Renowned rock ‘n’ roll legend Michael Des Barres has joined forces with the dynamic Portland-based band Kris Rodgers & The Dirty Gems to deliver a soul-stirring rendition of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends’ 70’s classic, “Soul Shake.”
Released today on the esteemed Wicked Cool Records label, this collaboration promises to ignite a fire in music lovers everywhere.
Des Barres, a multifaceted musician, actor, and esteemed host of Little Steven’s Underground Garage radio show, expressed his passion for the project, stating, “I’m in love with simplicity. I’m also in love with Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, and I’m in love with fantastic female voices… Funky rock ‘n’ roll, played in a room together. Sweat and smiles. Our souls need shaking, now more than ever.”
Kris Rodgers, the frontman of The Dirty Gems, echoed Des Barres’ sentiments, emphasizing the power of a unified live performance. “The feeling of a band all together on stage with attitude, raw emotion, just doin’ the thang. “Soul Shake” is a song I’ve admired for a long time. Michael has impeccable taste, of course, and we really connected over our love for “Soul Shake,” Delaney and Bonnie, and music with the vibe of a live band sweating it out in a room together.”
Listeners can experience the magic of this collaboration by streaming the single below.
Get ready to be transported back to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll with this electrifying rendition of “Soul Shake.” Let the soul-shaking commence!