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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' ~~know as "Nicky Bomba"~~ [[File:Nicky Bomba.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Nicky Bomba's poster for The Gathering, Marsaskala June 2012]](born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		'''Nicholas Caruana''' [[File:Nicky Bomba.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Nicky Bomba's poster for The Gathering, Marsaskala June 2012]] know as "Nicky Bomba"(born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" File:Nicky Bomba.jpg (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" [[File:Nicky Bomba.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Nicky Bomba's poster for The Gathering, Marsaskala June 2012]](born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" File:Nicky Bomba.jpg (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

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	* [http://www.bustamento.com Bustamento]		* [http://www.bustamento.com Bustamento]
	* [http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Melbourne Ska Orchestra]		* [http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Melbourne Ska Orchestra]
			* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqAN3VfLhA Live in Marsaskala, Malta]

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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky's family migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family, who are from [[Marsaskala]] and [[Paola]], migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

	==Music - the early years==		==Music - the early years==

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	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
	[[Joe Camilleri]]/Nicky Bomba		* [[Joe Camilleri]]/Nicky Bomba - ''[[Limestone]]'' - Transmitter/MGM (2005)
	* Limestone - Transmitter/MGM (2005)		* Nicky Bomba & Laroz Haim - ''Bomba vs. Laroz'' - Mushroom (2 September 2006)
	Nicky Bomba & Laroz Haim		* Nicky Bomba & [[Nicol Caruana]] - ''[[Nicol Caruana]]'' (2007)
	* Bomba vs. Laroz - Mushroom (2 September 2006)		* Dereb Desalegn & Nicky Bomba - ''Drums and Lions'' - Transmitter/MGM (4 November 2006)
	Nicky Bomba & [[Nicol Caruana]]		* Solo - ''Jah In the Moment'' - MGM (5 July 2008)
	* Nicol Caruana (2007)		* ''Planet Juice'' - Bomba Music/Mushroom (19 May 2009)
	Dereb Desalegn & Nicky Bomba
	* Drums and Lions - Transmitter/MGM (4 November 2006)
	Solo
	* Jah In the Moment - MGM (5 July 2008)
	* Planet Juice - Bomba Music/Mushroom (19 May 2009)

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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky's family migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

	==~~Musical career~~==		==Music - the early years==
	In 1978, Nicky formed a cover band with his brother, [[Michael Caruana]], called [[Fugitive Flight]]. In 1982, [[Fugitive Flight]] became a band playing original music with vocalist, Peter Miller, bassist, Steve Morgan (later of [[Icehouse]]), and guitarist, Peter Weeda. They soon changed their name to [[Guided Tour]]. After a considerable hiatus working in a variety of known and unknown bands, Nicky formed [[The Truth]] in 1993, with [[Michael Caruana]] (keyboards), Tony Kopa (vocals) and Geoff Wells (guitars). [[The Truth]] released a self-titled album in 1995, and in 1997 added bass player Mick Girasole for the release of a second album, [[Headspace]] with the band re-branded as [[Truth]]. Truth broke up in late 1997.		In 1978, Nicky formed a cover band with his brother, [[Michael Caruana]], called [[Fugitive Flight]]. In 1982, [[Fugitive Flight]] became a band playing original music with vocalist, Peter Miller, bassist, Steve Morgan (later of [[Icehouse]]), and guitarist, Peter Weeda. They soon changed their name to [[Guided Tour]]. After a considerable hiatus working in a variety of known and unknown bands, Nicky formed [[The Truth]] in 1993, with [[Michael Caruana]] (keyboards), Tony Kopa (vocals) and Geoff Wells (guitars). [[The Truth]] released a self-titled album in 1995, and in 1997 added bass player Mick Girasole for the release of a second album, [[Headspace]] with the band re-branded as [[Truth]]. Truth broke up in late 1997.

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	In 2000 Bomba together with [[Joe Camilleri]] set up [[Transmitter Records]].		In 2000 Bomba together with [[Joe Camilleri]] set up [[Transmitter Records]].

			==Recent musical ventures==
	In 2003 he joined his brother in law [[John Butler]], together with Shannon Birchall as part of the [[John Butler Trio]] to record the group's 2004 album, [[Sunrise Over Sea]]. After recording the album he re-joined his band, [[Bomba]].		In 2003 he joined his brother in law [[John Butler]], together with Shannon Birchall as part of the [[John Butler Trio]] to record the group's 2004 album, [[Sunrise Over Sea]]. After recording the album he re-joined his band, [[Bomba]].

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	Nicky Bomba's sister, [[Danielle Caruana]] is the artist known as [[Mama Kin]], whose husband is [[John Butler]]. His brother [[Michael Caruana]] plays in [[Mama Kin]] and [[Bomba]] as well as [[Bustamento]] and the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].		Nicky Bomba's sister, [[Danielle Caruana]] is the artist known as [[Mama Kin]], whose husband is [[John Butler]]. His brother [[Michael Caruana]] plays in [[Mama Kin]] and [[Bomba]] as well as [[Bustamento]] and the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	Nicky received the highly prestigious [[Music Fellowship Award]] from [[Australia Council]]. He is the Artistic Producer for the Multicultural Arts Victoria 'Visible' ~~project~~ and has a discography of over a dozen albums and has been a composer/performer on many more.		Nicky received the highly prestigious [[Music Fellowship Award]] from [[Australia Council]]. He is the Artistic Producer for the [[Multicultural Arts Victoria 'Visible' Project]] and has a discography of over a dozen albums and has been a composer/performer on many more.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

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	'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer. He is the frontman of his band Bomba as well as the drummer and percussionist of John Butler Trio and ~~has also performed with several other artists. He is also a solo artist~~.		'''Nicholas Caruana''' know as "Nicky Bomba" (born 7 September 1963, Malta) is an Australian musician and singer of Maltese descent. He is the frontman of his band [[Bomba]] as well as the drummer and percussionist of [[John Butler Trio]], [[Bustamento]] and the conductor of the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

	~~Bomba~~'s family migrated to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.		Nicky's family migrated from Malta to Australia late 1964. He started learning drums when he was six years old.

	In 1978 he formed a cover band with his brother, Michael, called [[Fugitive Flight]]. In 1982, [[Fugitive Flight]] became a band playing original music with vocalist, Peter Miller, bassist, Steve Morgan (later of Icehouse), and guitarist, Peter Weeda. They soon changed their name to Guided Tour. After a considerable hiatus working in a variety of known and unknown bands, Nicky formed The Truth in 1993, with Michael Caruana (keyboards), Tony Kopa (vocals) and Geoff Wells (guitars). The Truth released a self-titled album in 1995, and in 1997 added a bass player Mick Girasole for the release of a second album, [[Headspace]] with the band re-branded as Truth. Truth broke up in late 1997.		==Musical career==
			In 1978, Nicky formed a cover band with his brother, [[Michael Caruana]], called [[Fugitive Flight]]. In 1982, [[Fugitive Flight]] became a band playing original music with vocalist, Peter Miller, bassist, Steve Morgan (later of [[Icehouse]]), and guitarist, Peter Weeda. They soon changed their name to [[Guided Tour]]. After a considerable hiatus working in a variety of known and unknown bands, Nicky formed [[The Truth]] in 1993, with [[Michael Caruana]] (keyboards), Tony Kopa (vocals) and Geoff Wells (guitars). [[The Truth]] released a self-titled album in 1995, and in 1997 added bass player Mick Girasole for the release of a second album, [[Headspace]] with the band re-branded as [[Truth]]. Truth broke up in late 1997.

	In 1998 he formed a new band, [[Banana Oil]], with Tim Neal (keyboards), Andy Baylor (guitar) and David Williamson (saxophone), releasing an album, Guavo Lampo.		In 1998 Nicky formed a new band, [[Banana Oil]], with Tim Neal (keyboards), Andy Baylor (guitar) and David Williamson (saxophone), releasing an album, [[Guavo Lampo]].

	In 1999 he formed Bomba with Paul Coyle (trumpet, trombone), Dorian West (bass), Pete Mitchell (saxophone, guitar), George Servanis (drums) and his brother Michael (keyboards). Bomba has released four albums.		In 1999 he formed Bomba with Paul Coyle (trumpet, trombone), Dorian West (bass), Pete Mitchell (saxophone, guitar), George Servanis (drums) and his brother Michael (keyboards). Bomba has released four albums.

	In 2000 Bomba together with [[Joe Camilleri]] set up Transmitter Records.		In 2000 Bomba together with [[Joe Camilleri]] set up [[Transmitter Records]].

	In 2003 he joined John Butler, together with Shannon Birchall as part of the John Butler Trio to record the group's 2004 album, [[Sunrise Over Sea]]. After recording the album he re-joined his band, Bomba.		In 2003 he joined his brother in law [[John Butler]], together with Shannon Birchall as part of the [[John Butler Trio]] to record the group's 2004 album, [[Sunrise Over Sea]]. After recording the album he re-joined his band, [[Bomba]].

	2006 saw Bomba and Camilleri release [[Limestone]], an album of covers and original music.		2006 saw Bomba and Camilleri release [[Limestone]], an album of covers and original music.

	He recorded an album of Maltese songs, [[Nicol Caruana]], in 2007 with his 70 year old father, [[Nicol Caruana]]. This was followed in 2008 by his first solo release an EP, [[Jah In the Moment]], which he then toured with a trio around Australia. In 2009 he released, Planet Juice, his first solo album, on which he played drums, guitar, ukele and marimba.		He recorded an album of Maltese songs, [[Nicol Caruana]], in 2007 with his 70 year old father, [[Nicol Caruana]]. This was followed in 2008 by his first solo release an EP, [[Jah In the Moment]], which he then toured with a trio around Australia. In 2009 he released, [[Planet Juice]], his first solo album, on which he played drums, guitar, ukele and marimba.

	In 2009 he re-joined the John Butler Trio with Byron Luiters on bass, recording the group's fifth studio album, April Uprising. In 2010 Bomba toured with the John Butler Trio, promoting the album.		In 2009 he re-joined the [[John Butler Trio]] with Byron Luiters on bass, recording the group's fifth studio album, April Uprising. In 2010 Bomba toured with the [[John Butler Trio]], promoting the album.

	Nicky ~~Bomba's sister,~~ [[~~Daniella Caruana~~]] ~~is the artist Mama Kin, whose husband is John Butler. His brother Michael Caruana plays in Mama Kin~~ and ~~Bomba~~.		Nicky is the front man for the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]] and [[Bustamento]].

	~~Discography~~		Nicky Bomba's sister, [[Danielle Caruana]] is the artist known as [[Mama Kin]], whose husband is [[John Butler]]. His brother [[Michael Caruana]] plays in [[Mama Kin]] and [[Bomba]] as well as [[Bustamento]] and the [[Melbourne Ska Orchestra]].

			Nicky received the highly prestigious [[Music Fellowship Award]] from [[Australia Council]]. He is the Artistic Producer for the Multicultural Arts Victoria 'Visible' project and has a discography of over a dozen albums and has been a composer/performer on many more.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
			[[Joe Camilleri]]/Nicky Bomba
	Joe Camilleri/Nicky Bomba		* Limestone - Transmitter/MGM (2005)
	* Limestone - Transmitter/MGM (2005)
	Nicky Bomba & Laroz Haim		Nicky Bomba & Laroz Haim
	* Bomba vs. Laroz - Mushroom (2 September 2006)		* Bomba vs. Laroz - Mushroom (2 September 2006)
	Nicky Bomba & Nicol Caruana		Nicky Bomba & [[Nicol Caruana]]
	* Nicol ~~Caruna~~ (2007)		* Nicol Caruana (2007)
	Dereb Desalegn & Nicky Bomba		Dereb Desalegn & Nicky Bomba
	* Drums and Lions - Transmitter/MGM (4 November 2006)		* Drums and Lions - Transmitter/MGM (4 November 2006)
	Solo		Solo
	* Jah In the Moment - MGM (5 July 2008)		* Jah In the Moment - MGM (5 July 2008)
	* Planet Juice - Bomba Music/Mushroom (19 May 2009)		* Planet Juice - Bomba Music/Mushroom (19 May 2009)

	~~=== Singles ===~~

	===External Links===		===External Links===
			* [http://nickybomba.com Official Website]
			* [http://www.bustamento.com Bustamento]
			* [http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Melbourne Ska Orchestra]

	* Official Website		{{DEFAULTSORT:Bomba, Nicky}}

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Bomba, Nicky"}}

	[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]		[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]

	[[Category:Singers from Malta]]		[[Category:Singers from Malta]]

	[[Category:Male Vocalists]]		[[Category:Male Vocalists]]
			[[Category:Australian singers of Maltese descent]]
			[[Category:Australian musicians of Maltese descent]]
			[[Category:Australian entertainers of Maltese descent]]

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	* [http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Melbourne Ska Orchestra]		* [http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com Melbourne Ska Orchestra]
	* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqAN3VfLhA Live in Marsaskala, Malta]		* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqAN3VfLhA Live in Marsaskala, Malta]


			==See also==
			[[:Category:Nicky Bomba Photos]]

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