Lady Soul marking 10-year anniversary

On May 18, Lady Soul will host a special 10th anniversary show at The Pourhouse, located on the second floor of The Old Triangle, 189 Great George St., Charlottetown.

Tickets are cash only and are available in advance at The Old Triangle or at the door. Showtime is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a 19 years and over licensed event.

In April 2014, Lady Soul, a nine-piece soul band, squeezed on stage to debut at Baba’s Lounge for a danceinfused late-night set at the ECMA 150 Hour Jam. Ten years later, the group is still going strong, bringing its funky sounds to audiences Islandwide.

The origins of the band are as distinctive as the band’s sound.

“It was a Sunday night and I was at Mel’s Convenience,” recalls founding member and bassist, Jason Rogerson. “I was about to leave when it hit me. You need to start a female-fronted soul band and bring that powerful, sassy music to the masses. I called Kelley Mooney that night.”

The band’s mission is to share the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Amy Winehouse and other soul divas, while delivering a passionate and energetic show. Singers Mooney, Emi Smith and the band’s newest member, K’eziah Collie, are all lead singers and back each other up with soulful three-part harmonies.

The horn section features Mark Parsons on trumpet and Joanna Mckearney on tenor sax. On rhythm are Dave Gordon on keys, Rogerson on bass, Kirk White on drums and guest guitarist Chad Deagle.

For more information on Lady Soul, check out its Youtube channel or visit the Lady Soul Facebook page.