Soul Rebels Brass Band

Imagine blending the sounds of Mardi Gras funk, soft rock, and reggae so seemingly it defies category. Now shrink that idea into a eight-piece ensemble, add a hip hop sensibility plus a hundred years of New Orleans jazz tradition, and you’ll get the Louisiana sound known as the Soul Rebels. This shrewd crew of college trained multi-instrumentalists are forcing listeners to “Let your mind be free” as they “Work it out” on the dance floor. There music is utterly uplifting and hard core leaving fans with a myriad of intrinsic sounds and songs to enjoy.

The Soul Rebels were destined for success. After parading around the streets of New Orleans in the traditions of the second line and jazz funerals, the Soul Rebels began their professional debut with the famed Neville Brothers in New Orleans at the Hot Spot Tipitina’s! The Soul Rebels rocked so hard and so strong they continued opening for the Neville Brothers and beyond. The bands hard funk groove has landed them gigs as an opening act for: Bootsy Collins, A Tribe Called Quest, Better than Ezra, Counting Crows, The Fugees, Digital Underground, The Roots, Brand New Heavies, The Gap Band and Robert Plant & Jimmy Page just to name a few. The Soul Rebels have traveled the US and abroad, bringing their live and uncut rhythms as far as England, Italy, and France.

Perhaps there latest album, “Rebelution” says it all. The Souls Rebels have rebelled against the music world rapping, soul shouting, and blasting out an assault of what is, in the truest possible way, unquestionably the hottest dance sound around. Get ready to party like never before with a visit by the Soul Rebels.

The bALLY who?
We, The bALLY who?, are proud to present a conglomeration of ripples of ideas. We are proud to present a convergence of those ideas so that they build the kind of tidal wave worth riding. Striving to celebrate a holy matrimony of art forms – music, film, theatre, art, puppetry, and frolic. We are in search of nothing less than the first rung of a ladder taking us to a new summit, the first knot of a lasso helping us to reel in the moon, the stars, and all things seemingly unattainable, wildest dreams included. Wildest Dreams – both ours and yours. While we shall continue to push ourselves to arrive at an un-chartered zenith, we also humbly nominate our services with an offertory, a proposition, an invitation, if you will, you will. We invite you not only to join us, but also to direct us, to guide us along the path of YOUR wildest dreams, and we promise to accompany those visions of yours with our boldest efforts. Specifically we are for hire to assist you with artistic direction and creative invention for crawfish boils, barbecues, barmitfahs, birthday parties, romantic dinners, lifetime achievement awards ( all award ceremonies, for that matter), anniversaries, slumber parties, nature hikes, cross country road trips, athletic and academic events alike. We are willing to run marathons. We, The bALLY who ?, are indeed a powerful outcry, and we are raising our voices in Yea Saying Support of a word far too often misused AND overused. A word whose punch has lost quite a good bit of its power, due largely in part to bumper stickers, tennis shoe commercials, and a non-chalant yet constant tossing around of the word with insincerity and cheapness. As a result of all this, the word’s gusto has been replaced with gas. We, The bALLY who ?, are currently in search for this sacred word’s long lost gusto; we have high hopes of revitalizing every powerless punch. This way to Revolution, once again. Here, to Revolution once again.

Theresa Andersson
Theresa recently recorded her newest album in her kitchen. The record was produced by Swedish singer-songwriter/producer Tobias Froberg (Peter Moren’s upcoming solo album) and mixed by Linus Larsson (Peter Bjorn and John, Mercury Rev.) Theresa played all the instruments on the album except for a duet with legendary New Orleans producer and composer Allen Toussaint (The Meters, Dr. John, The Band, Elvis Costello) and a duet with Norwegian singer Ane Brun. Due for release Summer 2008!

The Revivalists
The Revivalists’ Dave Shaw (vocals/guitar) arrived in New Orleans from Columbus, Ohio in September 2007. After a few years of filling concert halls with his accomplished group, The Summit Brothers, Dave decided to leave it all behind in search of something new and unique. New Orleans was the destination and music was the motivation. This was not an easy decision considering his recent media exposure and radio contest success in Columbus with Local Station, WBZX 99.7 The Blitz, Acoustic Idol. After two weeks of living and loving in New Orleans Dave stepped outside to enjoy the sunshine, sip on lemonade, and play some tunes on his front porch facing the neighborhood cemetery. By chance, Zack Feinberg (guitar) happened to be riding his bicycle past the scene. Zack stopped in his tracks upon hearing this soulful shirtless tattooed fellow belting his heart out. Zack’s compliment, “you’ve got a great voice, you’ve got soul”, led to Dave’s inquiry, “Do you play music?” Thus marks the beginning of the Revivalists’ musical journey. Mike Brun (Bass/Vocals) and Andrew Campanelli (Drums) came into the picture very soon after - both were already close friends and musical mates of Zack’s: Mike is a fellow classmate and collaborator with Zack at Tulane University and a singer-songwriter of his own right. Andrew and Zack met at the musician’s clinics at the famed venue, Tipitina’s. There they studied and played along side New Orleans legends such as Johnny Vidacovich and George Porter Jr. Their friendship developed based around a shared love of the New Orleans music scene and their desire to perform. As a band, The Revivalists show an eclectic repertoire of originals and their own unique spin on a wide range of covers. Their influences range from American Roots music, Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz and many other improvisational styles. This open minded group draws on many different genres and styles while also creating a sound of their own. Brun, at the age of twenty has directed choral groups in both Philadelphia and New Orleans. He brings a deep knowledge of theory and solid bass lines to The Revivalists’ sound. On guitar, Zack Feinberg, writes and plays creatively employing finger-style, tapping, and percussive approaches. Andrew Campanelli always holds the groove and brings progressive ideas to the arrangements. Dave Shaw’s vocals are the finest you will hear in Rock Music and his songwriting follows suit, however, all members of The Revivalists contribute their own material and play multiple instruments. Their energetic live shows have quickly generated a loyal following and garnered much attention in New Orleans.