Soul Stories is the fusion of performers based on the beautiful NSW Far South Coast to perform and record singer/songwriter/guitarist Richard Cooke’s original songs. His music fits losely into the alternative independent genre featuring poetic narratives of life, the environment and social commentary. The material is progressive folk rock mixed with strains of celtic blues, latin, reggae and alternative rhythms.
NEW ALBUM 'Beuatiful Creatures' OUT SOON - Sample Audio below.
"Soul Stories perform regularly at the very popular Oyster Festival and at our local cafe's and venues on the south coast where their original music and songs are always really appreciated by their audiences. We would recommend their very inspiring music to any venue here or abroad".
Festival Director: Orit Karney Winters
"As the director of live entertainment for the annual Tilba Festival we employ a wide range of acts to entertain the thousands of patrons. Each year 'Soul Stories' provide a highly unique set of original songs written by longtime singer songwriter Richard Cooke".
Festival Music Director: Ricky Bloomfield
"The Dromedary Hotel is one of the most regular live music venues on the NSW south coast, we are in contact with some of the best acts touring around the Eastern seaboard of Australia and Soul Stories puts on as solid and original performance as any other act at our venue.
Manager: Marilyn Youlten
"Soul Stories music fits into the easy listening catagory of Fleetwood Mac with some Dylan and Lennon thrown in for good measure. Progressive Folk balladerring is not too far off the mark featuring strong harmonies and memorable melodies". 'Bronius Zumeris (Beat Magazine)'
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