SoulShine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2000 | SELF | AFM
Music
Press
...This entire album is a virtual journey to a time when music was created to enrich the listener. Their overwhelming positivity is wholly matched by the musicianship, as the music is as clear as the message: Set your troubles aside and dance, its time to get down. MM
http://earbuzz.com/modules.php?mod=artistpage&artistid=292075 - Ear Buzz
CD Baby
A stellar effort. After years as a support act, Greg & Rhonda finally get the chance to show what they can do. A welcome effort from veterans of the Indy music scene. Can't wait for the sophomore release! Go get 'em. 4 Stars
-Chris Gammon http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/soulshinemusic
CD Baby Editors Pick in two categories :
Sunshine pop http://www.cdbaby.com/Picks/707/p2
R&B/Crossover http://www.cdbaby.com/Picks/146/p24
- CD Baby
Independent Critique
Have you ever had the experience of discovering a band that just truly resonated with your soul? You listen to their songs, absorb their lyrics and watch them live and find every cell of your being experiencing joy? The acoustic duo of "Rhonda and Greg" is such a band. Combining funky and soulful music with inspiring and lively melodies, the duo of Rhonda and Greg Baker somehow manage to blend entertainment with inspiration and flat-out rock solid grooves. The greatest thing about "Rhonda and Greg," though, is that what you see on stage and hear in their music is truly a reflection of their artistic vision and integrity. While some artists will record a feel good, heart-tugging song because it sells, with "Rhonda and Greg" their songs reflect who they really are as evidenced by a true dedication to using their gifts to improve the world and support a variety of social causes. There are bands that somehow manage to always leave a smile on your face. For me, the acoustic duo of "Rhonda an Greg" is a band that makes me laugh, cry, think, feel, celebrate, reach out and just plain smile.
- Richard Propes, “The Independent Critic” http://theindependentcritic.com
Executive Producer of the compilation CD, “Give a Girl a Chance”.
- Independent Critic
Indie Recording Artist
I enjoyed last night and am glad I finally got to sit down and listen to you guys and I just want to let you and Greg know you've done a great job...Rhonda, I really really like your voice and I honestly believe that the world needs more smooth voices like yours. Well done; I really enjoyed it.
-Frank Bradford http://www.frankbradfordmusic.com
- Indie Recording Artist
The Lafayette Journal & Courier's TGIF Magazine
An invitation for dancing ...the entertainment at 'Dancing in the Streets' seems to get bigger each year, making its Dancing in the Streets debut is the Indianapolis band Soulshine. Led by couple Rhonda Baker, vocalist, and Greg Baker, bassist, the band stays busy at Indiana festivals...with its 1970's R&B style of original and cover music. The band includes the horn section from The Bob & Tom Band as well as Why Store drummer Charlie Bushor and members of the Carl Storie Band. Don't miss their entertaining performance.
TGIF www.jconline.com - Lafayette Journal and Courier's TGIF magazine
Discography
SoulShine
purchase at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/soulshinemusic
or at
www.soulshinelive.com
Acoustic Sounds:
Peace
purchase at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rhondaandgreg
or from our facebook fanpage or at
www.rhondaandgreg.com
Treasures
Purchase at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rhondaandgreg3
or from www.rhondaandgreg.com
Photos
Bio
SoulShine is: Songwriters Rhonda Baker (lead vocals, keys, and
percussion) and Greg Baker(bass, vocals, and percussion) along with
bandmates: Troye Kinnett (keyboards, harmonica, accordion and vocals);
Brian Baker (guitar and vocals); Paula Goodwin (vocals and percussion);
Charlie Bushor (drums and vocals); Josh Weirich (tenor and alto
saxophone, harmonica, and acoustic guitar); Chris Murray (trumpet,
flugelhorn, and vocals); John Morse (trombone).
Each member of
SoulShine contributes to the whole of the group with musical
experiences and training that range from Masters Degrees in music, to
Grammy nominations, to writing and recording hit songs with the Why
Store, to performing alongside Indiana music legends John Mellencamp,
Henry Lee Summer and Carl Storie, to performing with The Temptations and
The O'Jays.
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