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Bandabacana


Bandabacana

  • Artist / Band: Bandabacana
  • From: Bethesda/Bangor area.
  • Style / Influences: Afro Brazilian & Caribbean Grooves.
  • Who's in the band? Kate, voc + guitar; Lulu, voc + percussion; Ceri, voc + percussion; Chris, tenor sax; Marie, alto sax; Simon, congas; John, bass; Ed, drums.
  • Been going since: 2004.
  • Where they play: Hendre, Shekina, parties - even the Greek Taverna.
  • Favourite venue: Hendre.
  • Songs they cover: Only a few in English. Washington DC by Gil Scott-Heron, Stop that train by Keith & Tex, and a few others.
  • Recordings available: None. We're not that organised.
  • Best moment so far: Discovering that people actually like what we do.
  • Future plans: To have more fun.
  • Favourite other local bands: Anweledig, Drymbago.
  • Any bad gigging moments so far? Not yet, touch wood.
  • What's in the name? Brazilian Portugese for 'Cool Band'.
  • Fantasy gig venue? The Wellfield Shopping Centre, Bangor, (on a sunny day) before they knock it down.
  • Who'd you like to see down the front? Pretty much anybody, as long as they're dancing.
  • Anything else we should know? There will be a Bandabacana website soon, honest.
  • Website: bandabacana.tripod.com/gallery/

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