Soul of Georgia is a premium Americana/country rock/blues covers band providing quality live entertainment for pubs, clubs and functions
About Us
Soul of Georgia delivers exciting, passionate renditions of familiar Americana, country rock and blues classics, spanning the decades to the present day. Based in South Devon, UK, we keep audiences spellbound in venues large and small. We specialise in familiar, toe-tapping songs with real emotional impact.
Led by Georgia on vocals, the band members combine great musical ability with a high level of professionalism. Our vast collective experience helps us create just the right ambience and platform for Georgia's powerful performance. Whether you're into Mumford & Sons, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison or The Eagles, our carefully curated set list offers something for everyone.
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Repertoire
Our set list showcases these famous classics and many more.
I Will Wait
Mumford & Sons
Won't Be Long
Aretha Franklin
Desperado
The Eagles
Beast Of Burden
Rolling Stones
Reminds Me Of You
Van Morrison
Turn Me On
Norah Jones
The Weight
The Band
Feel Like Makin' (Love)
Bad Company
Alison
Elvis Costello
C'est La Vie (Never Can Tell)
Emmylou Harris
I Can't Make You Love Me
Bonnie Raitt
I Just Want To Make Love To You
Etta James
Take Me To The River
Al Green
You're No Good
Linda Ronstadt
Eyes On The Prize
Mavis Staples
Stop!
Sam Brown
Meet the Band
Georgia
Lead Vocals
My musical journey spans many genres and projects, beginning at the young age of 10 when I received my first instrument. Throughout my school years, I frequently performed in musical theatre and events, but my true passion has always been in song writing. I strive to create music that resonates with people’s emotions, and I continue to do so to this day. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of performing with a big band, collaborating with Simon on the keyboards for nearly a decade, and covering many events from weddings and festivals to Christmas sets. My vocal style adapts to the music at hand; I aim to deliver a performance that best fits each song, whether it involves belting out powerful numbers or using a softer tone for more delicate pieces. I’m incredibly excited about Soul of Georgia! This project not only allows me to explore a completely new genre but also gives me the opportunity to collaborate with talented musicians who bring exceptional skills to the group. I can’t wait to share what Soul of Georgia is all about with the world!
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Simon
Keyboard, Backing Vocals
I first performed with local bands at the age of 15. Since then, I have been involved in many musical projects in the UK, Australia, Ireland, and Georgia, USA. I'm a fan of soul, country, gospel, funk, blues, Latin, R&B and jazz music. My influences include Jimmy Smith, Keith Jarrett, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Bill Evans, among others. I love American music and I'm thrilled to be collaborating with a set of talented musicians in Soul of Georgia, delivering an authentic American sound to audiences in the South West.
Phil 'Fingers'
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
When asked about my musical collaborations, I proudly mention names like Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Fairport Convention and many others, all thanks to my extensive record collection which I play along to. I’ve skillfully sidestepped fame and fortune in the music industry, despite being supported by Zak Starkey, performing at the Marquee, and recording in the same studio as legends like Nick Drake, John Martyn and Pink Floyd. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting some of my favourite bass players, such as Dave Pegg (Jethro Tull), Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt), Richard Sinclair (Camel), Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash), and Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley). My journey with the bass guitar spans longer than I care to admit, and my passion for the instrument led me to launch a retail business called Bass Gear Limited, specialising in everything related to... you guessed it, bass! After a successful eight-year run, I decided to leave my day job behind, granting me more time to indulge in playing music, attending gigs and festivals and proudly sporting my loud t-shirts.
Kevin
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Kevin Thomas has been part of various bands since 1973, steadily building his presence in the music scene. Drawing inspiration from 1960s blues and soul, as well as the 1970s American west coast sound, he plays both electric and acoustic guitars, including slide guitar and lap steel.
Michael
Drums, Backing Vocals
I began playing drums aged 10 and quickly developed a life long love for the instrument. I have spent my entire adult life involved in the music industry and have been lucky enough to enjoy a career writing recording and playing music around the world. For the past 25 years I have also been a music educator and have taught 1000’s of students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in schools, education centres and privately. I am also the founder of drumnuts.com and author of the Drumnuts, How to Play the Drums series of books. In 2022 I moved to Torbay in Devon, U.K with my wife and family to begin a new chapter in our life. Through my teaching experience, I’ve developed the ability to recognise each student’s learning style and adapt my approach to communicate effectively. I truly enjoy sharing my passion for drumming with others, and nothing beats the satisfaction of watching my students grow and develop as musicians