!! What a sound!!
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