What kind of music magic can we
co-create together?
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August Shows

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Fri, Aug 1 - Lunchbox at Dutchess Outreach in Poughkeepsie, NY - 11a-1p

Sat, Aug 2 - Newburgh Farmers Mkt - 11a-1p

Sun, Aug 3 - Private Event - Remembrance Celebration

Sun, Aug 3 - Beacon Farmers Market - 11a-1:30p

Sat, Aug 16 - Millbrook Farmers & Makers Mkt - 9a-1p

Sat, Aug 16 - Fuller Moon Arts Festival in Warwick - 3p-4p

Sun, Aug 17 - Beacon Farmers Market - 11a-1p

Sun, Aug 17 - Music & Poetry Night @Untouchables - 6:30p-8:30p

Sat, Aug 23 - Stargaze Festival in Tolland, MA - 6p

Wed, Aug 27 - Interactive Music Workshop for August Birthdays at Noble Horizons in CT - 2:30p-3:30p

Sat, Aug 30 - Pawling Farmers Market - 10a-1p

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You're in the right place! Welcome to Soil & Soul's humble little internet home. We are a genre hopping band based out of NY's gorgeous Hudson Valley, conjuring music magic & spontaneous collaboration at purpose-driven gatherings. Our sound can be described as bluesy folk rock and all the jazz, because we really do believe diversity is the spice of life! We love playing a mix of covers and originals, and enjoy tailoring the set to the specific event and audience.

With a few festivals now under our belt we're spreading our wings for 2026. Our first love will always be Farmers' Markets and playing in support of the local food ecosystem. We've played:

- community meal programs

- public libraries

- farms

- vineyards

- breweries

- environmental education centers

- environmental education centers on boats!

We love playing for farmers, chefs, cooks, custodians, composters, children, seniors, healthcare heroes, at community meal programs, anything queer-related, and for any cause that serves the Greater Good and builds Beloved Community.

More than money,

more than fame,

we just want to break out

and change the game.

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For Soil & Soul it's all about harnessing the uplifting, unifying power of music to advance environmental & social justice causes. Nina Simone & Pete Seeger are our guiding north stars.

Few things elevate an in-person gathering like adaptive, live music. We know how to read a room. The right song played at the right time can be a transcendent experience. Bandleader Lisa Pellegrino lives for moments of engagement and getting the audience to become part of the band by singing along, but also knows when to serve as a more supporting role and play as background. Lisa is frequently performing out solo, or "soulo" (ba dum bum psh!), and you can check out some of the latest songs she's written here: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaPellegrino​

The band can expand to be up to a 6 piece (upright bass/saxophone/trumpet/ trombone/drums/violin) depending on the event. Lisa has facilitated (live) music trivia, acoustic karaoke, and "Name That 90s Tune". An 80s baby, Lisa grew up in the golden age of TV show theme songs and jingles, and strives to tap the mnemonic magic of music to use as a force for good rather than over-consumption.

We welcome creative collaboration of all stripes!

Let's see what kind of music magic we can cook up & co-create together.

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