Cover Page Insight
Vung Tau, Vietnam – JamDi – The Band has been racking up an impressive CV since crashing into the music scene at Haven Bar, Vung Tau in early 2014, and only a few years later, the new band has amassed a following, in and around Vietnam, with a unique style that is just the right mix of Jamie Brown, Prince, UB40, Blues and Rock n Roll. Although they haven’ t released an album as yet, the way this group electrifies the crowd it will not be long before the inevitable will happen. The eight members from all over the globe blend together as a Rock and Blues Band and are set to significantly elevate the status of their group. It’ s not like the group didn’ t warn us this was coming, but the rapid pace at which it has come has been a story that many didn’ t expect or see coming. The band is now in the spotlight, and the eight-piece is quickly being booked at range of venues. The musical ensemble takes a singular approach to its craft, referring to it as“ Just us having fun doing what we love best, Performing” inciting inspiration and emotion on their audience. The band has a huge range of talent from professional musicians to relative new comers to the industry, putting in the work by touring the local scene in support of it. JamDi’ s sound may remind us of some of great rock groups of the 70s and 80s, but there is no mistaking that the band has finessed its way towards a sound that is distinctly original. With each event, JamDi has made an indelible impact, with the band’ s live performances noted by some of the most respected talent in the music industry in Saigon. What JamDi has already shown with previous performances is the willingness to take chances, think outside the box, and encompass a sound that is far from middle of the road, typical fare that placates music today. 2017 stands to be the year that JamDi truly gains traction that takes them to the next level in the rock n roll / blues scene.
Images by: The MAG 30 The MAG Vung Tau
Text by: Stu Ranger in conjunction with Robert Harriman