SOULSTICE SANTA FE: News

Soulstice has performed for some major corporate events.
If we add your company you will certainly be in good company:

MICROSOFT,
AMT - THE ASSOCIATION FOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
AIG INSURANCE,
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION,
TECH FUNDING,
THE PLAZA GROUP HOUSTON,
WEST POINT ACADEMY,
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL,
AMERICAN REPUBLIC INSURANCE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF LUMBER CONSTRUCTION,
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO- CLAY MINERAL SOCIETY,
SANTA FE INSTITUTE,
INTERTECH PUBLISHING,
BMO NESBITT BURNS - CANADIAN BANK.
SANTA FE IMAGING
GALLEGOS REAL ESTATE
P. E. S. A.

Seems like everyone is impressed with names they have heard of - so we thought we'd drop a few...
Here are some folks that Soulstice has played for or with...

Soulstice played for N.M. GOVERNOR and presidential candidate
BILL RICHARDSON at his personal request, in the audience were:
TV newsman SAM DONALDSON, prominent businessman and richest man in the world, CARLOS SLIM HELU,
country recording star RANDY TRAVIS.
Also the GOVERNOR of Arizona and MAYORS of El Paso, Albuquerque, Santa Fe.

Soulstice was filmed as part of an NBC TOM BROKAW
special segment for Dateline while performing at the WEINSTEIN family wedding at the Hyatt Tamaya.
HARVEY and BOB WEINSTEIN are film producers, previously of MIRAMAX Film Studios, now heading the WEINSTEIN COMPANY.

At a recent wedding for Washington diplomats Ed and Maria, the HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR to the U.S. and musician ANDRAS SIMONYI sat in with the band and rocked out some songs to the delight of the audience.

At a wedding for Abbi & David, prolific Film & TV composer,
arranger and musical director BRUCE MILLER, composer of many TV theme songs including "Frasier" & music director on shows with Aretha Franklin & Smoky Robinson,played a piece on keys with the band and had a great time. He was very complementary of Soulstice.

Georgia rockers “ COLLECTIVE SOUL” co - producer, songwriter and brilliant guitarist DEXTER GREEN was a guest at another Soulstice event. Friends prompted him to sit in with the band and Dexter played some brilliant guitar. Afterwards he paid tribute to Soulstice's musicianship.

Another event Soulstice played at had ex “10CC” band member and music video director LOL CREME in the audience. Soulstice performed one of his hits " I’m not in love “ for Lol and guests. He loved the performance.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Soulstice played for the American Cancer Society in Santa Fe on May 10th 2008- here's what they had to say:
" We all had a great time and the feedback was very positive. Music during dinner was just right, not too loud and the dancing music was outstanding! Thank you! "

SOULSTICE had a very busy year in 2007. Our bookings surpassed last year's again.
Our thanks to all the people who recommend us and thanks for all the "Thank You" letters we receive. Keep them coming...

Soulstice enjoys playing for local fundraisers: firstly we get to contribute to organisations doing good things for our community, secondly we get to have a great time with local friends.

Soulstice was pleased to play for the third year for the " Glamour And Gauze" fundraiser at the Eldorado Hotel on October 20th 2007. This year's attendence swelled to 450 people, including local celebs: country singer Randy Travis, and actors Judge Reinhold and Wes Studi.

Comedian Bob Newhart entertained the audience of Santa Feans and after the auction there was enthiusiastic dancing up to the end of the night.

Organiser Maura Rieland had these words to say about Soulstice:
"Soulstice was once again the hit of the evening. To see so many people up dancing and enjoying themselves was truly rewarding. Your song selections for each of the sets you played was ideal. Our Gala Chair, Joan Vernick, called yesterday to tell me that she thought the music was "perfect." Just the right volume and type of music that allowed her guests to visit without having to scream over music.
Bravo!"

Soulstice prides itself on being able to change gears to play the right music for each stage of an event- big or small, background or dance party. We were happy to have contributed to such a worthy cause. We look forward to playing for the 2008 event on October 18th.

Last year Soulstice played for the NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS in Santa Fe. The event was a resounding success and a good time was had by the attendees. T

Soulstice has also played for:
Aid And Comfort,
The New Mexico Children's Association,
Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of New Mexico.
The American Cancer Society

We look forward to playing for more organisations who are helping our community and wish them all well in their efforts.

THE NEW MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION held it's 2007 fundraiser dinner, auction and dance and SOULSTICE was proud to be able to provide the music for the second year. The organising committe had this to say:
"The consensus was The band SOULSTICE was terrific, everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the music and the participation of the dancers was much greater than in the past. We certainly will be in touch next year. Hope that you have a very successful year."
We certainly had a great time playing for the event - it's always rewarding to be able to help our community.
N.M. Children's Foundation Committee

We've noticed a lot of bands and even businesses showing up on the internet using the name " Soulstice" recently. Our band Soulstice has been in business for over ten years and although we are used to other bands trying to imitate our format and even our marketing we would think they could be original enough to find their own name ! However as we'd rather play music than become litigious at this time we have decided to add
" Santa Fe" to our name to make it very easy for anyone to find us on the internet.
So henceforth we are " SOULSTICE SANTA FE".

Soulstice was pleased to play for a second year at prominent businessman Peter N 's wonderfully festive Christmas party at his Tesuque house on Dec 2nd.
So many people attended this year that a tent was added. Soulstice played for 5 hours until the dancers finally had enough!
N.M. Governor Bill Richardson enjoyed the band and asked when could the band play a function for him which they will be happy to do in the near future.
The party was a wonderful and generous start to the holiday season,
thanks Peter.

P.S. Soulstice was booked for Peter's Christmas party for 2007 the day after the party.

SOULSTICE FILMED FOR TV SHOW
Inn at Loretto

SOULSTICE was chosen to be filmed on 11/11/06 for a program on the STYLE CHANNEL TV show about Destination Weddings, " Married Away".
The episode features locations at the Loretto Chapel and The Inn and Spa at Loretto. The episode aired in December 2006 and will be repeated in January 2007.
This makes the second time SOULSTICE has been filmed for a TV show. The first was a wedding last year for film producer Harvey Weinstein's family for a Tom Brokaw segment on DATELINE NBC
which was filmed at the Tamaya Hotel in Bernalillo.

"GLAMOUR AND GAUZE" FUNDRAISER

St. Vincents Hospital held their spectacular Annual Fundraiser bash
" Glamour and Gauze" at the Scottish Rite Temple on October 21st.
SOULSTICE provided the music again.
Attendance was way up to around 400 people this time and the mood was celebratory as guests enjoyed themselves dining, bidding on the auction items and of course dancing to SOULSTICE.
Aside from providing everyone a memorable evening the event was hugely successful, raising $125,000 for the emergency room extension.
Film actor and musician Wes Studi and his wife, singer Maura Studi, joined SOULSTICE to jam on stage.
A great night was had by all.

SOULSTICE followed up the wedding they played on New Years eve 2004 with another wonderful reception / New Years party for 2005 - the Menking / Sanders reception and year end celebration combined the excitement of both events into a memorable party.

The Children's Foundation of New Mexico held a spectacular fundraiser at the La Fonda Hotel's Lumpkin Ballroom with an auction, dinner, presentation and music provided by Santa Fe's own SOULSTICE. A wonderful time was had by all and a lot of money was raised to help fund the many children's organizations assisted by the Foundation. SOULSTICE was happy to see old friends enjoying themselves on the dance floor and make new friends.

Santa Fe
" Gauze and Glamour" was the title of a wonderful fund-raising
auction / dinner / dance organized by the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation and held at the Scottish Rite Temple. Over 300 doctors, staff, patrons and supporters of the hospital gathered in gowns and tuxedos to celebrate, wine, dine and dance in a good cause Saturday night. New Mexico resident movie actors Judge Reinholt ( Beverly Hills Cop & Fast Times at Ridgemont High ) and Wes Studi ( Last Of The Mohicans ) were in attendance to lend their support.
Music was provided by local favourite band " Soulstice" and there was dancing through out the evening. At one point Wes Studi joined the band playing bass and his wife Maura joined on vocals to much applause. The evening was a splendid success, enjoyed by all.

"Dear Chris & Vicky,

Glamour & Gauze was a complete success. We sold out! And, had a sellout silent and live auction all of which netted the Hospital Foundation over $90,000 for the pediatric area of the new Emergency Department expansion and renovation. Our guests loved your music -- obvious from the number of people crowding the dance floor-- some of them staying till the last note was played.

I believe we plan to continue the dinner/dance combination as a fundraisier and hope you and your band will be available.
Thank you for helping us put on a fun evening for our guests.
Maura Rieland
St. Vincent Hospital Foundation
Annual Giving Coordinator"