Souled American
Souled American is an American country and roots rock band, founded in 1987 in Chicago.
Initially, the band consisted of Chris Grigoroff (guitar, vocals), Joe Aducci (bass, vocals), Scott Tuma ( lead guitar ) and Jamey Barnard (drums). The songs written mainly Grigoroff and Aducci.
Their music can also be a very broad term alternative country be assigned. Like other bands of this genre they put the polished sound and appearance of the embossed Nashville Country scene own, rougher, more authentic interpretation of this musical tradition contrary. Was supported by the band's music Grigoroffs brighter, slightly hoarse voice, of Tumas zurückgenommer, precise guitar work and even with the faster ones always calmly active rhythm section of bass and drums. Especially slow, played almost in slow motion pieces were her trademark, although its repertoire were by no means exhausted it.
In 1992, drummer Jamey Barnard got out in 1998, followed by Scott Tuma, and published several solo albums. Loved by critics and praised, but perceived only limited by the general public, the band Souled American is now largely disappeared from view in the international music world, but it still exists and can be booked for appearances, according to its website.