When Lyndsey Smith & Soul Distribution play “Keep On Movin,’” the single from their debut EP, “Rhapsodize Me,” it will be almost impossible to keep still.
The Pittsburgh R&B/soul band plans to demonstrate that unstoppable groove at the release show Saturday at James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy on the North Side.
At the mic is a New Jersey native, inspired by Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston, who moved to Pittsburgh in 2006 and hit the clubs with Vanilla Funk.
She went on to form Soul Distribution in 2011, doing a mix of classics, contemporary soul/R&B and originals. The band has played First Night Pittsburgh and before- or after-parties for Nicki Minaj and Patti LaBelle shows, and opened for Damien Escobar and Mint Condition.
In addition to performing, Ms. Smith is a performing arts teacher at Propel Andrew Street High School and a vocal coach for developing singers and entertainers.
The show is at 8 p.m. with The Bill Henry Band and Byron Nash + Plan B. Admission is $5 in advance; $10 at the door. 21 and older. http://jamesstreetgastropub.com/
First Published: January 12, 2017, 5:00 a.m.
