La Casa Bancale was created in Nancy in 2001. Today, after 10 years of existence, the group has played on more than 400 dates throughout France and abroad (Yemen, Sweden, Finland, Germany, England...). An EP with 7 titles and 2 albums have sold 7000 copies and the clip « LA CASA » has been broadcast on Direct Star and MTV Pulse. A real stage group
We could qualify their music as anti-depressant, considering the intense joy that is transferred when the music is played. The audience gets incredibly excited, and swaying in all senses they leave with a smile on their faces ; captivated, with the songs in their heads and an irresistible desire to return.
As their name indicates, variety is the cornerstone of La Casa « Bancale ». (Bancale meaning lob-sided or wobbly)
The music is a mix of pop based on chanson, hip-hop and Latin music on juicy rhythms. Since the beginning they have refused etiquette and shaking up prejudice. The rock influence in the last opus, or the highlight on vocals, provide a new kind of energy. It offers a new pallet which shows that the 7 friends have not yet had their last word.
2001 THICK N' CHUNKY / DEMO
At the end of 2001, La Casa Bancale recorded its' first demo at the l'Austrasique in Nancy. 4 titles recorded and mixed live from which the group found their starting point. The auto production “Bancal System D” is full of freshness and energy, with a home-made package, which passed 1000 copies.
2003 SKANKOGANG / EP
In studio for the first time, the group brings out the EP of 7 titles recorded and mixed in the studio Acasa. This auto production “Bancal System D” is a journey between ska and reggae which is a part of the group on tour through France as well as Belgium and Yemen. It has sold 3000 copies.
2008 CASA NOSTRA / ALBUM
An eclectic and surprising album, in which we recognize the participation of 'Mell', the Rock 'n Roll Punk singer. Recorded and mixed at the Studio de la Poètrie, with the care of Vincent Magni and Timour Cardenas, Casa Nostra allows the group to find its' first professional partners. Brought out at RUE STENDHAL and IDOL, it has sold more than 4000 copies and brought the group on the road in France, as well as abroad during the “BALTIK TOUR” (Belgium, Switzerland, Finland...), altogether nearly 120 dates between 2008 and 2009. What also should be noted is the broadcast on Virgin 17 (Ancien Direct Star) and MTV PULSE of the clip “La Casa”.
2011 MAISON CLOSE
La Casa Bancale celebrates its' 10 year existence with this 2nd Album, recorded and mixed at Studioscope at Angers by Cali. It is the fruit of 10 years of experience and common affinities between the musicians. The style is more refined and there is a big focus on vocals.
What also should be noted is the participation of Linton Black (Two Tone Club).
Distribution: SOCADISC and BELIEVE.
Well received by the medias, the songs are already being … FM.
In the 10 years of existence, playing more than 400 concerts at theaters and festivals. For example:
LE ZEBRE DE BELLEVILLE, LA JAVA, LE SILEX, L'AUTRE CANAL, ZENITH DE NANCY, L'ANTIROUILLE, LA NICHE, LE GRAND MIX, LE NAUTYLIS, FESTIVAL AUX ZARBS, NANCY JAZZ PUSLATIONS, FESTIVAL D'ARC, FESTIVAL LA RENVERSE, WORLD VILLAGE FESTIVAL (FI), FUSION FESTIVAL (DE), CHALON DANS LA RUE, FESTIVAL JARDIN DU MICHEL, …
band members
Youssef Essawabi (Trombone/Vocals)
Luc Lagier (Trumpet/Vocals)
Antoine Tiburce (Keyboards)
Jean-Baptiste Meyer-Bisch (Guitar/Vocals)
Etienne Caugant (Bass)
Damien Vinardy (Percussion / Vocals)
Edouard Feuvrier (Drums / Vocals)
