On Friday June 5, the Sol Roots band performs an evening of dynamic funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic rhythms at Two Nineteen in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
The Sol Roots band performs an award-winning blend 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.
The Sol Roots band have shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Robert Randolph, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Cory Henry, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene, New Orleans Suspects 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.
"A soulful blend of rock and blues with a natural stage presence." - Jambase
"Sol plays with deep deep soul... positively magnetic vibe... and immense mastery of his art." - DC Music Review
"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 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
The trio includes master bassist Andreas Holmstrom and super solid drummer Vic Chase.
The 219 Restaurant is known as a hot spot for some of Washington D.C. area’s top bands and features modern southern and New Orleans cuisine. It is located at 219 King St, Alexandria VA, 22314.
Photo credit: Nick Moreland Photography
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