The Music In My Head: The Bamboos - Keep Me In Mind

 Have you ever woken up with a song in your head? I do almost every morning. For weeks now I have been wrestling with just which of my favorite tracks I should feature here on the site. Like most of the stuff I post here, I have discovered that a natural organic approach is best. Which photo to post? Use the one on top of the pile. Which song should I feature. Just use the one playing on a continuous loop in your noggin.

Well here is that track. A funk/jazz fusion from down under, The Bamboos "Keep Me In Mind":

I have been a big fan of The Bamboos for almost a decade now. The band is one of those kinds of groups that doesn't ever seen to have a bad track. You can que up one of their albums and play it all the way through without any skips.

Here is more on The Bamboos:

Bandleader Lance Ferguson and his nine piece Melbourne outfit The Bamboos have come a long way since forming in 2001. Initially inspired by the instrumental raw funk of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, they made waves internationally and were quickly labelled as one of the greatest funk and soul bands of our time. But while many would be happy to simply soak up the praise and keep on keeping on, The Bamboos have proven that they are more than meets the eye; over five acclaimed albums, their evolution in sound and style has consistently confounded and exceeded expectations, pulling the rug from under the feet of those who like to pigeonhole.

The band signed to respected Brighton (UK) indie label Tru Thoughts in 2005, where they remain a cornerstone of the roster. Across their five studio albums to date - ‘Step It Up’ (2006), ‘Rawville’ (2007), ‘Side-Stepper’ (2008), ‘4’ (2010) and 'Medicine Man' (2012) – the metamorphosis of The Bamboos has

been full of twists and turns, and it continues apace. A seasoned DJ, solo producer (aka Lanu) and all-round insatiable music obsessive, Ferguson's myriad influences and passion for pushing things forward ensure that each new release is a discovery for devout fans and newcomers alike.

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