Side-Stepper – The Bamboos 2008

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 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) and ‘Ugly Betty’ (US).
The Bamboos have performed as a backing band for international artists including: Eddie Bo (US), Joe Bataan (US),
Eddie Floyd (US), Alice Russell & The Quantic Soul Orchestra (UK).
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.

Set List:

01 Nightsport
02 Tears Cried feat. Kylie Auldist
03 Now That you Are Mine feat. Kylie Auldist
04 King of the Rodeo feat. Megan Washington
05 Funky Buttercup
06 Can't Help Myself feat. Ty
07 One Man Entourage
08 Make it Real feat. Kylie Auldist
09 Move on feat. Paul Macinnes
10 The Side-Stepper
11 Amen Brother

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