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The Georgetown Halloween Block Party, one of the capital’s most anticipated annual events, returns in full force on October 31, 2024, bringing with it an electrifying lineup featuring the award-winning Sol Roots Band, joined by renowned saxophonist Ron Holloway. This free, community-centered event promises a night of high-energy funk, soulful rock, and blues that will captivate music fans and Halloween revelers alike.

In anticipation of their upcoming album release, The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble, will take the stage at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. This special evening of groove and soul will be elevated by the opening act, the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots.

The Headhunters: 50 Years of Unstoppable Funk

On Friday July 7, The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C. presents Black Joe Lewis with Sol Roots for a night of upbeat funk, raw and raucous rock, deep blues and soul, and hypnotic grooves!

Black Joe Lewis is a contemporary singer and guitarist with a bent toward vintage blues, soul, and R&B. He formed Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears in Austin, Texas, in 2007. In March 2009, Esquire listed Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears as one of the "Ten Bands Set to Break Out at 2009's SXSW Festival.

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On Friday February 3, the New Orleans Suspects and Sol Roots band join forces at The Hamilton Live, in Washington D.C., for a joyous night of upbeat funk, deep blues and soul, swamp rock, and hypnotic grooves!

There is an outstanding concert occurring on Thursday March 24. The Sol Roots band join forces with some dear friends and amazing musicians, the world renowned saxophonist Ron Holloway and the talented vocalist/guitarist Mary-eL, for a night of incredible music at the legendary JV’s Restaurant in Falls Church, VA.

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On Saturday Oct 2, the Sol Roots band with guest Gabe Stillman perform at the legendary JV's in Falls Church, Virginia. This special blues/soul/rock celebration will showcase world class musicians in a relaxed venue, that has been known for decades for showcasing some of the best national and regional musical talent.

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The 5 Points Music Sanctuary concert series in Roanoke, Virginia are in full swing and celebrate freedom and freekdom with two powerful concerts on July 4th weekend. The national and regional musical performance acts for Friday July 2 and Saturday July 3 are The Dead Reckoning, Sol Roots, Freekbass, and Shred is Dead.

Sol Roots recently released a psychedelic video showcasing a unique, original, funky arrangement of Grateful Dead's "Sugaree" from the album 'Live at The Hamilton'. The EP was recorded live in front of a sold-out audience in February 2020 in Washington D.C. The recording offers an enticing blend of funk, jam, roots, and blues that prove light-hearted and fun, while also being soulful and sincere.

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