SOUL SURVIVOR - SOUL LEGEND
Willie is the winner of TWO 2016 Living Blues Music Awards! Critics' Poll - COMEBACK ARTIST OF THE YEAR and Best Blues Album of 2015 - NEW RECORDINGS / SOUTHERN SOUL for his Little Village Foundation release "If Nothing Ever Changes"
A true music listening room at this intimate East Bay club. Karen the hostess cooks up a culinary storm and serves the delicacies while Soul Orchestra cooks up a musical storm! The Sound Room has been named one of the top spots to see music four years running in the prestigious Downbeat Magazine. LINK
This will be the Soul Orchestra’s first appearance at this beautiful 19th century opera house in downtown Winters, California. The Palms has be presenting great live music for decades and the list of artists who have performed there is staggering! We’re proud and excited to be coming to their stage! LINK
We are thrilled to be included in the inaugural year of this festival. The line up includes The Delgado Brothers, and Deanna Bogart. LINK
Bluesin’ on the HIGH SEAS!!!! We had blast in the Caribbean in October 2017 and we’re fixin’ to do it again! This time the ship will depart from San Diego, CA and head down south of the border with exciting stops in several Mexican ports. The ship is sold out, but if you’re interested, the waiting list is short if you’d like to be on it! If you’re new to the LRBC please tell them Willie and the Soul Orchestra sent you! LINK
Our favorite blues joint in San Jose! Come for some excellent Louisiana style cooking and enjoy the Soul Orchestra while you eat. LINK
Come to the FaceBook campus for their music festival. Several stages with music plus great food and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free…what a deal! LINK
The Soul Orchestra returns to the Bay Area’s favorite blues jam! Willie and the Orchestra kick of the show with a set at 7:00 pm. After the first set musicians are invited to jam, so bring you ax! The Soul Orchestra finishes off the night with one more set at approximately 10:00 pm.
This annual event in beautiful downtown Winters, CA is fun for the whole family! The entire 11 piece Soul Orchestra will be coming out for this show! The Festival is from 5:00 to 10:00 pm with the Soul Orchestra taking the stage at 8:00pm. LINK
Community concert in the town square of Vergato Italy. Come join the locals and listen great soul music with Wille, The Soul Orchestra, and other special guests.
The Porretta Soul Festival will always be special because this is where Willie and the Soul Orchestra first performed together. We’ll be performing for 3 days of the festival with Willie and a cavalcade of guest artists. This is Willie’s 4th appearance at the festival and the 3 consecutive year. As for the Soul Orchestra, this will be the 6th consecutive appearance at the festival. Porretta is a quaint village in the Apennine Mountains between Bologna and Florence. Come eat some pizza and pasta and listen to some great soul music while you’re at it! LINK
After a very successful appearance at the Umbria Jazz Festival winter edition in Orvieto this past December, Willie and the Soul Orchestra have been invited back for the summer edition in Perugia. We will be performing every day of the first four days of this this 10 day festival. The list of performers who have appeared at this festival is a who’s who of jazz. This year marks the 46th edition of the festival! LINK
Special show celebrating Assisi and San Francisco’s 50 years as sister cities. The Soul Orchestra will be performing in front of the Basilica of St. Francis. This is perhaps the most beautiful small city in all of Italy, and perhaps even the world! More details coming soon.
Ukiah is the county seat of Mendocino County and has been hosting this well attended event since 1991. They have had some of the finest musicians in California perform including Robert Cray, Maria Muldaur, Elvin Bishop, Robben Ford, Richie Havens, and other top name artists. LINK
Bring your lawn chairs down and hang out for this fun community concert series in beautiful San Carlos! LINK
It’s a SUMMER SOUL-STICE PARTY!!! The Sacramento Blues Society presents the full 12 version of the Soul Orchestra with horns and background singers. This is a beautiful performing arts center and a great way to bring in our favorite season of the year! Hope we don’t get stuck in Folsom Prison after the show!!!! TICKETS
The Freight & Salvage is celebrating their 50th year as the premier venue in Berkeley! This show will feature the full 13 piece Soul Orchestra featuring Willie and Terrie Odabi on lead vocals, a full 4 piece horn section, and our 3 talented background singers. TICKETS
Wee Willie Walker, vocals; Terrie Odabi, vocals; Anthony Paule, guitar; Tony Lufrano, keys; Endre Tarczy, bass; D’mar, drums; Bill Ortiz, trumpet; Charles McNeal, tenor sax; Johnny Bamont, baritone sax; Derek James, trombone; Larry Batiste, background vocals; Sandy Griffith, background vocals; Omega Ray, background vocals.
Come enjoy this family oriented event featuring an excellent line up of music and local cuisine. This event free to the public and takes place on the mythical FaceBook campus. LINK
Come to the FAR FAR north of California and enjoy Willie and the Soul Orchestra in the redwoods!!! Well actually we’ll be indoors at the Municipal Auditorium. Rumor has it there will be a surprise guest joining Willie and the Orchestra on stage. TICKETS
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The lovely and talented Terrie Odabi will join Willie and the Soul Orchestra for this unique event. What other festival features planes, cars, and great music? This festival benefits seniors on the San Mateo coast. TICKETS
Willie and The Soul Orchestra will be joined by our fantastic background singers Larry Batiste and Sandy Griffith. LINK
Enjoy Willie and the Soul Orchestra at this intimate listening venue in Downtown Oakland. Karen who is one of the proprietors cooks up a storm and her delicious food is available during the show. LINK
Willie and the AP Soul Orchestra kick of a run of Bay Area shows at this beautiful Art Deco theatre in downtown Vallejo. TICKETS
