| The Transatlantics | |
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| Origin | Adelaide, Australia |
| Genres | Deep Funk |
| Years active | 2007 - current |
| Labels | Freestyle (U.K) |
| Associated acts | The Shaolin Afronauts, Filius Preacher, The False Idols |
| Website | http:/thetransatlantics.com.au |
| Members | |
| Lachlan Ridge (Guitar) Kevin Van Der Zwaag (Drums) Ross McHenry (Bass) John Hunt (Baritone Sax) Chris Weber (Trumpet/Tambourine) Kyra Schwartz (Trombone) Tara Lynch (vocals) |
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The Transatlantics are a Funk and Soul band from Adelaide, South Australia.
The band were formed in 2007[1] by Adelaide born musicians Ross McHenry, Lachlan Ridge, Kevin Van Der Zwaag and singer Tara Lynch who still form the core of the band as of 2011.[2] The band came to prominence through gigs with artists such as Eddie Bo, Roy Ayers and Ohmega Watts.[3]
After garnering a following within Adelaide throughout 2008, the band embarked on a national tour in 2009 with soul diva, Marva Whitney. The tour was cancelled when Whitney collapsed on stage at a perfomance at The Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria. Despite this setback, the band continued to tour and were signed to Freestyle to release their self titled, debut album in 2010.[4]