Soul is a music genre that demands you to feel every note, every lyric and every beat. Sometimes it’s an invitation to reminisce about a lost love, other times it’s a call to get up and cut a rug. Although it emerged in the US in the 1960s, Melbs has a whole lotta soul. This season, you can experience this moving genre and form of emotional expression at a captivating tribute to soul in Melbourne, driven by powerful vocals and skilled instrumentalists.
Featuring timeless hits that shaped popular music and influenced countless genres, such as “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross and “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding, this performance will ignite a popular Melbourne venue on select dates over the coming months. The show will be held at Viva Melbourne, a contemporary theatre company and cabaret situated in North Melbourne, just minutes from the CBD. Places are limited so secure your tickets now to groove to unforgettable hits from soul’s golden age and beyond.
What to expect at this soul tribute?
Over the course of 60 minutes, We call it Jazz: Tribute to Soul will take you on a musical journey packed with deep grooves, powerful vocals and smooth basslines. A live band (4-6 musicians and one singer) are set to perform a curated setlist of soul classics, hosted in an intimate venue, where you can grab a drink and unwind to soulful tunes.
Soul, its story and the show
Born from a blend of gospel songs that were adapted to have a secular meaning, and rhythm and blues, soul music originated in African-American communities throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Artists like Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin pioneered the genre, but by the 1970s, skilled jazz musicians who could also make great pop and funk music, like the Motown crowd, gave voice to a generation seeking change.
Besides the groovy beats and heartfelt lyrics, soul’s lasting impact lies in its ability to connect universally. This tribute to soul legends will sweep you into joy, love and heartbreak, taking on songs by Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett, Al Green, and more, including “Let’s Get It On” and “Mustang Sally”.
No matter your background or experience in music, everyone and anyone can understand soul. It’s in the name, after all. Soul has the ability to convey deep emotions and a sense of authenticity and raw honesty so this night of soul music is an evening plan you won’t want to miss.
We call it Jazz: Tribute to Soul is coming to Viva Melbourne on selected dates, with two back-to-back performances scheduled for 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are sold in categories and seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis.
♿ The venue is wheelchair accessible
