The Banana Sessions

It’s a t-shirt!

The Banana Sessions — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:00:06 +0000

We’ve never really been a t-shirt making kind of band (preferring things like mugs… and CDs!), but we recently had a photoshoot that yielded some shots so great that we couldn’t not put them on a tshirt. We think it speaks loudly about us, and we’d love to see lots of you wearing this at your barbeques! The shoot was by our great friend Jon Sinklayer. They’re available to pre-order now:

The new album, Mixtape: Pre-order now!

The Banana Sessions — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:15:26 +0000

Mixtape has landed & is available to pre-order from our brand spanking new Bandcamp page. You’ll get to download the opening track, Two Seasons, straight away, and the rest will be all yours to download on the 19th December, whether you order the physical CD (and we do recommend it, it’s rather lovely) or just the download. Pre-ordered CDs will be posted on the 19th. You can hear two tracks from it via our Bandcamp player over to the right of this page too. Enjoy.

Pre-Order Now!

Mixtape Album Launch – December 18th, Edinburgh

The Banana Sessions — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:39:04 +0000

Do you remember your first mixtape? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Those that do, cast your mind back for a moment…

Right, that’s enough. Back in the room. We have an album launch proposal to get on with here.

PALS! The Banana Sessions proudly present our debut album, Mixtape. Over the course of four years; things change, people change and song-writing changes. Over the course of four years, this is what The Banana Sessions have been writing. This mixtape was made for you. It’s cost us a whole bunch of money, emotional (and slightly mental) trauma & an abundance of wrinkles… but it’s landed. The time has come to celebrate this unleashed beast of a record with us. So whip your party poppers out.

Support comes in the shape of the absolutely mind-blowing/face-melting/spine-tingling (delete as appropriate) fiddle & guitar duo, Tom Oakes & Ross Couper (www.rossandtom.com), who have just been nominated for ‘Best Up and Coming Artist’ in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards. Expect explosive fiddle accompanied by a multi award winning guitarist and flautist. These dudes are two VERY sought after musicians and we’re delighted to have them on board the banana boat.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have DJ Barry Ramsay on the decks providing us with the most delectable of tune spins all night long.

There are only three rules for the evening:

1. Leave your airs and graces at the door.
2. Buy a copy of our album. Or two. You know, whatever.
3. Have a pure barry time. It’s The Banana Sessions’ annual Christmas party, after all.
4. What are you doing reading the fourth rule? We told you there were only three.

Lots of love.

The Banana Sessions.

Tickets available here

CMac’s Mixed Bag Mixtape

Roberta Banana — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:14:34 +0000

Hold on to your lugholes and put your hands together for a legend amongst legends… Mr Calum McIntyre. This is the mixtape what our favourite drummer has done and made. Be warned: he’s a radge (see below); this mixtape may contain nuts.

LISTEN

Tombo’s Taste of the South Mixtape

Roberta Banana — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:15:31 +0000

Ladies, gentlemen; a round of applause – if you please – for everybody’s favourite sousaphone/tuba-rocking Aussie. And, of course, his impeccable taste in tunes from the deepest darkest depths of down under…

LISTEN

Tommy P’s InstruMENTAL Mixtape

Roberta Banana — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:30:25 +0000

It’s no secret that we’ve been working super hard on our debut album for the past year. What you maybe didn’t know is that we’ve created a concept album called ‘Mixtape’ that celebrates the art of the mixtape in all its glory. In the run up to the release of the album, each member of the band will be releasing their very own digital mixtape. So – without further ado – please put your hands together for Tommy P’s InstruMENTAL Mixtape…

LISTEN

They’re hip hop and we’re not.

Roberta Banana — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:38:14 +0000

We’re dead chuffed to announce that we’re supporting the almighty Stanley Odd at The Liquid Room this Friday 21st October! If you haven’t heard of Stanley Odd, sort your life out and get stuck into their cheeky new EP by clicking here. That way you’ll know all the words by Friday and you’ll be able to sing along at the top of your lungs.

Stanley Odd 'The Day I Went Deaf' EP

Also featuring on the night will be some filthy, beatsy goodness from Tactus, who’ll be warming you up for some bangin’ Banana chans. Once you’re suitably warmed, we’ll be riling you up even further to ensure you’re in fine fettle for some good old-fashioned Stanley Odd mania.

It’s going to be one of those nights where you’ll probably get off your face and leave singing “I’ve Had The Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing. Basically because we’re confident that’s what’s going to happen.

See you Friday pals. Get your hip hop shoes on.

Glastonbury

The Banana Sessions — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:10:58 +0000

Ladies, gentlemen, heroes, legends and bi-winners… Our time has come! Glastonbury, prepare yourself for the banana kingdom. We’re coming to get you.

You can catch The Banana Sessions on the Bandstand stage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts (to give it its full name…) 22nd – 26th June, Pilton, Somerset.

More info on times etc when we have it.

www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

The Banana Sessions Boat Trip

The Banana Sessions — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:00:13 +0000

The Banana Sessions, Unplugged, On A Boat… You are invited!

April 16th, 1pm on the Union Canal, Edinburgh…

We’re going to be rocking the banana boat on Saturday afternoon with a cheeky wee unplugged set – a rarity for us in this day and age.

Three reasons why you should come and rock the boat with us:

1. It’s the weekend and we’re pretty sure the sun will be shining.
2. It’s bring your own booze so you can get pirate-style steam boats.
3. You’ll be listening to some live banana music whilst sailing down a canal.

So… we invite you to climb aboard the banana boat!

Tickets cost £10.

Bring as much booze and food on board as you like.

The boat leaves at 2pm so DON’T BE LATE or you’ll have to chase us down the canal. Or you could swim. Whatever floats your boat (boom boom tish)

PLEASE NOTE! There are only 30 SPACES on the boat.

The Banana Sessions salute you and all who sail in you x

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE… http://thebananasessions.bigcartel.com/

Knoydart Music Festival

The Banana Sessions — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:07:02 +0000

Very pleased to say we’re a last minute addition to the Knoydart Music festival at the end of the month, alongside the likes of Hidden Orchestra, Orkestra del Sol, Bombskare and Daimh. Should be an absolutely belting start to festival season…