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Self-Titled Debut EP Available NOW!

Get your copy today from:
World Records, Downtown Records, or Rock'it Records.

Or online @ CDBaby or @ iTunes:



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Reviews / Awards:


*Winners of the 2007 Starbucks/Hearmusic SoCal Music Award

"For a debut album from this Bakersfield native band it sure has the sound of a band that has been playing for years if not decades. They have introduced a new sound and flavor to the local Bakersfield music scene thats enjoyable for all ages. Each of the 5 tracks have their own great style, sound and soul that you just can't help but love the whole thing from start to finish. Only thing I'm hoping for is that the band comes out with a full album soon cause
I'm itching for more music!"
-B. Hayslett, Amazon.com
 

"With Soulajar, the listener finds lush, tasty progressions
that are more like sonic expeditions than the cookie-cutter offerings
from acts looking for a break."

-Erik Loyd, The Bakersfield Californian

 

"Soulajar is a sensation all its own.  Taking soul, a little blues, and lots of heart to create some of the best original music since Motown."
-Chris Carter, The Bakersfield Interest Magazine

 
"Wow!! Soulajar is a totally unexpected joy and surprise. Your groove is strong, the recording is clean and the sound is mind-blowing. Keep up the good work. And from Bakersfield, who knew? I played Bakersfield several times in the late 1990's and there was nothing there like you guys. "
-Ashford Gordon, Professional Musician



"This CD sounds great! It's nice to know that there's still some cats out there groovin from the heart. Reminds me of the old B-Town Sound... and I'm talking old school!"
-Billy Russell, Hot Taco


 "Soulajar is a genre defying blend of pop rock, funk, jazz, blues... a melting pot of mouth watering musical soup."
-Danielle Belton, The Bakersfield Californian


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Soulajar Is:

Jim Ranger - Vocals Jim Ranger - Vocals

Ryan Fergon - Guitars

Greg Bettis - Bass

Brian Boozer - Drums

 EP Features:

Chris Pedersen - Electric Piano / Organ
Stacey Ericcson - Electric Piano

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Soulajar featured in the Bakersfield Californian:

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Article #2  6-29-07

Article #3  7-26-07

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The House of Blues - 8.31.07


XM Satellite Radio Debut

The Spotlight Theatre - 2.10.07

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Stolen! Ripped Off! Posted June 28, 2008
Today marks a sad day! I woke up this morning to a phone call from my bank informing me of some frodulant activity... Read More >>
Vote for Soulajar to be the Next Gretsch Greats! Posted June 26, 2008
Greetings Soulful People, Soulajar is in the running to be voted as the Next Gretsch Greats. The Gretsch music... Read More >>
Soulajar @ The House of Blues 8/31/07! Posted September 16, 2007
What's Up Bakotopians! As many of you know, Soulajar was privileged to perform a sold-out show at The House of... Read More >>

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Stolen! Bastard Theives. Posted June 27, 2008
Today marks a sad day! I woke up this morning to a phone call from my bank informing me of some frodulant activity... Read More >>
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Soulajar on KTLA! (Video) Posted September 03, 2007
Greetings Bakotopians! As many of you know, last week Soulajar played a sold-out show at The House Of Blues in... Read More >>

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Kinda diggin the fresh new look and format, but it is most definetly slower. It was already the world's slowest... Read More >>
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I don't think think this topic is even debatable? The term "The Bakersfield Sound" was given to... Read More >>
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 Wind Wolves is an amazing place to visit that is indeed very very close to home. My wife worked as a... Read More >>

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Congratulations fellas! Read More >>
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soooooooooooooooooooooooooo COOL! Great job guys! Read More >>
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Cool, just voted for you.  Good luck guys.  -Glenda Read More >>

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Comment From: Saxman

Sun Jun 29, 2008 17:39:05 PDT

Cats: Thanks for listening. The mini-album is original tunes I wrote for Ain't No Thang a while back. I should be on a fresh project by the end of July. Thanks for the kudos. Break a leg on the "Vans" competition.

Make It FUNKY! Mac-->

 

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Comment From: deedra

Sat Jun 28, 2008 08:05:31 PDT
Hey Brian. I am so excited for you and your band. Congratulations! I met you in the studio at Jesus Shack. I was there with a student of mine, Tracy Yeley. Sorry about your stuff being stolen. :(
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Comment From: TradingCompany

Thu Jun 26, 2008 16:59:05 PDT
good luck with the Gretch competition.
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Comment From: ACEYOU

Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:08:19 PDT
Caught you guys at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop at the Nile last night(6/17/08). Fantastic! I'm still playing back that jam you did with Steve Eisen in my head. Unfriggenbelievable!!!
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