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Bananafish Dance Orchestra is an 9-piece powerhouse groove sensation, with a 4-piece horn section, a 4-piece rhythm section, and a vocalist up front. This group will never stop you from dancing, especially since they have been rumoured to play sets up to 4 hours non-stop! All members are enrolled or have already graduated from the VIU Bachelors of Jazz studies degree.
This, of course, is where the band met, and from there began playing all over Vancouver Island. The horns section consist of Phil Hamelin on the Trumpet, Ron Gaucher on Tenor Sax, Sarah Deno on the trombone and Dave Lawson on the Bari Sax. Playing lines influenced from Tower of Power to Buena Vista Social Club, this erotic balance enables the group to really dig into various styles of music with the horn section being the icing on the cake!
Now for the meat and potatoes of the band: we have Duncan Symonds on guitar and percussion, Josh Gellman on keys and clav, Nic Sheasgreen layin’ down the slap licks on the bass and Brendan Holm on the drums. These guys are a non-stop groove combo that will keep it coming as long as the crowd is there to feed them the energy as they serve up some of their favorite stuff from influences inlcuding Lettuce, The Cat Empire, Sergent Garcia and more.
The Faces of Bananafish are one of many colors. Niall Harvey founded B.D.O just over a year ago and is now well on the path of becoming the musician he wants to be.
Composing the majority of the tunes, playing the timbales among other sorts of percussion, holding down lead vocals and even picking up the trumpet on a few occasions to battle it out with lead player Phil Hamelin, Niall is thrilled with the current lineup of stellar musicians.
Bananafish has been around for only two years and has already headlined at Vancouver island music fest, Victoria jazz fest, paradise meadows and more. this summer they are playing at Victoria skafest, Victoria blues bash and Brand new festival coming to denman island.
There album has been out for almost a year now and has already had a huge success. From Cuban to Funk, Jazz Fusion to Upbeat, and Reggae to Soul, B.D.O. has proven they will keep you moving!
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Flurry Hogg said:
For sure hope you guys pull it off. Fabtabulous song.
P.s. You mom wasn't my teacher.
=)
Paulo Ramirez Esteban Cruz Papito said:
No puedo dejar de escuchar a ustedes!
La música es muy medieval y relajante para los oídos!
Es pegadiza y sofisticado!
Paulo Ramirez Esteban Cruz Papito said:
Me encanta esta banda! La música me dan ganas de sacudir mi trasero!
Creo que mi amigo le dio este enlace para mí. Ahora, yo no me arrepiento!
Yo lo quiero mucho! La gente, por favor, vota por ellos! Realmente se lo merece!
Ellos son trabajadores! ¡Te quiero!
Como los americanos lo diría," ROCK 'n' ROLL! "
Esto es muy sorprendente!
NaTch Dickeson said:
hey u guys! we wish u all the best! ppl, please vote! there's just a matter of hours left! plz ppl! plz plz plz!
Yourin Peia said:
hello. all u muz vowt. iz very good band. [(*^w^*])
Shannon Agarrado said:
VOTE. PEOPLE. VOTE FOR THIS BAND. THEY DESERVE TO BE IN THE TOP 5 :-#
Phil Charles Riis Hamelin said:
The best for a full dance floor and a dancing crowd!
Nerisha Sarah said:
Vote, vote, vote !
Yasmina Elzagheid said:
Keep voting..this band must win =P
Jazlan Ariff said:
So addictive !!
Phang Scott said:
you guys are the best!! good luck!! i hope u guys win!! XD
Satchal Khan said:
OMG I think u might just make it man
Satchal Khan said:
OMG I think u might just make it man
Ahmad Haikal Mohd Khairi said:
Good luck Niall ! You guys are the best. I hope you guys win !
Yasmina Elzagheid said:
ahaha...i luv the Oh mariaaaa part =P
Ahmad Nurudin said:
Best song ever!
Nur Liyana Afzal said:
COOL!
Nur Diyana Diyana Afzal said:
My favorite song :D
Noor Lodhi said:
You guys are amazinggg!
Can't get over the "OH MARIAAAA"
Cheerful song, and I REALLY wish for you guys to win!
By the way - You have an awesome voice ;)
Ahmad Elrefaie said:
ye meh good job u can win
Yasmina Elzagheid said:
Vote for Bananafish Dance!!:D
Jack Bob said:
The best
Ahmad Nurudin said:
Go Bananafish Dance!
Shannon Agarrado said:
Vote for Bananafish Dance :D They're awesome :D
Ahmad Hazmi Mohd Khairi said:
Hello there Niall, good luck and I hope you guys win ! :D
You guys are the best :)
Btw, Mrs. Harvey is my Language Arts teacher and she's really kind :)
'Chrisstian Lopez said:
Dude you are awesome! :D Your mom teaches me language arts by the way LOL
Shah Reezan said:
The Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yasmina Elzagheid said:
You guys are awesome...gud luck and i rlly hope u win :)
Auni Ikhwan said:
Your guys are doing great job!!:) I hope you guys win and do your best!! Good luck with it!!!
Ps: Your moms is my teacher.
Noor Shahid said:
Almost there! (:
Nurmalyanah Moktar Lyana said:
I like it!=)
Ahmad Elrefaie said:
this song is so good especially the begginning. love it. i know you can win.
P.S: your mom is my teacher
Satchal Khan said:
go Mr. Niall Hope you will win dont worry we are trying to get you to 5th place or maybe even 1st
Faye Parry said:
omg love this song soooo much!!!!!!! your voice is sooo goood!!!! your mom is my teacher tooo im in her class right now! :)
Kelby Spivey said:
Hey Niall this is kelby i love the song especially the beginning oh maria.... I love your mom she so nice shes my teacher hahah
Shah Reezan said:
The best song in the world..
You guys should win!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Ash Ayer said:
Where can i download this song...???
A Ash Ayer said:
Where can i download this song...???
Rikki Tikki Tevi said:
soo good mah!!!! keep up the good workk!!
A Ash Ayer said:
This is the best song...i have ever met..`~!!! very talent..~~!!!Win for us..~~!!
Shazreen Natasha said:
Do your best. hope you guys win :)
Satchal Khan said:
Come on Mr.Niall Hope you guys shine in the audience and i love the part when you go OO MARIAAA I know you will win
Nerisha Sarah said:
Hope you guys win ! :D
ibrahim said:
patience man, soon you'll find your band blazing and shining under the #1 title of best band,because you've got some talent!
Sarah Fatima said:
I love this song, especially the beginning
And LOL! Your mom is my teacher :P
I hope you guys win :P
Aina Ikhwan said:
You guys rock :D I hope you guys win!
Good Luck :)
Ps: Your moms my teacher.
Zainab Khan said:
This is so cool :D
Ps: Your moms my teacher :D
Grant Lafitte said:
This is just awesome
P.S. your moms my teacher
Shannon Agarrado said:
You guys rock :D
I hope you guys win :D
GOOD LUCK :D
Khansa Zia Siddiqi said:
You guys rock! Hope you make it to your victory.
Plusss Mrs.Harvey teaches me ;)
Ben Rowley said:
Yeah these guys are incredible. I can stand to give a vote up for something awesome. Good luck in the competition!
Carson Stoney said:
If you have a pulse and an ear, you should vote for them. Ps, buy the album. It will change your life!
Theo Hughes-Ridgway said:
Great band! If you like bands like the Cat Empire and anything in that vein you're going to love these guys!
Chikara Hiroe said:
Great band with wicked musicians and a wicked groove! You'll definately be on your feet shaking something your booty! Definately the band that would win the crowd the most!
Deb Lawson said:
Oh, and I hear that they've been nominated for Best Live Performance at the Vancouver Island Music Awards too..... not surprising! =}
Deb Lawson said:
I've seen these guys perform and I have to tell you, it doesn't matter what age you are, you'll be dancing! Amazingly talented group of young musicians! :)
Mike Hood said:
Easily the best entry. Take me home with you after the concert? Much love dude and good luck!!
Keely Dry said:
This is the best thing I have ever heard! If you win I'll definitely be there to see you guys perform.
Epic.