Artist description We are a mix of Rock/Blues/Reggae.

Music Style Roots Rock/Alternative/Blues

Musical Influences Eric Clapton,Allman Bros,Bob Marley,Robert Cray,Grateful Dead

Similar Artists Eric Clapton/Robert Cray/Allman Bros.

Artist History In 1989, guitarists Mark Verni and John Serkland formend a college band to play in a local talent show in Winona, Minnesota. The group, then called "Groove Garden", continued playing in clubs, covering mostly Dead and Marley tunes. John Donnelly joined the band in 1992 to replace the original bass player. When Verni, Donnelly, and Serkland graduated and moved back to Chicago, they teamed up with a variety of drummers and renamed the band, Soul Shakedown. Now local Rock/Funk veteran Jason Smith hits the skins to round out the rhythm. This September will mark the group's ten year anniversary. Today the band plays local clubs in the Chicago area. Soul Shakedown plays traditional Rock, Reggae, and Blues with a touch of Jazz. The band developed and performed over 200 songs consisting of originals and covers. They icorporate improvisational techniques with spacious, bouncy grooves. Their debut album, Soul Shakedown, was produced by former Freddy Jones Band drummer, Simon Horrocks. Enjoy the music!!!

Group Members Mark Verni, Guitar/MIDI Guitar/Vocals John Serkland, Lead Guitar/VocalsJohn Donnelly, BassJason Smith, Drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums & B3 organ

Albums Soul Shakedown

Additional Info Chris Cameron, B3 organ; Claus Meyer, Sax

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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