Album Notes

Jim Ranger = Vocals
Ryan Fergon = Guitar
Greg Bettis = Bass Guitar
Brian Boozer = Drums

Featuring:

Chris Pedersen = Keys
Stacey Ericcson = Keys

*Produced by Soulajar

*Engineered and Mixed by Brian Boozer (Aum Studio - Bakersfield, CA)

*Mastered by Robert Hadley (The Mastering Lab - Hollywood,CA)

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Soulajar is a funk and groove, soul-driven rock group from Bakersfield, California.

However, the music of Soulajar defies simple categorization. Its' players are humble young artists with diverse influences and a shared love of stretching musical boundaries. Their sound is a refreshing blend of innovative compositions; fusing elements of rootsy soul and tasty melodic pop rock to form an undeniably unique flavor of song craft.

Their live performances are stuffed with funky grooves, bone chilling soul, and exhilarating instrumental jamming. The band always leaves room for improvisation which keeps fans returning almost compulsively by knowing they will always hear something new and progressive. Lyrically, Soulajar spreads positive energy with an articulate and expansive voice that even the most dissimilar crowd can relate to.

Diversely, Soulajar's music bridges the gap between radio friendly pop rock and party-pleasing festival jam bands. So, whether it is an acoustic coffee shop setting, or an energetic live concert, Soulajar's intricate song writing and dynamic style caters to music lovers of many different preferences, ages, and walks of life.

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REVIEWS / AWARDS:


*WINNERS OF THE 2007 STARBUCKS / HEARMUSIC SoCal MUSIC AWARD


"With Soulajar, the listener finds lush, tasty progressions
that are more like sonic expeditions than the cookie-cutter offerings from acts looking for a break."
-Erik Loyd, The Bakersfield Californian


"Soulajar, is a sensation all its own. Taking soul, a little blues, and lots of heart to create some of the best original music since Motown."
-Christoph Carter, The Bakersfield Interest Magazine


"Soulajar is a genre defying blend of pop rock, funk, jazz, blues... a melting pot of mouth watering musical soup."
-Danielle Belton, The Bakersfield Californian