Bandung to host world bamboo music festival Oct 3, 2008
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is organizing an international bamboo music festival called Bambu Nusantara 2 World Music Festival, which will take place in Sasana Budaya Ganesha, at the Bandung Institute of Technology, on Oct. 11-12. About 30 musical groups from all over the country and several others from overseas will give traditional, contemporary and innovative bamboo music performances. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A phoner with Cheech & Chong (discussing racy topics, beware) Oct 3, 2008
I was 15 when Big Bambu came out ... CE: I listened to Big Bambu at prep school in 1973. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
The fifth annual event will feature music, dance, spoken word and taiko drumming, with performances by emerging acts such as hip-hop/rap artist Bambu (shown here), pop/rock singer Sue Jin and dance group NSU Modern. An after-party at Oiwake in the Japanese Village Plaza will be hosted by Tuesday Night Cafe. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Dennis Wilson shines on re-released album Jul 25, 2008
Sony/Legacy has re-released Pacific along with a selection of unreleased tracks intended for Bambu , a never-completed follow-up ... The Bambu tracks don't hold up quite as well as the Pacific songs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The bad-boy Beach Boy Jul 8, 2008
The re-release last month of Dennis Wilson's solo album Pacific Ocean Blue, along with tracks from its uncompleted follow-up Bambu, showcase his prodigious talents and provides a glimpse of his potential ... The Pacific Ocean Blue reissue includes 15 tracks at varying stages of completion recorded for would-be sequel Bambu, named after Wilson's preferred brand of rolling papers. (Globe and Mail)
Dennis Wilson's Long-Lost Masterpiece, Pacific Ocean Blue, Racks Up Impressive Sales More Than 30 Years After Its Original Debut Jun 26, 2008
Pacific Ocean Blue: Legacy Edition -- a two-CD collection featuring the original album in its entirety as well as bonus tracks and the first official release of songs from Bambu, Wilson's intended follow-up -- was the # 4 rock release for Amazon. com on the day of release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Van & the Movers kick off Live on the Square Friday Jun 20, 2008
The remainder of the summer concert series will include Bambu July 18. Brigham Young University's a cappella group Vocal Point will return for a special noon concert Aug. 12. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
'Pacific Ocean Blue' reissue captures Wilson's promise and pain Jun 18, 2008
Today Legacy Recordings offers a fitting restoration, which adds a second disc of tracks largely from the late musician's aborted follow-up, "Bambu." This isn't quite like finally getting "Smile," the aborted teenage symphony Brian Wilson took nearly 40 years to complete. But "Bambu" shows that Wilson, with a little encouragement and a lot less "medicine," could have completed the transformation from goofy heartthrob into accomplished composer. (Boston Globe)
Take your backyard barbeque to the next level! May 26, 2008
Or use Bambu all-occasion bamboo veneerware cutting boards, plates, bowls and utensils, which are made from the highly renewable material. Bamboo is one of the earth's fastest-growing plants, needs no replanting, grows without fertilizers or pesticides and is harvested from controlled stands with an astounding growth cycle of three to five years. (KHOU.com, TX)
The lost Boy May 23, 2008
Before the album came out, Dennis was already recording its successor, to be titled Bambu. It would, he promised, be "a hundred times what Pacific Ocean Blue is". (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Cup presentation lures Compton back to track May 4, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Tony WhiteMay 4, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Be My Green Valentine Feb 12, 2008
Bambu Curvy Servers, $12 at Branchhome. com. (ABC News)
Wilson's 'Ocean' Set For Expanded Reissue Jan 25, 2008
Hardcore fans will be delighted with the contents of the second disc, which will make available for the first time songs intended for "Bambu," Wilson's never-released follow-up to "Pacific Ocean Blue.". Liner notes for the album are being penned by Beach Boys scholars such as David Leaf, Jon Stebbins, Ben Edmonds and David Beard, and the package will feature photographs by Wilson's close friend, Jan & Dean's Dean Torrence. (Billboard.com)
Prisoners celebrate Christmas in style Dec 22, 2007
She started serving her one-year sentence three months ago in Pondok Bambu Prison in East Jakarta ... The singing competition involved inmates from correctional institutions in Cipinang, Pondok Bambu and Salemba in Jakarta as well as inmates from prisons in Tangerang, Serang, Bekasi and Bogor. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Holiday spent in different ways Oct 19, 2007
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Jaka and 12-year-old Ryan found comfort in playing online games at their favorite internet caf near their home in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta. "I would rather be here playing games than bored to death at home and sleeping the hours away," Jaka said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Club Gets Shirty Over Toon Owner's Attire Aug 31, 2007
It was only when staff at Blu Bambu realised who he was that the billionaire was allowed in. You're not on the list. (Sky News)
Fare enough: Food festival a tasty success Jul 20, 2007
The Yellowstone Club, Bambu Bar and Asian Bistro, By Word of Mouth, Buck's T-4, Corral Steakhouse and Big Sky Resort chefs were cooking up delectable fare ... The Bambu Bar offered pork and vegetable potstickers with a soy dipping sauce, pan seared or steamed as well as bambu chicken lettuce wraps, seared and peppered sushi grade ahi tuna with a cucumber salad and citrus soy sauce. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Combustible ink comes to the rescue for tattoo regret Jul 19, 2007
At Bambu Tattoo Art Studio in Providence, tattoo artist George Dietz said he's skeptical about whether the ink will last, and said he probably won't use it when it becomes available. "If people don't want something permanent," he said, "they shouldn't get a tattoo.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
