The Bamboos

funk // soul

The Bamboos are probably the finest funk band of the era. Sometimes infused with serious female vocal talent like Alice Russell, but often rocking a solid instrumental groove that needs no adornment, they got you covered; whether you’re a dancer or a head-nodder. Australian-based but signed to the UK’s Tru-Thoughts: their new single is firey hot. True story: this track has had my mom dancing daily since she heard it! Feel this.

A hook you cannot refuse.
The Bamboos – On The Sly

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Posted by Paul Irish on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 under funk.

13 Responses to “The Bamboos”

  1. Dana Ferrara said on February 17th at 10:17 am :

    The vocalist is the amazing Kylie Auldist. If you haven’t purchased her cd, do it now.

  2. Alger said on February 17th at 10:35 am :

    Love the song, adore the band, hate the embed that doesn’t stream on my system.

  3. J said on February 17th at 12:13 pm :

    You can also check the video on Youtube:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0_MhILT0M

  4. pmhauer said on February 19th at 7:44 pm :

    stream only? really?

  5. Kyle said on February 22nd at 7:12 am :

    pmhauer, i was also surprised and saddened.

  6. Paul Irish said on February 23rd at 1:56 pm :

    Thanks J, embedding was off on youtube so i had to go with that weird site. Now back to a vimeo embed. Much better. :)

  7. Jason Hackwith said on March 5th at 11:47 pm :

    Love it. Great video concept also, but the song has absolute staying power. Had it stuck in my head for two days after hearing it.

  8. Martina said on March 6th at 6:04 pm :

    you only needed to say Tru-Thoughts.
    That label can do no wrong…

  9. Ana said on March 9th at 12:39 pm :

    Just to congratulate all the authors of the blog.
    I´d just stumble upon this blog and CONGRATS!!! I´me not finishing earing all the posts, but until now, great taste!!
    And by the way, the bamboos great sound, you got me curious to check their albuns

  10. Lucy said on March 11th at 12:35 am :

    I have to agree with Ana, I was searching through music sites and I really like your taste as well. Will be looking at many of these artists that I didn’t know about before.

  11. Joe Pacheco said on March 12th at 12:35 am :

    This song is Great, I love her vocals. the hook is great! I’d love to work with a vocalist like Kylie Auldist

  12. Brandon said on March 13th at 4:21 pm :

    Great Stuff!

  13. Steve Pipkin said on April 4th at 12:30 am :

    Finest funk band of the era. Yes they are good, but hard to say with the Dap Kings around.

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