Bamboo Shoots^[1] is an alternative dance-rock band from New York City. Selected as mtvU's Artist of the Year for Best Music on Campus, the quintet signed with Epic Records and performed on Late Night With Conan O'Brien in May 2007. The band is known for its smart guitar hooks, heavy and danceable rhythm section, and its multicultural identity and influence. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article is about the state. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Experimental rock or Avant rock is a type of art music based on rock and roll which experiments with the basic elements of the genre, and/or which pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... CTN redirects here. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... Late Night with Conan OBrien is an Emmy Award-winning American late night talk show that is syndicated worldwide. ...

Formed in 2004, the band consists of long-time friends Avir Mitra (lead vocals, guitar) and Karl Sukhia (backup vocals, bass and keyboards), the group's primary songwriters and musical collaborators for more than a decade. They are joined by Shiv Puri (drums), Ankur Patel (dhol, tabla and percussion) and Ahmed Mahmoud (lead guitar).

After touring with Plain White T's as part of mtvU's Summer Concert Series, the band has been recording its first major-label album in Sausalito, California with producer Jerry Harrison from the Talking Heads.^[2] In March 2008, Avir Mitra, the lead singer and guitarist of Bamboo Shoots was featured in the Virgin America ad campaign for their airline. He is seen with a Gibson guitar plugged into the airline's outlet feature. ^[3] Plain White Ts are a rock band, originating from Chicago, Illinois, USA. They have had most success with their song, Hey There Delilah charting at #1 in many countries, and in many others in the Top 5. ... Jerry Harrison (born February 21, 1949) was the keyboardist and guitarist for the influential New Wave group Talking Heads. ... The Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City and active until 1991. ... Virgin America is a U.S. based low-cost airline that began service on 8 August 2007. ...

Discography

EPs

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Studio Albums

Bamboo Shoots is currently in California working on their Epic Records major label debut full-length album with producer Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads and mixer Mark "Spike" Stent.^[4] Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... Jerry Harrison (born February 21, 1949) was the keyboardist and guitarist for the influential New Wave group Talking Heads. ... The Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City and active until 1991. ... Mark Spike Stent is a record producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with Björk, Keane, Madonna, Marilyn Manson, Dave Matthews, No Doubt, Oasis, Spice Girls, U2, and Britney Spears, among others. ...

References

External links

• Bamboo Shoots Official Website
• Bamboo Shoots Myspace
• Epic Records
• Billboard Magazine
• mtvU