Suzy Bravo-vocals,
Eddie Hernandez-Bass,
Paul Ward- Drums
Brant Sankey-guitar
Frank Rodarte-Sax
Honorary and former members: Roland DeLaCruz-guitar, Manny Castillo-Drums, Sam Villela-keyboards/vox, and Gabe-Sax, Adrian Ruiz-Trumpet
Influences
Solomon Burke, The Meters, James Brown, and Betty Davis.
Sounds Like
classical soul, that good ol' funk, and chicago style blues
SUZY BRAVO & THE SOUL REVUE is a supergroup of San Antonio musicians from a few of the city's most engaging bands featuring; EDDIE HERNANDEZ on bass from SUN-DAY & SEXTO SOL, ROLAND DE LA CRUZ on guitar from LOS MESCALEROS & MASTERS OF LOVE, PAUL WARD from THE SWINDLES and Romantic Explosion on drums, Brant Sankey from SPIES LIKE US on guitar, Gabriel from ST. MARY'S STREET HEALERS on sax, and BRAVO sings lead.
The band pays tribute to the soul & blues sounds reminiscent of the 60's Stax era and adopt the music by redirecting it's naturalsoul power with their own raw rock and punk TACOLAND roots. Songs featured by the band include covers from classic artists such as; JAMES BROWN, ETTA JAMES, OTIS REDDING, FREDDY FENDER, RANDY GARIBAY, JIMMY REED, GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, REV. AL GREEN, JAMES BROWN and WILSON PICKETT. The revue also features songs from contemporary artists such as THE BELL RAYS and SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS.
Don't be surprised if you catch a few special appearances. Special guests in the past include; SAM from SEXTO SOL on back-up/duet vocals and keyboards, ADRIAN RUIZ on trumpet, JUAN RAMOS from SEXTO SOL , FRED HYMES from LOS MESCALEROS on harp, CINCO on vibes, and legendary San Antonio sax player, FRANK RODARTE.
As FRANK RODARTE says it best, we're "a bunch of beaners with soul. Beaner Soul!"
After a great 2 year Tuesday residency at THE MIX, the band ended their residency on New Year's Day 2008 but continue performing shows throughout the city. This includes the Soul Revue's annual "SUPER BAD JAMES BROWN TRIBUTE SHOW" on JAMES BROWN's birthday at The Limelight which was featured on the cover of San Antonio's "THE CURRENT" and voted "Best Tribute To a Recently Deceased Artist" in 2007. Also, don't miss out on this year's second annual HALLOWEEN DISCO at the Mix HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
Suzy Bravo & The Soul Revue's Friend Space (Top 23)
Channel One is at:
Jiggers in San Antonio, Texas on:
Friday, July 24th!
21+
Here's the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&q=jiggers+san+antonio,+texas&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=17557902150070967616&li=lmd
We're giving out our new record "Pose & Posture" to everyone at the show! Doors at 9pm! Jiggers is under new management, and the owners are kick ass to the bands - so come support!
For some reviews of our new album:
http://amusicfan.blogspot.com
"These guys have the chops to hang with the heavy hitters in US ska scene but also have a fresh and accessible enough sound to cross over to new listeners..."
or here:
www.phillyska.com (scroll down)
"It is something a little different, yet also familiar. In short time the album rose to become one of my favorite releases so far this year with a secure position on my playlist..."
or here: http://www.musicaloccupation.com/
"If there’s one album that stands out as different this year, it’s Channel One’s Pose & Posture..."
thanks!
My new band, the Sachsen Apocalypse, will be doing our first show this July 4th at the Calcasieu Gallery, located at 214 Broadway. Show is free and we go on around 9 or 10.
You're invited! Come have a beer with us!
TONITE, Tuesday, June 9th @ Rock Bottom w/The Aggrolites! 9pm! (www.myspace.com/theaggrolites)
and
TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 10th @ Jack's Patio Bar w/The Supervillains! 10pm! (www.myspace.com/therealsupervillains)
We're celebrating the release of our new album "Pose & Posture" Go here to see a review:
http://amusicfan.blogspot.com
"These guys have the chops to hang with the heavy hitters in US ska scene but also have a fresh and accessible enough sound to cross over to new listeners..."
or here:
www.phillyska.com (scroll down)
"It is something a little different, yet also familiar. In short time the album rose to become one of my favorite releases so far this year with a secure position on my playlist..."
or here: http://www.musicaloccupation.com/
"If there’s one album that stands out as different this year, it’s Channel One’s Pose & Posture..."
thanks!
You're invited! Hope you can make it!
Friday, May 8th
@ The Limelight
9pm
21 +
Channel One
Ryan Scroggins & The Trenchtown Texans
Proper Villain
DJ Rudo
Wilbert Beasley with Body & Soul Live @ The Falls November 22nd, Fashion Show Designs provided by: Stefani, Live Artwork by Andres. Don't Miss this party hosted By: G.ToMaS V Photography/Promotions!
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