About Soul Source

Soul Source is a six-piece Soul and R&B band out of Missoula, Montana. Soul Source features:

  D. Willie Roberts on vocals and guitar: Willie is a multi-decadal artist fronting bands across the US. Willie was a foundational member of the Missoula blues scene in the 70's who has returned to Missoula to bring Soul and R&B to town.
  Edie Smith on keyboards and vocals: Edie has an eclectic musical background of rock, jazz, and blues with local bands. Smooth organ fills and popping piano chords add a classic R&B vibe.
  Ram Murphy on bass: After moving to Missoula from San Francisco Ram has played bass in innumerable bands for decades. He claims to not play music, but rather "work" bass
  Johnny Olsen on drums:

Featuring the Zoola Horns

  Satchel Murphy on trombone:
  Blake Mikkola on tenor sax and trumpet:

The band channels Memphis soul from Stax/Volt and Hi records, funky New Orleans R&B, and early Philly or Motown soul, as well as more recent material from Soul Men like Robert Cray, Curtis Salgado, Carl Weathersby,and Rafael Sadiq.

Take a listen to some tunes!

I Smell Smoke

Holding On to a Dying Love

"Michael Burk's Soul/Blues smoker"

Classic Memphis Soul"

Lover's Plea

Your Affection is Gone

"W.C. Clark's Austin Soul"

Carl Weathersby's Classic

Coming soon!

Don't Lay Your Blues On Me

Ace of Spades

Carl Weathersby's Classic

"Ace of Spades from O.V. Wright"

Coming Soon Coming Soon

Shout Out and Thanks to Scott Mathson at The Recording Center for the recordings posted here

All photos by Satchel Murphy

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