Journey through the music of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles and more with Galway’s new soul band, Grand Soul Station at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 24 at 9.30pm.
From Motown to Stax, renowned singer Barbara Vulso will take to the stage with her powerful vocals.
Vulso’s performances electrify audiences and always transport listeners to the emotional core of each song.
The Italian-born artist possesses a unique combination of grit and tenderness, having began her musical career aged 16. Her tonal delivery pays homage to her predecessors, while adding her own distinctive flavour to the genre.
“Our goal is to bring the best of soul music to a high-energy show that will get people dancing and singing along to tunes from classic Motown to modern neo-soul,” says Vulso.
She brings her wealth of experience to the four-piece band, having performed for President Michael D Higgins, and at venues all over Europe with her blues band Mama’s Pit.
Until 2020, Vulso was renowned across Ireland as lead singer of the Black Magic Big Band, and she currently fronts the popular Latin band, La Orquesta Kalamares.
The dynamic line-up of Grand Soul Station also includes the talented Dave Curtis on keys, Francesco Trincia Olivieri on bass and Terry Cooke on drums.
Curtis has a strong music lineage, composing music for a host of television channels including Bravo, Disney and National Geographic whilst recording and writing with an array of leading musicians.
A native of Galway city, drummer Terry Cooke began playing aged 7, and is now one of the most sought-after drummers and multi-percussionists in Ireland. He has played on radio, television, touring productions, and featured on numerous recordings across all genres. Expect solid groove and feel within any style of music.
Electric and double bass player - and music teacher - from Genoa, Italy, Francesco Trincia Olivieri has been living, studying and working as a musician in Italy, America, Denmark and Ireland. Trincia has collaborated on projects spanning pop to indie and swing. Yet his heart belongs to soul, r’n’b, motown, funk and jazz.
“The band combines the individual experience of each musician,” continues Vulso, “matured throughout the years on the biggest stages both in Ireland and internationally, united by the love of soul and funk.”
Join Grand Soul Station at the award-winning Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30pm for the first of this monthly event – to continue on the last Sunday of each month.
Tickets €10 from www.monroes.ie
