EC-CHAP Special Matinée Program: The Mighty Soul Drivers!
Tickets $20.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $25.00 at the Door
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SPECIAL NOTE: EC-CHAP is thrilled to bring The Mighty Soul Drivers to The Packing House! These exceptional musicians will be with us for a show that will have you dancing off all those holiday sweets and treats! Doors open at 2pm as we offer a new time for our guests that love live music but NOT driving at night. Join us for an energy driven foot jivin’ afternoon!
THE MIGHTY SOUL DRIVERS' years of playing all kinds of gigs from major festival stages to corner taverns has honed each member's skills to a fine edge. They mine the deepest old Soul nuggets and breathe new life into them while finding the cream of Memphis-style contemporary tunes and creating their own soulful originals. The Mighty Soul Drivers deliver the goods. From the moment the opening horn riff blasts out of the speakers, The Mighty Soul Drivers pump out the best Memphis-style Soul to be heard in Southern New England.
If listening is more your style, your ears are in for a real treat with New England's keepers of the Memphis Soul flame. Nominated for three Independent Blues Awards in 2023 and winning acclaim for their recordings , this 7 piece band delivers a soulful experience every single time.
The Mighty Soul Drivers' years of playing all kinds of gigs from major festival stages to corner taverns has honed each member's skills to a fine edge. They mine the deepest old Soul nuggets and breathe new life into them while finding the cream of Memphis-style contemporary tunes and creating their own soulful originals. The Mighty Soul Drivers deliver the goods. From the moment the opening horn riff blasts out of the speakers, The Mighty Soul Drivers pump out the best Memphis-style Soul to be heard in Southern New England.
The Mighty Soul Drivers bring the classic Soul sounds of Memphis, Muscle Shoals and points South to the hills of New England. The Mighty Soul Drivers take their inspiration from the giants of Southern Soul, O.V. Wright, Percy Sledge, Otis Redding and more, then mix that with contemporary tunes written in the classic style. The Mighty Soul Drivers turn every venue they play into a Soul Dance Party!
THE BAND:
Bob Orsi, Vocals; River City Slim, Drums; Larry Willey, Guitar; Tony Delisio, Bass; Neil Tint, Trumpet; Steve Donovan, Keyboards; John Smayda, Saxophones. (Individual bios available at Mightysouldrivers.com)
“On ‘I’ll Carry You Home’, New England’s Mighty Soul Drivers deliver the real, deep soul thang. Robert Orsi’s vocals cut to the bone— and go straight to the heart. On a series of finely-chosen covers and finely-tuned originals, they weave a spell that is Southern/Urban with just the right touch of voodoo and grit.” ”
““There aren’t many bands out there that do what The Mighty Soul Drivers do. They understand that true Soul music requires a deep commitment. With their dynamic approach, their thick Memphis grooves, and their fun and funky style, it’s clear that they have made that commitment.”
Join us for an afternoon of high energy music and dance with The Mighty Soul Drivers! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 1:30pm / Show 2:00pm. Tickets $20.00 in advance online / $25.00 at the door.
Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" TM model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click HERE for secret recipe.
For more information, please call 518-791-9474.