Member Since: 2/14/2006
Band Website: goodbuddha.com
Band Members:
ANDREW 'A.N.D.' LANE- Bass/Raps/Producer/Genuine Soldier -NOW THE RESIDENT DJ ON SUNDAYS AT THE ROCHESTER CASTLE ON JOHNSTON ST FITZROY PLAYING THE BEST SOUL MUSIC EVER MADE!
This bad boy can also be found kickin rhymes in the Vice Squad (with Ozi Battla and Joelistics), instigated and engineered the now infamous Syd City Mixtape series, and has lent his Bass playing prowess to acts like Holly Throsby, Freudian Trip- but his mainstay over the past 12 odd years has been with Good Buddha- check his wickedness on 'Let 'em Hear' (Skillathon) for a classic A.N.D. Dose!!ALEX 'AL' YOUNG: ie MC Xela, ie The Alixa- Songs/Raps/Production/Guitar -Al has been slow roasting his songwriting and production skills, adding the essential rhythm rappin and melodies to make a unique meal that drips in funk crackling and soul baste perfection! Al has worked with Ru.Cl (Jamaican/Oz mc- Invada Records), Katalyst, Ozi Battla, the Tongue and JackPrest in the Jessica Alba Allstars (as MC); with the Resin Dogs on vocals and Guitar; also played Slide Guitar on Holly Throsby's 1st ep, plus guest starred with Lucky Dollar on the Music Oz award winning classic "Just How we Do it"!JACK PREST - DJ/MPC/Party Starter -Though Jack has been seen at most of the hottest club nights in Sydney, holding it down everywhere from Slip Inn to your favourite house-party, he is now a permanent resident in the burgeoning Democratic Republic of GB, providing the sample delivery and scratching sickness hot or your money back. His mixing and track selections are laid out on the infamous "Syd City Mixtape", which can be found on the net for those with the google skills.MARK 'WONTON' WALTON- DJ/Production/tambourine/Farmer -Mark Walton needs no intro. A legendary DJ for 18 years and a true music nut, he has been rolling with the Buddha since 2004 and now resides over a dynasty spanning Hydrofunk Records, the wicked breaks of Fretless, and some of the best fruit and veg you can get on the North Coast! He drives a sick set of wheels, too.MATT 'M. DOT' JOHNSTON- Drums/Raps/ Sportswriter/Man of Mystery -Matt has been kickin' snares and hats with GB for a good 7 years, turning his rhythmic talents to the mic on two separate occasions. (Check "Pon Skewer" from the Skillathon album for the lesson.) Matt has rocked the kit for One Drop, the Legendary Bucket Band, and of course, with Treallana, one of Good Buddha's seminal influences. http://sportsmanandjohnston.blogspot.com/LACHLAN DOLEY- Keys/Songs/Innovation -Lochie has jammed with Good Buddha since the beginning. (Check "You Know The Damn Time' for a serious blast of his keyboard shennanigans.) Over the years he's torn the scene apart with his virtuosity and tone, making him one seriously wanted muso. Watch out for his solo project, Lucky Dollar, coming your way very soon.NUI 'FUTURE ROOTS' MOON- Percussion/GlassBlower/Production -Nui is one of the countries finest percussionists and has traversed the globe playing from Asia to Western Europe. Now based in Australia, this rhythmic roller has been rockin with Good Buddha for the last few years and we all think it feels goooooood. Nui also runs Future Roots - check it out for quality design in clothes, glass and other diverse medias.RANJI 'MS. RANJI' NAVARATNAM - Guest Vocalist -Her hot chilli vocals have laced GB classics such as "It's Alright" and "Face The Music" in the past and the best is yet to come. Her upcoming feature spot on the soon-come new album "Smokey Haze" is an absolute masterpiece of toe-curling soul fury.
Influences: Jimi Hendrix Fat Freddy's Drop The Roots Dr. Dre Jay Z Kanye West Sly Stone James Brown
Sounds Like: Seventies Soul/Funk/Reggae mixed with Experimental Newness and Real Instruments to make Original, Hot Hip Hop and Other Awesome Music! or something like that.
Record Label: Currently deliberating the worth of.
Type of Label: None