The Soul Movers album ‘Evolution’ was written and produced by Sherbet’s Garth Porter (with Tony Mitchell on bass) over three months in Sydney. It sits at the convergence of soul, pop and retro rock and is designed to shake listeners out and back into live music venues, and more importantly, dance floors.
The band is aptly named for their body-driven music that will have any seated crowd writhing in their seats. Fronted by Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook (aka the original red Wiggle), the group combine electrifying guitar riffs with 60s soul-groove and a sprinkling of pop to form a night out that audiences never forget.
The video for ‘Evolution’ was directed by Lizzie Mack and filmed in front of the iconic Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Victoria. Featuring local musicians and writers, the idea of peace, love and reconnection shines through in the clip.
As they prepare to hit the road, The Soul Movers look forward to reuniting with their Brisbane-based fans after many years of playing local venues and missing out on reconnecting at their Blues on Broadbeach shows during lockdown.
The Brisbane launch of the album will be celebrated at the city’s legendary venue, The Zoo with supports by two powerful female-fronted acts: Bronte Eve (Byron Bay) and Bernadette Novembre (Melbourne).
The band’s first ever Adelaide show is at The Gov with Heaps Good Friends and Neon Tetra. They will also be collaborating with ‘Heaps Good Friends’ at the North Star School the day before.
About the band:
Led by long-legged Lizzie Mack, a charismatic frontwoman with a penchant for groovy 1960’s vintage, and featuring the equally visually spectacular legend, and ex-Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, The Soul Movers musical tour-de-force across a hip and funky musical spectrum has made them one of the most exciting live and festival acts on the touring circuit today.
Backed by a band oozing with musical talent, The Soul Movers have recorded in both the US and Australia to create four critically-acclaimed albums which are regularly presented with humour and passion on many of Australia’s most-loved festivals.
The Soul Movers line-up now features a star-studded cast of musicians. Having been described as a “supergroup”, Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook are joined by bassists Matt Crawford and Tony Mitchell (Sherbet), Marko Simec on keys (Waiting For Guinness) and legendary session drummer Luke Herbert (Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Don Walker etc).
The Soul Movers are much loved by the “OG Wiggles” generation with Murray and the band being mobbed by twenty-somethings at the band’s live shows and festival appearances – for more info on recent activities read HERE.
Together they deliver a unified and electrifying live performance that impresses audiences and critics alike wherever they go:
“A Soul Movers live show is an essential experience for anyone seriously interested in that broad umbrella of live music.” Bernie Howitt, RAM Magazine
“The Soul Movers’ music is all about the soul – its passion, emotional nuance, heartbreak, celebration, hurt and love. ‘Bona Fide’ is the sound of a talented, experienced bunch of soul-music lovers making a record where the essence of this passion and feeling is coursing through their veins. You can’t really ask for anything more.” Brian Wise, Editor, Rhythms Magazine
“Murray Cook and Lizzie Mack have forged an alliance so powerful, so fearsomely funky, that The Soul Movers have become one of the most exciting live bands in the land…”Glenn A. Baker AM, Journalist/ARIA Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
“TSM’s high energy bursts through to deliver a new album which is a tasty collection of surprise and delight”. Tait McGregor, The AU Review
“The very essence of soul music beats inside the members of The Soul Movers and as such they play the music with feeling, passion and a big, pulsating heart. In every way, they celebrate its history and look forward to its ever-evolving future – a future that they themselves are part of.””Stuart Coupe, Author/Journalist/ Radio Broadcaster
“You want a word to describe the Soul Movers? How about electric!” Sean Sennett, ABC Radio
THE SOUL MOVERS LIVE SHOWS:
The Harmonie German Club, Canberra – Friday, July 2 | Tickets HERE
Smokey Dan’s – Tomakin, NSW- with Spindrift Sage and Waikaima
Saturday, July 3 | Tickets HERE
The Gov – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide – with Heaps Good Friends and Neon Tetra
Saturday, July 24 | Tickets HERE **ADELAIDE ALBUM LAUNCH
The Wicko – Newcastle, NSW – Saturday, August 8 | Tickets HERE
The Great Club – Marrickville, NSW – Saturday, August 21 | Tickets HERE
The Rails – Byron Bay, NSW – with Bronte Eve + Loose Content | Tickets HERE – Friday, September 18
The Zoo – Brisbane, NSW – with Bernadette November and Bronte Eve
Saturday, September 19 – Tickets HERE **BRISBANE ALBUM LAUNCH
The Brass Monkey – Cronulla, NSW – Saturday, September 25 | Tickets HERE
The Heritage Hotel – Bulli, NSW – with Leadfinger
Saturday, November 13 | Tickets HERE
The Wollombi Music Festival NSW – Saturday, November 27 | Tickets HERE
Cherry Bar – Melbourne, VIC – with Ivy Streep – Thursday, December 2 | Tickets HERE
Hotel Westwood – Footscray, VIC – with Ivy Streep | Tickets HERE – Friday, December 3
Elvis Parkes Festival, NSW – Tickets HERE – 5-9, January 2022
Mojo’s Bar – Freo, WA – with King Ibis | Tickets HERE – Friday, January 4, 2022
Nannup Music Festival – WA – Tickets On Sale Nov 1 – 5 + 6 March 2022
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