Many bands have trouble capturing their live sound in the studio. The SOSOS (pronounced So-Sos), a Fort Lauderdale-based Americana band, have solved that problem on their third and latest release, “Naturally.” Recorded, mixed and mastered at Soundbox Records in Fort Lauderdale and featuring only acoustic instruments, the melodic, folk and bluegrass-tinged “naturally” feels soulful, timeless and authentic.
“We went into the studio and played the songs live,” said Chris Monteleone, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. “It sounds exactly like we sound live. It sounds like us.”
The decade old sextet will celebrate the culmination of three years of on-again, off-again work on the 10-song album with a CD-release party 8:30pm. on Friday, May 8th at the Shade Post in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Shade Post, which merges music, art and fashion, recently relocated to a larger downtown warehouse space at 16 NW 1st Street in Fort Lauderdale.
“Naturally” is the band’s first release featuring the collaborative songwriting of Monteleone and Mitch Herrick, who also sings and plays several different instruments on the album. “We have very different songwriting styles, but they meshed well on the album,” Monteleone said. In addition to Monteleone and Herrick, the SOSOS include: Kelly Halloran (violin), David Klein (shakers, tambourine, pump organ, vocals), Ben Manburg (upright bass, vocals) and Peter Vega (drums).
The $10 cover charge at the party will include a CD and a complimentary craft beer from 26o Brewing Co. Following the party, “Naturally” will naturally be available for download on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp and CD Baby. Monteleone said the band will play the album from beginning to end and will have plenty of time to hang out with everyone afterwards.
“We might do an encore of older songs, but we learned from our previous release party that we want this to be an opportunity to socialize with those who support what we do,” he said. “We’re looking forward to having a drink and talking with everyone.”
SOSOS “Naturally” CD RELEASE PARTY: 8:30pm on May 8 at Shade Post, 16 NW 1st Street. $10 cover also gets you a CD! Visit www.sososmusic.com for more information. RSVP
~ Adam Matza
