CONTACTsocial mediaBIOHustle Souls is an Asheville, NC based band who blend Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass Music and Americana. American Blues Scene called Hustle Souls a "generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul." Bluestown Music described the music as “intimate soul…with a Curtis Mayfield like warmth.” They were recently named one of Music Connection Magazine’s “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands”
Overflowing with energy and spontaneity; roaring B3 organ and jubilant brass are balanced with 3-part vocal harmony and a lust for songwriting that has been praised as “worthy of being included in that brilliant soul music canon, a heritage that features some of the greatest performers and writers that have ever graced this earth…” Aldora Britian Records. In 2024 Hustle Souls released their vinyl debut and lead singer Billy Litz was invited to perform at the NAMM show in Anaheim CA as an artist representing the prestigious Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Hustle Souls has been booked on major festival line ups such as Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival etc. and have shared the stage with legends including sit ins with the likes of Kofi Burbridge and support slots for bands like Dumpstaphunk. TOUR |
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" generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul." - American Blues Scene "They are... worthy of being included in that brilliant soul music canon, a heritage that features some of the greatest performers and writers that have ever graced this earth... Hustle Souls ... take a nostalgic trip back to those classic brass-infused sounds. They love New Orleans, they dream of Muscle Shoals and they have a soft spot for the mystical powers of Dr John. You would be doing yourself an injustice if you don’t pick up a copy of ..Daydream Motel EP." - AB Records issue 46 "A nice slice of Americana that you don't run across enough unless you spend a lot of time at Nawlins funerals, this crew colors outside the lines adding fun and funk to the proceedings and crafting their own party on the outskirts of town. Powered by chops that know the terrain, this is a fun time for left leaners." - Midwest Record "Their blend of jazz, pop, and rock is inventive and captivating. Their lines are on point and their sound is tight, creating space for Billy Litz's rabbit hole musicianship. And you can f***ing dance to it. Friday night was a revelation, I'm already looking forward to the next one.” - Caleb Calhoun |