Music changes. Music evolves.
We change. We evolve.
Soul Ablaze is something true and timeless.
The wind will blow us towards different directions but from Dust to Dust we are where we begin. Beginning and End come together
to form one full circle, one complete Soul Ablaze...
Armed with an arsenal of lethal instruments ready to groove the masses and light up the stage, Soul Ablaze arrives on the scene exuding melodic, hypnotic tunes. This music is intended for lovers of strong, smooth sound. It is best experienced with an open mind (and should be consumed immediately after opening).
Through the flavor that Soul Ablaze brings to the table, we get a taste of an unimagined tomorrow with nostalgic glimmers of yesterday. Peeking out from beneath the band’s unique and refreshing sound are the influences of Jimi Hendrix, Sade, Prince, Miles Davis, and Midnite, to name a few.
The instrumentation and vocals of Soul Ablaze meld together in a perfect swirl of funky fantastic, dirty delightful and bluesy stew of music. It comes as no surprise that as raw and fluid as the music feels, the inception is just as organic. Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Verdell Smith typically hears the bass or drums of a forthcoming song first—and then the rest just flows. Smith believes that inspiration can strike at any moment: “It is up to the artist to be ready to capture it.”
"It’s very important to remain true to my soul," says Verdell. "The message is always about the truth no matter the subject.” The truth of the matter is that this music circulates from the heart and crystallizes in the bones. It’s a laid back, magical love affair waiting to capture the instant attention of soulful beings yearning for a little more funk in their lives.
