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The foundations of Soul Purpose - a four piece band from Sarasota Florida - are a roots, rock and reggae. Influenced by the dichotomy of living in paradise and going through hell. Their "soul purpose" can not be satisfied through one genre. Bob Marley, Sublime, Larry Norman, Gospel Music, The Who, Metallica, even Bluegrass music come into play.

Pat and Joe came to Soul Purpose from a long-standing Ohio and Florida rock band called Havoc. After years of traveling and national airplay from a contest won, Pat has come back to Florida in full creative mode where he can flourish as the songwriter he is. Sure there have been other projects in-between, but none so motivating as Soul Purpose. Pat says, "I have never been in a band with better musicians, who know how to play off of each other so well". Joe a studied and masterful rhythm king, who is well versed in many styles of drumming - notably his double bass kick drum - has been known to stroke an irresistible beat over our fans' bodies. Vocally Joe adds the needed harmony to further intermingle beat with melody.

Al is an accomplished, published songwriter/producer who has produced some local projects ranging from punk to pop rock. You can bet he has had his hand in "Needful Things". He has been involved in several original bands over the years. Zion, Majesty, Rapid Pulse, Random Act, B-Movie... to name a few. He learned his craft like a lot of musicians, in church. He was even the director of music for a growing church in Lakewood Ranch Fl. Al's love is the live show, "My favorite thing about live performance is, I can take one of my songs, even if it has not been heard before, and have people singing, dancing and enjoying themselves!"

Mike joined Soul Purpose as an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. Coming from a family of musicians, his musical prowess is evident not only in his technical ability, but the emotional pull that gravitates towards his every note. A believer in understatement, Mike strives to be subtle, to augment and enhance rather than to bust through walls. He loves Soul Purpose's mix of ideas and sounds and the pursuit of creativity for its own sake ... and for the sake of making people groove :)




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THanks for believing!!! Only 10 hrs and we have 2 believers already. We will keep posting songs up and new ones every wee. You get to decide what songs should be on the new CD. Stay tuned.... This should be lots of fun.
Al Owen
Soul Purpose

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03/17/2006 10:00 PM - Howlin Wolf
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7286 S.Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
US
Cost:N/A
Description:St Patty's Day Party. Come, even if your protestant.
04/01/2006 04:00 PM - Monks Steamer Bar [Edit] [Cancel]
5220
Sarasota, FL 34230
US
Cost:N/A
11/10/2006 10:00 PM - Tavern on the Main [Edit] [Cancel]

Sarasota, Florida
US
Cost:cover
Description:Large and in charge the Soul Purpose clan will show up en mass. Gather around and let the goo times roll! we are going to have a party, we gonna raise it up high!!!!! Raise it up high!!!! free My Freedom, favor, Yahweh, Cool ya down, plus many more hits, So get in get down , and get on with it!! Cya There
12/08/2006 09:30 PM - Atlantis [Edit] [Cancel]

SARASOTA, 34233
US
Cost:5.
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12/31/2006 09:30 PM - Downtown Sarasota [Edit] [Cancel]
Main Street
Sarasota, 34234
US
Cost:N/A
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08/11/2007 09:00 PM - Lost Coast [Edit] [Cancel]
Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, Florida 34233
US
Cost:0
Description:CD Release PARTY!!!!!!!! Needful Thing is finally here. Come get this EPIC new EP on Aug 11 at 9 Pm..... YES I am guilting you into this. Come or ....... You won't be cool Luv-n-stuf Al
09/15/2007 10:00 PM - Lost Coast Pub [Edit] [Cancel]
2728 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, Florida 34233
US
Cost:5.00
Description:Description:Large and in charge the Soul Purpose clan will show up en mass.<br>Along with our new found friends, Third Society. Listen to them on tier myspace. Very Trippy.<br> Gather around and let the goo times roll! we are going to have a party, we gonna raise it up high!!!!! Raise it up high!!!! free My Freedom, favor, Yahweh, Cool ya down, plus many more hits, So get in get down , and get on with it!! Cya There
09/17/2007 12:00 PM - Pastimes [Edit] [Cancel]

Sarasota, Florida 34233
US
Cost:Free
Description:B-Movie, Junior Revolution and Soul Purpose all in one night.
09/22/2007 10:00 PM - Pegasus Lounge. [Edit] [Cancel]
1008 N 30th St
Tampa, Florida 33612
US
Cost:5.00
Description:Soul Purpose Invades TAMPA! giggin up in Tampa, to give them a taste of porpoise. Bring Your Cameras, there will be pictures, there will be proof! Third Society is coming up also.
10/06/2007 10:00 PM - Lost Coast Pub [Edit] [Cancel]
2728 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, Florida 34233
US
Cost:5.00
Description:Description:Large and in charge the Soul Purpose clan will show up en mass. Gather around and let the goo times roll! we are going to have a party, we gonna raise it up high!!!!! Raise it up high!!!! free My Freedom, favor, Yahweh, Cool ya down, plus many more hits, So get in get down , and get on with it!! Cya There
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Needful Things EP
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Genres
Reggae, Rock, Indie Rock, Ska
Country
United States
Member since
Apr 18, 2008
Last update
Apr 19, 2008
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Tracks played
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