Urban Classic Presents – Pure Soul

Urban Classic pays tribute to the soul greats, such as Al Green, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, James Brown and many others! Returning to Crooners with an all new show, celebrating the stars of true soul music. One show. One night. Don’t miss it!

GSharp: Vocals

Mark Lickteig: Vocals and Organ

Jay Bee: Vocals

Michael Bland: Drums, Music Director

Tommy Barbarella: Keys

Ron Long: Bass

Geoff LeCrone: Guitar

Scott Agster: Trombone

John Bertsch: Sax

Riley Helgeson: Trumpet

Josh May: Trumpet

Michael Bland – is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation and keyboardist . He worked with Vulfpeck playing drums on “Hero Town,” which was released October 2017. Michael is also the current Drummer for Soul Asylum.

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