The Bamboos wish you a funky x-mas with new limited edition 45
The first vinyl release by Melbourne soul / funk trailblazers The Bamboos in over a year since their last album This Is How You Do It and a UK / EU tour (which included two sold out nights at London’s iconic Jazz Café) is something that guitarist / bandleader Lance Ferguson has wanted to do for many years: a Christmas 45!
This limited edition double-sider 7″ comes in custom printed knitted Christmas sleeve that will rival even the most garish seasonal woollen jumper.
A side “Wrapt In A Beau” is classic sweet soul Bamboos style, recalling fan favourites such as “I Don’t Wanna Stop” and “Golden Ticket”, with a perfect vocal by The Antipodean Queen Of Soul, Kylie Auldist.
On the flip is the string drenched funk instrumental “The Bells Of Holly Hill”, which kicks off with a crisp breakbeat plus sleigh bells intro.
Lance Ferguson states: “I’m never going to make an Xmas track without putting some sleigh bells in the mix, and you should see some of my yuletide knitwear…but for everyone who celebrates Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere it’s something that falls right in the middle of Summer, flying in the face of much of that iconic festive imagery. With these songs we thought we’d lean into some of those unique things that make a sun-drenched, snow-less festive season special.”
“Wrapt In a Beau” out on 45 / Digital on Nov. 15th 2024 via Pacific Theatre
