// 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 an articulate and expansive voice 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 Guitar Rig

GUITARS

-Fender American Telecaster
-Fender Stratocaster
-Gibson SG
-PRS Custom 22
-Yairi FYM95V
-Taylor T5

AMPLIFICATION

-60W Siegmund Midnight Blues
-Siegmund Exchangeable Baffle 4x12
loaded w/ Tone Tubby speakers
-SWR California Blonde

EFFECTS

-Siegmund Missing Link
-Menatone Ms. Foxy Brown
-Vox Clyde McCoy Wah
-Boss TR-2 Tremolo
-Guyatone SV-2 Slow Volume
-Lexicon LXP-1 Reverb
-Line 6 DL4 Delay
-Peterson VS-S Strobo Stomp Tuner

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// Greg's Bass Rig

BASSES

-Warwick 5-string Thumb
-Warwick 4-string Streamer
-Tune 5-string

AMPLIFICATION

-Demeter Tube Bass Preamplfier
-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 Drum Rig

DRUMS

-Pearl All Maple 6-piece
-10" tom
-12" tom
-14" tom
-15" tom
-16x22" tom
-Pearl Snare
-14.5" Luka Percussion Djembe

CYMBALS

-Zildjian A Custom 14" hihats
-Zildjian A Custom 16" crash
-Zildjian Avedis 16" crash
-Zildjian Avedis 20" ride
-Goodwill Custom 14" china/trash

STICKS

-Vater 2B
-Pro Mark Hot Rods
-Vic Firth Brushes
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