West Side Joe and the Men of Soul Press Kit (2021 release). The band fuses the groove, energy and soul of the best in rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
The sound of Memphis soul and vintage American guitars. Joe Schicke puts soul guitar and heartfelt lyrics at the center, backed by the Men of Soul — a rhythm section steeped in classic American grooves (Steve Amedée, drums/vocals; Taylor Frederick, horns; rotating Colorado and Memphis friends on bass and keys). This lineup anchors the band’s live set as well as the studio album “Keep On Climbin’.”
Joe’s roots and influences include both soul and blues greats, folks like B.B. King and the Stax artists down through Texas, Muscle Shoals, and New Orleans, plus Americana, rock and funk. The band’s sound is built for the dancefloor, but it's equally at home in clubs that appreciate tight sets and strong vocals.
- West Side, R&B, Soul, Funk
- For fans of: Los Lobos, Gary Clark, Jr., Muscle Shoals, Bill Withers, Tedeschi Trucks Band
- High energy, danceable American roots, groove-focused hooks
- Latest release: Keep On Climbin’ (2021), available on all streaming platforms
- Critical praise from Blues Blast Magazine, Colorado Sound Radio, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and more
- Press and high-res images available (contact for access)
- Booking/Contact: [email protected], subject: PK
“Keep On Climbin' is nothing short of exceptional work.”
“The music video for 'Keep on Climbin'' takes place in northern Joe Schicke’s hometown of Fort Collins, a contemporary re-telling of the midlife American crisis, the song serves as an homage to a way of life that many can relate.”