originally published: 06/04/2024
(NEW ORLEANS, LA) -- The Soul Rebels, the renowned New Orleans-based brass ensemble known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk, and hip hop, will be performing June 21-23, 2024 at New York City's Blue Note with Ghostface Killah. This run of shows will highlight the group's adaptability and breadth as they collaborate with one of the most illustrious wordsmiths in hip-hop.
Commenting on the tour, The Soul Rebels’ manager, Alex Kurland, emphasized their commitment to working with the best in the industry. "When The Soul Rebels collaborate, it is with highly respected and iconic artists," said Kurland. "Whether it's projects with the Wu Tang Clan, Nas, Branford Marsalis, Metallica, Robert Glasper, DMX or Katy Perry, The Soul Rebels aim to push musical boundaries and celebrate the richness of their artistic expression."
The Soul Rebels will also perform a special, one-night only show on June 19 at the Ardmore Music Hall, located outside of Philadelphia in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The show coincides with the observance of Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, and features legendary performers Marcus Miller and Fred Wesley.
Tickets for The Soul Rebels Spring Tour are available now on www.thesoulrebels.com/tour.
Brass sensation The Soul Rebels, started with an idea - to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass ensemble.
The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2024 after receiving national attention following the release of their album, Poetry In Motion. Building a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere, the eight-member collective frequently appears on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist G-Eazy’s single ‘When You’re Gone” featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’ “Godfather 4”, Big Freedia and Icona Pop’s “Pipe That” and Warner Music Group artist Phony Ppl’s newest release. The Soul Rebels have scored original music for Walt Disney’s 2023 movie Haunted Mansion and appeared on the official soundtrack for Universal Pictures' hit comedy Girls Trip.
The Soul Rebels have impressed viewers with two appearances on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” featured on “NPR's Tiny Desk” series with Wu Tang Clan frontman GZA, and headlined the global TED Conference.
The famed group continues to expand their international reach, touring four continents including Europe, Australia, China, South Korea and Japan. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of Katy Perry, Nas, G-Eazy, DMX, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Matisyahu, and most notably their new supergroup with the legendary Wu Tang Clan.
The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory and are respected for their ability to combine topnotch musicianship with songs that celebrate peace, love, and soul.
Upcoming Dates
14 June - San Diego, CA, Music Box w/ Seun Kuti
15 June - San Luis Obispo, CA, Live Oak Music Festival
16 June - Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest w/ Seun Kuti
19 June - Ardmore, PA, Ardmore Music Hall w/ Fred Wesley & Marcus Miller
20 June - Washington, DC, The Howard Theatre w/ Ghostface Killah & GZA
21 June - New York, NY, Blue Note w/ Ghostface Killah
22 June - New York, NY, Blue Note w/ Ghostface Killah
23 June - New York, NY, Blue Note w/ Ghostface Killah
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