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~ As a collective of musicians, producers, performers, and classic songs, Soul Stingers present an organic take on familiar and original music in live semi acoustic combinations of presentation. You can catch recorded tunes on our youtube channel, or digital markets of spotify amazon etc, and if your a collector or fan of vinyl, you can get a copy of our LLP or a USB at a live set ~
Player combinations include; founder Mark David McKinnis on vocal, harmonizer, acoustic guitarist & foot thump board, Tendo Gloria ad lib, background and feature vocals, Martin Young on lead guitar, Bill Flores on dobro and mandolin, Michael Rosen on harmonica and percussion, Gary Wicks on upright bass, Jeff Gross on percussion, and Amos Przekaza on percussion and drums.
Join combinations of the players at
Rib Ranch BBQ,
4923 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Woodland Hills California
Thursdays and Saturdays 6 pm - 9 pm
TIPS: REQUEST A SONG, SEND US A TIP, GET AN LLP or USB
TIP ON VENMO, PAYPAL, OR ZELLE. ~ USE ~ SOULSTINGERS@PM.ME
Through distribution of youtube, our latest recording collection, Soul Stingers~Celebration, and additional original songs and live cuts are available for viewing.
Through distribution of CDBaby, our latest recording collection, Soul Stingers~Celebration, is available for download and streaming on all digital platforms.
Through distribution of CDBaby, our latest original recuts and recordings, Soul Stingers~ Chasing Light, is available for download and streaming on all digital platforms.
BOOKING: CONTACT US TO PERFORM FOR YOUR EVENT
Soul Stingers cover a variety of 70’s & 80’s folk rock r&b music and more, and can come in a variety from solo to several players. The style is a light semi acoustic happy hour juke box, appropriate for a brunch, wine tastings or early events. Add the flavor of any of the additional stingers and you get a varied combination of additional sounds on top of a tight solo delivery. Mark solo, and the band have performed many arranged gatherings for venues, wineries, private events and for the Ojai chamber PIxie and Lavender festivities while building the team, and the recording project gives an example of the variety of tunes that can be performed. Mark and/or a combination of Soul Stingers, are available for private events and partnering opportunities.
EMAIL : SOULSTINGERS@PM.ME
Comments from venues on the bands recent performance service
“Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment.
You guys are extremely talented.
You made the best impression for our customers and employees! “
~ owner
Garden Cafe
Sherman Oaks California
“ ...loved the band.
Sounded amazing and it was the best band that’s played here
in the four years we’ve been here.”
~ Manduyo restaurant vendor
San Gabriel Blossom Market Hall
San Gabriel California
“…guest lift their heads from enjoying the bbq,
surprised at the sound of the band.
...Its Magical!”
~ owner of Rib Ranch BBQ
Topanga California
Twenty five years producing music, sound design and editing with Jm Associates for ESPN productions, BMI writer/publisher Mark David McKinnis, has since appeared under the radar in over two thousand services covering classic artists songs as a vocal guitar stylist, including a three years, six nights a week appearance at the Crowne Plaza in Little Rock, AR, and for dozens of coastal clients from Los Angeles to Pismo since moving to California in 2016.
Tendo Gloria is a secret weapon on vocals, hailing from the vibrant land of Uganda, Tendo's journey has taken her from performing with her spiritual group across the US to gracing our studio with her incredible talent. Not only does she bring her feature vocals to the table, but she also adds a touch of harmony that uniquely and organically elevates the entire recording and performance to new heights.
Gary Wicks is a second generation bassist, has spent several years touring with The Manhattan Transfer and keeps busy being a member of the group "Is That You", working on soundtrack scores like on the film "The Estate", he owns a social learning community called Gary's Bass Squad, and he does compositions under the Bassygroove Productions title. Gary delivers such an amazing job showing his deep musical sense to each recording and performance.
Martin Young, for over 50 years has been a producer and a well known figure in the Ojai music community. Working with his friend Alan Thornhill, they opened for artists like Taj Mahal, Jackson Brown, and others. He gained experience working with Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffet, and toured with country legend Clint Black for 16 years and also played at different televised performances like the Country Music Awards and Good Morning America. The quality of his recorded performance and tone are amazing, just like his amazing sound when he plays live. He remains as the perfect "icing on the cake" in the Soul Stingers slow rockin' band.
Jeff Gross is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and he has added his skill to big budget Hollywood productions like Venom, Rebel Moon, Money Ball, Black List and many more. He’s a New York native who has been in Los Angeles for over 30 years. His musical specialty being percussion, provides a unique sound on the recorded project with the udu, and on live sets playing the cajon and percussion.
Bill Flores is a multi-instrumentalist from Ventura, well known in the area as the go to guy for pedal steel, dobro and mandolin. He has performed with a bunch of accredited artists like Jeff Brides and the Abiders, David Crosby, Jackson Brown, Phil Salazar, and Grammy award winner Louie Ortega. The dobro he adds to our renditions of "Hallelujah", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Find My Way Home" are really special and add a lot to the Soul Stingers sound and sets.
Michael Rosen is a multi-talented drummer, harmonica player, and producer Originally from Montreal, Canada, living in Hollywood fifty years. He's is a jack of all trades being a member of the Angela O'Neil and The Outrageous8, a photographer that has been in publications like People Magazine, and he owns a recording studio called Media-Shmedia producing records for local artists. He's a true blue musician and a great part in Soul Stingers. “Michael brings the grease"
We are grateful to the clients and their patrons on the south central west California coastline, who have enjoyed time with Mark and/or Soul Stingers, and supported us to perform and develop in this past ten year celebration.
We're grateful to be standing, for the sunshine that keeps us feeling healthy and for the true friends made along the way.
Garden Cafe Sherman Oaks
Rib Ranch BBQ Woodland Hills
Blossom Market Hall San Gabriel
Ojai Chamber of Commerce
Ojai Pixie Festival
Ojai Lavender Festival
Casa Escobar in Malibu
Delgados Carpinteria
Deep Sea Wine Santa Barbara
Deep Sea Wine Ventura
Boku Cafe Ojai
Ferios Feros Ojai
Cold Spring Tavern Santa Barbara
Delgados Carpinteria
Clean Slate Wine Solvang
Malibu Arts Association
Pepes Goleta
Feliz Noche Wine Solvang
Bluewater Grill Santa Barbara
Deep Sea Wine Santa Barbara
Saltwaterside Bistro Oxnard
Gordon Beirsch Brewery Burbank
Logans Roadhouse Bakersfeild
Full of Beans Ojai
Bonnie Lues Ojai
Lions Peak Winery Solvang
Charlies Los Alamos
Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor
Stax Morro Bay
Santa Barbara Benchmark Eatery
Santa Barbara Cider Company
Bluewater Grill Santa Barbara
Saltwaterside Bistro Oxnard
Bonnie Lues Ojai
Lions Peak Winery Solvang
Charlies Los Alamos
Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor
Stax Morro Bay
Santa Barbara Benchmark Eatery
Pismo Coast Resort
Figueroa Mountain Brewery Los Olivos
Bottlest Bistro Buellton
The Vine Ojai
Casa De Lago Ojai
Pala Casino Temecula
Borellos Carpinteria
Baracoa Palmdale
Topa Mountain Winery Ojai
Root 246 Solvang
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses
Camarillo Mara Villa Garden
Ojai Valley Arts