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The Gold Souls
Mind bending, soul soothing, booty shakin’ boogie music! The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of groove. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. The Gold Souls have rocked audiences in Austin, New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and more; and have shared stages with the likes of The California Honey Drops, The Soul Rebels, Five Alarm Funk, The Nth Power, Diggin Dirt, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, North Mississippi All Stars, Nikki Hill, and Aubrey Logan. Their music has previously been featured on Apple Music Blues' Hot Tracks, Pandora's Adult R&B playlist, Fox 40, New Orleans WWL (ABC), Capital Public Radio (NPR), The Women's International Music Network, Submerge Magazine, and more.
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About the Band
The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor.
Led by the dynamic Juniper Waller, the group is made up of young talent hailing from the Bay and Sacramento areas, and boasts the region's first all women horn section. With Alex Severson on the keys, Billy D. Thompson on the drums, Madison Armstrong on saxophone, Liliana Moore on trumpet, Kari Anne Estrada on trombone, Chris Paisley on guitar, and Avery Jeffry on bass, each member has a hand in writing and song composition, making The Gold Souls a truly collaborative effort.
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"Juniper Waller [is] the ultimate front woman... The Gold Souls are taking Northern California by storm!"
- The Women's International Music Network
"The Gold Souls [are] crafting good-time music while never losing sight of its implications about life, the self and the soul."
"About to go ka-boom!"
“Waller’s vocals creep in like a black cat on a grand piano, moving effortlessly between high to low octaves with a spirit-kindling depth of breath.”
“The group mixes funk, blues, and their own secret spice into an original style that demolishes every boundary it encounters. Once you experience it, you’ll get it. The Gold Souls are a visionary outfit leading forward-thinking fans to a new kind of dance party. Downtown Sound is your ticket inside and you’ll hang out all night if you know what’s good for you.”