Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Label: proudly and passionately independent
Website: www.twitter.com
Sounds Like: Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan
Genre: Rock
From the fertile grounds of Des Moines, Iowa comes bella soul. This collective of amazing talent is turning heads with unforgettable performances. bella soul has created a "kaleidoscopic" approach of emotion and sound that fuses rock, funk and blues with jam, jazz, and gospel. Having already headlined such high-profile events as Winefest Grand Testing, Des Moines Arts Festival, World Food Fest, and opening for such renowned musical icons as Eddie Money, Robert Cray, Johnny Rivers, Renee Austin, and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, this band and its leading lady are one of this region's top surefire choices for creative diversity and musicianship! In 2010, The band (as the bluesified offshoot--Bella Soul Blues Revolution) has become a Top 5 blues band of Iowa per the Iowa Blues Challenge, and has also topped such events as WineJam UnCorked, WineStock, Jazz In July, Iowa Shakespeare Fest, and so much more.