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Boabab
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Out of 2 votes - Similar Artists: Blur, Violent Femmes, Elvis Costello
Out of 2 votes
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Genre: Rock & Pop » Experimental Rock
Biography
Boabab got its name from the ancient mysterious tree, the Baobab, or as it is scietifically known; Adansonea Digitata. Ed Lewis (singer/songwriter)is fascinated by this tree that is both rooted in air and soil and holds the sky to the earth.
The band was born in Stellenbosch South Africa by Ed and bass player Barry Steenkamp from akkedis in 2002. They have since played in Bohemia, Mystic Boer, Hidden Cellar, Dorp Street Theatre, Stellenbosch Neelsie, Indipendent Armchair, Mrecury Lounge, Live, Hectic on Hope, Jo'Burg Bar, Grahamstown Fest, Squirrels, Songwriters Club, Sidewalk Cafe and more.
The sound is fresh with intelligent lyrics like nothing you've heard before yet somehow it makes you dream of home. It's been compared to bands ranging from Pixies to Violent Femmes to Blur yet the sound is so unique that it stands alone. It's definitely worth checking out if you're up for uplifting music pumped through a lot of soul and amplified with intelligent lyrics and rocking rythms.
Check out the website for more info at www.boababband.co.za
