Soul Stew , Toronto's legendary R and B,Soul,Jazz Funk ensemble.
A fixture of the Toronto music scene , Soul Stew is made up of some of the finest musicians in Canada. Formed in 1990 by Toronto first call studio musicians as a house band at the Bamboo , Soul Stew became the band synonymous with the College st. music scene with their 10 year long residency at the College St. Bar.
The musicians in Soul Stew have collectively and individually performed and recorded with The Boss Brass,Gorillaz Bruce Cockburn, Paul Butterfield,The Parachute Club , Jane Bunnett, Holly Cole, Marc Jordan,Gino Vanelli, Tito Puente , Mary Margaret O'Hara,Aretha Franklin and Nelly Furtado to name just a few
Soul Stew plays a mixture of Blues, Jazz,R n B, Funk,a bit of reggae and a lot of Soul, recalling the classic sounds of the legendary recording bands (a la the Funk Brothers from the movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown) of Stax, Motown, Philly ,The Meters,
Muscle Shoals, and the Hi Rhythm section of Memphis
Hey guys just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you, for your time and good music. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Hope all are well and hope to see and hear you guys again. peace
you played just a little while ago for a friends birthday party at the Balmy Beach Club. **Sweet!** I loved listening and dancing to you guys. Where are you playing next??!!
Hey I'm the first to pop that myspace cherry.
Great to see you guys out here in space.
Since I've been here in Canada, I come to the conclusion that you guys are like the Hardest working band in the city, and you'r funky too.
I wish I could play a tamborine like mike, ok and sing like him too.
Keep the pot boiling cookin up some SOUL STEW.
peace 2 you all
Shamakah
