THE NAKED BONGO BAND

Simon Sheldon and Quentin Kane dive into the wonderful world of Funk, Nu-jazz and Breakbeat, as they reveal their new joint venture, The Naked Bongo Band, with a hip swaying, finger snapping inducing album titled, 'Faster Than A Bullet’. Simon and Quentin showcase their suave versatility and top level musicianship with a blazing cinematic soundtrack that creatively fuses retro and contemporary. Loaded with funky jazzy vibes throughout, you’ll find energetic, funk fuelled instrumentals seemingly plucked from a 70’s cop show car chase, to elegant downtempo grooves, perfectly crafted for those sunset o’clock moments. Closing out the album with some sublime beat action, Kaidi Tatham (Bugz in The Attic) lends his signature Bruk vibes, offering a sensational remix of 'The Bust Up'.

A chance meeting of like minded souls, Irish duo Simon Sheldon and Quentin Kane met and instantly found a connection through house, funk, jazz and all things soulful. Both with a rich musical history and having been on the dance music scene for time – Quentin’s 10 year residency at the Legendary Thompson’s Garage in Belfast and Simon performing at Glastonbury and world tours with his DnB band Spree, it’s fair to say the pair have earned their stripes! Since starting to produce together they have released on acclaimed dance music labels such as Yoversion Records, Defunkt Recordings, Audiobite Records, Blacksoul Music, Double Cheese Records and in 2018 they released their debut album project, ‘Exodus’, on DJ Spen’s Unquantize label, to great acclaim. Continuing to push the boundaries of their musical talents, Simon and Quentin launch their new Jazz / Funk project, The Naked Bongo Band with a brilliant new album, 'Faster Than A Bullet’, on Simon’s The Freebooter Lounge label.