THE SURE FIRE SOUL ENSEMBLE

  • CURRENT RELEASE

    • Release
      Step Down
      April 1, 2022
      BUY

  • AUDIO

          1. The Other Side

  • Tour Dates

    • 12/09/23 GA-20 in Homer, NY at Center for the Arts
    • 12/10/23 GA-20 in Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
    • 12/29/23 GA-20 in Fall River , MA at Narrows Center For The Arts
    • 12/31/23 GA-20 in Saratoga Springs, NY at Saratoga NYE Fest 2023
    • 02/04/24 SAY SHE SHE in Seattle, WA at Neumos

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    • THE SURE FIRE SOUL ENSEMBLE’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM “STEP DOWN” IS OUT NOW VIA COLEMINE RECORDS
     
    The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble are definitely on a roll coming off of their third LP, Build Bridges, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart.  Their new and fourth LP, Step Down, is a direct reflection of the heavy times they were written and recorded in.  Covid-19, two Presidential impeachment trials, the George Floyd murder and resulting social unrest, a seditious attempt to subvert the democratic process at The Capitol…  

    With titles like “Step Down,” “The Other Side,” “Time To Rebuild,” “Omnificent,” “Love Age,” and “In Common,” SFSE uses their music to beautifully paint a picture of societal woes, but also points toward the solution and a better world.  Heavy Cinematic Soul, spiritual Jazz-Funk, upbeat Afro-Funk, and deeply introspective rare-groove cuts lace this ten-track transmission vessel.  SFSE is deeply defined by the sum of their influences, but always have their eye focused beyond the horizon as well.

    We think this album will capture your heart immediately, but also provide the depth for discovery upon repeated listens. SFSE have made a true statement here, and we are very proud to present Step Down to the world.
     
    The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble’s new album Step Down is out now via Colemine Records.

    MORE INFO ON THE SURE FIRE SOUL ENSEMBLE:
    https://www.sfsemusic.com

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  • SELECT MEDIA QUOTES:

    • [4/4 stars] “The raw, free ‘n’ funky force is strong right across this set.” – Chris Wells, ECHOES MAGAZINE

      • “Step Down is a solid slab of Jazz-Funk. The grooves are tight, the solos are mostly short, and the goal is clearly to get feet tapping and necks popping. On Step Down, they have most certainly succeeded.” – Paul Abella, WDCB CHICAGO

      “… a potent set of cinematic soul and jazz-funk instrumentals reminiscent of El Michels Affair and Budos Band, combining psychedelic guitar riffs, moody organ, soaring horns, flute and more with in-the-pocket rhythms.” – KEXP