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

On Friday September 8, Sol Roots band performs a night of funk, soul, blues and more at Two Nineteen in Old Town Alexandria, 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 around the world.

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.

"A soulful blend of rock and blues with a natural stage presence" - Jambase.

"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, Cool John Ferguson, Captain Luke, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Albert White, Cootie Stark, Robert Lee Coleman, Pura Fe 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 band 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.

photo credit: Roger Gupta