Nicky Bomba gets back to basics with his first ever solo creation

Nicky Bomba has stepped up to the challenge and faced a more intimate approach to his craft – his first ever solo project.

Jah in the Moment is the first offering (and the new single) from Nicky’s solo project, and in support of this release he will hit the road and tour throughout July, reaching Cairns tomorrow night.

Known for his work as the charismatic front man and songwriter for reggae/funk band Bomba and through album collaborations such as Drums and Lions with Dereb Desalegn (Ethiopia), Bomba vs Laroz with Laroz Haim (Tel Aviv) and as drummer on John Butler’s milestone album Sunrise Over Sea, Nicky’s solo endeavour is a natural progression.

Refocusing commitment to his craft has inspired Nicky to return to his roots, explore the basics of music making in its purest form and breathe fresh life into a whole batch of musical concoctions.

"It strangely took me a while to get started on this album. The songs were there waiting, some that had been with me for years and others freshly baked but I kept finding subconscious excuses to avoid the studio. Eventually I allowed myself to be vulnerable and feel the fear of it all. It was the blessing the adventure needed. From that point the possibilities were endless," he says.

This tour will see Nicky sitting in the drummer’s seat as well as guitar duties accompanied by long time friends on double bass and percussion. The trio will be mixing it up on stage, exploring a range of unique instruments and encouraging the audience to take their own journey through new sounds from the Jah in the Moment EP as well as his forthcoming album Food and Shelter, set for release later this year.

Nicky Bomba will be at Cadence tomorrow night. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.

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