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Ray Mann Three and Electric Empire open for The Bamboos
30 March 2010
Following the release of 4 on Monday, Niche Productions is proud to announce the smooth acts warming up the stages in Sydney and Melbourne for the mighty Bamboos album launch shows.
Sydney-siders will be treated to a trio taking the country by storm – the Ray Mann Three. Their debut recording ‘The Ray Mann Three’, released in 2008 was recorded in just three days and crosses the lines of soul, jazz, hip-hop with a warmth and intimate sound.
More recently, the Ray Mann Three opened for the likes of Al Green and Tori Amos, and are well and truly Australia’s troubadours of original soul music.
"The Ray Mann Three fuse D'Angelo's sex appeal with the grit of Tom Waits" - Sydney Morning Herald
Melbournians will have the pleasure of listening to Electric Empire, the soulful three piece that are one of the cities best kept secrets. Having recently released their debut album through their own label, Electric Empire have been earning rave reviews all across Melbourne and have their sights set on the world.
From the opening track of their album the influences of Curtis Mayfield, Al Green and Stevie Wonder are apparent, with their distinctive modern twist and flavour.
Don’t miss the finest soul offerings from Sydney and Melbourne with the countries kings of Funk and Soul. Sydney tickets available from mannigbar.com & moshtix and Melbourne tickets from cornerhotel.com, Greville, Northside and Polyester Records. Tickets selling fast, so don’t miss out!
The Bamboos Tour Dates:
Friday 7 May – Manning Bar, Sydney
with Ray Mann Three
DJs BC (SWAT) and Toon
Saturday 8 May – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
with Electric Empire
DJs Miss Goldie and Chris Gill
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