Sol Roots performs New Orleans influenced funk, blues, soul, and rock.

On Friday July 12, the Sol Roots Trio perform a night of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, rock, and hypnotic grooves for Battle Street Live in Manassas, VA.

The Sol Roots band performs a mix of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, energetic rock, heartfelt soul and R&B, and hypnotic rhythms. Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist who 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.

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 Foundation artist.

"Sol presents 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 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, Cool John Ferguson, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Albert White, Robert Lee Coleman, and many more." - Roanoke Times

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

The Sol Roots Trio performance includes master bassist Andreas Holmstrom and super solid drummer Vic Chase.

Summer nights come ALIVE at Historic Downtown Manassas VA with Battle Street Live, the premier outdoor live music experience where local, regional, and national bands perform every Friday and Saturday nights in 2024 from May 3 through October 12. Streets close to become a pedestrian paradise in the middle of the historic district.