The Transatlantics
The Transatlantics | |
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| Origin | Adelaide, Australia |
| Genres | Deep funk, rhythm and blues |
| Years active | 2007 - current |
| Labels | Freestyle (U.K) |
| Members | Lachlan Ridge (Guitar) Kevin Van Der Zwaag (Drums) Ross McHenry (Bass) John Hunt (Baritone Sax) Chris Weber (Trumpet/Tambourine) Kyra Schwartz (Trombone) Tara Lynch (vocals) |
| Website | http://thetransatlantics.com.au |
The Transatlantics are a funk and soul band from Adelaide, South Australia.
Biography
The band were formed in 2007[1] by Adelaide born musicians Ross McHenry, Lachlan Ridge, Kevin Van Der Zwaag and singer Tara Lynch who still form the core of the band as of 2011.[2] The band came to prominence through gigs with artists such as Eddie Bo, Roy Ayers and Ohmega Watts.[3]
After garnering a following within Adelaide throughout 2008, the band embarked on a national tour in 2009 with soul diva, Marva Whitney. The tour was cancelled when Whitney collapsed on stage at a performance at The Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria.[citation needed] Despite this setback, the band continued to tour and were signed to Freestyle to release their self-titled, debut album in 2010.[4]
Members
- Ross McHenry, Bass (2007 – present)
- Kevin Van Der Zwaag, Drums (2007 – present)
- Tara Lynch, Vocals (2007 – present)
- Lachlan Ridge, Guitar (2007 – present)
- Kahil Nayton, Guitar (2007–2010)
- John Hunt, Saxophone (2007 – present)
- Kyra Schwartz, Trombone (2007 – present)
- Chris Weber, Trumpet (2008 – present)
- Naomi Keyte, Vocals (2011 – present)
- Laura Knowling, Vocals (2010 – present)[5]
References
- ^ http://www.soulshine.com.au/article/2010/08/18/877-the-transatlantics.html
- ^ http://www.beat.com.au/music/2011/02/11/60-seconds-transatlantics/eddie-bo-hope-we-can-be-together-soon-marvin-gaye-mike-patton-music-popular-culture-p
- ^ http://thetransatlantics.com.au/#aboutus
- ^ http://www.adelaidereview.com.au/article/342
- ^ http://thetransatlantics.com.au/#aboutus