Soul Project NOLA Brings the Funk to Lizzie Rose

Sound Waves

July 12, 2023

By MONIQUE M. DEMOPOULOS

(Photos by Ryan Morrill)

Launched in 2014 in the heart of charming historic Tuckerton, the Lizzie Rose Music Room operates entirely on…

Spring has sprung with the Soul Project! We had a very active spring down in the South. Jazzfest is back in full swing and back to its lively pre-pandemic levels of fun. We met and danced with a few new…

"WE LOVE YOU NORWAY!" - is what Wanda yelled to the rest of the train when we wrapped up our last night in Drammen. The passengers applauded. We made lots of music and new friends, saw some old friends, drank…

The Soul Project is excited to announce our very own Wanda Joseph, along with the Joyful/SONO choir, have won a Grammy Award for their participation and performance in Jon Batiste’s “FREEDOM” song and accompanying music video.  

Wanda not only appears…

​​​​​​...the place was packed, The Quickening had the crowd primed and ready, the energy was off the wall, and the band was on fire.  Soul Project FUAS + The Quickening at Tip's on a Friday night in New Orleans. The…

Thanks to everyone who made our East Coast Hustle III the success it was!!!  From New York, Connecticut, Jersey, Virgina and Tennesee (East Coast to us...) we made music for a bunch of fantastic people in some great places!  Special…

Surprise! Betcha didn’t think we’d sneak our way onto an already jam-packed French Quarter Fest lineup, did ya?  

We weren’t even expecting to play this year! As these things usually happen, we were prepared to take action nonetheless. Our good…

The Funky Uncle is Rolling and the Funky Uncle All Stars Gonna Be Rolling Too!

Happy Carnival From New Orleans!!!

It's Mardi Gras time and we are ready!  The Tucks parade is rolling and the Funky Uncle is rolling…

Greetings from New Orleans! Just a quick note to let y'all know that things are starting to amp up for the band.  Some things have changed, some things have stayed the same, and as always, we plan to bring the…

Life has been a bit of a roller coaster lately, and one of those up and down loop-de-loop ones at that! From pandemics to mother nature, the funk just can’t seem to catch a break...

First and foremost, we’d like…

While we may not be fully out of the covid-era, life is slowly starting to creep back to normal! And with that comes new adventures and more importantly new announcements. 

We’re very excited to announce we’ll be back in the…

...but that didn't stop us from celebrating...safely and socially distanced of course!  The band had been booked for 3 shows that were ultimately cancelled however thanks to the virtual world we were able to switch the gigs and still play…

Greetings from shut down New Orleans!  It's been a strange few months for the band as they surely have been for y'all, too!  On our side, we have played exactly one gig since March 6th!   That gig was at The…

Can't Stop The Music!

Greetings from locked down New Orleans! 

First off, we hope everyone is doing well, staying safe, and keeping their distance! 

That being said, since no one can come to us, we are coming to you with…

Due to the Covid-19 virus-induced lockdown that we are all dealing with we are sorry to announce that all Soul Project shows have been cancelled till further notice.  Everybody please stay well and safe!!

Best. Mardi Gras. Ever.

Krewe Of Fat Bankers 2nd Line and Luncheon

Tribute To Art Neville Feat. George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Stanton Moore and CR Gruver

5 hours of funk on the Funky Uncle once again, only this time…

We are proud and excited to announce that we are finally playing Michael Arnone's 31st Annual Crawfish Fest in Augusta NJ Friday, May 29th.  For those of you who don't know, our summer touring schedule through the last 10 years…

Been a minute since the last post and there's been a lot going on, so, here goes.  Since the successful East Coast Hustle II Tour (all the way back in late July!) the band did the "West Coast Hustle II"…

Time to get Funky y'all!!
New Orleans funksters, the Soul Project NOLA, are kicking off their “East Coast Hustle Part II” tour this Tuesday, July 16th, with a performance at The Preservation Pub in Knoxville, Tennessee .  The 3 week…

Among the many highlights and opportunities I have been afforded thru my connection to Walter "Wolfman" Washington, one of the greatest was playing Saturday nights at the Leaf.  From my spot on the drum riser next to Wilbert "Junkyard Dog"…

We're excited to announce our 3 Week Wednesday Night residency at the Maple Leaf Bar! Our first night is Wednesday May 15th! Come get down with us at one of our favourite Uptown bars!  

Doors @ 9pm  
Show @ 10pm  

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