Gold Coast based world music band A FRENCH BUTLER CALLED SMITH have been performing their high energy Latin, funk, instrumental fusion over a two-year period to ever increasing audiences all over Australia.
The initial creators behind this all organic dance music sound were acoustic guitar aficionado (Scott French), bass maestro (Jake ‘the Butler’ Martin) and respected world percussion artist (Brennan Smith).
These original members have now been joined by esteemed musicians Mark ‘Gibbo’ Gibson on saxophone and Liam ‘Rasta’ Dorney on trumpet and it has invariably lifted the energy of the band and their multi-layered sounds of Latin, gypsy, world-roots and funk to ecstatically captivating levels.
They are all-consuming to watch, and it is impossible to keep your feet still once you are within the energy realms of their music.
After recent festival performances such as Melbourne’s High Vibes Festival, Snowy Mountains Music Festival, Utribe Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Island Vibes Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, Yepoon’s Village Festival (Qld), Rainbow Serpent Festival (Vic) and the Woodford Folk Festival, the band has ventured back into the studio to record a follow-up album after the success of their debut album which was released in early 2010.
AFBCS are taking their evolving sound to no better dance floor than Coorabell Hall on May 21!
They aim to bring people together for an all organic, spirited experience for the sole purpose of celebrating the joy of living; and their live performances are a true testament to this admirable vision.
They will be joined by Gold Coast funky roots collective COLOURFIDE. Tipped to be one of the emerging artists of 2011, they are an instrument swapping ball of creative energy with three lead singers and a live show renowned as a dynamic journey for the senses. Recent highlights include an epic week of performances at Woodford, JJJ airplay, sold out EP launch on the Goldy and rave reviews for their headline performance at Alice Springs Desert festival.
