Sue Mansour: Vocals, Tambourine
Dave Justo: Lead Guitar
Joe Diablo: Rhythm Guitar
Travis Smith: Bass Guitar
Joe Armstrong: Drums
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Janis 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 Like
If 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. Annnnd... she went to bed with a bump on her head while listening to a
Soundgarden of AC/DC: That's the Who's who of what we sound like....
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.
Wasn't sure what pics you would like from last night so I tagged you in all of them & figured you could pick that way LOL.... you guys rocked as always...Love ya
Haha they used to let me into Grape Street when I was 13 and 14 because I went with my parents. That was crazy... that's why all of my friends almost are at least a decade older than me lol. We would go like 3 times a week sometimes haha.
Either way, hope to see you all soon! I like the tunes on the page - it seems that I must buy myself your CD :)
I'm so proud of you guys and very appreciative that I could join in on the fun and experience your first huge venue!! You guys are sooo talented and you're def gonna make it big...only a matter of time now and then the whole world will be graced with the Soraia experience!! Thanks again for letting me tag along! :o)
I'm so excited you guys nailed last nights show! Saw the pics Vic sent from sound check.. what a big venue! Anyway, just read the review-- I must agree. I'm sure it was an amazing show as always. Can't wait to see you guys at The Note in July!!
I quote: "Opening for Bon Jovi was Philadelphia rock band Soraia, whose last album, "Shed the Skin" featured Sambora guesting on guitar. Singer Sue Mansour fronted the band with a voice and stage persona reminiscent of Janis Joplin." Unquote.
I'd say Good Luck tonight, but you don't need it, because you guys are awesome!Congrats once again on all of your successes and may they keep coming :D
WHOOOOOAAAAAAA! YOUR HALF WAY THERE! WHOOAAAA OHHH! LIVING ON A PRAYER! HAHAHA
ROCK THE F*CK OUT!!!!!!!! IAM SO F*CKING HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS. AND IAM PROUD. SHOW THEM WHAT THE WORLDS BEEN MISSING. GOOD LUCK IN MILWAUKEE!!!!!!! YOUR GONNA ROCK THE SH*T OUTTA THE AMPHITHEATHER!!!!!! ALL 25,000 PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
omg im pretty effin sure i saw you guys at the mall today, and if it was you, and im sure it was, i'm gonna kick myself...have fun at the show. wish i was old enough to go lol. you guys rock!
heeey guys what's up!! I'm still in north Carolina right now, but I should be back in town Sunday night! Hopefully I will he back in town in time to see you guys play Monday on dill!! Much love!!!!!
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