Party: Urban Soil & Carolina Wray - [americana]

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Party: Urban Soil & Carolina Wray - [americana]

Genre: Americana
Cover: $5
Doors: 9pm
Show: 10pm
Ages: 21+
Web: http://ashevillemusichall.com/music-schedule/urban-soil/

Urban Soil

Hailing from the streets of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Urban Soil weaves Americana, rock and soul into their explosive live shows and tightly polished albums, Dig Deeper and Live from the Deepwoods, the latter featuring their highly anticipated single and subsequent video, “Gotta Go.” The track thoroughly displays the uncompromising energy that Urban Soil is consistent in delivering, and likewise exemplifies the band’s skillful-yet–visceral sound. They have the unique talent of displaying the energy of their live shows on to their studio recordings, resulting in an electrifying experience with every listen. Influenced by early roots elements, Urban Soil uniquely fuses those sounds with a fresh take, delivering a blend of raw, nostalgic foundations with a modern and glistening slant.

Front-woman Sarah Reinke brings her old-soul vocals to the stage and studio with passionate style. Rounding out her talents on guitar and washboard, Reinke pulls you in instantly. Guitarist and vocalist, Eric Chesson delivers forceful and driving components with every lick, and offers steadfast vocals. Greg Meckley’s skillful violin and mandolin playing blends tight layers and bright sounds that solidify the band smoothly against driving guitars. Holding down the rhythm section, Gabe Fawcett and Ben Hunter provide a concrete foundation on drums and bass respectively.

Urban Soil is focused on creating the best possible original music. The combination of all out, electrified, jam band inspired musical explorations and the more Americana, acoustic flavors makes Urban Soil truly unique. Sarah's powerful voice is complex and thought provoking, while being strong and soulful at the same time. Eric and the rest of the band provide a tight, concise backdrop for her to fully explore the sonic space.

Check out a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egoudy0grtk

www.urbansoilmusic.com

Carolina Wray

The Wray Brothers are ready to be re introduced with a fresh, energetic and finely crafted sound that is truly their own. Combining old school influences with modern sensibility, not to mention a pure love of the American South, Carolina Wray attemps to blur the lines between indie and mainstream music even further through honest, believable lyrics and authentic, catchy melodies.

Jantzen, while predominantly playing banjo, also makes other appearances on a number of instruments including harmonica and acoustic guitar. While Jantzen takes the helm as frontman, Dillon mainly handles the acoustic and electric guitars and adds his higher range to complete the dynamic vocal mix that is Carolina Wray.

Check out a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m364lDE5uCs

http://www.carolinawray.com/

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