On Friday February 23, guitarist/vocalist Sol Roots leads a Philadelphia ensemble of musicians for a night of dynamic funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms at the Bourbon House and Juke Joint, The Twisted Tail.
The Sol Roots band performs a mix of New Orleans influenced funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends.
This special Friday Feb 23 concert includes world class Philadelphia musicians, bass maestro Madison Rast (who has worked with Amos Lee, Barry Harris, Sean Jones) and super solid drummer Wesley Rast (who has worked with Junior Marvin, Deb Callahan, and more)....
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On Friday February 23, guitarist/vocalist Sol Roots leads a Philadelphia ensemble of musicians for a night of dynamic funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms at the Bourbon House and Juke Joint, The Twisted Tail.
The Sol Roots band performs a mix of New Orleans influenced funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends.
This special Friday Feb 23 concert includes world class Philadelphia musicians, bass maestro Madison Rast (who has worked with Amos Lee, Barry Harris, Sean Jones) and super solid drummer Wesley Rast (who has worked with Junior Marvin, Deb Callahan, and more).
The Sol Roots band have shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Cory Henry, Sonny Landreth, Popa Chubby, Roosevelt Collier, Cory Henry, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, New Orleans Suspects and more.
Paying homage to the greats, and with a love of Universal Music as the guiding light, Sol steps out on a path with a powerful group unique and talented band of musicians.
Sol Roots is an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a "Next Generation" Music Maker Relief Foundation artist.
"A soulful blend of rock and blues with a natural stage presence" - Jambase.
"Sol and the band provide an upbeat cocktail of equal parts blues, New Orleans funk, rock, and soul.... real and raw as they come... tight musicianship and lyrics that tug at the soul strings."- The Jamwich
"Sol Roots has a wealth of original music in rootsy styles and a killer approach to guitar playing. No wonder, since he spent years working with Music Maker Relief Foundation backing up the likes of Guitar Gabriel, Beverly Guitar Watkins, Albert White, Cool John Ferguson, Robert Lee Coleman, Captain Luke, and many more." - Roanoke Times
Located in Philadelphia's historic Society Hill, The Twisted Tail is a southern inspired Bourbon House and Juke Joint, offering an eclectic mix of American Whiskey and specializing in progressive American fare, delicious charcoal grilled cuisine, and high quality live blues and jazz music.
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