Congo Cowboys

Congo Cowboys is a band formed by Freshlyground members Simon Attwell (banjo), Julio Sigauque (bass) and Congolese lead singer Chris Bakalanga (guitar), together with drummer extraordinaire Unity Mzi! The band is excited to present raw live music that draws on the foot stompin qualities of bluegrass country, reimagined through Kwassa Kwassa African rhythms and Soukous guitar. The Congo meets the Deep South in a gritty exploration of Americana and ol' timey ditties. Banjo and bluesy bass lines from boys in leather. It's fire and hell, whisky and chicken pie, murder in the pines... BOYA TOSEPELA! The Congo Cowboys are set to release their first EP in May 2019, and are set to tour the US alt rock country music festival circuit in Summer 2020 - catch them now!