The Bamboos

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Lance Ferguson Ben Grayson Kylie Auldist Damon Grant Anton Delecca Yuri Pavlinov Ross Irwin Phil Noy Nick Mulder Graeme Pogson Kate Ferguson

ex Ella Thompson, Luke Saunders

The Bamboos are an Australian deep-funk outfit. Led by Guitarist Lance Ferguson they were formed in Melbourne in 2001.

ALBA

Tighten Up / The Witch

2025, 7", Single, Anorax Records

Wrapt In A Beau

2024, 7", Single, Pacific Theatre

Jimmy DoGood, The Bamboos

Keep Me In Mind

2023, File, FLAC, Single, Positiva, EMI,

This Is How You Do It

Nothing I Wanna Know About / Bad Line

2022, 7", Single, Pacific Theatre

The Bamboos With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Live at Hamer Hall

Twenty Years 2000-2020

2020, 2x7", Gat, Tru Thoughts

2020, 7", Single, Ltd, Pacific Theatre

By Special Arrangement

Golden Ticket / Work To Do (Live At Cherry Bar)

Night Time People

Boom Tish, KLP, The Bamboos, Montaigne (2), L D R U, Nicole Millar, San Cisco

Tim Rogers (2) & The Bamboos

The Rules Of Attraction

The Bamboos / Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro

Rats / うるさいばかやろう

2014, 7", Single, Holiday Revolution Records

2013, CDr, Single, Promo, Sony Music

Your Lovin' Is Easy

2013, CDr, Single, Promo, Sony Music

Fever In The Road

The Bamboos Featuring Bobby Flynn

2012, 3xFile, WAV, Tru Thoughts

Where Does The Time Go? / I Got Burned

2012, CDr, Promo, Tru Thoughts

The Bamboos Featuring Tim Rogers

2012, CDr, Promo, Inertia Recordings

The Bamboos Featuring Aloe Blacc

Where Does The Time Go?

2012, 4xFile, AAC, EP, 256, Tru Thoughts

The Bamboos Featuring Daniel Merriweather

The Wilhelm Scream / Eel Oil

2011, 7", Ltd, Num, Tru Thoughts,

2010, 12", Single, Tru Thoughts

You Ain't No Good

2010, CDr, Single, Promo, Tru Thoughts

I Don't Wanna Stop

2008, 12", Single, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Jazz-Funk

King Of The Rodeo

2008, 7", Single, Tru Thoughts

2008, 7", Single, Tru Thoughts

Listen! Hear!! Live!!!

The Bamboos Present Kylie Auldist

Soul/Funk/Neo Soul

Live At No Standing

2007, Cass, Album, Bamboo Shack

Get In The Scene

2006, 7", Single, Ltd, Tru Thoughts,

Pussy Footin' / Happy

2006, 7", Single, Ltd, Tru Thoughts,

Eel Oil / Blackfoot

2001, 7", Bamboo Shack

KOMPILACE +

2023, File, MP3, Single, 320, Pacific Theatre

Live At The Metro

2012, 4xFile, MP3, EP, 192, Tru Thoughts, Inertia Recordings

Boogie Down Under Volume 3

2018, Cass, Ltd, Mixed, Mixtape, Num, Boogie Down Under Records,

The Broken Keys

2006, 12", Single, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Funk

Shapes Compilation

Downtempo/Soul/Funk/Hip Hop

AMWE 2012 Sampler CD

2012, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Not on Label,

Community Service Announcement / Cut You Loose

2008, 7", Single, Tru Thoughts,

2007, CD, EP, Knowfoowl Music

2024, 30xFile, AAC, Comp, VBR, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Dub/Neo Soul/Grime/Afrobeat/House/Future Jazz/Samba/Breakbeat/Acid House

This Is DJ's Choice Vol. 4

2023, LP, Comp, Wagram Music

Nu Funk: The Finest Funky Tracks From The New Generation

2022, LP, Comp, Wagram Music,

The Craig Charles Trunk Of Funk Volume 2

2020, 25xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Tru Thoughts

Sounds Of Studio 5 Live

2019, CD, Comp, PBS

Nu-Disco/Deep House

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club 6

2018, CD, Comp, Freestyle Records (2)

Apéro 02: La Sélection Chill Pour Partager Un Verre Entre Amis Dans Une Ambiance Cool, Lounge Et House

2017, 30xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Wagram Music,

Funk/Disco/Downtempo/House

Funk Fever. Vol.2

2016, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Best Of Blues & Roots 2016

2016, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Music, Universal Music,

2016, 2xCD, Comp, Magic Records

Mr.Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory

City Groovin' Jazz

2016, CD, Mixed, Rambling Records,

Lounge Covers: The Finest Selection

2016, CD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Shapes In Space

Acid Jazz/Brass Band/Cumbia/Drum n Bass/Dub/Hip Hop/Jungle/Reggae/Trip Hop/Downtempo

Shanti Radio Vol.3

2015, CDr, Comp, Шанти

Beautiful Cover Versions Vol. 2

2015, 2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Lola's World,

Downtempo/Ballad/Ska/Swing/Reggae-Pop/Bossa Nova

Best Of Blues & Roots 2015

2015, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Music,

Funk & Soul Classics

Tru Thoughts Covers 2

Soul/Funk/Hip Hop/House

2014, CD-ROM, Comp, Promo, TM Studios (2),

Tru Thoughts Anniversary

Downtempo/Soul/Samba/Funk/Trip Hop/Disco/Zouk/House/Drum n Bass/Jungle/Ragga HipHop/Dub

Chillout Sessions Classics

2013, 3xCD, Comp, Ministry Of Sound,

Downtempo/Deep House/Ambient

Groove Armada And Mr Doris

El Chiringuito (Beach House Sessions Volume One)

2013, 2xCD, Mixed, Seamless Recordings,

House/Deep House/Downtempo

2013, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Dig, Wagram Music,

Downtempo/Trip Hop/Future Jazz

Nastaw Się Na Chill Out Vol. 9

2013, 2xCD, Comp, Magic Records

Il Gusto Vol. 2 - You Can Dance

2013, CD, Comp, Mixed, Not On Label,

100% Hits 2013 Volume 1

2013, CD, Comp, Warner Music Australia

2013, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music

Tru Thoughts Recording Compilation

2013, CD, Comp, Tru Thoughts,

City Lounge Vol. 10 - The Finest Downtempo Playlist

2013, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Downtempo/Deep House/Acid Jazz

Triple J: Like A Version Nine

Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Indie Pop

The Sounds Of Studio 5 Live, Vol.1: Studio 5 Live By Day

2012, CD, Comp, Promo, PBS, Coopers

Uncovered Vol. 4: A Unique Collection Of Cool Covers

2012, 2xCD, Comp, Ministry Of Sound,

Lounge/Acoustic/Downtempo/Soul/Indie Rock

Chillout Sessions XV

2012, 2xCD, Mixed, Ministry Of Sound

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

2012, CD, Comp, Freestyle Records (2),

Funk/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Reggae/Swingbeat

Tru Thoughts Amazon Sampler

2012, 15xFile, MP3, Smplr, 256, Tru Thoughts

Not Suitable For Children: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2012, CD, Album, Sony Music

Sunny Side Up 12

2012, 2xCD, Comp, EMI, Radio FM4,

Downtempo/Disco/Indie Pop/Dance-pop/Indie Rock/Bossa Nova/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Samba/Funk/African

100% Black Volumen Quince

2012, 2xCD, Comp, Blanco Y Negro (2),

Contemporary R&B/Gangsta/Hip Hop/Pop Rap

Best Of Lounge Music

2012, 6xCD, Comp, Box, Wagram Music,

Ambient/Downtempo/Trip Hop

Best Of Lounge Paris

2012, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

The Full Circle Vol.2 : "At The Crossroads"

2012, CDr, Mixtape, Not On Label,

Summer Lounge The Finest Downtempo Selection

2012, 5xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

2012, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Easy Listening/Smooth Jazz

The Soul Of Melbourne

Dub/Downtempo/Broken Beat

Sticky Soul Fingers (A Rolling Stones Tribute)

2011, CD, Comp, Mojo Magazine,

2011, 13xFile, MP3, Smplr, 320, Tru Thoughts,

Afro-Cuban/Future Jazz

Uncovered Vol. 3: A Unique Collection Of Cool Covers

2011, 2xCD, Comp, Ministry Of Sound

2011, 5xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Nova Tunes 1.1_2.0

2011, 10xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Nova Records,

Downtempo/Electro/Reggae

Soulshine Groove Lounge

2011, CD, Comp + CD, Comp, Sony Music

Lounge Anthology

2011, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Downtempo/Acid Jazz/Chillwave/Easy Listening/Smooth Jazz/Soul-Jazz/Soul/Neo Soul

The Best Of Lounge Music

2011, 6xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Ambient/Downtempo/Trip Hop

Best Of Lounge Paris

2011, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Acid Jazz/Cool Jazz/Easy Listening/Latin/Leftfield/Smooth Jazz/Trip Hop/Chanson/Latin Jazz/Downtempo

2011, 2xCD, Album, Universal Music,

Country Blues/Harmonica Blues/Modern Electric Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Aboriginal/Folk

Offspring Volume 2 : music from the hit show

2011, CD, Album, Comp, Level Two Music

Tokyo Fashion District 2

2011, 2xCD, Comp, Cool D:Vision,

Downtempo/Deep House

Winners & Losers

2011, CD, Album, Comp, Sony Music

Crazy Stupid Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2011, CDr, WaterTower Music

Spirit Of Lounge

2010, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Downtempo/Broken Beat/Future Jazz/Trip Hop

Best Of Lounge Music

2010, 6xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Trip Hop/Jazzdance/Broken Beat/Future Jazz/Hip Hop/Downtempo

Tru Thoughts Compilation

2010, CD, Comp, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Soul/Future Jazz/Downtempo/Descarga/Funk

Nu Jazz Anthology

2010, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Trip Hop/Jazzdance/Future Jazz/Hip Hop/Neo Soul/Downtempo/Funk

Aangenaam... Soul2010

2010, 2xCD, Comp, STEP (Stichting Entertainmentretail Promotion),

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk/Neo Soul

Tramplin - Perfect Day

2010, CD, Mixed, Техно Торг.,

Abstract/Downtempo/Dub/Minimal/Neo Soul

Genius Of...Soul Disco Funk

2010, 2xCD, Comp, Naïve,

Muz1ne #Δε Γκραντ Φινάλ

2010, 2xCD, Comp, Muzine

Tru Thoughts Sampler

2010, CD, Promo, Smplr, Tru Thoughts,

Soul-Jazz/Contemporary Jazz

Campari Red Passion Lounge

2010, 2xCD, Comp, Double Power, Double Power,

Deep House/Future Jazz/Downtempo

Jazz For More Él Dorado

2010, CD, Comp, Rip Curl Recordings,

Contre-Temps #07

2010, CD, Comp, Ltd, Promo, Car, Contre-Temps

Tru Thoughts Sampler 2010

2010, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts

London / Paris / New York / Berlin - Music & The City - The Coolest Selection For Music Lovers

2010, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

2010, 4xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Jazzy Lounge Vol.2

Downtempo/Future Jazz/Trip Hop

Downtempo/Broken Beat/Drum n Bass/Soul/Funk

Dub/Future Jazz/Downtempo/Soul/Funk

Unfold Presents Tru Thoughts Funk

Jalapeno Funk Volume 3

Best Of Lounge Music

2009, 6xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Downtempo/Broken Beat/Future Jazz/Deep House/Jazzdance

2009, CD, Comp, Nova Records,

Dub/Pop Rap/Future Jazz/Deep House/Downtempo/Funk

2009, CD, Mixed, RudeBWOY SoundSYSTEM REC.,

Reggae/Breaks/Hip Hop/Electro/Drum n Bass/Funk

2009, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music

Giant Step DJ Sampler

2009, File, MP3, Promo, Smplr, Tru Thoughts

2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts

Tru Thoughts Amazon MP3 Sampler

2009, 10xFile, MP3, Smplr, 256, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Downtempo/Soul/Funk

2009, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Future Jazz/Downtempo

10th Anniversary Mix

2009, CD, Comp, Mixed, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Soul/Brass Band/Cut-up/DJ/Downtempo/Funk

2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts,

Brass Band/Downtempo/Broken Beat/Funk/Soul

Kulturkantine (Electronic Soul Lounge Session)

2009, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music, Double Power,

Future Jazz/Soul/Funk/Neo Soul

Lyrics Born Variety Show: Season Pho (4!)

2009, CD, Mixed, Mobile Home Recordings,

Blaxploitation Masterpieces - The Ultimate Rare Groove Collection

2009, CD, Promo, Smplr, Wagram Music,

100% Black Volumen Doce

2009, 2xCD, Comp, Blanco Y Negro (2)

Next Message From The Man

2009, CD, Mixed, CCRE,

Nu Rare Groove - 36 Of The Today's Greatest Funky Soul Tracks

2009, 2xCD, Comp, Dig, Wagram Music,

Funk/Neo Soul/Soul

Tru Thoughts Recordings

2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Tru Thoughts,

Tru Thoughts Recordings Sampler 2009

2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts,

Downtempo/Dance-pop

Shop-Neo Vintage-Various Artists

2009, CD, Comp, CCRE Music

Downtempo/Broken Beat/Drum n Bass/Soul/Funk

Downtempo/Trip Hop/Future Jazz/Deep House

Unfold Presents Tru Thoughts Covers

Drum n Bass/Downtempo/Soul/Funk

10th Anniversary

2009, 3x CD Book,

Soul-Jazz/Latin/Jazzdance/Drum n Bass/Broken Beat/Contemporary Jazz/Big Beat/Soul/Brass Band/Future Jazz/Hip Hop/Modal/Breakbeat/Downtempo/Dub/Funk

2008, CD, Comp, Tru Thoughts,

Samba/Broken Beat/Soul/Afro-Cuban/Future Jazz/Hip Hop/Neo Soul/Downtempo/Breaks/Funk

Funk Fever Vol.2

2008, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Tru Thoughts

Estrella Damm Lounge - The Collection Vol.1

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Mono Records (5),

Deep House/Hip Hop/Funk/Latin Jazz

Kulturkantine (The Funk Groove Session)

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Double Power,

2008, CD, Comp, Shiftin' Gears Records,

Soul-Jazz/Dub/Acid Jazz/Downtempo/Future Jazz

2008, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts

Unfold Presents: Tru Thoughts Hip Hop

2008, CD, Comp, Unfold Recordings

2008, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Gypsy Jazz/Vocal

DJ Git Hyper Presents Music From Raymann Is Laat!

2008, CD, Sonic Scenery,

Hopper (2) & Spinnerty

Keep Reachin Up: I Feel An Urge Pt. 2

2008, CDr, Mixed, Not On Label

2008, CD, Comp, Promo, Wagram Music

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Muzine,

Electro/Indie Rock

New Soul Voices

2008, CD, Comp, Lola's World,

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Acid Jazz/Downtempo/Future Jazz

Arrivals & Departures - Lounge Connections

2008, 2xCD, Comp, P/Mixed, Galapagos Music,

Deep House/Ambient

The Clash Playlist - November 2008

2008, CD, Car, Clash Magazine

Shapes Japan: Sun

2008, CD, Comp, Beat Records,

Grime/Hip Hop/Breaks/Trip Hop/Neo Soul/Future Jazz/Downtempo

Taiji (T-Skrabble DJ's)*

2008, CD, Mixed, Stylistenin',

2008, CD, Comp, Fuzzy (3),

Funk vs. Hip-Hop Mash Up

2008, 12xFile, MP3, Album, Mixtape, A-HU-LI Records

Groove Party Universe

2008, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

2008, CD, Comp, Starbucks Entertainment

Music For Cocktails - 10th Anniversary

Lounge/Downtempo

Saint-Germain-des-Prés-Café 10

Jazzdance/Future Jazz/Contemporary Jazz/Latin Jazz

Shapes 07:01 ~ All New Amazing Sounds

2007, CD, Comp, Tru Thoughts, Zebra Traffic,

Latin/Breaks/Soul/Hip Hop/Neo Soul/Downtempo/Funk

Come On Soul! Volume 2

2007, CD, Comp, Légère Recordings,

Nu Soul - A Selection Of New Rare Tunes With A Soul Flavour

2007, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Future Jazz/Soul/Funk/Neo Soul

Saint-Germain Des-Prés Café Paris

2007, 10xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd, Wagram Music,

Trip Hop/Broken Beat/Future Jazz/Downtempo/Latin

Nightsessions At Seventh Floor

2007, CD, Ltd, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label (Daniel Drumz Self-released),

2007, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Broken Beat/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Future Jazz/Neo Soul/Funk

2007, 2xCD, Comp, Muzine,

Electro/Indie Rock

Wicked Jazz Sounds Volume 3

2007, 2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Sup, United Recordings, Wicked Jazz Sounds,

2007, CD, Comp, Starbucks Entertainment,

2007, CD, Promo, Smplr, Wagram Music

Cool Tributes: Pop Standards Revisited

2007, 2xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Leftfield/Electric Blues/Bossa Nova/Smooth Jazz/Soul/Easy Listening/Lounge/Future Jazz/Ska/Deep House/Swing/Acoustic/Neofolk/Downtempo

Acid Jazz Vol. 121

2007, CD, Comp, New Sounds 2000,

Acid Jazz/Jazzdance/Future Jazz

Routine Funk #02

2007, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Funky & Some More

2007, CD, Comp, Creative Vibes,

2007, CD, Comp, Dig, P-Vine Records

2007, 3xCD, Comp, Metro Triples, Union Square Music,

2007, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Wagram Music,

Shapes 07:02 ~ All New Amazing Sounds

Latin/Broken Beat/Soul/Hip Hop/Neo Soul/Drum n Bass/Funk

Nu Funk (A Selection Of New Rare Tunes With A Funk Flavour)

2007, 2x CD Digipak,

Downtempo/Soul/Funk

Shapes Compilation

2006, CD, Comp, Tru Thoughts, Zebra Traffic,

Downtempo/Funk/Conscious

The Shape Of Things To Come 2

2006, 10xFile, MP3, Comp, Ubiquity,

Broken Beat/Funk/Neo Soul

Spirit Of Soul - From The Roots To The Fruits

2006, 2xCD, Comp, Wagram Music,

Rhythm & Blues/Neo Soul/Soul/Funk/New Jack Swing

Downtempo Beats To Enjoy Tuaca To

2006, CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts,

Future Jazz/Downtempo

Let The Groove Move You: Stay On The Groove Vol 2

2006, CD, Comp, Freestyle Records (2),

Fangkiebassbeton*

A Real Mother Funker

2006, CD, Mixed, Promo, Phoney Tapes,

Tru Thoughts Sampler

2006, CD, Comp, Ποπ + Ροκ,

Joyful Grooves!

2006, CD, Comp, Dig, P-Vine Records

2006, CD, Comp, CLS (2),

Fado/African/Folk/Downtempo/Alternative Rock/Disco/Funk/J-pop

Kenny Dope* & Keb Darge

Kay Dee Records

Kenny Dope* / Terry Hunter

Southport Weekender Volume 5

House/Garage House/Deep House/Hip Hop/Acid House/Funk

Nu Funk Volume 2 - A Selection Of Rare Electro Tunes With A Funk Flavour

Downtempo/Soul/Funk

Soulshaker Vol. 3

Stay On The Groove

2005, CD, Comp, Freestyle Records (2),

Evolutionary Vibes Volume 6 - The TENacious Years

2005, CD, Comp, Creative Vibes

2005, 5x12", Promo + Box, Comp, Puma

Boca's Jukebox!

2005, CD, Mixed, Not On Label (Boca 45 Self-released),

Rock & Roll/Broken Beat/Soul/Funk

The Dancefloor Sound Of Jelly Jazz Vol. 1

2004, CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Promo, Jelly Jazz!,

Breakbeat/Big Beat/Acid Jazz/Afrobeat

2004, CD, Comp, Victor Entertainment, Soul Source

Melbourne - The Sex, The City, The Music

Future Jazz/Funk/Acid Jazz/Downtempo/Hip Hop

2003, 7", Single, Tru Thoughts,

Future Jazz/Jazzdance/Funk

Other-Worldly Fusions

2002, CD, Comp, Hardware,

Downtempo/Jazzdance/Bossa Nova/Broken Beat/Drum n Bass/Funk

Positively Elizabeth Street - A Citadel Compilation

1989, LP, Comp, Romilar-D Records

Positively Elizabeth Street A Citadel Compilation

Licensing & Synch Showreel: 01

CD, Comp, Promo, Tru Thoughts,

Broken Beat/Jazz-Funk/Downtempo/Big Beat

Breakin Bread Classics Vol 2

CDr, Mixed, Breakin' Bread (3),

The Performers: Nu-Jazz

2xCD, Comp, High Note Records,

The Rebirth Of Nu-Cool Tributes: Timeless Classics Revisited Intro Nu-Jazz And Lounge

2xCD, Comp, High Note Records

CD, Album, Mixed, Not On Label,

Top Model Runway 5

2xCD, Comp, Mixed, High Note Records,

House/Deep House

Shapes Compilation

Downtempo/Soul/Funk/Hip Hop

Music For Cocktails - 10th Anniversary

Nu Funk Volume 2

2x CD JewelCase,

Downtempo/Soul/Funk