Vintage R&B and SOul

Old-school R&B / Soul grooves of Aretha, Marvin Gaye,
Tower of Power, Staple SIngers, Al Green and more.

Lorraine Gervais & her band bring back the great soulful grooves from the early legends of Detroit to Memphis to Oakland and everywhere in between. Their music spans old school R&B and Soul tunes by such artists as Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Staple Singers, Al Green, Tower of Power, Millie Jackson and more. Lorraine’s soulful voice & empowering female presence continues to entertain and inspire audiences as she sings from deep within the music she has loved since her first moments onstage. As winner of the Best Performing Artist in Nevada County for 3 consecutive years, Lorraine leads a band of truly great players: Ray Sayre on guitar, Gary Regina on sax, Jacob Aginsky playing keys, Charlie Faber on bass and Tim Bulkley on the drums. After years of performing on stages and within different musical genres, everyone shares a deep commitment to making this music come alive with all the beats, the notes, and the sheer energy of what this music means to us all.

Music

 Until You Come Back to Me - “A World Apart”

What People Are Saying…

"Lorraine Gervais has an incredible force within her that when she sings the world just seems to be in a better place while she’s onstage. Count your lucky stars to be that audience”
Northcoast Arts & Review - 
Humboldt, Ca.

“Lorraine is truly the epitome of what we know about soulful singers—her voice, singing style and warmth wrap around us like a familiar embrace.”
Santa Cruz Sentinel - 
Santa Cruz, Ca

““One of the loveliest and talented singers I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to and working with. Whether she sings the songs of Ella Fitzgerald or Aretha Franklin, she does it with so much syle. A true Chanteuse in every sense of the word.”
Paul Perry, Founder & Director— Music in the Mountains, Grass Valley, Ca

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