"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 8 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Bamboos is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. The Bamboos concert reviews describe live shows and performances as peerless, funky, lovely, and polished.
So there's no surprise in the acts chosen from hip-hop bastion and social advocate Urthboy to a tribute to one of the greatest musical icons of the city's lineage Rowland S Howard.
Could be the Akubra-style hat perhaps? The singer also seemed to come with three carbon copies who lined up at the front of the stage and nodded in agreement for most of the set, and what a lovely, polished set it was.
Streamlined, perhaps, is a better term for Melbourne soul outfit the Bamboos, who have eschewed their usual roster of guest vocalists to tour as a four-piece plus three horns and just the two alternating singers.
The evening kicked off to a good start with DJ Erther spinning some soul and funk classics including a rare but rather rewarding choice in Fleetwood Mac’s Long Grey Mare that got a lot of toes tapping.
With the Melbourne unveiling under their belt and looking relaxed and happy and ready to party the nine piece outfit were here to whip up a funky cure for the winter blues.
