Fri Nov 8 Sol Roots band (w guest Mateo Monk) at The Hamilton DC

On Friday November 8, the Sol Roots band perform with guest Mateo Monk ( who has worked with Thievery Corporation, Junior Marvin) and more at The Hamilton Loft in Washington D.C. for the official afterparty for Cris Jacobs, Midnight North show downstairs.

"Raw funk, energetic rock, deep blues, greasy soul, hypnotic riddims"

"Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer" - Jambase

The Sol Roots band performs raw funk, greasy soul, energetic rock, deep blues, and hypnotic jams. Sol is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has toured with many roots, funk, and blues legends around the world as a part of Music Maker Revue. The Sol Roots band has shared the stage with acts such as Soulive, Jon Cleary, Cory Henry, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Roosevelt Collier, EOTO, Jackie Greene, Eric Lindell, and many more.

The afterparty will feature deep pocket drummer Vic Chase, bass master Mike Pryor, tasteful percussionist Chris Helms, Mateo Monk on guitar, flute, and vocals, Sol Roots on guitar and vocals, and some special surprise guests.

"The music of Mateo Monk is beyond classification. It is a synthesis of multiple genres of world roots music, heavily informed by the spontaneous freedom of jam culture. Mateo has worked with many influential artists, including Thievery Corporation, Junior Marvin (of Bob Marley and The Wailers), and members of the legendary reggae group Culture"

Sol Roots is proud to be an official Home Grown Music Network artist & a "Next Generation" Music Maker Relief Foundation artist. Sol Roots was awarded "Best Blues Act/Group" 2019 by The Wammies / The MusicianShip

The party continues after the Cris Jacobs Band & Midnight North show downstairs!!

"Dust to Gold is Cris Jacobs most complete work yet with a mix of cigar box guitar rockers, soulful pop and countrified ballads." - Washington Post

" Grahame Lesh and his band Midnight North have created an exciting blend of rock and Americana that is both fresh and evocative of past masters of the form like Graham Parsons and The Band" - Live For Live Music

"The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining. A uniquely eclectic experience located just steps from the White House, the Hamilton offers a creative menu of sushi, charcuterie, and seasonal & regional American fare featuring fresh local ingredients.The Hamilton LIVE features a roster of emerging artists and award-winning musicians and groups from all over the world, including plenty of locally-grown talent.Washington DC's premier listening room for music and entertainment is dedicated to celebrating the talent and passion of America's best artists. DC is a city where polish and sophistication have been charmed by a bohemian spirit creating a new thriving artistic underground. The Hamilton LIVE provides local, national and international musicians the unique opportunity to entertain guests in the comfort of a superbly engineered listening space" – Destination DC

Photo credits: John Shore Photography, Josh Brick Graphics, Good Foot Media, Phrazz,