Chauffeur Navarrus werd 23 juli 2005 in Lissabon geboren. In december van hetzelfde jaar is de band samengekomen in de studio "Nascer do Som" in Lissabon om een promotiecd op te nemen. In februari 2005 was de soundmix klaar. Sinds april 2006 heeft de band zich in verschillende hoeken van Portugal gepresenteerd, zoals Coimbra, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Pombal, Porto, Covilhã, Miranda do Corvo, Rádio Antena 1 "Dia Positivo" Ançã, Lisboa, Almada, Vila Nova de Ceira, Abrantes en Viseu. We hebben onze toernee even onderbroken om de geboorte van João's jongste dochtertje af te wachten In februari 2007 zijn we weer de studio ingetrokken om nog twee liedjes op te nemen. Binnenkort herbeginnen we onze life-concerten in het casino van Lissabon en nog op andere plaatsen waar we later de juiste data van zullen meedelen. De band bestaat uit João Navarro gitaar en stem, António Neves da Silva piano en synthesiser, Paleka drums, Guilha Marinho basgitaar en Sónia Castro en Carla Gavão koorstemmen. Tijdens zijn reizen heeft CN ook kunnen tellen op de medewerking van gastmuzikanten zoals João Coutinho harmonica, Jumbinho saxofoon en Nelo Paiva harmonica en saxofoon. --
Chauffeur Navarrus began in Lisbon, on July 23rd – 2005. On December of the same year, we went into studio to record an EP (to promote the band) – at the “Nascer do Som” recording studio. The final product was ready by February – 2006. From April of that year and on, the band has been making appearances on stages throughout the country. The following are among some of the many localities where they have performed: Coimbra, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Pombal, Porto, Covilhã, Miranda do Corvo, Ançã, Lisbon, Almada, Vila Nova de Ceira, Abrantes, Viseu, the national radio station RDP-Rádio Difusão Portuguesa “Antena 1 – Dia Positivo…
This tour was interrupted due to the birth of João’s youngest daughter.
In 2007 we performed at the Lisbon Casino and FIARTIL (Estoril). We also performed live for the SIC television program "Contacto", and were interviewed by the following radio stations: Radio Clube Português, and Radio Cabo (the latter being broadcast live in Brazil). We performed at the yearly event known as the "Latada de Coimbra" for an audience of 2000 (held by the Student Body at the University of Coimbra).
We have finished recording our debut album (CD), called "Estradas Locais", an album comprised of 12 songs (sung in Portuguese). Presentation of this work should occur during October 2008.
Band members of “CHAUFFEUR NAVARRUS” are: João Navarro (lead vocals / guitar), António Neves da Silva (piano / keyboards), Paleka (drums), Guilha Marinho (bass), Sónia Castro and Carla Galvão (back-up vocals). Throughout our performances we have been benefited with the wonderful talent of guests: João Coutinho (harmonica), Jumbinho (saxophone), and Nelo Paiva (harmónica / saxophone) Guida Costa (tenor trombone / back-up vocals) Sara Belo e Rita Cruz (back-up vocals).
Meus amores, Como estão passando? Tudo bem? Fiquei feliz ao receber tão linda mensagem e saber que gostaram do meu cantinho. Apareçam mais vezes... Espero por vocês. Tenham um ótimo fim de semana, que seja pra relaxar ou curtir, tanto faz, o negócio é aproveitar. Beijinhos mágicos.
Foi um enorme prazer partilhar o palco com a tremenda dimensão da vossa música e músicos. São enormes! Grande abraço para o João Navarro e restantes membros. E já agora, um enorme abraço para o "Cristiano Ronaldo" do baixo (Guilherme). Arménio Santa (Ginga)
Boas pessoal! Ainda não tinha reparado que as novas versões são as do disco. Está com bom som, mesmo através do MySpace que comprime bastante o audio. Fico ainda mais curioso de ouvir o disco! Abraço!
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