New Years Eve at Jimmy Maks with Soul Vaccination

Don't know where I've been hiding for the past 10 years but this was my first exposure to Soul Vaccination.  Wow, these guys cook with gas!  This is a full musical ensemble cranking out some of the best funky soul this side of Tower of Power.  Jeff, ol' buddy, you missed a good one!
Patti and I spend every New Year's Eve with our good friends Sam and Amy Miller at Jimmy Mak's.  I was concerned over investing a New Year's Eve with a band I never heard of but I have learned to trust the folks at Jimmy Mak's.  They didn't let me down. Soul Vax opened with a hot rendition of "Pick up the pieces" and then really poured it on. Their full horn section (with baritone sax!) was complemented nicely by 3 very capable vocalists.  The Tower of Power influenced set was over in a flash and left me wanting much, much  more.  I'll see them again and will still be "diggin' on James Brown". They will be returning to Jimmy Mak's on January 28th - don't miss this band!

See you on the 14th at Tony Starlights for the Midnight Serenaders - one of Senor Music Man's favorites.  There is a lot of good music happening in our city throughout the month. Check out the jazz calendar on the Jazz Society of Oregon website; better yet, join and we'll send it to you!

Soul Vaccination - smokin'!