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// Soulajar Bio

Soulajar is a funk-and-groove rock group from Bakersfield, CA.

However, the music of Soulajar defies simple categorization. Its' players are humble young artists with diverse influences and a shared love of stretching musical boundaries. Their sound is a refreshing blend of innovative compositions; fusing elements of rootsy soul and tasty melodic pop rock to form an undeniably unique flavor of song craft.

Their live performances are stuffed with funky grooves, bone chilling soul, and exhilarating instrumental jamming. The band always leaves room for improvisation which keeps fans returning almost compulsively by knowing they will always hear something new and progressive. Lyrically, Soulajar spreads positive energy with a message of spiritual hope that even the most dissimilar crowd can relate to.

Diversely, Soulajar's music bridges the gap between radio friendly pop rock and party-pleasing festival jam bands. So, whether it is an acoustic coffee shop setting, or an energetic live concert, Soulajar's intricate song writing and dynamic style caters to music lovers of many different preferences, ages, and walks of life.


Jim Ranger Vocals	Ryan Fergon Guitar

Greg Bettis Bass	Brian Boozer Drums

// Ryan's Gear

GUITARS

-Siegmund Custom Chambered Hollowbody
-Fender American Telecaster
-Fender "Eric Johnson" Stratocaster
-Alvarez Yairi FYM95V

AMPLIFICATION

-Siegmund Midnight Special
-Siegmund Midnight Blues 60W
-Siegmund 4x12 & 2x12 Exchangeable Baffle
loaded w/ Tone Tubby speakers

EFFECTS

-Siegmund Missing Link
-Demeter Tremulator
-Menatone Ms. Foxy Brown
-Vox "Clyde McCoy" Wah
-Lexicon LXP-1 Reverb
-Line 6 DL4 Delay (Keeley Mod)
-Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron
-Electro-Harmonix HOG
-Ibanez TS9 (Keeley Mod)
-Peterson VS-S Strobo Stomp Tuner

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// Greg's Gear

BASSES

-Warwick '98 5-String Thumb
-Warwick '94 4-String Streamer

AMPLIFICATION

-Demeter Tube Bass Preamp
-QSC PLX3402 Power Amplifier
-Warwick 4x10 w/ tweeter
-Warwick 1x15

EFFECTS

-Lexicon MPX100
-Dunlop Crybaby Bass Wah
-EHX Bass Micro Synthesizer
-KORG Toneworks DTR-2 Tuner

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// Brian's Gear

DRUMS

-Pearl "All Maple Shell"
-10" tom
-14" tom
-15" tom
-16x22" tom
-Gretsch 6x14 Hammered Brass Snare
-14.5" Luka Percussion Djembe

CYMBALS

-Paiste 14" Traditional Hi-Hats
-Paiste 16" Traditional Crash
-Paiste 18" Traditional Crash
-Paiste 20" Traditional Ride
-Paiste 10" Dark Energy Splash
-Sabian 18" O-Zone Crash

STICKS

-Vic Firth Ride Stick
-Vic Firth American Classic
-Vic Firth Jazz Brushes
-Vic Firth Tala Wands
-Pro Mark Hot Rods
-Pro Mark JH4 Mallets