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Contact Information:
Garland Nelson, Bandleader
(518) 583-8102
mail@soulsession.com
mail@garlandnelson.com
Toll Free Information Hotline / Message System:
(888) DIG - SOUL

Physical Address:
SOUL SESSION EDU-TAINMENT, INC.
PO Box 712
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Office Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
10am  -  Noon  &  3pm - 5pm
All messages received will be returned as soon as possible.

For Music downloads, please visit.....
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The Spirit of Saratoga" - Saratogain Magazine Sept. 2008 Issue

GN-Spirit of Saratoga Magazine.pdf

The Family Tree

Garland Nelson, "Soulist"
Bandleader/Lead Vocals/Choreographer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Songwriter
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Defined by many spiritual dimensions, Garland is an entertainer's entertainer.  Pure Energy!  As the front man for Soul Session, the audience must "strap-in" for a commanding emotional journey.  Garland's skills were sharpened over 5+ years as the lead singer/emcee of New York Players (a touring entertainment band).  His recent projects include recipient of NYS 2007 SPAF Artist Grant, Jingle work for F.Y.E., "Bill Withers Tribute" show producer (2004), New York State Representative in 2000's National Singing Championship (Pro-Sing), Music Director of Skidmore College's Gospel Choir (Quiet Storm).  Garland's performances have been described as an experience and not just a show!

Equipment:

14" Remo Djembe Drum
Pearl Timbales 13/14
Alverez PF90-SC Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha Motif ES6 61-Key Music Producer Synthesizer
Capezio Tele Tone Extreme Tap Shoes



Mike Steiner, "Steiner"
Guitarist/Vocals/Keyboards/Songwriter
Hometown: Schenectady, NY

Don't let his soft spoken demeanor fool you!  This is one the most gifted musicians in the Northeast.  Mike's skills were on display at age 5, where he played along side his professional musician father at shows.  By age 12, her switched to Guitar, played hundreds of gigs, and gained a reputation as the "Riff Master part #2."  In his early 20s, he co-founded Upstate NY bands Lobooty, Lucky Martin, The Ginger Brothers, and Tropolis.  Moreover, he toured the east coast with Vivid, Sirsy, and Richie Ortiz.  While enjoying a brief stint with Band Kyndnyss, Steiner played Woodstock '94.  He's a bad man!

Equipment:

1966 Fender Pro Reverb
Fender Deluxe Telecaster
1967 Fender Bassman w/ 2x12
Takamine EAN 40C
1969 Hohner Clavinet
Voodoo Amps 4x12 Cab
1973 Fender Rhodes
Voodoo Amps V-Plex 50
Brian Monty Telecasters


Brian Melick, "International"
Drummer/Hand Percussionist/Songwriter/Educator
Hometown: Ravena, NY

After watching this brother play, you'll want to make a pilgrimage to the Motherland.  Musician, educator, author, and designer, Brian has been professionally involved in music since age 13.  He's a featured recording artist on over 150 commercially released recordings on independent and major label projects.  Three of which are solo albums that have been used by Universal Pictures, MGM, Discovery Channel, Disney, and Columbia Pictures: Percussive Voices (Hudson Valley Records), The Art of Udu, and Perpetual Motion (Gene Michael Productions).  During the early 1990s, Brian combined forces with nationally acclaimed Irish Band, The McKrells.  This relationship spawned 4 successful albums and international tours, highlighted by a performance at Carnegie Hall.  Simply...Brian is da' man!

Equipment:

12" Handmade Guinea West African Djembe
Bass Drum: 18" Single Head Keller Maple Shells
Calato / Regal Sticks, Mallets, Brushes
Collection of Various bells from India, Egypt, Middle East, Europe
Collection of Various Rattles from South America, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Polynesian Islands
Collection of Various Shakers from Brazil and Africa
Congas: LP Classic Quinto, LP Classic Conga / Trilok Gurto Remo Kick Conga, LP Classic Tumba
Gibraltar Hardware
Impact Cases
LP Agogo Bells
LP Claytone Mbwata Udu
LP Timbales: 12/13; Timbalito's
LP Traditional Bongos
Paiste Cymbals
Remo Heads
Snare: 5.5" x 14" Wood
Toms: 5" x 8"; 6" x 10"; 8" x 12"; 10" x 14" Single head Keller Maple Shells

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Keyboard/Piano - Drew Costa
Sax/Flute/vocals - Tim Williams
Trumpet - Pete Giroux
Guitarist - Rob Cohen
Bassist - Chris Peck
Tenor Sax - Nate Giroux
Vocals - Rena Graf
Vocals - Becky Walton (Concerts)
Vocals - Chris Dollard (Concerts)