With great ease the Los Angeles based 5-piece Soul Puppet delivers a heartwarming combination of soulful lyrics, haunting melodies, and skillful instrumentation. Each song carries you on a journey to a time where hard work measured your future, and the heart’s guidance led you through the tough times in life. Though the songs may take you to simpler times, it is apparent that each note has bee chosen with great precision. While most bands are emulating what they hear on pop radio, Soul Puppet has made a place for themselves by taking it back to the roots of our rich musical history.

What began as a trio of high school friends who shared a common love for sounds of America’s past bloomed into a long hard road of writing and developing their sound. Their passion for American Roots music led them to the home of legendary Band drummer and singer Levon Helm in Woodstock, New York. It was this unique experience that laid the foundation for the band’s new found passion and sound.  In 2005 Chris continued a professional relationship with Levon in the studio, and Luke and  Stephan went on the road behind grammy award winning artist, Jonny Lang on his successful 2005 acoustic tour. After that tour, Stephan and Luke reunited with Chris in Burbank, California to start working on their first album. 

In 2008 Soul Puppet welcomed two new members, Andrew Perusi and Paris Carney. Andrew, hailing from Monroe, Conneticut is a graduate of the prestigious New School for Music in New York City. Playing bass, he brings to the studio and stage his ability to create an undercurrent of skillful lows that draw you in close to the depth of each song’s meaning.  New York City native Paris adds a soulful fluidity and lightness to the group with her effortless leading vocals. She is a seasoned Jazz and Roots vocalist and younger sister to Reeve and Zane Carney of the emerging rock band “Carney”.

It was this unique chemistry that led them to the studio to create their debut EP, “Thick As Thieves”. Its highly anticipated release has been the culmination of more than 3 years of work, and exhibits sounds ranging from early Americana to the throwback vibe of 50’s rock and roll. Everyone who hears them agree that Soul Puppet is making waves as a genre-breaking band with the musical chops to back it up. So, keep your ears and eyes open for more great things as Soul Puppet continues touring and releasing great music for years to come. 

-Abraham Abernathy