The Transatlantics

The Transatlantics
Origin Adelaide, Australia
Genres Deep funk, R&B
Years active 2007–present
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

  • Ross McHenry, Bass (2007 – present)
  • Kevin Van Der Zwaag, Drums (2007 – present)
  • Tara Lynch, Vocals (2007 – present)
  • Lachlan Ridge, Guitar (2007 – present)
  • Kahil Nayton, Guitar (2007–2010)
  • Dylan Marshall (2010 - present)
  • John Hunt, Saxophone (2007 – present)
  • Kyra Schwartz, Trombone (2007 – present)
  • Chris Weber, Trumpet (2008 – present)
  • Naomi Keyte, Vocals (2011 – present)
  • Laura Knowling, Vocals (2010 – present)[5]

References

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