THE BAMBOOS 

announce supports for August tour

and record string drenched cover

of an ‘80s Classic

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“Aussie funk royals are back with a supercharged set that shows just why The Bamboos are the pacesetters of the funk world…. this album hits the sweet spot in every sense of the word” – Blues & Soul 5/5

“Night Time People sees The Bamboos striving to produce quality pop tunes deep under the influence of the usual funk and soul suspects.” – The Music 4/5

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With their Australian Tour in support of their latest album NIGHT TIME PEOPLE getting closer, Melbourne nine piece, Soul-Funk giants, The Bamboos have announced the opening acts in each city. The hand picked selection digs into an incredible wellspring of innovative emerging soul/funk/jazz talent emerging all over the country.

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THE BAMBOOS
‘​NIGHT TIME PEOPLE​’ TOUR
Tickets here

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On opening night, Melbourne Hammond funk demons Karate Boogaloo will scorch The Corner Hotel stage on August 4. Featuring members of The Cactus Channel, Mount Den, Brenda, Jnbo, Leisure Centre, Frida and Laneous, the band have caused a stir on the back of one 7” single and a fierce live reputation.

Opening at The Triffid on August 10 is Brisbane all female neo-soul four piece Pink Matter, who draw inspiration from the likes of The Internet and Hiatus Kaiyote.

Acclaimed beatmaker Godriguez, who produced Sampa The Great’s breakthrough release THE GREAT MIXTAPE, will assemble his outward-looking jazz trio Godtet to support at Oxford Art Factory show on August 11. A leading light of an emerging Sydney jazz underground, Godtet pushes the boundaries of improvised music within a framework of hip-hop, jazz, soul and psychedelia.

Adelaide’s Wanderers picked up Best Blues/Roots band at the SA Music Awards in 2017 and open proceeding at The Gov on August 18. Their latest single “Off My Back” takes their sound into the territory of beloved US blue-eyed soul acts of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Recently invited to contribute to Myf Warhurst’s’ Middle Of The Road segment on her national ABC radio show, The Bamboos recorded a version of Sam Brown’s 1988 massive pop-soul hit, “Stop”. Taking a different tack from their trademark horn-heavy approach, bandleader Lance Ferguson decided to strip the cover back to a string quartet (arranged by Bamboos trumpeter Ross Irwin), piano backing Kylie Auldist’s one of a kind voice. The result is nothing short of stunning.

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