Soul Shot was formed in 2003 by the remnants of the very popular Dub Squad band. The band is composed of veterans of the music scene and one new comer. The veterans include David “Davey dread†Turano on bass, Gregory “Ras G†on guitar, Frank Moniz on tenor sax, Grayson Farmer on trumpet, Mark Berney on trumpet, Paul “Pauly Dread†Falcone on percussion and Carey Bowman on drums.
All the veterans have lengthy and impressive portfolios. The most notably is that of Mark Berney who spent three years touring with the Skatalites. He also has performed with Izak Pearlman and Aretha Franklin. Frank and Grayson do much of the studio work for the Lustre Kings production’s label and when not busy with Soul Shot, Frank finds time to tour with Abijah.
Soul Shot has performed in Jamaica at the prestigious 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay along side such greats as Hugh Masekela, Jill Scott, and Diana Ross. Also the band performed at the Black Mystory Show in Kingston, JA. a celebration of black history month. Also on that bill were greats Beanie Man, Capelton, Richie Spice, and many others.
The band has wormed up the stage for such greats as Joseph Hill and Culture (and recently for his son Kenyatta), Buju Banton, Steel Pulse, Midnite, Pato Banton, Tanya Stephens, Johnny Osborne, The Skatalites and more.
Soul Shot has been the backing band for Ernie Smith on several occasions, and recently worked in Grafton Studio in Kingston with Ernie, Alton Ellis at the Rhode Island Reggae Festival, Roger Robin at the 2006 Cape Cod Winter Bash, and Screwdriver at the Cape Cod Winter Bash and also at the 2007 Ocean State Reggae Festival. Versatility is our middle name!
Dion Knibb, formerly touring vocalist of the Skatalites, is available to sing with Soul Shot on request. He is as versatile as the band, singing Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, and Dance Hall with equal ease and enthusiasm. Don Minott, roots singer from Hartford, Ct. is also a frequent guest vocalist. Trumpeter Grayson Farmer handles the Soul Shot vocals.
Soul Shot has recorded one CD, The Echobass Sessions, which was recorded live to 1/4 inch tape. The second CD is in the works and will contain mostly original material.Contact info: Dave Turano 401 596-7506
Cell 401 207-2515
Frank Moniz 401 440-4187Web: www.myspace.com/rascarey5446
Thanks to Jeff Gada for the videos, and years of contribution.
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