The Transatlantics

The Transatlantics
Origin Adelaide, Australia
Genres Deep funk, rhythm and blues
Years active 2007 - current
Labels Freestyle (U.K)
Associated acts The Shaolin Afronauts, Filius Preacher, The False Idols
Website http://thetransatlantics.com.au
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)

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. Despite this setback, the band continued to tour and were signed to Freestyle to release their self-titled, debut album in 2010.[4]

Members

References

  1. http://www.soulshine.com.au/article/2010/08/18/877-the-transatlantics.html
  2. 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
  3. http://thetransatlantics.com.au/#aboutus
  4. http://www.adelaidereview.com.au/article/342
  5. http://thetransatlantics.com.au/#aboutus
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