Tonight - Music in the Park at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time - 7:00 PM

Performer - Socaholix

With the fury of a tropical hurricane, the Socaholix have burst onto the Minneapolis music scene. Comprised of former members of long-time Minneapolis favorite Shangoya, the band has familiar faces and fresh new singers. From Trinidad, Jamaica, The Congo, Tanzania, America and St. Croix, the line-up is truly international. Drawing from their vast musical backgrounds, the band delivers crowd pumping rhythms and energy sure to bring people to their feet for an all night soca party.

The ever present drum and bass combo of Lance Pollonais and Onesmo Kibira, provides the backbone for the Socaholix and is the foundation upon which the rest of the music is built. With the searing west African guitar of Siami and the percussive accents of Chico, the band bubbles wildly causing fans to dance about. Chilly uses his keyboards to enhance the sound with horn lines and accompaniment throughout. Jabba’s compelling vocals and performance antics along with the energetic dynamics of the band on stage creates a must see show.

From Soca standards to original compositions, the band consistently delivers professional, fun filled performances. While soca is the mainstay, it is not unusual to have reggae songs interspersed throughout the set.

Watch them perform on MN Original: