Soul Merchants were once described as a mix of The Doors and Sisters of Mercy. This observation is true, but it describes only a portion of their sound. In two short years (1985-87) they wrote and recorded over one hundred songs. The band blended eclectic musical favorites, life experiences, and friendships into a volatile brew.
Soul Merchants began in March ’85 as a noisy three-piece influenced by Einstürzende Neubauten, Joy Division and ’60s pop and rock. Malcom Black and Michael Moore bonded as soon as they began playing and writing together. Black coined the name and they quickly recruited Paul Ciciora for drumming duties. A set list and image were established, and within just three weeks the band was playing live dates.
Several shows in the Denver-Boulder area brought the attention of Bob Ferbrache. He recorded “God’s Hand Touched Him, and He Slept,” the first chapter of Soul Merchants recordings. He then joined the band, playing keyboards and second guitar. Jerry Cuba replaced Ciciora in October ’85 and the band began writing for their next release, Before the Gates.
Before the Gates was released in May ’86, and it quickly became clear that the time was right for the leap to vinyl. Gates of Heaven was released in September ’86.
Soul Merchants also recorded Let It Brood which went unreleased at the time. It featured their strongest material yet, and demonstrated that greater success may have been close at hand had they reached a wider audience. Soul Merchants disbanded in March ’87 after playing the inaugural South By Southwest in Austin.
Smooch Records released the forty song compilation, 1985-1987, on October 23rd 2007. Vintage four-track cassette recordings exhumed from the vault. Listen now to Soul Merchants: Denver’s premier purveyors of psychedelic doom.
Uncle Pleasants 2125 S Preston Street Louisville, KY 40217-2154
Louisville, Kentucky- On Oct. 27th Louisville Gothic and Eden Promotions will welcome Voltaire to Uncle Pleasants. Voltaire is known for his satire and comedic remarks about society and Goths in general.
There will be a PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST, FIREBREATHING by Midian, BOBBING FOR APPLES and other fun HALLOWEEN EVENTS throughout the evening!! DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!!
Tickets available at www.groovetickets.com keyword: Voltaire Also availiable at EarX-tacy and at every DEAFIXION GOTH NIGHT!
The New Scheme #20 is out now, featuring a Majority Rule retrospective, City of Ships, My Heart To Joy, Disappearer, Beware of Safety, Quieting Syrup, and more. You can click on the cover to download the new issue.
You can also view the new issue instantly at www.issuu.com
Past issues, and the digital mixtape are available at the just-relaunched www.thenewscheme.com
THE INFAMOUS DANCE-FLOOR MENACE OF LOUISVILLE RETURNS TO WREAK HAVOC AT UNCLE PLEASANTS AUG 25TH.
DONT MISS THIS EXCLUSIVE DJ SET BY SCENE ICON:: REV SPOOK!!
THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!
!!!*** DEAFIXION ***!!!
Louisville's WEEKLY 18+ night at UNCLE PLEASANTS. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!!
DJs: Count Grozny & Sodom
Uncle Pleasants provides a BAD ASS and LOUD sound system for your dancing pleasure. We provide spectacular visuals and lighting as well as great themes.
REQUEST OFF WORK AND COME SEE US AT DEAFIXION!
18+ admitted $ 4 Cover FULL BAR for 21+ 9:00PM - 3:00AM
Just sending you this message to inform you that starting AUGUST 11TH DEAFIXION Gothic / Industrial Night will become a WEEKLY EVENT!!
Thats right, EVERY TUESDAY you can come out and enjoy the best Goth/Industrial/EBM dance music at UNCLE PLEASANTS!!
AUGUST 11th - LOUISVILLE GOTHIC FETISH BALL....
Leather and latex strongly Encouraged. Bring your whips and chains and Immerse yourself in the other realm of pleasure. Special guests and performances pending. 18+ 4$
