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World class guitarist/ vocalist Sol Roots performs an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues and soul, Sat Jan 17

World class guitarist/ vocalist Sol Roots performs an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues and soul, The Listening Booth, on Sat Jan 17, Lewes

Sol Roots Band performs an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues and soul, and rock at The Listening Booth on Saturday Jan 17 in Lewes Delaware
Sol Roots Band performs an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues and soul, and rock at The Listening Booth on Saturday Jan 17 in Lewes Delaware (Sol Roots Trio: photo credit: Nick Moreland Photography)

The Sol Roots trio performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, and energetic rock at The Listening Booth, located on Delaware's scenic coast.

On Saturday, January 17 world class guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots brings his trio to perform at intimate concert hall The Listening Booth, which is located on Delaware’s scenic coast.

Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends.

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He has spent most of his life touring, recording, producing, and learning directly from roots and blues pioneers such as Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Albert White, Robert Lee Coleman, Cool John Ferguson, Lee Gates, and more.

The Sol Roots Band have shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, Popa Chubby, Sonny Landreth, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Cory Henry, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene, and many more.

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The Saturday, January 17 concert will include musicians that have worked with Taj Mahal, Guitar Gabriel, Chuck Berry, Funk Ark, and more.

Guided by a deep admiration for his musical mentors and a passion for Universal Music, Sol emerges with a distinctive, powerful voice, accompanied by a talented band of musicians.

Sol Roots is an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a “Next Generation” Music Maker Foundation artist.

"This Sol Roots band event is for fans of Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper, Sonny Landreth and anyone who loves guitar-driven soul with serious swagger" - The Listening Booth

“Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer.” – Jambase

“Sol’s vocalizing reminds me of Mose Allison… Van Morrison, and Mississippi hill country blues performers.” – Big City Blues Magazine

The Listening Booth is a live music venue in Lewes, Delaware, that focuses on original music, storytelling, and community building, operating under a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the arts. The Listening Booth offers an immersive experience with local, regional, and national performance groups, a bar, and hosts private events, open mic nights, as well as music lessons. The venue has grown to be a Delaware cultural hub, drawing in music lovers, musicians, and building local community connections.

Tickets available now at https://www.listeningbooth.com/events/sol-roots-band

photo credits: Nick Moreland Photography,

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