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Member Since5/12/2006
Band Websitewww.opensouls.co.nz
Band MembersTyra Hammond (Vocals),

Bjorn (Vocals),

Isaac Aesili (Trumpet),

Cameron Allen (Sax),

Julien Dyne (Drums),

Chip Matthews (Bass),

Jeremy Toy (Guitar),

Godfrey De Grut (Keys),

Harlin Davey (MPC)

InfluencesBerry Gordy, Dangermouse, J Dilla, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Van Morrison, Stones Throw, Holland Dozier Holland, The Beatles, Elliot Smith, Beck, Sharon Jones, Beyonce, Northern Soul, Isley Brothers.
Record LabelFrom The Crate Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Opensouls
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'This is a stomping four track affair of raw soul,jazz,funk fusion that grabs you from the first perfectly plucked strings on the opener-Big Up the Opensouls....6 out of 7-ONE WEEK TO LIVE MAGAZINE

'Female funk stormers,a nice little bossa not to mention an unreleased instrumental this has something for everybody.This is true funk played with authority,great energy and hornss that make you wanna shake it'-7 out of 7 –ONE WEEK TO LIVE MAGAZINE

'Turn It Up' sounds like a long lost 70's classic with soulful brass riff and vocals to match' 4 out of 5 –BLUES & SOUL MAGAZINE

'Its classy rhythms complemented by by power funk laden vocals from Tyra Hammond'-BLUES & SOUL MAGAZINE

'Opensouls are up there with Sharon Jones & The Dapkings,Quantic Soul Orchestra & Breakestra.It's quality from start to finish'. 4 out of 5- DJ MAGAZINE

'Opening cut 'You Got Me Thinkin' is the killer bold funk track in the set but the whole EP is like a stick of Blackpool rock with the word 'funk' written all the way through it' MONEY SHOT RELEASE 5 OUT OF 5 –DJ MAGAZINE

'killer kiwi super funk band with baaaaaad vocals gets debut european exposure in March with this four track EP'- STRAIGHT NO CHASER MAGAZINE

'This is great,its not often you hear a funk collective that really do have the funk.I do urge you to check these guys out for top notch jazz funk' 5 out of 5 –UPDATE MAGAZINE

STRAIGHT UP.COM WITH HUWSTON –massive massive 12 !


   Opensouls's Friend Space (Top 9)
Opensouls has 3340 friends.
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NINA VAN HORN

NINA VAN HORN



Nov 10 2009 9:04 PM

thanks for finding me and all the best to you and your music
love from Paris
Nina Van horn
Grant Beedie

Grant Beedie



Nov 9 2009 5:32 AM

hi there, thanks for the add. all the best for now . Grant
Pascal

Pascal



Nov 2 2009 5:33 PM

Bonjour OPENSOULS,

Every month I present to my friends my 4 musical "coups de coeur",
and in November you are one of them.

- You are at the top of my top friend (easier to go on your page)

- Your video is on my page

- Your music will be play alternately




I'm very enjoyed to have you as "a guest" on my page

I really appreciate your music and so good sound


Hope you a great day


Lyrical Tigeress

Lyrical Tigeress



Oct 28 2009 7:49 AM

Hey!
I hope you’re having an exciting week!
What are the greatest concert/s you’ve ever been to?
What are the worst concert/s you’ve ever been to?
Lucy
Pascal

Pascal



Oct 23 2009 9:51 AM

Bonjour Opensouls
Thanks for the friendly add
What a so good sound and positive
energy
Really Love your music
Your videos are great !!!
Best wishes from France
(Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 )
Pascal
J-weze[F.B.L.A]Ifresh Graphix™

Ifresh Graphix



Oct 17 2009 3:23 AM


(:hey:)
Stopin by to say whats up



THE OFFICIAL LORD I WILL!!

THE OFFICIAL LORD I WILL!!



Oct 13 2009 8:23 PM

"There's Something Special About Being A Friend...

That Is A Friend Can Make Someone Realize How Good Life Is...

Thanks!! God Bless You And Your Family...
ONE5 - NZ & AU

ONE5 - NZ & AU



Oct 12 2009 12:26 PM

Just coming through to show some Luv, ONE5
sounzgood.co.nz

sounzgood.co.nz



Oct 7 2009 10:37 PM

Hey Opensouls fans
Go check sounzgood dot co dot nz to see
Matt Hicks interview Tyra Hammond and Bjorn Peterson about the Opensouls new album, how they formed and Tyras famous cousins. Matt also reveals who his real dad is....
Junkyard Scientists

Junkyard Scientists



Oct 6 2009 11:19 PM

Upcoming Gigs

Friday the 9th of October
Golden Lion, Bristol

Junkyard Scientists bring the Funk to Bristol
£3 entry

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141138963411

Saturday the 10th of October

Monto@The Water Rats theatre with Kubla Kahn
£5 Entry

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141454939470

Plus Dont forget our iTunes...

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=310693165&s=143444

C U ON THE DANCE FLOOR!

x
...K15...

...K15...



Oct 6 2009 12:42 PM

new music in the player, come listen when u can.

u doing ok?
Lyrical Tigeress

Lyrical Tigeress



Sep 28 2009 10:03 PM

Hey ,
I hope you had a fantastic weekend!
I've just uploaded some cover songs to my profile and it'd be awesome if you could please have a listen and let me know what you think?

Lucy aka Lyrical Tigeress
stormbird

stormbird



Sep 9 2009 9:57 PM

Greetings from planet Stormbird. Congrats on the new album it is mega-cool:) My sister won't stop playing Standing in the Rain....addict......BigUps, R&A
EL ESPIRITU DEL79

REggae boys RIot squad



Sep 9 2009 8:19 AM

LOVE YOUR SOUND!!
GREETINGS FROM SPAIN!
The Inverts

The Inverts



Sep 7 2009 8:36 PM

Hey there Open Souls
I love your new work soooooooo much.
Wow super cool.
Love your work.
Nic Roland and the Inverts.
Cherri

Cherri



Aug 30 2009 1:17 AM

Hi guys love ur new album,
keep up the great work
love the video
Shelley

Shelley



Aug 29 2009 3:38 PM

loved you all before, but now, after standing in the rain video....i've found a whole new appreciation for ya!
Sao Paulo Punks

Sao Paulo Punks



Aug 22 2009 6:56 PM

Hey we've got some new music up! Swing by our page when you get a chance, have a listen. Great to be in touch with ya.
Peace
Sao Paulo Punks

PS. Check us out on facebook too!
Gemma D

Gemma Dickinson



Aug 18 2009 10:36 PM

Nice work on the album guys!
Mikki Dee

Mikki Dee



Aug 18 2009 2:54 PM



hey dudes
just got the album off amplifier,well done
have a open souls track on this mix and will feature an album track on the next
pass to the left anside

Sweet Sounz 9
" his best yet " Ashley Beedle
"this mix is crazy" Blitz the Ambassador
"my favourite dj in the world " Andy Bell - Oasis
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/pwe7oh
Versatile Big Cat

Versatile Big Cat



Aug 18 2009 12:00 PM

hey you have a cool page, I like: )

Come check out my blog, hoping I can get some input

Versa
♥alentine

♥alentine



Aug 18 2009 6:10 AM

album is awesome, in love with it - smile to my face on repeat and the words! :D singalongs !yay! its great, thanks
JAKARTA RECORDS

JAKARTA RECORDS



Aug 14 2009 9:05 AM

new album sounds great. lovin it!!!!!

greetings from berlin/germany,

jannis
Vance Buckingham

Vance Buckingham



Aug 12 2009 8:18 AM

G'Day
Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers VB



http://www.myspace.com/vancebuckingham
Hannah Howes

Hannah Howes



Aug 12 2009 5:50 AM

I like the blue gloves on hold you close!
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