First Friday with Soul Sky at The Eleven

Soul Sky is a great bluesy, jammy rock and roll band formed in late 2012. It was formed out of the merger of two great Northeast bands that had made quite a name for themselves, those bands were Folding Sky, led by Blues Hall of Fame member Mark Emanatian and Right Coast Soul, led by the dynamic Jeremy Walz. These two award winning guitarists, vocalists and songwriters are joined by the killer rhythm section of Jeff Prescott on drums and Tom Dolan on bass. Together they form a band that combines great original songs with unique versions of classic blues, rock and soul tunes. The band took another step forward adding veteran guitarist Joe Mele to the band forming a unique three guitar lineup.

Emanatian made his name playing with Ernie Williams and the Wildcats for 11 years. He has also performed with Patti Smith, Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, Bruce Willis and Hubert Sumlin. Dolan toured for years with Folding Sky, Tom Healey, Erin Harkes, and has backed up Big Time Sarah, Rhett Tyler and Ernie Williams. Walz, a judge at the annual International Blues Competition in Memphis, has toured with Tas Cru, Bo Diddley, Larry McCray and Big Eye Willie Smith. Prescott has played with everyone from jam bands to blues bands. Together they bring years of experience and an unparalleled passion for music.

Besides playing concerts, clubs and festivals, they are known for their charitable work raising money for homeless programs, food pantries, and veterans. They are currently recording their first album of original material that has a late summer release date scheduled.

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