THE BAMBOOS

No need to introduce The Bamboos, the Australian heroes of Marc Lamarr, Kenny Dope and Keb Darge, whose stage performances are among the best there is.

Frontman Lance Ferguson can easily compete with Mark Ronsons and their version of Kings Of Leon's "King Of The Rodeo" has been viewed over 150 times on YouTube. The Bamboos continue their irresistible singles streak with: "On The Sly" featuring Kylie Auldis. After blowing up the funk scene in the 000s, The Bamboos have continued to cultivate their unique sound.

With ten studio albums, The Bamboos have been recognized worldwide as the masters of reinventing soul and funk with modern compositions within the framework of classic arrangements and production. They have managed to appeal to both soul and funk purists and casual music lovers by focusing on the essentials: infectious songs, groove and powerful vocals.

Their impact on what would become Melbourne's famous soul scene is undeniable. They paved the way and inspired many people to explore new ideas in the fields of soul, funk, jazz and rhythms. Their success paved the way for greater acceptance of soul music in Australia.