Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea–to expand upon the pop music they love and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz, and rock, all within the style of a modernized brass band.

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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 Gray, and GZA.

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The eight-member collective frequently appear on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist GEazy’s single When You’re Gone featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’ Godfather 4. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory and are respected for their ability to combine topnotch musicianship with songs that celebrate peace, love and soul.

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Come in costume to the concert because there will be a contest! Contest submissions will be accepted until 6:45 p.m.

This engagement of The Soul Rebels is made possible in part through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email the Pro-Art office at pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information. 

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 Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.

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