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SORAIA
Alternative / Rock / Garage

"Our New Album,"Shed the Skin": Available NOW!"

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   SORAIA: General Info
Member Since12/11/2004
Band Websitesoraia.com
Band Members

Sue Mansour: Vocals, Tambourine

Dave Justo: Lead Guitar

Joe Diablo: Rhythm Guitar

Travis Smith: Bass Guitar

Joe Armstrong: Drums

InfluencesJanis Joplin, Grace Slick, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Pat Benatar, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, The Who, Deep Purple, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Sly and the Family Stone, AC/DC, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Redding,The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Link Wray, 13th Floor Elevators, and countless others....
Sounds LikeIf Janis Joplin Cream-ed Jimi Hendrix after feeding The Seeds to her Yardbirds then walked into The Doors of a Led Zeppelin concert on the Black Sabbath and began Rolling Stones at Sly and the Family Stone. Then she went to bed with a bump on her head while listening to a Soundgarden of AC/DC:Now you know The Who's who of what we sound like....
Record LabelSoraia, LLC
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2008 10:00P
The Loft @ Taylor’s w/ Preston Swift Norristown, Pennsylvania
Jul 22 2008 10:00P
Elbo Room Chicago, Illinois
Jul 24 2008 10:00P
The Melody Inn Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 25 2008 10:00P
The Curve Inn Alexandria, Indiana
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Doc’s Music Hall Muncie, Indiana
Aug 15 2008 9:00P
J.C. Dobbs: *ALL AGES* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 16 2008 11:30P
Tom N Jerry’s Milmont Park, Pennsylvania
Aug 17 2008 12:00P
3rd Annual Rally for R.A.A.C.E. Darlington, Maryland
Aug 22 2008 10:00P
East End Cafe Newark, Delaware
Sep 12 2008 10:00P
Mo’s Tavern Muncie, Indiana
Sep 14 2008 10:00P
Wuhnurth Music Festival Muncie, Indiana
Sep 20 2008 6:00P
Sine Studios Celebration Party: On Roof of Whole Foods on South Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 9 2008 8:00P
Pittstburgh or State College--TBA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Pittstburgh or State College--TBA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oct 11 2008 10:00P
The Belmont Bar Hamtramck, Michigan
Oct 12 2008 9:00P
Jackie O’s Pub Athens, Ohio
Oct 14 2008 8:00P
Columbus, OH or Chicago, IL--TBA Detroit, Illinois
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
The Melody Inn Indianapolis, Indiana
Oct 17 2008 10:00P
Doc’s Music Hall Muncie, Indiana
Oct 18 2008 10:30P
Wick’s on Baxter Louisville, Kentucky
Oct 20 2008 8:00P
Nashville, TN--TBA Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 21 2008 8:00P
Nashville, TN--TBA Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 22 2008 8:00P
Nashville, TN--TBA Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
Atlanta, GA--TBA Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Atlanta, GA--TBA Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 26 2008 9:00P
10 High Club Atlanta, Georgia

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New Songs, New Vid from In-Studio, Time Off, Your Help, and More....  (view more)

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   About SORAIA

Our new release, SHED THE SKIN, is available for purchase!

NOTE: CDs are temporarily out of stock, but you can still order one and we'll ship it when they come in.

To order, click the album cover:


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Press

Soraia's "Shed the Skin" has a new review currently running on Tony Kuzminski's blog on Antimusic.com and The Screen Door:

http://www.antimusic.com/

http://the-screen-door.blogspot.com/2008/02/soraia-shed-skin-album-review.html

Here's some quotes from Tony's review...able to be found on The Screen Door's blog and Antimusic.com, a site with 3 million readers a month. Writer Anthony Kuzminski is a world-reknowned reviewer, articulate and graphic with his reviews and known for his unique and genuine style. Throughout his career, he has reviewed bands such as U2, No Doubt, Guns N' Roses, Talking Heads, and thousands more. Please go to the above links for the entire review:

"...It’s unlikely you’ll hear any album in the next year whose rock and soul architecture sounds this fresh...."

"....Soraia are not hopping on any bandwagons, they merely check vintage classic rock riffs and find a way to swathe them into a package that is intoxicating and enthralling. There is a profound depth to the lyrics which are enhanced by the layered roars of guitars that make you yearn for a time where albums and artists ruled the landscape....."

"....As Mansour belts out the title track, her voice crows with an immediate and defiant pulse which is nothing short of pulverizing. Her vocal styling’s are a throwback to the past but what’s integral is that she is well aware of the rich tradition of singers who have come before her as she reaches back further than just one decade but five decades to the inner workings of Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett before recording her dynamic, soulful and mesmerizing vocals...."

A huge thank you to Chicago-based writer/reviewer, Tony Kuzminski.

Sue was recently interviewed by Randi Reed at MusicBizAdvice.com. Click the link below to check it out:

Interview with Sue

WMMR's Pierre Robert Speaks About Soraia

Listen to Sue talk with Pierre about Soraia and our work with Project H.O.M.E.

WMMR's Pierre Robert & Jaxon talk about Soraia's CD Release Party



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SORAIA's Friends Comments
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Madman Poet





Jul 3 2008 8:08 AM

Sweet. I'll be sure to spread the word around campus about y'all.
Madman Poet





Jul 2 2008 8:53 PM

I see you guys got a place in Atlanta, looking forward to seeing y'all in October.
Tif





Jul 2 2008 2:47 PM

i can't wait to see you cool cats in a few weeks... yahoo!

have a safe trip! much love...

tif ;)
Conzman Cometh





Jun 29 2008 3:44 PM

thank you kindly
Grindcity





Jun 29 2008 1:35 PM

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anitra





Jun 27 2008 6:27 PM

i can't wait to see you guys play
anitra





Jun 27 2008 1:32 PM

atlanta loves soraia!!!!!
nowhere





Jun 19 2008 8:49 AM

HOWYADOIN?
Conzman Cometh





Jun 17 2008 12:54 PM

this is no fair! im going through soraia withdraw, so im checking your upcomming shows and your gonna be gone for a bit... just in time as i was looking to get a bunch of people out for my birthday!! well i guess ill just have to wait till ya's get back! good luck out there! oh and that video on streettalkin does kick ass!! i even spotted some hot stud in a red shirt out in the crowd singing along!! haha
ohhhDonna





Jun 17 2008 9:46 AM

WOW that video of you guys on Streattalkin' is so cool!!
Fat City Frankie





Jun 13 2008 3:35 PM

I wanna hear "Cryin" right now dammit
Carrie





Jun 13 2008 10:06 AM

Hey!!!! I did graduate :-D. I got my diploma a few days ago, thank God. They were scaring me for a little bit. I just got back from the dentist and my whole left side of my face is completely dead. I can hardly drink. And I have to go to work later with my dead mouth so I hope I can talk to the customers alright. But tomorrow, I leave for Rehoboth beach! How are you all doing? Sue! My parents gave me a graduation present of seeing Journey, Heart, & Cheap Trick on August 28th. Unfortunatly I had to give up Pat Benatar =[.
But that show should kick ass! And you all should go! :-)!!!!!!!!
Bryan Croad - Guitarist





Jun 12 2008 12:59 PM

Great music, lots of soul to it! Keep up the excellent work! Bryan
Dom Minasi





Jun 12 2008 12:02 PM

Hi SORAIA,

Thanks for reaching out.

I'm not a rocker, but man, you guys sound
great!!

Dom
Hippie Krys





Jun 9 2008 5:11 PM

thank you :)
KAT*VICIOUS





Jun 8 2008 5:02 PM

you sexy bitches kicked ass last night even w/o the drum. thank you for the crazy fun time! I am going to see if I can make it to the east end show, with my cam. bat. charged and ready.
Much love
Hippie Krys





Jun 7 2008 11:36 AM

Have a great time tonight guys. I'm sorry I can't go :( I really wanted to but money is SOOOO tight. I'm gonna be about 15 days late for rent haha.
But, I did get a new job and its a real job, so I'll be pulling money in so hopefully I can make the next one! Good luck, tell me all about it when you get back!
SoCaL_LyFe





Jun 6 2008 11:53 PM

hey yall, if i find my godammed camera battery charger ill take some dope ass pictures tonight.
Tana-Jean





Jun 5 2008 4:54 PM

just wanted to drop by and say hello and hope all is going great for you while we are counting down until you come back here to indiana
David [Dah-VEED]





Jun 2 2008 2:02 PM

Awesome. See you soon.
Beatlegirl61/Revolutionette





Jun 2 2008 1:58 PM

HOLY SHIT!!

Hope to get my ass up there...
You ALL rock!!!

Luv your tunz, attitude and performances are superb!!

Peace,

CK in Philly! ;)

ps Didn't forget about those photos!
TTYL!
Clobbersaurus





May 22 2008 5:54 PM

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