combo di conjo

Combo Di Conjo has taken up a role of its very own in the scattered music scene of today. With a child-like enthusiasm and a pure love for music from all over the world they create a complete one-of-a-kind soundscape. In the studio they dont hesitate to make use and experiment with many different styles and techniques in such a way as to form their very own musical image, and at their live performances there is always an incredible atmosphere created through interaction with the audience. Combo di Conjo like no other, exposes the arty underground-scene to the more popular and well known festivals and club scenes.
The band Combo di Conjo started off in 2003 as a one-off project called freakz in the attic held in the social cultural centre Eureka in Zwolle. The combo, grooving, experimental and swinging, seemed to not only strike a chord within the audience but also amongst the musicians themselves. The first gig played by this illustrious group had an impact to such a degree that they decided to on with the Conjos. A period of intense practicing and working out ideas followed.This resulted in many performances within the Dutch underground-scene and their first demo Conjo Radio. This demo forms the basis of the typical Combo di Conjo sound; in which the drums, didgeridoo and the bass form the groovy base, drowned in a moody atmosphere created by the various different instruments: guitar, saz, saxophone, Hammond organ, Rhodes, noise effects and vocals. Influences from funk, rock, dance, avant-garde, hip-hop, jazz, psychedelica and reggae are present.In January 2005 a second demo is produced by the band themselves called Combo di Conjo. On this demo it can be clearly heard that the Conjos walk their self-willed, unique musical path that they have laid out for themselves with increasing confidence. Later that year, they are approached by two bookers from Zwolle, Albert Bartelds and Rick Mensink. They agree to cooperate in introducing the band to the big public. Since then the band has performed at several festivals including the Robodock festival (Amsterdam), Landjuweel (Ruigoord) and the freedomfestival in Zwolle. They have also played gigs at various clubs including Het Sju Huis and De Spiegel.