The SoulManiacs web page, we are a combo of ten musicians playing old school Rythm'n'Blues covering the big hits of Soul Music and Funk music from the 60's and 70's through our days. Inspired by the greats Macéo Parker, Aretha Franklin, J.B's Horns or the Meters from New Orleans

The band had the great chance to discover a real talented female vocalist Ingrid Faye who became the new singer of the SoulManiacswhich are based upon a solid and experienced rythmn section completed by a full horn section which delivered a groovy and funky music. The new line-up of 2009 is

The voices of the band: Lead singer / Ingrid Faye, Guitar, Lead singer / Jipes

The rythmn section : Bass: Alan Salmon Drums: Christophe Munier Keys and vocals: Xavier Seiller

The horn section: Baryton Sax and horn arrangment:Sebastien Marduel Tenor Sax : Arnaud Torres Alto Sax: Maxime Meichler Trumpet and Bugglehorn: Raoul Schweitzer Trombone: Pierre Paul Daronco

Last News

Les SoulManiacs gave an excellent open air gig in Kingersheim for the music fest, 21st of June 2008 ! The big crowd has been very enthousiastic and we thank everybody for their warm welcome. Special mention to Dom and Nico from the CREA (Alex and Paolo you are the coolest dudes around thank!)

Next gigs of the band We Will bring the Soul, May 17th 2009 sharing the stage with the rock band The Infidels in Amblans (Haute Saône)!

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At the Tival for a musical residence!

The repertoire of the SoulManiacs is a patchwork of numerous artists: Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Macéo Parker as well as Booker-T & the MG's, Otis Redding or Rufus Thomas. This set list of covers is completed with originals from the band. Lhe SoulManiacs are working hard on a new set list with new numbers from Etta James, Joss Stone and Angie Stone.