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Review from Creative Loafing - December 13, 2007
Keeping it Simple
With Soul Purpose
BY COOPER LEVEY-BAKER
Published 12.12.07
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Needful Things
SOUL PURPOSE
soiledporpoise.com
When it comes to songwriting, Sarasota's Soul Purpose keeps it pretty simple. On Needful Things, the quartet's five-track debut EP, the band sings about keeping your mouth shut ("Big Mouth"), needing some loving ("I Need Your Love") and dancing with hot chicks ("Cool Ya Down"). The subjects might be breezy, but the band has a certain musical sophistication, hopping with ease from quasi-grunge and roots-rock to pop-ska and dub. The nine-minute-plus track that closes the disc, "Yahweh," is particularly impressive, a weighty reggae groove that fades into an extended hand-percussion coda. 3 stars
Local Music - November 15, 2007
[LOCAL MUSIC]
By Dawn E. Scire
Published Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at 4:30 a.m.
Name: Soul Purpose
Members: Pat Monahan, vocals, bass and acoustic guitar; Joe Freed, drums, percussion and vocals; Al Owen, guitar and vocals; Mike Hamad, guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals.
Base of operation: Sarasota
Formed: 2005
Style: Roots, rock and reggae
Bio: The second coming of Sarasota's Soul Purpose compels its "sole purpose," as it were: positive music that transcends conventional genres. Monahan and Freed (both from the now-defunct Havoc) originated the band, and Owen (B-Movie) joined two years ago. The classically trained Hamad enlisted six months ago. Hamad, Owen and Monahan pen new songs, with the entire group collaborating to mine ska/reggae and upbeat roots-of-all-sounds interplay. A five-song EP, "Needful Things," was released in September but did not include Hamad. The quartet now envisions a full-length project that mixes in freestyle hip-hop and what Monahan calls "hillbilly bluegrass."
Quote: "It's a very collaborative project in the sense that there's no one person that is doing all the writing or anything ... I think that's why everybody's so happy." – Monahan
Where playing: 10 p.m. Nov. 24 at Atlantis Pizzeria/The Lost Coast Pub, 2728 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, with Obi-Shawn Kenobi. $5 cover; ages 18 and older. A portion of the sales will go to Camp Fish Tales, a camp for the physically and mentally disabled. Call 879-1953.
Where to buy CDs: At shows and cdbaby.com/cd /soulpurpose
Web site: myspace.com /soiledporpoise
SOUL PURPOSE WILL PERFORM FOR WILDLIFE RESCUE CONCERT SERIES - October 14, 2007
Soul Purpose is part of a long line up of concerned musicians, artists and poets.
Soul Purpose has been included in the honorable line up of local musicians, artists and poets who will try and help raise money for Wildlife Rescue Service of Florida.
The foundations of Soul Purpose - a four piece band from Sarasota Florida - are a roots, rock and reggae. Influenced by the dichotomy of living in paradise and going through hell. Their "soul purpose" cannot be satisfied through one genre. Bob Marley, Sublime, Larry Norman, Gospel Music, The Who, Metallica, even Bluegrass music come into play.
During the month of November, Wildlife Rescue Service of Florida is holding a concert series to raise money for a much needed transport truck. This truck will be used for transporting injured, sick, or otherwise abandoned animals to the places where they can receive the help and attention they need.
Hosting the event is Big E's Coffee and Sweets located at 2805 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Fl. 34234. Right across the street from the world famous Ringling College of Art and Design.
Advanced tickets on sale for $20.00 include all shows, or $7.00 per event. $8.00 at the door. Student discounts are available. Includes one free bottled water. There is limited seating. Shows start at 9pm until 1:00am. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available
Other performers and artists include, Spontaneous Habit, Mind Syndicate Productions, Tanya Radtke, Seth Piercy, Dr.Dj Groove, Bruce Knecht of Poets for Peace
Wildlife Rescue Service of Fla. is a nonprofit organization that rescues sick and injured wildlife throughout the bay area and has been doing this for 25 years. The purpose of these events is to raise enough money to purchase a new vehicle, in order to continue our services of helping our local wildlife.
For tickets and more information: call (941) 879-3741
Lost Coast With Draogonfly Ripple - September 15, 2007
Editors Pick!!! - September 15, 2007
New Promo - September 10, 2007
iTunes carrries the Porpoise - September 6, 2007
Cd Release Party - August 24, 2007
I have to admit, I rarely go to a CD release party. But this was my own, So I probably should show up right? I can't express the gratitude I have for all of you who made an effort to come out o a rainy night, to see a band most of you have not heard before and then to hear songs most of you have not heard before either. From my perspective I couldn't stop the happiness. We get to express ourselves, and showcase the hard work that has happened over the 3 yrs. That's right 3 yrs to get to that moment. The best part for me was seeing all of you really enjoying yourselves. The drum circle that The boys from ObiShawnKenobi helped out on went so well, we are going to incorporate it in all of our shows. The thrill of the pounding rhythm, and the sense of community that it inspires, it gives it a very primal feel. I relate it to worship. Man giving an offering to God. An offering of art. Like a child drawing a picture for his dad. Here ya go Dad.
National Magazine Article on Soul Purpose - August 18, 2007
Ringtone Available - August 18, 2007
Cd is For Sale!!!!! - August 8, 2007
Website is up! - July 29, 2007
The Soiled porpoise is up!
Soul Purpose now has its' own website and plaace for you to hang out.
This is thplace you will find info on the band members, thier fam and friends. And most of all a place to find the music! What's happening and when. And to whom!
Thanks for stopping by.
I am sure you know about the CD release party already. Check out our calander for more specific times.
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