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The Sunburst Band
House / Soul / Fusion

"Joey Negro and The Sunburst Band"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   The Sunburst Band: General Info
Member Since1/24/2007
Band Websitezrecords.ltd.uk
Band MembersTony Remy
Guitar

Julian Crampton
Bass

Pete Simpson
Vocals

Michele Chiavarini
Keys

Dave Lee
Programming and production

Frank Tontoh
Drums

Thomas Dyani
Percussion

Other sometime members include:
Taka Boom
Diane Charlemagne
Henry Thomas
Linda Clifford
Tim Camsfield
Matt Cooper

InfluencesEarth Wind & Fire
George Duke
Patrick Adams
Jamiroquai
Norman Whitfield
Chic
Salsoul Orchestra
MFSB
Leroy Hutson
Roy Ayres
The Smurfs
Shalamar
Lonnie Liston Smith
Freeez
Eddie Henderson
Bernard Wright
Kay Gees
Incognito
Norman Conners
Slave
Crown Heights Affair
Paulino Da Costa
Salsoul Orchestra
Doctor Bottyspank
Sounds LikeAll of the above
Record LabelZ Records Ltd
Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 12 2008 7:00P
Jazz Café London

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   About The Sunburst Band


Moving With The Shakers - Press Quotes

"The fantastic ‘Moving With The Shakers’ moves from old school boogie to west London-style broken beats in fine style!"
Music Week

"17 trax and nearly 80 minutes later you are still hooked by another of the many faces of Dave Lee"
M8

"Moving With The Shakers sees the Sunnies really finding their feet, and there’s not a duff cut in sight"
iDJ




UK legendary dance producer and disco house pioneer DJ Joey Negro (aka Dave Lee) regroups with his supa-talented muso mates to reform London’s magical nu-funk and boogie hybrid: THE SUNBURST BAND

The Sunburst Band aka Tony Remy (Guitar), Julian Crampton (Bass), Pete Simpson (Vocals), Dave Lee (Keys, programming and production), Frank Tontoh (Drums), Thomas Dyani (Percussion) originally got together in 1999 when they released their first album, the funk-flecked 'Here Comes the Sunburst Band' to widespread critical acclaim. It featured the smash singles 'Atlantic Forrest', 'Ease Your Mind' and the worldwide anthem 'Garden Of Love' which was licensed everywhere from Dimitri's Playboy Mansion, Clubbers Guide to Ibiza, Mad Styles and Crazy Visions (Louie Vega) to Hed Kandi and also championed by the likes of Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega/MAW, Miguel Migs, Pete Tong, Oliver Lieb, Tony Humphries and David Morales to name but a few.

They followed this up in 2004 with their second longplayer, the equally loved 'Until The End of Time' which spawned club sensations 'Far Beyond' and 'Everyday'.

With members culled from the funkiest ends of Incognito, Jamiroquai and the Kyoto Jazz Massive, The Sunburst Band is unashamedly musical.

Amid a dance music scene that’s witnessing people shying away from the worst minimalist club plod, they serve up a sparkling antidote riddled with all the funkier genres ranging from '80s boogie, Disco, Jazz Fusion, Go Go as well as some lurvely down tempo tunes.

As you'd expect from a band used to working only with the best and wearing their solid funk stripes with pride, the toweringly afro-ed frontman Pete Simpson is joined on their albums by a range of cool guest vocalists with some as starry as the original Chic gals Norma Jean and Lucy Martin among others.

Hold tight as The Sunburst Band crank up the boogie factor for 2008!

"The boogie Assassin is back to kill again, no filtered two bar rubbish here, just pure live Disco, Boogie, Funk, Soul and Jazz - inspired numbers all funked up with a modern flourish - with lush instrumentation and the highest production standards too, quite, quite better than everything in my collection"
DJ Dimitri From Paris


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The Sunburst Band's Friends Comments
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Cente In the House





Jul 17 2008 8:22 AM

Thanks for the add!!!!!

Sunburst band one of my favourite!!!!

greetings from italy.
Cente
NujazzSpirit





Jul 11 2008 2:46 PM

hey!

thanks for the add. Your new album in on heavy rotation... you got some gems!
Lars Josephsen





Jul 13 2008 7:29 AM

Hi guys, thanks very much for the Jazz Café show. I was very impressed! So much power...
DJZeus





Jul 10 2008 9:07 AM

Hello ,

Thanks for add ;)

Excellent maxi from sunburst band : journey to the sun , sunshine attitude , thanks you......

DJZeus from françe.........
Colin





Jun 27 2008 2:26 AM

Logically, I know that at some point, I'm going to have to put another album in to my car CD player... but your latest disc has been lodged in there for about three weeks, and shows no sign of giving way any time soon. Great, great stuff, with a wonderful, fun, funky sound. Thanks so much! And, please play L.A.
! :)
Shawn





Jul 2 2008 2:45 PM

I'm LOVING the new album! It hasn't left my player for over a week! Thank you!
Deatrice





Jul 3 2008 4:49 PM

Hi Guys! What's good my friends? Hope all is well. I'm wishing you a wonderful 4th of July holiday, even though it's not a national holiday everywhere. I'll be sure to save you a plate of BBQ from all of the outdoor festivities. Take Care

Deatrice
Diego Carrera





Jul 8 2008 5:35 PM

How come you dont let people add your music? Its a great way to advertise it to others...
Soulchoonz.com





Jun 13 2008 4:00 PM



The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee

June 2008 Playlist

New & Upfront
1. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Put A Lyric In It
2. Alex Lattimore – Keep Risin’ To The Top
3. Don E – Someday Somehow
4. Al Green Ft Anthony Hamilton – You Got The Love I Need
5. Monifa, Teddy Pendergrass & Melba Moore – My People
6. Johnnie Marshall – Wont Be No Heartache
7. Trina Broussard – Not Around
8. Adrian – Time For Romance
9. Angela Blair – Badd As You
10. Rachel Brown – Lets Fall In Love Again
11. Pru – Hazy Shades
12. The Politik – Saturn (Gentlemens Players Mix)

Flashback
13. Gayle Adams – Love Fever
14. Billy Griffin – Be With Me
15. Barry White – There It Is (Alex’s Remix)
16. Al Scratch Ft Brian McKnight – I’ll Take Her
17. Delegation – Oh Honey

New & Upfront
18. Brian Culbertson Ft Ledishi – The World Keeps Going Around
19. Eric Benet – You’re The Only One
20. Kimia Collins – Your Only
21. Michelle Tavares – Wanna Be
22. Wade O’Brown – So Glad
23. Darrius Willrich – Get It On
24. David Josias – Goodnight
25. Black Style Mood Ft Joseph Junior – Closer
26. Toni Redd – Anytime Of The Day
27. Robert Gee – I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love
28. Incognito Ft Maysa – I’ve Been Waiting
29.
Syleena Johnson – It Is True

** Further info, show schedules & listen to show archives visit - www. soulchoonz. com/myradio
Ingrid





Jun 13 2008 5:40 PM

Thanks for the friends add Sunburst band.
I love the vibe on this album - 'Fashion' is an alternate take on the original!
Ingrid
:-)
Ingrid





Jun 17 2008 3:13 AM

Thanks for accepting my friends add Sunburst Band.
Your album is heavy!
Such an uplifting Soulful vibe!
Ingrid
:-)
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page





Jun 19 2008 3:59 AM

Joey Negro “Sitting On Top Of The World”
played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - BBC 6Music.
Listen again on http://www. bbc. co. uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/"
Lars Josephsen





Jun 6 2008 2:01 PM

Hi guys, I have booked my flight ticket now - and will come to The Jazz Café next month. Looking forward...
Cheers
dj bortolo mezzogori





Jun 7 2008 3:44 AM

zwani.com myspace graphic comments
Weekend Graphic Comments
Memi





May 29 2008 3:20 PM


TonY MontanA





May 30 2008 6:41 AM

Thanks for my add...
Welcome in TonY MontanA's World...

Image Hosting
Diego Carrera





May 30 2008 3:45 PM

Rough Times is such a great track...please keep putting out more just like that!!!!
urbanski





May 31 2008 6:56 AM

Hello ensemble >>
This is my thankz (4 the music)
and the weekend greeting:

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page





Jun 2 2008 3:34 AM

Joey Negro and the Sunburst Band - “Rough Times”
played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - BBC 6Music.
Listen again on http://www. bbc. co. uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/"
Lars Josephsen





May 23 2008 3:37 AM

Thank you guys...
wicked, wicked music!
Lars
Deatrice





May 23 2008 7:41 PM

Just wanted to let you know that "Journey To The Sun" and "Rough Times" are my all new jams. On constant repeat. Love It!

Deatrice
Sventura





May 24 2008 2:10 PM

Big Greetz to the Best Band of the World.

I Love your Sound.

Sventura
ju





May 24 2008 6:42 PM

thx 4 the add, LOVE the new album, pls bless nyc with a show
dj bortolo mezzogori





May 25 2008 8:08 AM

a greeting good Sunday mythical band
Gino Woody Bianchi


Is Online


May 29 2008 2:30 AM

ciao dave ,michele ,pete,yvonne and all the people involved in this project i send my best compliments for this album ..FANTASTIC..i love it .ALL THE BEST.
,-)
Disco Marra?





May 22 2008 5:12 PM

Great to see your first live performance at Southport and got most of it on Video to relive, ace!!!
Diego Carrera





May 20 2008 10:49 AM

Just bought 2 of your tracks on iTunes, plus I have a copy of Rough Times from when I bought Fierce Disco and I love your music!!! Sitting on top of the World is such a great track...keep up the good work fellas, and if you ever play a gig in SF, please get the word out to me!!
Deatrice





May 17 2008 7:11 AM

OMG, I'm absolutely loving the vibe over here. So much great music. Keep it coming. Love you guys!

Deatrice
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page





May 19 2008 3:24 AM

Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – “Sitting On Top Of The World”
played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - BBC 6Music.
Listen again on http://www. bbc. co. uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/"
Jazzandsoul.eu





May 15 2008 1:04 PM

Hi guys,

Thanx for the add.
Check us out at www. jazzandsoul. eu

Grz
Dj Charles Bronson





May 15 2008 3:39 AM

At LAST - a new CD!!!

Got it today; Sounds AMAZING - as always! Keep it up! BIG up from Sweden!!!; Heeey... Hooo...
paolo b





May 13 2008 5:00 PM

hi
great music keep it cool
p
tony chiacchio aka dj funky t





May 14 2008 1:43 AM

thank you
Gentle D





May 14 2008 6:26 AM

A great show at the southport weekender, nice to hear the tracks live.
nice way to end the event.
good luck with the album release.
Diego Carrera





May 14 2008 2:26 PM

Thanks for the add SB...any chance you'll let us add your songs to our mySpace profiles?
Ktheo