A must see. To order copies of Find information on all of Bahamas’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2020-2021. For those not in the know, the former is essentially the Canadian Grammys and the latter is the Canadian Mercury Prize. I wrote “Bad Boys” sitting in traffic. I only wish they would have played about a half hour longer. I have such an amazing band and am eternally grateful. Love the vocal harmonizing. If I read an article about a musician who was described as “easygoing” and “laid back” I’d immediately think “boring” and “lazy.” I’m not naming names, but there’s already plenty of guys out there who are happy to fill that spot. It’s done with customary subtlety, of course — everything about Bahamas is subtle, hence the fallback descriptors like “easygoing” that been following Jurvanen around since he went from Feist sideman to acclaimed solo auteur with the Polaris Music Prize-nominated Pink Strat back in 2009. . I would pay good money to see them again. Bahamas is one of those musicians who has found his musical niche, and yet still manages to have a very broad appeal - and that is even more true of his performances. We sent some music and they seemed very receptive and excited. Thank you Bahamas. I’m contractually prohibited from doing my own (paid) show in Toronto, so I just wanted to find a way to play around the album release. Afie is extremely talented, funny, and down to earth. Bahamas Gets Members of D'Angelo's Band for 'Earthtones' LP, Shares New Single Afie Jurvanen says the new record was inspired by Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West He's really talented and have amazing people with him and they all deserves more attention. With 4 other outstandingly talented musicians backing him, every song was filled with energy and had the crowd moving. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Disagree? presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution We’re gonna play a bit together in a few weeks and I’m really looking forward to hanging with them again. Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Bahamas scheduled in 2020. The set was a perfect blend of old and new. D’Angelo, The Who, Nine Inch Nails, Marvin Gaye, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga — they’ve played with such a diversity of artists and you realize that it’s really just about the music. With those guys it was too easy. They really understood the tone and feel of what I was after and worked hard to get it. Was your regular (awesome) band offended? The audience was enthusiastic and I thought the venue was of a high standard. Can't afford to see all of the music I want to see... but I knew I had to see The Bahamas. How are they adapting to the funk? I didn’t really give too much direction. to track Bahamas and get concert alerts when they play near you. Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. I’m confident it was the former. Afie and the band are talented beyond what I could have imagined! The scheduling was the toughest part because everyone was so busy. That seems to have happened very quickly. His investment in rhythm this time around, however, is such that he sought the services of bassist Pino Palladino and drummer James Gadson, esteemed Los Angeles session players who’ve collectively played with everyone from Herb Alpert to the Who to Bill Withers to Beck over the years and have, in recent years, both served as members of soulmeister D’Angelo’s band. I can't wait to see Bahamas again! I like the slow burn. We did three days in Los Angeles with them and I flew from there to start a five-week European tour. All It seemed like a good idea at the time. But yes, I was pretty curious as to how it was gonna work out. Join 213,094 fans getting concert alerts for this artist, Amphitheatre, Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery. I've recently seen Bahamas back in June at folk fest so this being my second time was just amazing. There’s no reverb or effects. Congrats. They’re working musicians and are still very much working. That being said, if all goes well with this new album I’m buying a Prius and moving to High Park. It's a winning blend of blues, pop, folk, alternative, soul and more that may not change your life, but can win over just about anyone. However, come 2008 he ensconced himself in a cabin in rural Ontario with a bunch of his friends and set about recording his own material. But, of course, I’m so glad we made it happen. I can deal with -10. They sit quite nicely alongside the L.A. stuff. From the venue, to the opener, to the overall crowd - the Bahamas brought the "it" factor. Bahamas is the definition of chill vibes without all the pretense. Find Bahamas discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. Join Songkick . The rest of this review is to fill the required number of words. The best concert I’ve ever been to. Much to Jurvanen’s delight, Palladino and Gadson said “yes,” so the lion’s share of Earthtones was knocked out in a brisk three-day session earlier this year employing, as Jurvanen put it on Facebook, “no rehearsals, no charts and no rules,” with the regular Bahamas band — guitarist Christine Bougie, bassist Darcy Yates, drummer Jason Tait and backup singer Felicity Williams — coming in afterwards to flesh out the record. How about “mildly successful” and “happy”? Plus, it becomes obvious after just a few songs - and even more so if you get the chance to meet him - that it's a reflection of his personality: warm, genuine, soulful and a little quirky. Republication or distribution of this content is If you're already a fan of Bahamas, as I was before seeing him perform, his show is essentially a reflection of his albums - relaxed, unassuming and a little cheeky, yet still soulful, polished and professional. This harmony flows to the audience. 44.9k Followers, 12 Following, 298 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Bahamas (@bahamasmusic) Want to see Bahamas in concert? The songs came out sounding very much like their recording sessions; they’re relaxed, low key jams with friends, but always with a keen sense of melodic nous and a shared musical ability. Afie was AMAZING as always. I don't get out much. She’s always laughing at me ’cause we’ll be in the studio and there will be 12 tracks of vocals on a song and I’ll just be asking for one more. 8 - 14, 2020: Annual Mission To The City (St. Petersburg Florida). Thank you. My preparation was essentially just getting the melodies and lyrics as tight as possible and going into the studio with no expectations. When you can’t place it, either to a specific genre or era, then that’s usually a sign that it’s going in the right direction. . Each person providing the perfect piece of the puzzle. I was so fired up after that session that I booked a studio in Prague on a day off and we cut a few more tracks. Afie was refreshingly fun and laid back in between songs (and indeed during! Room Only; Room & Flight; Close. This was the best crowd I've stood in General Admission with. A well attended evening. Really adds a lot of texture, eh? My mom has been a Star subscriber for 35 years. I’ve always played the long game — just keep my head down, keep working, try to say “yes” more than “no.” Not to take anything away from the gold record, but it’s not what it used to be. It was liberating because for so long my process was so different and drawn out. The way he is with the audience and the band it goes very well together. However, in 2009 he released the folk album Pink Strat under the name Bahamas and has been a major critical success ever since. That was so great! Amazing, truly wonderful. If there’s anything else you’d like to talk about, do let me know. Hey, McGrath (Stephen, Bahamas’ publicist) just texted me that Barchords has gone gold. Now I can write a song anywhere. I’m all ears. I just hope the weather is co-operative. When it’s -20 my hands start to seize up. © 2020 SBC Pathfinder Band. No, they were all pretty excited when I told them and even more so once I showed them the bed tracks. SBC Pathfinder Band is a division of the Youth Department of the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. I am a bigger fan now! really great show. At the risk of cliché, I get the sense that there’s a lot more of you coming through in the lyric sheet on this record. He never disappoints! (They were) just listening and reacting to me and each other in real time. Afie also happens to be an extremely talented guitarist and singer. I have been a Bahamas fan for a few months now and I was very excited to see they were coming into town - their overall sound was incredible. I kinda feel like that works as a metaphor for how your career has gone, too: not forcing yourself on anyone, just toiling away relentlessly and being too good to ignore and letting it happen slowly and naturally. I remember talking to Joel Plaskett around the making of Three and he said he got totally obsessed with adding harmony parts for the ladies (Rose Cousins and Ana Egge) once he started writing them onto the record and I’m getting that kinda vibe here. Under the direction of... On the 18th of April 2019, the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinder Band set out on our “Big City” mission trip, to the Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church located in Tallahassee Florida... OCT. 2 - 4, 2020: Family Island Trip (Visit To San Salvador). I may have been a fan of his for multiple years but I really do think this is music almost everyone can enjoy. Culminating in a Juno Awards nomination for the year’s best Roots and Traditional album and a Polaris Music prize nomination the year after, in 2010. Our News Email Us (242) 341-4021 (242) 341-4088. I took my son who plays guitar - and he was suitably stoked by the playing. The SBC Pathfinder Band held it’s 2019 Christmas Concert, “Christmas Bells Are Ringing” on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the Good News Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Flamingo Gardens. Smooth Guitar solos, angelic voices, groove. These are not the kind of accolades you get if you haven’t paid your dues and worked for every scrap of success you’ve got. What kind of prep goes into a whirlwind session like that? It was a crazy time! All of their songs looks, sounds, and feels just right. Robbie (Lackritz, manager/producer/friend) just called them. APR. Simply put - this was an amazing concert. All 'round incredible show and worth way more than the tickets cost!!! Electric Soulful! Though the music and the circumstances surrounding its creation may be on the fly, just the way that Jurvanon likes it, this is not to say that everyone involved isn’t taking it seriously.
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