The Bells of Holly Hill
from Hot Christmas by The Bamboos
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Coming just over a year since Melbourne Soul / Funk trailblazers The Bamboos released their 'This Is How You Do It' album and went on a triumphant UK / EU tour (which included two sold out nights at London's iconic Jazz Café) is a release that guitarist / bandleader Lance Ferguson has wanted to do for many years: a Christmas EP!
"Hot Christmas" is a soulful stroll with Australia's own Queen Of Soul Kylie Auldist detailing what makes a summer yuletide in the southern hemisphere so special.
"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 Kylie Auldist vocal.
String drenched Funk instrumental "The Bells Of Holly Hill", which kicks off with a crisp breakbeat plus sleigh bells intro.
LANCE FERGUSON "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."
"Hot Christmas" is a soulful stroll with Australia's own Queen Of Soul Kylie Auldist detailing what makes a summer yuletide in the southern hemisphere so special.
"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 Kylie Auldist vocal.
String drenched Funk instrumental "The Bells Of Holly Hill", which kicks off with a crisp breakbeat plus sleigh bells intro.
LANCE FERGUSON "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."
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from Hot Christmas,
track released December 2, 2024
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