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NEW SINGLE! "Hold You Close" Available on iTunes




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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 !


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Opensouls has 3166 friends.
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Junkyard Scientists





Jul 14 2009 6:44 PM

JUNKYARD EVENTS THIS WEEK!

FRIDAY NIGHT GOLDEN LION, BRISTOL with THE GIANTS

9 - 12 £3 Entry

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JUNKYARD SCIENTISTS

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x
J-weze





Jul 14 2009 4:08 AM

(:hey:)
stoping to say whats up
JAMAKESMUSIQ


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Jul 13 2009 11:45 AM

Hey Family...Good look on the add! Thanx PREVIEW THE FIRST 10 TRACKS OF OUR RECORD COMPANY'S DEBUT RELEASE INTERESTED IN YOUR THOUGHTS TOO.
Bl@ir





Jul 3 2009 11:03 AM

Let's do a collaboration!
Strayfalcon





Jun 24 2009 1:37 PM

Hey thank u for the add & friendship

lovin ya sounz

peace

Adz
Secret Level





Jun 20 2009 9:12 AM

yo yo yo just copped the new 7" and thought id let you know its dope as! but whats happened with the download links on your site! you mean i gotta get another copy so i can juggle "dollars" on 7"! tell me it aint so!
peace.
marc @ Secret Level Youth Centre
Lower Hutt
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Jun 17 2009 8:44 PM

Great Beats Better Business

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1 (727) 768 7580
N.E.S DEATH 2 THE DJ TRACK IS HERE YA!FIREEEEE





Jun 15 2009 11:23 PM

hey coming by to say whats good.hope u have a great year!

n.e.s
smoothfellaz ent

www.twitter.com/mrnes
sopranocity on itunes now
*kRisTEen*





Jun 11 2009 9:15 AM

hey ma Fav AotearOa fUnk musos(:
lOvin dat nu vId
keep On
i b lovin it
all the way from germany
much love!
J-weze





Jun 2 2009 4:21 AM

hey
:)
stoping by to say whats up


<a
moonshoes





May 29 2009 10:25 PM

Hi,
Thanks a lot for the add !
Have a good day.
listen "MOONSHOES" on myspace
The new French sound of Blue-Eyed Soul !
Simon Sillz !! Hip Hop Producer





May 23 2009 4:20 AM

Hi Nice Page Opensouls
I've Just Been added 2 New Tracks On My Page Produced By Me
http://www.myspace.com/simonsillz 4 more info

Ciao
Simon Sillz
*kRisTEen*





May 22 2009 3:34 PM

wOOp dee wOOp opensOuls loving ur nu tune hold you close, i wish i can hold ur new record close soon hehe, can u pleaz tell me if I can buy it in germany az well? Miss Aotearoa n da vibe thea, much love
ur music speaks from ma own heart!!
arOha nUI!!!!
GIMAR





May 21 2009 10:45 AM

wat up guys! dope tunes

keep up tha good work!

peace
Junkyard Scientists





May 20 2009 10:34 AM

Hi, Thanx 4 the Add!!!!

Check our Debut Ep out on iTUNES
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=310693165&s=143444

Upcoming Gigs in May
16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines
17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton
22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading
23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke
24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex

Dont Forget The LIVE Ep 'LIVE FROM THE YARD' is Available at all gigs from the 16th of May

Take care

x
DJ NOISE P -The Untouchable -





May 19 2009 2:03 PM

What' Good?
Thanks for the Add;Much Respect;
Have a Blessing Week;
P
The Roundels (Official site)





May 19 2009 8:09 AM

TURN IT UP MAN
TOP SOUNDS
Max Paparella





May 18 2009 1:42 PM

Thank you very much for the friendship!!!

The album "Stack 'em high" is out now !!!

Check it out on my MySpace page and leave me a comment!

Thanks!
Tipsy Brown





May 17 2009 2:37 PM

miss yous a fairly decent amount ;)x
Emily Jayne





May 16 2009 10:38 AM

Love you Tyra! Just beautiful!!
Junkyard Scientists





May 14 2009 12:51 PM

NEW LIVE CD OUT THIS WEEK!

Launch Party at Global Cafe 22nd of May, Junkyard Scientists playing downstairs all night.

....also we've just been confirmed for Beach Break LIVE and Secret Garden Party this Summer! Roll on Sunshine!

Upcoming Gigs in May
16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines
17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton
22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading
23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke
24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex

p.s
Dont forget to check out our new itunes page

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=310693165&s=143444
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May 14 2009 10:17 AM

May the BASS be with you !
Vjerca





May 14 2009 9:15 AM

love your music:)
have a great day;)
BayBeRoMpE





May 14 2009 8:24 AM

Hey Opensouls,

Mannnn Dat "HOLD YOU CLOSE" wai is sooooo meke, Im totalii luvin it

Much Luv
Huts
Anna





May 12 2009 2:07 AM

thankyou
:p
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