Marc Teamaker - Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Lead Vocal
Ray Herrmann - Drum Kit and Percussion
Jared Nixon - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocal and Percussion
Marc has shared the stage with the likes of Graham Parker, Annie Haslam, Chris Whitley, Freedy Johnston, Lindesfarne, The Kennedy's and Steve Forbert to name a few.
Influences
Beatles, Sly and The Family Stone, Paul Weller, Small Faces, Humble Pie,
Big Star, Todd Rundgren, Beach Boys, The Zombies, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, Marvin Gaye, Traffic, Neil Finn, Nick Drake, Rolling Stones, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, The Young Rascals, The Who, Al Green, Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, Debussy, Satie and many many more.
"Marc Teamaker could be the genetically engineered product of a mad scientist who loves all kinds of pop. This Cos Cob resident looks like a Beatle and sings like Steve Winwood, and his CDs feature wonderfully eclectic tunes, from jazzy ballads to rockers like "Slipping Away."
Peter Gerstenzang, Connecticut Magazine, August 2006
The Soul Shop
Steeped in the raw, live tradition of the late 60s and early 70s, Marc Teamaker and The Soul Shop bring a refreshing, sophisticated energy to modern rock & roll.
Regardless of the bands they've played in or the Graham Parkers, the Chris Whitleys or Black Eyed Peas they've shared the stage with, front man Marc Teamaker, drummer Ray Herrmann and bassist J. Thomas Nixon are in the here and now.
Whether in an antique strewn rehearsal space or a packed concert hall they are electric and alive, bringing Teamaker's unique combination of classic
British and California rock peppered with Soul and seasoned with a hint of Bossa Nova.
Initially formed as a supporting band for songwriter/ guitarist /vocalist Marc Teamaker, it was apparent early on that this was a group as each member put his stamp on the sound, with Nixon's solid bass grooves providing the foundation for Herrmann's explosive bar-crossing drumming.
On stage and off, the trio clicks both musically and socially. Herrmann's drumming is present on Teamaker's four solo albums, and Nixon played in similar circles for years before colliding. Every rehearsal/gig incorporates good wine and food in an effort to create an intuitive bond that inspires the many unpredictably live moments that should not be missed.
Marc Teamaker and The Soul Shop's Friend Space (Top 24)
Good luck with your NYC shows tomorrow. And I agree wholesomely with the comment below- International Pop Overthrow in Liverpool's a smashing gig. Did it a year or so ago with Spearmint. A fine time was had by all! All the best- andy
hi my friend i just got back from two fantastic gigs at the cavern in liverpool the crowd was really good! we should do the next pop overthrow in the uk together! xxx
A very Happy Birthday to ya Tea-bag!! Shame you're to far for me to buy you a drink. Hope you have a good day! Oh and Good luck for tomorrow, I see you're playing :-)
Hi Marc, glad you like The Pub - I don't tell too many people where to find it - but thought you'd feel at home there. I love being the landlady albeit a cyber one haha..
Have a lovely weekend - I'm off out in a few hours to see Skyshaker & The Loop - it's great meeting myspace friends in person!
Hello Marc, thanks for the comment and for accepting me as a friend.
I've already put your Filthy's gig on my calendar and can't wait to meet Robert and of course you.
I'll be there with my camera for both stills and videos for youtube lol! Infact most people don't know it's me at gigs as I've always got a camera stuck to my face.
