Soraia

Rank #210 Rockledge, PA Rock / Garage Rock / Soul

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Members: Soraia Mansour, Travis Smith, Anthony Renzulli, Brian Cassidy, Jason Miraglia, Mike Lawson

Sounds Like: Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, The White Stripes, Tina Turner, The Black Keys

Bio: Our story starts on a particularly cold, gray winter evening. Two men stand hovering over the lifeless body of Mansour. One panics while the other holds her - tears streaming from his face dripping onto her pale skin as a needle, which provided a potent shot of cocaine to her left arm, lies next ... See Full Bio

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: Five bands, seven runways, and 30 visual artists this *ONE NIGHT ONLY* as "RAW: natural born artists presents... http://t.co/AyNEikZWk7

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“The guitar/tambourine lead in a perfect intro to Sue's lyrics. The first time I heard this, I immediately thought of Janis Joplin. Sue seems to have the same sort of rasp on this track, and it made me want to give it a second listen. And a third. That's not to say she doesn't have her own sound, because she does. Her voice is raw and powerful and sensual and in-your-face, and by the third listen, I was singing along in my head. You will too.”

— The Goddess Hathor, The Goddess Hathor- On a recent unplugged performance of "Want What I Want"

“ "I thoroughly enjoyed the intimacy of the performance and the genuine energy and heart the whole band put into the show. It was an evening of rock-and-roll as it should be--loud and hard, without pretense or apology."”

— Catte Sambora, Cattes House

"In an era when a song can go from hit single to old hat in less time than it takes to publish the weekly Billboard pop charts, one Northeast area band is playing the kind of music that captivated kids more than a quarter-century ago."

— William Kenny, The Northeast Times

"...Listening to SORAIA is coming back home to the open arms of authentic, real rock ‘n’ roll..."

— Donna Rockbabe, Rock Of The North

“...It makes no difference whether it’s 230 people or 23,000, the band came to rock and it was apparent on both nights. At the Summerfest gig, you never would have assumed that this was their first time in front tens of thousands of people....”

— Anthony Kuzminski, Antimusic.com

"...It's unlikely you'll hear any album in the next year whose rock and soul architecture sounds this fresh...."

— Anthony Kuzminski, Antimusic.com

"Shed the Skin"...it's a gutsy rocker seeping in attitude and low-slung guitar swagger. It's 70's rock feel...think Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix....Sue's voice brings back memories of the golden greats, like early Tina Turner and Janis Joplin...that soulful, powerful quality....

— Black Velvet Magazine

“This is a band that puts an intoxicating modern spin on its late-'60s hard rock influences, a band that does things its way, consequences be damned. (Not every group would be willing to play a CD release show alongside pole dancers).”

— Andy Vineburg, Bucks County Courier Times

"....'What to Expect': Some pretty crazy energy....it's nothing short of magic...."

— Spark Weekly

“Shed the Skin is an album that keeps you pounding on the wheel of your car. Open your car windows and scare the shit out of those hiphop kids cruising in their daddy's car in the next lane.”

— Hans Werksman, Here Comes The Flood

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Pre-Orders for our new reco...
Feb 18, 2013
Pre-Orders for our new record start February 19th at www.Soraia.com The first f... [more]

Our New Record: LISTEN LIVE...
Jan 20, 2013
Hey everyone! Listen live right now to 5 of the 10 songs from our new record. Y... [more]

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Thu
Jun 20

Hot Shots
Westville, NJ, US | 9:00pm
Hot Shots
Westville, NJ, US
Thu Jun 20 9:00pm
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Soraia plays the Hot Shots open mic as Spotlight Artist at 11 pm. Free parking, no cover.
Thu
Jun 27

Lit Ultra Bar (RAW Arti…
Philadelphia, PA, US | 7:30pm
Lit Ultra Bar (RAW Artist...
Philadelphia, PA, US
Thu Jun 27 7:30pm
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Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors at 7:30 pm, and Soraia set time TBA (between 10 pm-12 am). Also playing: John and Brittany/Revolution, I love You/ Jeff Thomas' All-Volunteer Army/ and Aaron Deming. More info coming and tickets available starting May 27th.
Thu
Jul 4

Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
Trash Bar
Brooklyn, NY, US
Thu Jul 04 8:00pm
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Doors at 8 pm. With paid admission to the back room (where the bands play), there is an open bar from 8-9 pm on weeknights, 7-8 on weekends (Fri/Sat). Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and well drinks are free for an hour, but in the back bar only. Soraia set time tba....
Mon
Jul 15

The Grape Room
Philadelphia, PA, US | 8:00pm
The Grape Room
Philadelphia, PA, US
Mon Jul 15 8:00pm
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Soraia performs 3-4 songs acoustically as "Spotlight Artist" at Grape Room's open mic night. On stage at 11 pm.
Fri
Jul 19

The Grape Room
Philadelphia, PA, US | 8:00pm
The Grape Room
Philadelphia, PA, US
Fri Jul 19 8:00pm
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Soraia on stage at 11pm Drink Specials: Friday - Soco Lime shots 10-12 http://graperoommusic.com/

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ZAVE
Great voice, Cool vibe, potential star. Keep pushing
Still inlimbo
Great sound!!!!!
JP Ranger Band
Great voice and energy Soraia. Runaround Rocks! Cheers, JP
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
very best to you
Smith III
Nice work! I came by to show you some love and support, you can return the favor by stopping by out page. Put A Stamp On it!
Dr. Bombay and The ...
Love the sound! If you ever come to Cincinnati...let me know!