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Inspiration feat. Michelle Martinez
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  • Genre: Afro-beat / Dub / Reggae

    Location Sydney/Byron Bay/South Coast, AU

    Profile Views: 38683

    Last Login: 12/28/2010

    Member Since 4/5/2008

    Website thestridesband.com

    Record Label Earshift Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    The Strides new self titled debut CD out NOW!!! through Earshift/Fuse and available on itunes!.... visit ..EARSHIFT Records .. or ..The Strides website .. to pick up a copy. .... .... Following the release of their debut self titled CD, The Strides are performing several shows in Sydney, Wollongong and the North Coast, including an appearance with Afro Moses at the Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival on Friday 21st May and a massive double bill at the Basement on Friday 28th May with Public Opinion Afrobeat Orchestra (Melb). .... Sydney based band The Strides have been making waves around the country with their fresh Afrobeat-reggae sound and “whole lot of soul.” With recent performances at The Bellingen Global Carnival, The Peats Ridge Festival, as well as supporting Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, the Strides are quickly becoming the talk around town. .... The Strides bring together some of Sydney's best new talent in afro-funk, reggae and hip-hop, spurring a new wave of Sydney interest in the hypnotic grooves of afrobeat. They have been compared to Fat Freddy's Drop and the Cat Empire, yet have something of their own in grooves that will transport you to another place. .... Featuring the “always impressive” Reggae master Ras Roni on vocals along with the fresh sound of Fijian MC Lil Gzeus (Little Jesus), the pair deliver “casually cool, consciousness- raising lyrics.” Wollongong raised Al Hicks, Nick Garbett, Matt Smith and Jeremy Rose spent time maturing in place as far away as New York City, Northern Europe, Senegal and Tokyo to bring together original tunes that are truly a global mix of afrobeat, blues, jazz and reggae. Having expanded to a 10-piece band featuring a heavy rhythm section and a powerful 3-piece horn section, they forge a form of high energy dance music, as well a laid back dub experience. .... .. If you like the relaxation of Bob Marley and the spirit of The Cat Empire, you’ll find yourself at home with The Strides. .. - Drum Media .... ..The Strides are shuffling on a dusty dancefloor with a hip-hop MC and kicking up bare heels for some Afrobeat unrest... They deliver a singalong pop-reggae gem that really deserves radio support. ..- Sydney Morning Herald .... .. .. For bookings contact: thestridesmusic@gmail.com .. .... ..You should create your own ..MySpace Layouts.. like me by using ..nUCLEArcENTURy...COM's ..MySpace Profile Editor..!.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    ...... ..Ras Roni -Vocals .. ..Geo 'Lil Gzeus' - Mc .. ..Nick 'Steps' Garbett - trumpet/melodica.. ..Jeremy Rose - alto sax/flute/horn.. ..Matt Ottignon - tenor sax .. ..Matty Smith - guitar.. ..Nick Weaver - bass.. ..Al Hicks - drums.. .. Dan Pliner - Keys .. ..Carlos Adura - Percussion .. ..Dia Ibrahim - Congas .. ......

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