Bambus City Strut have been making their mark on the UK scene and the 11 piece band are building up their base throughout the UK and across the waters. The band have been influenced by many genres of music, from Funk and Soul to Jazz, Rare Groove, Latin breaks and more that this is felt within the music.
Fronted by the power Soul and Funk vocals of Sasha Patterson who captivates you not only with her voice but with her stage presence and warmth on the energetic live shows that the band perform. With 4 part vocal harmonies, the power of what a 2 piece horn section can do and a fine rhythm section, you must experience the band when they perform live to feel the full grasp of what this band is capable of.
Set up in 2009 by Sasha Patterson and Tom Houghton (Drummer), the band has grown from strength to strength, starting from a 3 piece into the current line up of 11. It is a special moment when 11 people can join together because of their love for the music, some of the band are full-time musicians where as others still juggle their lives with full time careers also. The passion remains the same across the band.
The key element that the band has had from the very beginnings is that it is to remain a family of friends and musicians, where everyone has input on their parts with all musicians in Bambus welcome to write, compose and also to evolve the sound of the band as a whole.
The band released their debut Live Studio EP in May 2011 and have received rave reviews from both the UK and US. The band are now working on their 2nd EP to be released in 2012 with more Funk grooves and progressive sound. More news to come soon.
Uploaded by BambusCityStrut on 31 Jul 2011
Headlining on Saturday 30th July 2011......the band gave the audience something fresh from start to finish of their set....
This is a brand new track alled "Just Me" which was written after lead singer watched some disturbing TV footage of the happenings from all over the world and the perception that each nation has and how they respond to different elements of life and circumstance
We hope you enjoy it....
This is a brand new track alled "Just Me" which was written after lead singer watched some disturbing TV footage of the happenings from all over the world and the perception that each nation has and how they respond to different elements of life and circumstance
We hope you enjoy it....
Links
www.bambuscitystrut.co.uk
facebook.com/bambuscitystrut
twitter.com/bambuscitystrut
youtube.com/bambuscitystrut
myspace.com/bambuscity
Sasha Patterson - Lead Singer and Keys
Sasha is the front and drive for this 11 piece band, she naturally captivates an audience in live shows and shows the true power of her vocals. Sasha grew up with music in her life, classically trained on Piano and Violin and has only ever wanted music to be the source of her soul. Working also as a Session Vocalist and Keys Player in the UK, Sasha has worked with both signed and unsigned artists who have inspired her along the way as well as working with some of the UK's top function bands.
Upcoming Dates/Tours:
Date: | City/Country | Venue | Website/Links |
09.12.11 | London, Clapham | Arch 635 | |
25.01.12 | London, Notting Hill | The Elgin | |
11.02.12 | London, Notting Hill | The Mau Mau |
NEXT SHOW:Arch 635 - Friday 9th November 2011
Bambus City Strut headline this event for a special end of year showcase at this great South London Venue in Clapham.
Playing tracks which will be on the new Spring 2012 EP and also from the Live Studio Ep which was released earlier this year and bringing the usual supercharged energy that this 11 piece Soul Funk set up provide, this will be the only place to be on Friday 9th December 2011.
Witness the live 4 part vocal harmonies, the supremacy of energy on stage with one of London's top horn sections in the mix and the voice of soul and funk in the form of Sasha Patterson, they will leave you wanting more.
With support from 2 fantastic bands/artists:
Mangoseed
Mangoseed are an influential South London-based Ska/Rock group, famed for a heavily eclectic sound and live instrumentation. Inspired by bands like Living Color and Parliament Funkadelics.
http://www.facebook.com/mangoseedband?sk=wall
Charlie Lankester
Charlie is a talented and well credited musician, writing his own blend of Blues and Rock and Roll he has built up quite a following.
http://www.charlielankester.co.uk/
Tickets - £6 on the door Doors - 8.00 to late
