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Soul Vaccination with special guest Andy Stokes
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Legendary 12-piece PDX funk band Soul Vaccination returns to the Abbey stage for another high-energy performance featuring Brian Harris on keys and Gary Harris on sax with all the usual talented suspects. Enjoy classic R&B tracks as this band pays tribute to the best of Soul music from the 80s and 90s like Tower of Power and more. Joining them for this special, one-off concert is Portland's soul-crooner extraordinaire Andy Stokes. After signing the national deal, releasing a hit single written by iconic vocalist Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band, and touring regionally, Andy returns to his PDX roots where it all started.
Soul Vaccination remains at the top of the Portland charts and is one of the tightest Funk and Soul Bands in the PNW. As Rose City's favorite, Soul Vax infuses the stage with the greatest soul standards and has been a fixture in the Northwest music scene for over 20 years. This high-energy 12-piece band features Brian Harris on Hammond B-3 and keyboards, along with the precision guitar playing of Mike Doolin and Glen Hoover. On bass is Grammy-nominated producer John Linn, and on drums is Ron Tuttle, always bringin' the funk and groovin' hard. Portland's own Regina K and Mark Wyatt share their soulful vocal styles. Lewis Livermore and Dave Mills carry the backbone sound of the Soul Vax horns on trumpets, with Ron Regan, Gary Harris, and Timothy Bryson on saxophones.
The legendary Andy Stokes has shared his soulful voice and undeniable musical mastery with the world for over three decades. The singer-songwriter, a two-time inductee to Oregon’s Music Hall of Fame and multiple award winner is known for his powerful vocals, multiple Billboard Hits, and unforgettable live performances. Andy’s silky smooth R&B style and the gritty emotion that is unique to this legendary singer provide an eclectic, powerful, nonstop musical experience that thrills audiences throughout the United States and across the Globe. With powerful ballads and funky heart-pumping grooves, together with pure classic vocals — Andy Stokes has earned the moniker ‘The Northwest King of Soul Music’.
This will definitely be an inspiring, soulful music explosion you don't wanna miss.