Sol Roots
solroots.bsky.social
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
Thurs Nov 13
SolRoots band w guests
at Legendary JVs
Falls Church VA

"award-winning raw Funk, deep Blues, heartfelt Soul & energetic Rock"

"Sol is a fierce guitarist & soulful singer" - JamBase

"Sol plays w deep deep soul...positively magnetic vibe & immense mastery of his art" - DC Music Review
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"I would rather have a wealthy soul than a fist full of gold"

"Only love can break your heart"

"Respect Mother Earth and her giving ways or trade away our children's days"

Happy Birthday Neil Young

Street art: Thrashbird
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Wed Nov 12
The Nighthawks
Collective Encore
Columbia MD

"For decades, The Nighthawks have been playing their free wheelin blend of low down blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player Mark Wenner. The 2025 Hawks musical lineup features Mark Stutso, Zach Sweeney & Sol Roots"
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tues Nov 11
"Dead Musicians Stew"
Grateful Dead inspired jams, funk & blues
@ legendary JV's
Falls Church VA
This Stew Session features musicians that have worked w Funk Ark, Taj Mahal, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Better Off Dead, Fitzkee Brothers, The Nighthawks, The KIND, Mothers Little Helper &more
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
a look ahead:
FRI NOV 21
and SAT NOV 22
The Oyster Riot
Washington D.C.

The annual Oyster Riot is known as "D.C.'s preeminent food and wine event'
and
"One of the greatest parties of the year in Washington D.C."

featuring live music by the Yacht Lobsters, Bad Influence Band, and Sol Roots band!!!
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Sun Nov 2 the Sol Roots trio performs on historic U Street in Washington D.C.

"Award-winning upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms"

A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic Washington D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.

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November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thurs Nov 6
The Nighthawks
The Room at Cedar Grove
Lewes, DE

"For decades, The Nighthawks have been playing their free wheelin mix of blues, R&B, soul, and rock. The band is led by master harmonica player Mark Wenner. The 2025 musical lineup feat. Mark Stutso, Zach Sweeney & Sol Roots"
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
FRI NOV 7
Sol Roots band
at Two Nineteen
Alexandria VA

"award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced Funk, deep Blues, Soul & Rock"

219 (Basin Street Lounge) is a hot spot for some of the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area's top bands, and features southern & New Orleans cuisine.
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
so much to be thankful for
one love
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sun Nov 2 the Sol Roots trio perform on historic U St in Washington D.C.

"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 Washington D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor.

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November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sat Nov 1
The Nighthawks
Godrey Daniels
Bethlehem PA

"For decades, The Nighthawks have been playing their mix of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player Mark Wenner. The 2025 lineup feat. longtime drummer Mark Stutso, guitarist Zach Sweeney & powerful bassist Sol Roots"
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
FRI OCT 31
Georgetown Halloween Block Party
Washington DC
feat.
Sol Roots Band
(w the District Horns)
jugglers, stilt walkers, street performers by Andie Mars Entertainment
7pm-10pm
31st St NW & Q St NW

"award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced Funk, deep Blues, heartfelt Soul, energetic Rock"
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
FRI OCT 31
Georgetown Halloween Block Party
Washington DC
feat.
Sol Roots Band
(w the District Horns)
jugglers, stilt walkers, street performers by Andie Mars Entertainment
7pm-10pm
31st St NW & Q St NW

"award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced Funk, deep Blues, heartfelt Soul, energetic Rock"
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
FRI OCT 31
Georgetown Halloween Block Party
Washington DC
feat.
Sol Roots Band
(w the District Horns)
jugglers, stilt walkers, street performers by Andie Mars Entertainment
7pm-10pm
31st St NW & Q St NW

"award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced Funk, deep Blues, heartfelt Soul, energetic Rock"
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Mon Oct 27
Sol Roots band
at 219
Alexandria VA

"raw Funk, deep Blues, heartfelt Soul, upbeat Rock & hypnotic rhythms"

feat. drummer Paul Dudley (of Corey Harris Band & more), bassist Mike Pryor, guitarist/vocalist Sol & guests

"Sol plays w deep soul..& immense mastery of his art"- DC Music Review
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sun Oct 26 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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October 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Fri Oct 24
The Nighthawks
Fundraiser
Martin's West
Baltimore MD

"For decades, The Nighthawks have been playing their free wheelin' blend of blues, R&B, soul, and rock. The band is led by master harmonica player Mark Wenner. The 2025 musical lineup features Mark Stutso, Zach Sweeney, & Sol Roots"
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"We've never had our injustices rectified from the top- the president-Congress- Supreme Court, no matter what we learned in school about 3 branches of government & checks & balances...The changes, important changes that we've had, have not come from government. They have reacted to social movements"
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sunday Oct 19 Sol Roots trio performs on historic U Street in Washington D.C.

"Award-winning blend of upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues and Soul, heartfelt R&B, and hypnotic rhythms"

A weekly evening concert in the heart of the historic D.C. jazz and soul U Street corridor.

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October 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Wed Oct 15
The Nighthawks
443 Social Club
Syracuse NY

"For decades, The Nighthawks have performed their free wheelin mix of blues, R&B, soul, & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player & blues historian Mark Wenner. The 2025 Nighthawks lineup includes Mark Stutso, Sol Roots, & Zach Sweeney"
October 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Wed Oct 15
The Nighthawks
443 Social Club
Syracuse NY

"For decades, The Nighthawks have performed their free wheeling mix of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player & blues historian Mark Wenner. The 2025 Nighthawks lineup includes Mark Stutso, Sol Roots, & Zach Sweeney"
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
happy indigenous people's day

art credit: luna.lingua
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tues Oct 14
The Nighthawks
443 Social Club
Syracuse NY

"For decades, The Nighthawks have performed their free wheelin mix of blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player & blues historian Mark Wenner. The 2025 Nighthawks lineup includes Mark Stutso, Sol Roots, & Zach Sweeney"
October 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Happy Birthday
spirit of Guitar Gabriel
One of Sol Root's teachers- the first Music Maker Foundation artist.
Guitar Gabriel's unique style of guitar (he referred to as Toot Blues) combines Piedmont, Chicago, & Texas blues. Gabriel was influenced by artists such as Blind Boy Fuller & Rev Gary Davis
October 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
SUN OCT 12
The Nighthawks
Lustre Kings
at Hangar on Hudson
Troy NY

"For decades, The Nighthawks have performed their low down blues, R&B, soul & rock. The band is led by master harmonica player & blues historian Mark Wenner. The 2025 Nighthawks lineup includes Mark Stutso, Sol Roots & Zach Sweeney"
October 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM