The Savants of Soul
Gainesville, FL | Established. Jan 01, 2010
Music
Press
A 10-MEMBER BAND WHOSE ENERGY IS NONSTOP AND WHOSE MUSIC IS DOWNRIGHT CONTAGIOUS. - GainesvilleObserved.com
Although I couldn’t be more excited for what the band lays down in the studio, I’ve gotta say their live performances are some of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve had in Gainesville. - Gainesville Scene
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
It all started with three Gainesville musicians with a vision to recreate a sound of an era long forgotten but remembered always: The Sound of Young America. Motown (1960s soul). Three years later, the band that started as a soul-punk trio stands before you today a full-fledged, 10-piece soul orchestra.
The Savants of Soul grew up in the clubs that pepper Main Street in Gainesville, FL. Seeking to conjure memories of time spent crammed onto a dance floor, twisting the night away to bands dynamic, theatrical live shows and big brass sound. The Savants of Soul, in the tradition of genre melding, have taken southern deep soul and seasoned it with Motown, added some punk energy, jazz and modern R&B to end up with a sound that reveres its traditions without slavishly emulating them.
Having released their album Downtown Sound, which features their very popular single “Darkness”, The Savants of Soul have now started performing in different venues around Florida. Taking their energetic vocals and powerful brass they now seek to spread their gospel across the state.
The Band
Justin McKenzie – Lead VocalsChelsea Oxendine – Lead Vocals
Austin Van Wie – Guitar
Jason Bontrager – Keyboards
John Gray Shermyen – Bass
Alex Klausner – Drums
Matt Rossmann – Trumpet
Jason Beverung – Trombone
David Rinehart – Tenor Saxophone
Ray Vigil – Alto Saxophone
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