Drawing musical inspiration from the legendary Rhythm and Blues artists of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, Soul Kitchen lays down a groove that sets your feet in motion. With a commitment to the R&B sound, the band employs a four horn section, full rhythm section and male and female lead vocalists. This instrumentation provides authenticity of sound and enables the band to perform works popularized by male and female artist of the genre from Aretha Franklin and Etta James to Otis Redding and Ray Charles. Whether you grew up with this music or are new to it, you’re certain to find it infectious.
The band is made up of some of the best musicians in the Boston area whose collective experience ranges from performing with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin to national television appearances with the Boston Pops.
With the four horns (and their many horn doublings), and both male and female lead vocalists, we offer a musical product unmatched by anyone in the area. One Listen to Soul Kitchen will tell you that this is a band with a groove. If your entertainment needs demand a top quality band playing a variety of music everyone loves, then consider Soul Kitchen.
Band Format
Rick Hammett- Trumpet Flugelhorn
Daniel Ian Smith- Sax/Flute/Clarinet
Jon Garniss- trombone, vocals
Rob Lee- tenor and baritone saxophone
April Hall- Vocals
Joe Bargar- Keyboards/Vocals
Bill Brinkley- guitar
Mark Poniatowski- bass
Kenny Hadley- drum
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