Unplugged | No |
Cover band | No |
Members | 1 |
Jul / 2016 | • | Street Food Festival 2016 | Cluj Napoca | |||
Jul / 2016 | • | Internationales Donaufest 2016 | Ulm | |||
Oct / 2015 | • | fEAST 2.0 Festival @The Garage London | Longon UK | |||
Oct / 2015 | • | Astra Film Festival | Sibiu | |||
Aug / 2015 | • | Reggae Nights | Bucharest | |||
Aug / 2015 | • | Bucharest Green Sounds Festival | Bucharest | |||
Jul / 2015 | • | Rocker's Challenge Festival 2015 | Sasca Montana | |||
Jul / 2015 | • | Live in Kubik Social Club | Craiova | |||
Apr / 2015 | • | RRV Nights - Special Acoustic Show | Bucharest | |||
Mar / 2015 | • | Snow Fest 2015 | Les Deux Alpes France | |||
Dec / 2014 | • | Positive Vibration Release Party | Bucharest | |||
Jun / 2014 | • | Green Hours | Bucharest | |||
May / 2014 | • | Rocker's Challenge 2014 | Garnic | |||
Aug / 2013 | • | FIB Benicassim | Benicassim | |||
Aug / 2013 | • | Little Woodstock Festival | Luxembourg | |||
Aug / 2013 | • | Last Summer Dance Festival | Luxembourg | |||
Aug / 2013 | • | Fast Track to Benicassim (finals) | London | |||
Jul / 2013 | • | Fast Track To Benicassim Festival (semi-finals) | London | |||
Jul / 2013 | • | B'Estfest | Bucharest | |||
Aug / 2012 | • | Sziget Festival | Budapest | |||
Jul / 2012 | • | B'Estfest | Bucharest | |||
Aug / 2011 | • | Pensinsula Felsziget | Targu Mures | |||
Jul / 2011 | • | B'Estfest | Bucharest |
Label / Release | Type | Year | |
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Independent | |||
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Positive Vibration | EP | 2015 |
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Do The Reggae | Single | 2015 |
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United | EP | 2014 |
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Positive Vibration | Single | 2014 |
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Rainbow | Single | 2013 |
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Musa Nana | Single | 2013 |
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Salta Montes | Single | 2012 |
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Hot | Single | 2012 |
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Womanman | Single | 2011 |
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Bear Comes Naked | Single | 2011 |
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Special Invitation | Single | 2010 |
- Included by Virgin.com in "SZIGET 2012 - Top 5 Startling New Discoveries".
- Featured on Miami’s Coast 2 Coast International Compilation "#Reggae Stars Mixtape Vol.3" - October 2014.
- Featured on Miami’s Coast 2 Coast International Compilation "#MakinMoves Mixtape Vol.32" - March 2014.
-Featured on "Music Alliance Pact" International Compilation - May 2011.
- No.1 at “Peninsula Felsziget Talent Stage in 2011”.
- No.2 in "Top most rated & voted bands during 2011" powered by Radio Guerrilla, the most important alternative radio station in Romania.
Biography
Formed in Bucharest, Romania, Blue Nipple Boy combines the positive vibrations of Reggae music with Rock and Alternative grooves. The band was formed by Catalin Boltasu (guitars) in 2010 and since then, the group collaborated with many local musicians and friends. The stage debut was in March 2011, at the most important alternative establishment in Bucharest - Control Club. Since the beginning, Blue Nipple Boy shared the stage with many international and Romanian well-known bands. Throughout their career, they have often been referred to by the media as a very fresh group with energetic live shows. They also made many TV and Radio appearances in Romania. Due to their fresh sound and powerful live performances, they were invited to join the largest festivals and concerts in Romania (i.e. Bucharest Green Sounds Festival, B’Estfest, Peninsula Felsziget, Plai Festival, Street Heroes Festival, Street Delivery, Arenele Romane Bucuresti, Sala Palatului Bucuresti and also festivals abroad.
In 2012 they played SZIGET FESTIVAL in Hungary and they have been included by Virgin.com in "SZIGET 2012 - Top 5 Startling New Discoveries".
In 2013 they won "Fast Track to FIB 2013", an international music competition organized in London, UK and played one of the largest music festivals in Spain, FIB BENICASSIM 2013. Also, in 2013 they headlined Last Summer Dance Festival, in Luxembourg.
In 2014, they released “UNITED”, an EP of four tracks and an official video (i.e. United), which was digitally released through Vice Romania and Deezer Romania. Also, in 2014 they released a new single along with a new video – “Positive Vibration” - part of the upcoming studio album scheduled for 2015.
In 2015, Blue Nipple Boy played at Snow Fest 2015, in Les Deux Alpes, France, an important European sports & music event and also at Bucharest Green Sounds Festival. In May 2015 they have revealed a new track – Do The Reggae- part of the upcoming studio material (i.e. Positive Vibration).
Discography
2015: Do The Reggae (Single)
2014: Positive Vibration (Single)
2014: United (EP): United, Rainbow, C’mon Dance, Eden
2013: Musa Nana (Single)
2012: Hot (Single), Salta Montes (Single)
2011: Womanman (Single), Bear Comes Naked (Single)
2010: Special Invitation (Single)
Official Videos
Do The Reggae (2015): https://youtu.be/hfbrV_8G6Rs
Positive Vibration (2014): http://youtu.be/a1WktfV8pZ0
United (2014): http://youtu.be/p3x18hLDILc
Musa Nana (2013): http://youtu.be/yFt2nxLuQg4
Rainbow (2013): https://youtu.be/nCZ0OH0-UD0
Live footage
Live @ Rowmania Fest, RO 2015: https://youtu.be/_GqC8cI_3XA
Live @ Rowmania Fest, RO 2015: https://youtu.be/z2ly4ppysR8
Live @ Bucharest Green Sounds Festival, RO 2015: https://youtu.be/fq87KPFvsE0
Live @ Snow Fest, FR 2015: https://youtu.be/hQzMKDG88lo
Live @ Rocker’s Challenge Festival, RO 2015: https://youtu.be/hXDhXoE5zzQ
Live @ Colectiv, RO 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqc03PE5Ocs
Live @ United Release Party, RO 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icTqTgo5jME
Live @ B’Estfest, RO 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLs2uhd1zW8
Live @ Last Summer Dance, LUX 2013: https://youtu.be/I4UfuA7oqYw
Live @ Vocea Romaniei 2014 (Fabian Sasu): http://youtu.be/0W65SzIswkE
Live @ Vocea Romaniei 2014 (Fabian Sasu): http://youtu.be/9uMX7oSQ6Pk
Festivals and Concerts
Snow Fest (France 2015), Benicassim FIB (Spain 2013), Sziget Festival (Hungary 2012), Last Summer Dance Festival (Luxembourg 2013), Little Little Woodstock (Luxembourg 2013), Fast Track to FIB (London UK 2013), Bucharest Green Sounds Festival (Romania 2015), Rowmania Fest (Romania 2015), B’Eestfest (Romania 2013, 2012, 2011), Sala Palatului Bucharest (Romania 2012), Plai Festival (Romania 2012), Arenele Romane Bucharest (Romania 2012), Festivalul Femei Pe Matasari (Romania 2012), Poiana Urbana (Romania 2012), Peninsula Felsziget Festival (Romania 2011), Street Heroes Festival (Romania 2011), Street Delivery Festival (Romania 2011), Rocker's Challenge (Romania 2014-2015), Guerrilive Radio Session (Romania 2011), MTV Unplugged (Romania 2013), etc.
Media Presence
Tananana Radio (2015), Gold FM (2015), Eclectic FM (2014-2015), Suburban Magazine (February 2015), StereoBeasts.com (May 2015), ProTV (March 2013), MTV Romania (2013, 2012), UTV Romania (2012), Europa FM (May 2012), Antena 1 (April 2013, February 2012, April 2011, ), Antena 2 (January 2012) TVR (June 2011), TVR3 (November 2011), Radio RFI (2014), Radio Bucuresti FM (2013-2014), Radio Guerrilla (2011-2013), Radio Romania (2011-2014), Radio Romania Cultural (2014), Activ FM (2013-2014), Radio Iasi (2013-2014), Radio 3Net Florian Pitis (2012-2013), CityFm (2011-2012), Maximum Rock Magazin (April 2015), Virgin.com (2012), The Guardian (2012), 1Qmusic (UK 2014), Zona Reggae (2014-2015), Reggae Hamburg (2014), iReggae Nation (2014), Reggaelize it (2014), Revista Big City Life (2014), Revista ELLE Romania (March 2012), Revista Tabu (June-July 2011), Revista Arte si Meserii (September 2011), Decat o Revista (December 2011), Revista Sunete (December 2011), Revista Carevasazica (Mai 2011), Revista Ambition (March 2012), Revista Hay!Magazine (June 2011), Experimentalist.ro (January 2011), Urban Studio (July 2011), etc.
Social media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeAreBNB
YouTube: www.youtube.com/BNBofficialTV
Reverb Nation: www.reverbnation.com/bluenippleboy
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/bluenippleboy
Twitter: www.twitter.com/bluenippleboy
Band Contact
Catalin Boltasu
Email: bluenippleboy@yahoo.com
Tel: 004.0727.597.960 // 004.0744.175.856