The Soul Rebels
October 30, 2024 | 7 pm @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eight-piece New Orleansbrass collectiveThe Soul Rebelsstarted with an idea — to expandupon the pop music they love andthe New Orleans brass traditionthey grew up on. They took thattradition and blended funk andsoul with elements of hip hop, jazzand rock, all within the style of amodernized brass band.
Catch The Soul Rebels Wednesday, Oct. 30at 7 p.m. in the David J. Prior Convocation Center at UVA Wise. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students are admitted free. Come in costume to the concert because there will be a contest. Contest submissions areaccepted until 6:45 p.m. This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association in conjunction with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. For more information and to make reservations visitproartva.org.
Named “the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong,” by Village Voice, The Soul Rebels have built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The band has performed with everyone from Katy Perry to DMX, and has collaborated with the likes of Nas, Green Day, G-Eazy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Metallica, Macy Grayand GZA.
The Soul Rebels also offer a masterclass Wednesday, Oct.30at 1 p.m. in the Gilliam Center for the Arts lobby at UVA Wise. The masterclass is free and open to the public. No music experience is required to attend.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
This engagement of The SoulRebels is made possible in partthrough the Jazz Touring Network programofMid Atlantic Artswith supportfrom the National Endowment forthe Arts. Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Artsas well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundationand the Lee County Community Foundation.
Category: Music