Brooklyn Soul Stew

Brooklyn Soul Stew

    Official Biography (courtesy of Brooklyn Soul Stew)

    Brooklyn Soul Stew is a nine-piece band formed in the beginning of 2010, and their home is in Gävle, Sweden. Before this fortunate constellation all the members had played in a wide variety of musical styles and settings: rock, reggae, punk, blues, jazz, etc. Brooklyn Soul Stew embody the best traditions of 60-70's Soul Music. Performing with passion and integrity they set a goal to win the hearts and souls of soul fans.

    Founding members:
    Per Grell, vocals
    Miss Annsofie Wigert, vocals
    Micke Andersson, drums
    Per Lindblom, bass
    Anders Lyck, guitar
    S-I Sjoeberg, organ
    Christofer Schultz, tenor saxophone
    Yahlmar Olofsson-Tuisku, trombone
    Christer"Sippe" Simonsson trumpet
     
    Brooklyn Soul Stew carry on a legacy as one of the most recognizable and credible bands in Soul Music.  The influences range from the likes of Sam Cooke and Wilson Pickett to Clarence Carter, Etta James,STAX and Motown bands all blending into a sound that ignores the lines between soul, blues and rock'n'roll. Fronted by vocalist Per Grell, the band follows through with spontaneity, power and grit that make their live performances into experiences not to be missed.

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