"The new Soule Monde album Must Be Nice digs deeper into the pool of rhythms and melody. Still drawing from the funk and also the rhythms Russ played with his time in the Afro Beat band Zzebra. Ray and Russ mash it all together Soule Monde style with that great chemistry they have for writing as a band. Always boiling it down to some unique songs for your body, mind and soul. It's been said before but Must Be Nice will take you on a musical journey."

- Russ Lawton

Must Be Nice

Influence - Soule Monde - Must Be Nice - Out 3-3-17

Rocket

Funky Little Drummer Boy

Recorded live at The Capitol Theatre 
Port Chester, NY 
January 31 - February 1, 2019

Recorded by: Bil Emmons
Mixed / Mastered by: Roger Stauss
Photo by: Jesse Faatz

Tango

Influence

Take My Hand

Slide B

Elsie's River

Whassat

Bernard

Soule Monde is avant funk erupting from the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton + B3 wizard Ray Paczkowski. An ideal union of swagger and raw talent, the duo is cemented into an indestructible pocket, where bold improvisational leaps by either player are met by a near-telepathic response from the other. This is fluid funk, crafted for the dance floor but supported by an extensive grasp of jazz improvisation. 

Members of Soule Monde have appeared at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, on Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon, and have shared the stage with Carlos Santana, Rolling Stones, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews, Victor Wooten, Mike Gordon, Viperhouse + Strangefolk

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