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Sol Roots performs an evening of Funk, Soul, Blues, Jazz in Alexandria

The Sol Roots band performs an award winning blend of New Orleans funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues, energetic rock, heartfelt soul, and more.

Sol Roots
Sol Roots (Nick Moreland Photography )

On Friday December 6, Sol Roots trio performs a night of funk, soul, blues and more at Two Nineteen in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

The Sol Roots band performs an award winning blend of New Orleans funk, upbeat jazz, deep blues, energetic rock, heartfelt soul, and hypnotic rhythms. Sol is a fiery 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.

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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.

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"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 trio includes master bassist Mike Pryor 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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