Soul Ritual a Cloverdale band rocked the Grange Hall while displaying a true passion for real music.
I was thoroughly impressed that Soul Ritual has an actual singer. The band's vocalist and bass player was described to me as a hot Geddy Lee (bassist / vocalist; Rush) and I had no argument. Most hard rock bands today just have a vocalist who yells into the microphone.
In regards to Phil Garcia's 43rd birthday, his wife Gina acquired the use of Cloverdale's Grange Hall for the gathering of various friends and family including myself. Plenty of food and malted spirits enhanced the conversation and laughter amongst everyone.
It was refreshing to see local musicians who understand the nature of real music. Everyone in Soul Ritual displayed a penchant for high level musicianship. In an era in which pop music seems to cling one sound, Soul Ritual produced an original hard rocking sound that saturated the ears with musical bliss.
"I just appreciate the progressive playing," drummer Awseund Mejia said.
Hanging out with Garcia's is always a pleasure, but Soul Ritual's music heighten the fun and restored my faith in local bands.
