"I never thought I'd find myself on a stage in front of thousands of people. It's just a strange feeling, knowing that people are watching you - people you have no idea who they are," bassist Sal Samano says, just one day before heading out on a month-long European tour. "I'm definitely grateful to be where I am; I just can't believe where I ended up - coming from house shows and playing alleyways."
One of the top acts in contemporary soul revival music, Thee Sacred Souls count fans among older enthusiasts of 1960s-style sweet soul as well as Gen Z listeners who vibe with the group's grooving messages of romanticism, introspection and empowerment.
The secret to its success might be the group's reverence for the slow- to mid-tempo soul songs from the '60s and 1970s that have been beloved by generations - especially in Southern California. Much like Thee Sinseers and labelmates Jalen Ngonda, Thee Sacred Souls' music is referential without being copycat; modern classics made so because of their heartfelt familiarity.
Yet Thee Sacred Souls' rise was anything but predicted. Before the pandemic, the trio of Samano, guitarist Alex Garcia and singer Josh Lane recorded several 30-second demos at their home studio. Through a series of connections, those demos made their way to Daptone Records Co-Founder (and longtime Riverside resident) Gabe Roth. Recognizing the group's potential...
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