Nicky Bomba. An avid musicologist with an interest running deep through many musical genres and the cultures that created them. In part one of the Sound Distractions podcast with Nicky he looked back over the early part of his career – embracing a broad palette of music that included funk, jazz, reggae and mento. In the process he shared his passion for music and his desire to … [Read more...]
Nicky Bomba – Podcast (Part 1)
Nicky Bomba is a true musical maverick. Call him a gypsy, a troubadour or a pioneer – no matter how you see him he’s a man who is motivated by his muse and one who has taken a remarkable journey. He first gained public attention in the mid 90’s with his band The Truth and became part of Australia’s emerging funk scene with contemporaries like Skunkhour, Supergroove, Dig, … [Read more...]
Neville Staple – Podcast
The Specials were at the forefront of the ska revival in England during the late 70's. As punk was cutting a swathe through the establishment in Britain fuelled by the anger of the country's disaffected youth the ska movement broke out with a more articulate politicised view. Their solution wasn't anarchy, their anger was subdued by a need to get up and dance but to do it with … [Read more...]
Sierra Kilo Alpha – The Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Nicky Bomba’s brassy musical powerhouse returns with the follow up to their 2013 self titled debut. With as many as 34 members on stage they must be a sound technician’s nightmare, let alone a touring manager’s, yet the MSO have quickly built a big following both here and overseas, playing everywhere from Glastonbury to headlining in front of 50 000 in Montreal. Nicky says … [Read more...]