Mountain Bass
(Bath)
Thursday 25 Jun 2020, 9:15am
The Maitree Express band have recently had a lot of players leave due to work commitments, travelling abroad and other reasons meaning the band now has an opening for talented, committed and easy going players. This is also a great opportunity to join an established band that is re-shuffling most members and will be looking for new sounds, inspiration and talents! The band plays a soulful mix of reggae, ska, hip hop and other feel good vibes. Maitree needs people who are able to commit to at least one practise a week in the Bath/ Bristol area as well as multiple summer festivals and tours abroad.
We do not take ourselves too seriously and are very laid back and friendly however we take pride in our music. We are looking for committed players to join us on our adventures of making feel good music, having fun and making friends. Please check out our music and get in touch if you feel you'd like to join us on our journey!
Band bio & links are below:
THE FRIENDSHIP TRAIN - The band is named after the first international passenger train service connecting Bangladesh to the Indian state of West Bengal. The name "Maitree Express" translates to "Friendship train" in Bengali. This highlights the symbolic importance of the train and foreign relations between India and Bangladesh. It also represents the ethos of the band, friendship, unity and peace.
ABOUT THE BAND - The Maitree Express, a Dub Fusion band from Bath/ Bristol, UK rapidly gaining a following for their unique soulful sound which draws inspiration from reggae, ska, jazz, hip hop and uplifting music guaranteed to get you dancing.
Since playing their first gig in June 2015, they’ve been the main support act for artists such as Macka B, Dub Pistols, Jesse Royal, Channel one Sound, Mungos Hifi, Laid Blak, Solo Banton, The Mouse Outfit, Jenna & The Gs, Republica, Smerins Anti-social club, Shanty, Sounds of Harlowe, The Majestic, Shoot the Moon and many more showing testament to how well the band have been received.
The Maitree Express have been in high demand since launching. They've headlined gigs for Greenpeace and Oxfam as well as performing on the biggest UK events and festivals such as Boomtown fair, One Love, Sunrise Shindig and Nozstock as well as touring abroad.
Most recently the band had a break from their relentless gigging schedule to allow time to write new music and record a hotly anticipated new album.
In the winter of 2020 the band had their 3rd winter tour in the Pyrenees Mountains and aim to continue spreading their infectiously feel good music as far and wide as possible.
TESTIMONIALS - "A unique sound and a great vibe" - Jesse Royal
" Wow! What a performance! They delivered a knockout show and brought with them exactly the sort of excitement, fun, and energy that we wanted our event to convey. The full to capacity crowd loved them and the whole venue were on their feet dancing. Fantastic band, lots of fun, and ensured our event was a huge success! A massive thank you to The Maitree Express!" - Tom Adams, Greenpeace
"Baths local party starter favourites" - The Nest, Bath
"One crazy night, Loads of money raised and topped off by The Maitree Express!" - St James Wine Vaults
CONTACT US
Direct Email: themaitreeexpress@gmail.com
Management: Mountainbass.ad@gmail.com
LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/themaitreeexpress/
https://www.mountainbass.co.uk/the-maitree-express
https://www.themaitreeexpress.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO2qr1ithh4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wICsKmsFWT4
https://open.spotify.com/artist/49rdyyRltNdaqtErPlsSgb?si=cMCaNNtHTl2U_C9GfeuELQ