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01/10/11 This festival has a great line-up and we are all firing up!!! don't miss this great festival - Sep 17-18
www.reggaefest.com plus :: The Strides will be playing a residency at the Macquarie Hotel in Sydney every Thursday night in September
07/0711 Fri 15 July / Murrah Hall / Bermagui - Tix $15 8:30pm Sat 16 July / Heritage Hotel / Bulli - Tix $20, $18 pre sale, 8:30pm. Support "Uncle Jed" Thurs 21 July / Beach Rd Hotel Bondi - 10pm Fri 22 July / Notes Live w / Uncle Jed / Newtown. 8:30pm, Tix Pre sale $17, $20 at the door Sat 23 July / Diggers Tavern / Bellingen 8:30pm Sun 24 July / Byron Beach Hotel Free 4:30 - 7:30pm
Fri 29 July / Mona Vale Hotel - Double bill w / Uncle Jed - 9pm tix $20 Sat 30 July / Great Northern Hotel with AFRO MOSES / Newcastle - 8:30pm Tix $15 Fri 12 Aug / 505 / Surry Hills / Sydney 8:30pm, Tix $15 06/04/11 Thurs Apr 14 / Beach Rd Hotel / Bondi / NSW ::: Facebook event here Fri Apr 15 / Venue 505 / Surry Hills / NSW ::: Facebook event here Apr 16 / Eastside Radio's Global Rhythms Festival After Party / Rose Bay Hotel / Rose Bay / NSW ::: more info here 26/04/11 The Strides "Reclamation" CD receives 3 1/2 stars in a recent SMH and The Australian review. Here's some highlights: …The Strides are to be considered a serious challenger to the Cat Empire and company. ... …the fact it weaves reggae rhythms and rapping into its fresh and funky 50-50 mix of songs and instrumentals stamps it more the Aussie equivalent of Kiwi juggernaut Fat Freddy's Drop. The band's potent three-piece brass section stretches out stylishly when unleashed in the afrobeat infused instrumentals, that constitute album highlights. …wasting no time in following up their impressive self-titled debut, Sydney's The Strides return with frisk in their gait for eight new tunes straddling dub to Afrobeat, hip-hop to exotic jazz. read full review in ABOUT section 26/04/11
Official Sydney Album launch
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Friday 3 December - The Basement
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1/11/10
THE STRIDES support GROUNDATION
Monday 8th November – The Basement
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Thursday 28 October – The Basement
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29/08/10 Oct 28 / Fela Kuti Tribute with Afro Moses / The Basement / Sydney / NSW Oct 31 / The Beach Rd Hotel / Bondi / NSW Nov 8 / support for Groundation / Basement / Sydney / NSW Dec 3 / Basement / Sydney / NSW Dec 4 / Cambridge Hotel / Newcastle / NSW Dec 5 / Beach Hotel / Byron / NSW Dec 11 / Heritage Hotel / Bulli / NSW Dec 17 / 505 / Surry Hills / Sydney / NSW Dec 29 / Peats Ridge Festival / Glenworth Valley / NSW THE PUBLIC OPINION AFRO ORCHESTRA (Melb) and THE STRIDES Niche Productions is proud to present two of the most talked about Afrobeat outfits in Australia, Melbourne’s powerhouse the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra and Sydney’s own The Strides playing an electrifying double bill at the Basement on Friday 28 May. 06/04/10 The Strides debut self titled CD receives 3 1/2 stars in a recent SMH review. Here's some highlights: ...a whole lot of soul and an affable dub swagger - a la Fat Freddy's Drop... The Strides are shuffling on a dusty dancefloor with a hip-hop MC and kicking up bare heels for some Afrobeat unrest. They deliver a singalong pop-reggae gem that really deserves radio support." read full review in ABOUT section 06/02/10 The Strides are proud to be performing alongside King Tide Date: Saturday 6 Feb Venue: Notes Live Newtown Address: 73-75 Enmore Road Tix: Notes Live Website 15/11/09 The Strides are promoting their new CD ahead of their massive 12 Dec Launch at the Basement with a giveaway of a Double Pass to see the Wailers perform at the Metro Thursday 26 Nov. Simply purchase a copy of The Strides new CD through Earshift Records at the special promotional price of $15 between now and Sunday 22 Nov, and you could receive the CD AND a free double pass to the gig. The winner will also notified through email. Visit our friends at Niche Productions for more info and bookings. 5/09/09 The Strides look forward to returning to the Peats Ridge Festival this year. We will be performing on 29th December. Check the festival website for more details. 20/08/09 We hope to be adding news regularly about upcoming gigs, reviews and releases here. 15/08/09 The Strides self titled debut album, produced by Whitlams and D.I.G. drummer, Terepai Richmond will be released on Earshift Records.
14/1/11
"National Reclamation Tour"
BULLI | Sat 5 Nov :: Heritage Hotel
BRISBANE | Fri 11 Nov :: The Joynt
SUNSHINE COAST | Sat 12 Nov :: Verrierdale Full Moon Dance
SUNSHINE COAST | Sun 13 Nov :: Nambour
SYDNEY | Thurs 17 Nov :: 505, Surry Hills
MILTON | Friday 18 Nov :: Milton Theatre
BERMAGUI | Sat 19 Nov :: Murruh Hall
MELBOURNE | Sun 20 Nov :: Northcote Social Club
SYDNEY | Thurs 24 Nov :: Shore Club, Manly
NEWCASTLE | Fri 25 Nov :: Great Northern Hotel
SYDNEY | Sun 27 Nov :: Brass Monkey, Cronulla
PERTH | Wed 30 Nov :: Ellington
FREMANTLE | Thurs 1 Dec :: Mojos
PERTH | Fri 2 Dec :: The Bird
BUNBURY | Sat 3 Dec :: The Prince Of Wales Hotel
RAVENS WOOD | Sun 4 Dec :: Ravenswood Hotel
BYRON BAY | Fri 16 Dec :: Beach Hotel
NIMBIN | Sat 17 Dec :: Nimbin Hall
COFFS HARBOUR | Sun 18 Dec :: Hoey Moey Hotel
The Strides are playing Caloundra Music Festival - Sat 8 Oct ::::
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9/8/11
The Strides at Byron Bay Reggae Festival 2011!
Upcoming shows in July + August ::::
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Two new great reviews!!!!
Reclamation now Album of the Week on ABC Radio National!!!
14/1/11
"Reclamation" Official Album Launch Party!
Friday, 25th February
Notes Live, 75 Enmore Rd, Newtown
w/ special guests The Liberators
8pm * tix $12 pre / $15 door if available
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Official South Coast Album Launch
Saturday, 26th February
Heritage Hotel, 240 Princes HWY Bulli.
w/ special guests Alotta Presha
8pm * tix $20
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8/11/10
The Strides and Firehouse; SENSI REGGAE PARTY! A night of Dub, Roots and Dancehall
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The Strides and Firehouse join forces at The Basement on Friday 3rd of December for an end of year “Sensi Reggae Party” - a night of Dub, Roots and Dancehall.
The mighty force of reggae-afrobeat band The Strides will have you shaking and grinding all night, while the deadly sound system of Firehouse will deliver some top drawer reggae selections. Prepare to hit the dancefloor for an original reggae party!
The Strides will feature the vocals of Reggae master Ras Roni from Trinidad via London, along with the fresh sound of Fijian MC Lil Gzeus (Little Jesus). The pair deliver a genuine vocal style with echoes of Bob and Damian Marley, Sizzla, Eek-a-Mouse, Barrington Levy and Mos Def.
Firehouse are one of Sydney's ranking reggae crew and always rock a dance party. Their big bad selection of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dancehall and exclusive dubplate is delivered in deadly sound system style.
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Considered the best group in the current international reggae scene, Californian-based Groundation is hitting Australia’s shores for the first time, touring with highly acclaimed sixth album, Here I Am. Formed in 1998, Groundation's sound is an organic fusion of classic roots reggae, heavy funk/jazz fusion, and transcendental dub. Their live shows are synonymous with high-energy positive communal vibrations, combining the message and determination of the best reggae music has to offer with perpetually fresh jazz-inspired improvisation ... Truly not to be missed.
Visit the Groundation website for listening and more info: www.groundation.com
21/10/10
THE STRIDES with AFRO MOSES play the music of FELA KUTI
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The Strides expanded 14 piece with Afro Moses head to the Basement on Thursday 28th October for an electrifying night of Afrobeat as they pay tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti. Prepare to hit the dancefloor in what will be one of the year's most unforgettable nights!
The Strides and Afro Moses pay homage to the father of Afrobeat, the Nigerian singer, saxophonist and political activist, Fela Kuti. With his infectious mix of african dance music and James Brown style funk, the music will have you dancing from the first down beat.
Afro Moses hails from Ghana, Africa, and his music carries the life-force of his homeland. He has carved out a reputation in Australia and Africa as one of the most energetic and spirited performers.
New Shows just announced:
28/05/10
Niche Productions Presents
with special guest DJ Huwston & DJ Manchild
Friday 28 May – The Basement
Tickets: www.thebasement.com.au, on sale Thursday 22 April
Releasing their debut album ‘Do Anything Go Anywhere’ last month, the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are Melbourne’s original Afrobeat Heavyweights, spicing it up with sizzling funk, hip hop and groovy roots in a 20 strong live line up.
Don’t miss the hottest Aussie Afrobeat acts on the stage together for the first time in what is sure to be a show like nothing the Basement has ever seen
The Strides Deserves Radio Support!! - writes a reviewer from the Sydney Morning Herald
King Tide + The Strides
Wailers Double Pass Promotion
Peats Ridge Festival Appearance confirmed!!
New Website!
The Strides first release:>>