Soul Risin is the Syracuse-based, blues-rock jam band attracting attention by awakening the souls of all those experiencing their sound. Formed in February of 2006, the group brings together an array of musical influences and styles, blending old-school traditional blues, with classic rock, folk, R & B, reggae, and a touch of genuine soul. Joined together for the sole purpose of creating original music, they have only one goal... to be heard.
Heading up The Rise is Bryan Weinsztok, who draws vocal comparisons to Warren Haynes, Dave Matthews, Gregg Allman, and Joe Cocker. From Florida, Bryan adds a taste of the south to Soul Risin. At his side, dynamic lead guitarist Jeff Pazer, whose fingers of fire light the stage with a throwback style to such greats as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix. Drummer John Capozzolo and bassist Adam Fisher add the wild-eyed flare and percussive creativity to help rock Soul Risin over the edge. But wait... what's that? An organ player? Newest addition Mike D'Ambrosio completes The Rise from the behind the keys.
Soul Risin brings with them an energetic vibe and the ability to create that rise from within that their listeners desire. "The voyage has merely begun, and a long-awaited soulrise is on the horizon."
"A new U.S. band goin places." - Salty Dog Blues & Roots Podcast (Melbourne, Australia)
"It was great sharing the stage with these guys." - Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root) "Syracuse bandmates in Soul Risin' share a big sound, hard and crisp on their debut CD 'When The Bridges Begin To Burn'... It's a fine thing as Weinsztok's voice hits you aside the head, melodic and tough all in one." - Mark Bialczak (Music Critic, Syracuse Post-Standard)
"Sounds awesome . Groovy as hell! Thanks for adding yet another kickin' band to the Syracuse sound scape. You guys do us proud." - Colin Aberdeen y Los Blancos
