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Chocolate Strings

West End, Brisbane

Genre: Reggae/Funk/Dub/Soul

Chocolate Strings have been described as one of Brisbane’s finest purveyors of grooved out dub. Their soulful tracks and bangin' party tunes have captured the attention of many. A range of diverse backgrounds and influences give them a smorgasbord of sounds, a veritable buffet of fresh beats, bass and acoustic grooves to please the most discerning appetite. From the rich deep Polynesian vocal harmonies of female vocalists Ofa Fanaika, Nia Falekakala and Nicole McWalters to the smokin' sax of Josh "Bachelor of Jazz" Appleby, these cats serve up a set where the only thing you can be sure of is leaving with a smile on your dial and sore legs from dancing.

The Strings first formed for “Black n White Unite” a charity fundraiser for West End Community House, and they have been keeping up the spirit of unity throughout their involvement in the local community and music scene. Their local West End support is massive and they hold the record for the biggest ever nights at local venues The Shire, Lock ‘n’ Load and the Joynt!

They have been honoured to share the stage with artists such as The Black Seeds, King Tide, Kooii, Rastawookie, The Bird, Dubmarine and Zennith, to name a few.

Chocolate Strings released their debut album “Carnival”, in August 2008, launched to a sold out crowd at The Globe Theatre in Brisbane. They have since been tearing it up on the festival circuit, including Island Vibe Reggae Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. The future looks bright with the band scheduled to play the Dreaming festival and Kuranda Roots Festival this year as well as plenty of big shows up and down the coast. Watch this space!

For bookings and management contact:
Emily Jones
jones.emily@ymail.com

Download CARNIVAL here

Chocolate Strings News
BAM! Festival announces inaugural lineup

BAM! Festival announces inaugural lineup

BAM! Festival, coming to S.E. Qld in October, have announced their ...
3 June 2010
Woodford in Review: Days 5 & 6

Woodford in Review: Days 5 & 6

Wrapping up the so-called daily updates from the Woodford Folk Fest...
3 January 2010
Sounds Giving Life - Sun July 29

Sounds Giving Life - Sun July 29

Sounds Giving Life is a huge one day festival taking place in West ...
26 July 2007
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