Chris Soulsby
Christopher Soulsby is a Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter from Akron. Chris released his 3rd studio EP, “Broken” in 2022. His first EP "Million Miles", 2019, was voted "Best Self Produced CD" by the Northeast Ohio Blues Association and went on to compete in the same category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2020.
Chris won the 2022 Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Challenge, sending him to the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in the solo/duo category.
Chris has a unique style that combines Delta Blues, Country Blues, and slight bit of twang to create a sound of his own.
Some venues/events of note are the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield, Canton Blues Festival (2019, 2021), the Akron High Arts Festival (2017, 2018), Akron Porchrokr Festival (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).
Doug Kleiner
After more than two solid decades of playing the local seen and touring just about every state east of the Mississippi River with bands including Seattle, Axis, Sonicore, Doug Kleiner released his first solo album Sept 2023. The record is a deep dive into the wide range of influences that form the foundation for his song writing. These influences include everything from the brooding anguish of the Grunge era to the stripped-down early country sounds of the 40's and 50's. Whether preforming with a full backing band or just an acoustic guitar and a vocal mic, the stories he tells through his music are raw and relatable.
Russell Bobel
Russell Bobel is a singer-songwriter from Milan, Ohio, and the leader of the band Mind Canaries. He released the band's debut album, titled "autumn," in October 2023.
Bobel's music is a unique blend of folk, rock, and americana, with a focus on catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics. He draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, including Jason Isbell, Jack White, & The Who.
In addition to his solo work, Bobel is also a prolific collaborator, having written and performed with a number of other artists in the Sandusky area.Bobel is a talented and versatile musician with a bright future ahead of him. His debut album, "Autumn," is a must-listen for fans of well-crafted and thought-provoking music.
Get to the show early for dinner and drinks from Paninoteca - open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm!
Doors: 7:00PM / Showtime: 7:30PM
Emerging Sounds Showcases are free!