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The Transatlantics
Genre: Roots, Dance
Region: Adelaide, SA
Members: Tara Lynch - Vocals. Kevin van der Zwaag - Drums. Ross McHenry - Bass. Kahil Nayton - Guitar. Randall Ridge Jnr - Guitar. Jon Hunt - Baritone Sax. Kyra Schwarz - Trombone. Chris Weber - Trumpet
Sounds Like: sharon jones and the dap kings, Stax Records, Old-school deep funk and soul
Influences: James Brown, Maceo and Fred, Eddie Bo, Daptone Records

The Transatlantics bring one of the most face-melt’n, back-sweat’n, hand-clappin’ and hip-droppin’ live acts to recently arrive on the Australian music scene. An eight piece band led by Tara Lynch, The Transatlantics take their cues from the legendary deep funk and soul music of the late 60’s and early 70’s to create a feverish live show of raw, old-school, gut-busting funk.

In their short lifetime, The Transatlantics have played at Playground Weekender 09, Parklife 08 and BDO 09 and played support to the likes of Roy Ayers (US), Ohmega Watts (US), Nick RecordKicks (Italy) and The Bamboos (Melb) and played alongside New Orleans funk legend Eddie Bo as the band on his Australian Tour.


“Now when I say ‘unh’ one time, you say ‘unh.’ Ready? ONE TIME, UNH!”

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On Fire
rating:  4/5
Great soul fire in this space. Dig the horn lines and teh groovin beats and the build towards the chorus sounds like classic soul. One for the baggy ...
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On Fire
rating:  5/5
A steady accentuated beat and interesting instrumental parts are really effective in creating a groovy dance feel. Tara's smooth and loving vocals ar...




On Fire
rating:  5/5
This is a sick track! It's good to see some guys bringing super heavy funk to the Aus music scene. Nasty drum break... tasty!




On Fire
rating:  5/5
Funk at its best. Enough said, really.
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.