SOUL MECHANIX

Come to Yoshi's Oakland on April 11th and join us for a special night as we celebrate the music of The Isley Brothers!!!

The Isley Brothers (Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, Vernon Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper) are an American Soul, R&B, and Funk band that began recording in the late 1950’s and had hit songs in six straight decades (from the 1950’s to the 2000’s). They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary and are one of the most important and influential bands in the history of American music.

The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. The band received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2014. They have sold millions of records. 16 of their albums have hit the Top 40. They blended Soul and R&B with Funk and brought this new style of music to the mainstream, having a lasting impact on countless artists. Their music is frequently sampled throughout hip-hop and modern Pop music.

We’ll be performing all their hit songs, and more, on April 11th, so come down to Yoshi's Oakland and help us celebrate the musical legacy of one of the greatest bands of all time!!!

Soul Mechanix blends groove-based Soul improv and progressive Funk, drawing from a diverse universe of influences. Born from a fire to create something funky and unpredictable, every Soul Mechanix show is a unique experience. Soul & Funk covers, and originals are thrown down without pause, including songs from Michael, Marvin, Stevie, Chaka, Erykah, Donny, Aretha, Bill Withers, Bobby Brown, and Blackstreet. Maxwell, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Maze, Cameo, Funkadelic, Parliament, James Brown, Roberta Flack, Rick James, The Time, O’Jays, Slave, Ohio Players, Commodores, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and more.

Featuring:

Dyson - Vocals

Luq Frank - Vocals

Codany Holiday - Vocals

Eamonn Flynn - Keys

Clark Sims - Bass

Darian Gray - Drums

Graal Swartz - Guitar

Special Guests:

Vernon Ice Black - Guitar

Martin Luther McCoy - Vocals