Sol Roots
@solroots.bsky.social
"New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, energetic rock, and hypnotic rhythms." Sol is a Home Grown Music Network artist and a "Next Generation" Music Maker Foundation artist. SolRootsMusic.com
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Sol Roots
@solroots.bsky.social
· Dec 11
"Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer"- JamBase
"Sol's vocalizing reminds me of Moses Allison, Van Morrison, & Mississippi hill country singers"- Big City Blues Magazine
"Sol Roots and the band provide an upbeat cocktail of equal parts blues, New Orleans funk, rock, and soul"- The Jamwich
"Sol's vocalizing reminds me of Moses Allison, Van Morrison, & Mississippi hill country singers"- Big City Blues Magazine
"Sol Roots and the band provide an upbeat cocktail of equal parts blues, New Orleans funk, rock, and soul"- The Jamwich
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"We aren't supposed to be followers. We are leaders, and we're supposed to act like leaders. So that means we do not go to the front of the store and buy stuff. We go to the back of the store, the stuff that is not in the window."
Barry Harris
December 15, 1929 - December 8, 2021
Barry Harris
December 15, 1929 - December 8, 2021
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
"We aren't supposed to be followers. We are leaders, and we're supposed to act like leaders. So that means we do not go to the front of the store and buy stuff. We go to the back of the store, the stuff that is not in the window."
Barry Harris
December 15, 1929 - December 8, 2021
Barry Harris
December 15, 1929 - December 8, 2021
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Bob Dylan will keep his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour rolling across the United States next spring
Bob Dylan Confirms 2026 U.S. Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour Dates
Bob Dylan announced 2026 U.S. Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour dates, with shows scheduled from March through May across the country.
www.jambase.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bob Dylan will keep his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour rolling across the United States next spring
Happy Birthday bro
Linwood Taylor!! Dec 7
"Linwood's style is in the vein of Albert King & Hendrix, and he has worked with Joe Louis Walker, Albert Collins, Devon Allman, & Tommy Castro. Linwood has toured extensively in Europe & US"
& Linwood Taylor was recently featured in Living Blues Magazine.
Linwood Taylor!! Dec 7
"Linwood's style is in the vein of Albert King & Hendrix, and he has worked with Joe Louis Walker, Albert Collins, Devon Allman, & Tommy Castro. Linwood has toured extensively in Europe & US"
& Linwood Taylor was recently featured in Living Blues Magazine.
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy Birthday bro
Linwood Taylor!! Dec 7
"Linwood's style is in the vein of Albert King & Hendrix, and he has worked with Joe Louis Walker, Albert Collins, Devon Allman, & Tommy Castro. Linwood has toured extensively in Europe & US"
& Linwood Taylor was recently featured in Living Blues Magazine.
Linwood Taylor!! Dec 7
"Linwood's style is in the vein of Albert King & Hendrix, and he has worked with Joe Louis Walker, Albert Collins, Devon Allman, & Tommy Castro. Linwood has toured extensively in Europe & US"
& Linwood Taylor was recently featured in Living Blues Magazine.
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starting a mural today, for a new outdoor music venue soon opening in Richmond. perfect opportunity for an idea I had for a Wah Wah Watson mural i’ve been sitting on for a couple years. I originally planned to paint it in Detroit but it didn’t work out, so it’ll be here now
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
starting a mural today, for a new outdoor music venue soon opening in Richmond. perfect opportunity for an idea I had for a Wah Wah Watson mural i’ve been sitting on for a couple years. I originally planned to paint it in Detroit but it didn’t work out, so it’ll be here now
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if you’re not familiar, Wah Wah Watson was from Richmond, went to Detroit and became a member of the legendary Funk Brothers, the studio band for Motown Records. I think he still has family here in Richmond. it’d be dope to show this piece to them when it’s wrapped
August 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
if you’re not familiar, Wah Wah Watson was from Richmond, went to Detroit and became a member of the legendary Funk Brothers, the studio band for Motown Records. I think he still has family here in Richmond. it’d be dope to show this piece to them when it’s wrapped
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El increíble Wah Wah Watson con Herbie Hancock y su banda: Bennie Maupin, Paul Jackson y James Levi (Live Denmark TV, 1976)
#HerbieHancock #WahWahWatson #JazzFunk
#HerbieHancock #WahWahWatson #JazzFunk
Wah Wah Watson with Herbie Hancock 1976 (live video) - Hang Up Your Hang Ups
YouTube video by Bob Juke
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September 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
El increíble Wah Wah Watson con Herbie Hancock y su banda: Bennie Maupin, Paul Jackson y James Levi (Live Denmark TV, 1976)
#HerbieHancock #WahWahWatson #JazzFunk
#HerbieHancock #WahWahWatson #JazzFunk
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"I love gadgets and I love buttons. And I got plenty of gadgets and plenty of buttons around me. And they really helped me to make the kind of music that I want to make."
Herbie Hancock, Wah Wah Watson and Bennie Maupin let loose on Danish TV in 1976:
Herbie Hancock, Wah Wah Watson and Bennie Maupin let loose on Danish TV in 1976:
Watch: Herbie Hancock, Wah Wah Watson and Bennie Maupin let loose on Danish TV in 1976 | In Sheeps Clothing
By the mid-1970s, Herbie Hancock had left bop and post-bop behind as he grew increasingly fascinated with electric keyboards and early synthesizers. Long a genre-straddling innovator, Hancock embraced instrumental funk and rhythm-powered experimental avenues on his 1975 album Man-Child and, a year later, Secrets. With a secure, fruitful relationship with Columbia Records, Hancock set about changing the sound and vibe of jazz.
He’d also built a stellar band:
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November 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"I love gadgets and I love buttons. And I got plenty of gadgets and plenty of buttons around me. And they really helped me to make the kind of music that I want to make."
Herbie Hancock, Wah Wah Watson and Bennie Maupin let loose on Danish TV in 1976:
Herbie Hancock, Wah Wah Watson and Bennie Maupin let loose on Danish TV in 1976:
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Happy B'Day Dec 8 to Wah Wah Watson session guitar maestro (1950-2018)!
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone youtube.com/watch?v=71l8...
Let’s Get It On youtube.com/watch?v=tQj1...
Off The Wall youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Body Heat youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#guitar #guitarist #Gibson #marvingaye #wahwah
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone youtube.com/watch?v=71l8...
Let’s Get It On youtube.com/watch?v=tQj1...
Off The Wall youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Body Heat youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#guitar #guitarist #Gibson #marvingaye #wahwah
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy B'Day Dec 8 to Wah Wah Watson session guitar maestro (1950-2018)!
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone youtube.com/watch?v=71l8...
Let’s Get It On youtube.com/watch?v=tQj1...
Off The Wall youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Body Heat youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#guitar #guitarist #Gibson #marvingaye #wahwah
Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone youtube.com/watch?v=71l8...
Let’s Get It On youtube.com/watch?v=tQj1...
Off The Wall youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Body Heat youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#guitar #guitarist #Gibson #marvingaye #wahwah
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Born on this day in 1925, jazz great Jimmy Smith changed music forever. His mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ bridged jazz and 60s soul, and his albums lit up the Billboard charts. An NEA Jazz Master and a true innovator.
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Born on this day in 1925, jazz great Jimmy Smith changed music forever. His mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ bridged jazz and 60s soul, and his albums lit up the Billboard charts. An NEA Jazz Master and a true innovator.
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The Incredible Jimmy Smith was born on this day December 8, 1928! A new Classic Vinyl Edition of the Hammond B3 organ legend's album "House Party" comes out this Friday: store.bluenote.com/collections/...
Stream our spotlight playlist "Jimmy Smith: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/JimmySmithFi...
Stream our spotlight playlist "Jimmy Smith: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/JimmySmithFi...
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Incredible Jimmy Smith was born on this day December 8, 1928! A new Classic Vinyl Edition of the Hammond B3 organ legend's album "House Party" comes out this Friday: store.bluenote.com/collections/...
Stream our spotlight playlist "Jimmy Smith: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/JimmySmithFi...
Stream our spotlight playlist "Jimmy Smith: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/JimmySmithFi...
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"You can't shut the audience and their presence out... So you just roll your eyes back in your head and sing for the Gods and the people just happen to be there. The truth is, the people give you the energy to deal with your doubts."
Happy Birthday Gregg Allman
December 8, 1947
Happy Birthday Gregg Allman
December 8, 1947
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
"You can't shut the audience and their presence out... So you just roll your eyes back in your head and sing for the Gods and the people just happen to be there. The truth is, the people give you the energy to deal with your doubts."
Happy Birthday Gregg Allman
December 8, 1947
Happy Birthday Gregg Allman
December 8, 1947
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Born on this day in 1947, Gregg Allman helped shape American rock. With the Allman Brothers Band he blended blues, rock, jazz and country, writing classics like "Whipping Post," "Melissa" and "Midnight Rider."
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Born on this day in 1947, Gregg Allman helped shape American rock. With the Allman Brothers Band he blended blues, rock, jazz and country, writing classics like "Whipping Post," "Melissa" and "Midnight Rider."
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During an interview to promote TajMo's new album 'Room On The Porch,' Taj discusses the importance of passing musical traditions down from generation to generation. @kebmo.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
During an interview to promote TajMo's new album 'Room On The Porch,' Taj discusses the importance of passing musical traditions down from generation to generation. @kebmo.com
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December 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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"There’s only three people in history that are in all three halls of fame – the rock’n’roll hall of fame, the musicians’ hall of fame and the songwriters’ hall of fame: Keith Richards, Roy Orbison + Steve Cropper. Pretty good company!"
An Audience With Steve Cropper: www.uncut.co.uk/features/int...
An Audience With Steve Cropper: www.uncut.co.uk/features/int...
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"There’s only three people in history that are in all three halls of fame – the rock’n’roll hall of fame, the musicians’ hall of fame and the songwriters’ hall of fame: Keith Richards, Roy Orbison + Steve Cropper. Pretty good company!"
An Audience With Steve Cropper: www.uncut.co.uk/features/int...
An Audience With Steve Cropper: www.uncut.co.uk/features/int...
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I love taking photos of reflections, the dance of moving around to get just the right angle... This was taken a few years ago while wandering in Arches National Park.
Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 58mm, f8, ISO100, 1/50 second
Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 58mm, f8, ISO100, 1/50 second
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I love taking photos of reflections, the dance of moving around to get just the right angle... This was taken a few years ago while wandering in Arches National Park.
Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 58mm, f8, ISO100, 1/50 second
Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 58mm, f8, ISO100, 1/50 second
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12/7/25 #MusicSky #Collage
Let's Go Back- The New Mastersounds
Al Greenery- Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Tunji- John Coltrane
No More Okey Dokey- The Meters
On Your Way Down/ Trombone Shorty
St. Louis Blues- Herbie Hancock & Stevie Wonder
Cornish Hen- Scary Goldings & John Scofield
Let's Go Back- The New Mastersounds
Al Greenery- Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Tunji- John Coltrane
No More Okey Dokey- The Meters
On Your Way Down/ Trombone Shorty
St. Louis Blues- Herbie Hancock & Stevie Wonder
Cornish Hen- Scary Goldings & John Scofield
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Tom Waits - "How's It Gonna End" (Remastered)
YouTube video by Tom Waits
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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On this day in 1949, Tom Waits was born. With his gravel-soaked voice, surreal storytelling and world-weary poetry, he became one of rock’s most singular artists.
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On this day in 1949, Tom Waits was born. With his gravel-soaked voice, surreal storytelling and world-weary poetry, he became one of rock’s most singular artists.
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Happy birthday to Tom Waits! I did this painting in 2013. A combination of watercolor and coffee, with a little bourbon whiskey and cigarette ash as accents.
December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Happy birthday to Tom Waits! I did this painting in 2013. A combination of watercolor and coffee, with a little bourbon whiskey and cigarette ash as accents.
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But wait — there's more! I took a deep dive into "The Chicago Stomping Grounds of Tom Waits" with this new blog post:
www.robertloerzel.com/2025/12/03/t...
www.robertloerzel.com/2025/12/03/t...
The Chicago Stomping Grounds of Tom Waits – ROBERT LOERZEL
www.robertloerzel.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
But wait — there's more! I took a deep dive into "The Chicago Stomping Grounds of Tom Waits" with this new blog post:
www.robertloerzel.com/2025/12/03/t...
www.robertloerzel.com/2025/12/03/t...
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There are many songs about this city, but Tom Waits wrote one of the best, simply titled "Chicago." Out today, Mavis Staples' new album kicks off with her fantastic version of the song. I'm so glad to hear this quintessential Chicago singer putting her own stamp on it.
Chicago
YouTube video by Mavis Staples - Topic
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
There are many songs about this city, but Tom Waits wrote one of the best, simply titled "Chicago." Out today, Mavis Staples' new album kicks off with her fantastic version of the song. I'm so glad to hear this quintessential Chicago singer putting her own stamp on it.
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Happy 76th birthday, singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and actor Tom Waits. 🎂
December 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Happy 76th birthday, singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and actor Tom Waits. 🎂
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Happy Birthday, Tom Waits! 🎶
What's one of your favorite Tom Waits songs? 🎶
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, Thomas Alan Waits was born on December 7, 1949, in Pomona, California. He got his start in the folk scene in San Diego in the early 70s and is known for the multiple genre 👇
What's one of your favorite Tom Waits songs? 🎶
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, Thomas Alan Waits was born on December 7, 1949, in Pomona, California. He got his start in the folk scene in San Diego in the early 70s and is known for the multiple genre 👇
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy Birthday, Tom Waits! 🎶
What's one of your favorite Tom Waits songs? 🎶
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, Thomas Alan Waits was born on December 7, 1949, in Pomona, California. He got his start in the folk scene in San Diego in the early 70s and is known for the multiple genre 👇
What's one of your favorite Tom Waits songs? 🎶
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, Thomas Alan Waits was born on December 7, 1949, in Pomona, California. He got his start in the folk scene in San Diego in the early 70s and is known for the multiple genre 👇
Sun Dec 7 the Sol Roots trio performs on historic U Street in Washington D.C.
"an award-winning blend of upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms"
A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.
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"an award-winning blend of upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms"
A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.
message for more details.
December 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sun Dec 7 the Sol Roots trio performs on historic U Street in Washington D.C.
"an award-winning blend of upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms"
A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.
message for more details.
"an award-winning blend of upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms"
A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.
message for more details.