Hustle Souls - Make Believe

The Band: In the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, an acoustic guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the synergistic soul/indie-pop band, Hustle Souls. With 2 ½ years of touring under their belt, the band’s feel-good, modern meets vintage sound, have earned them a reputation as one of the region’s most promising independent acts. Lead singer and keyboardist, Billy Litz’s rootsy influences and vulnerable compositions are embroidered, garnished, and decked out by a powerhouse soul band. The rhythm section, Tommy Moore and Sean McCann aggressively usher in a tight jazz and R&B influence, while guitarist, Chris Everett, brings the group to the next level with his rock-ribbed feel. ​In 2017 the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, the Broadcast, Pharcyde) about making a record which has set the ball rolling at a different pace. Hustle Souls’ eclectic sound has come together on their debut full-length album, “Color.”

WORDS - AN ORIGINAL SLAM POEM

Forged Steel, by John Budden

Forged Steel - The lyrics are about the memories of an old knight who fought in many battles.Written by John Budden. John Budden on Vocals, John Budden on Guitars, Phil Jones on Bass, Phil Jones Drums and Engineering .

Steve Dalachinsky @ The Poetry Center - "cecil taylor-derek bailey duo at tonic"

The full program features Dalachinsky's complete reading (at times with guest, guitarist John Schott's improvised accompaniment), and a performance by the poetry and music trio Cosmic Diaspora (Jake Marmer, John Schott, Joshua Horowitz). Full program at Poetry Center Digital Archive: https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/poe...