About this artist

The Soul Mission is composed of some of the hottest jazz, funk and blues players North of New York. Who knew that the Kitchener-Waterloo area had so much talent? The Soul Mission is made up of:

David Rodenburg

David Rodenburg - Sax, Vocals, Guitar and Flute (oops, song writer and arranger too): David co-wrote and co-produced all of the songs on the Soul Mission's first album, "Soul Mission". One of Canada's best sax players in any genre, D avid's played with some of the biggest names in the industry including the Billy Preston, The Temptations, Del Shannon, Sam Moore and the Fifth Dimension . You've got to hear him to believe him. Catch him with the Soul Mission and at venues all around the Greater Toronto Area.

David's credits also include the co-writer and co-producer for the music to several internationally touring kid's theatre shows including Franklin the Turtle, Little Bear and Caillou . David also co-wrote and produced the music for the Kelloggs' Tony the Tiger Show. Want to get in touch? Click here to contact David by email.

John Lee

John Lee - Keyboards and Vocals: What can we say? A B3 sound that rips the clothes off the audience combined with some serious soul. A true keyboardist, John's played with some of Canada's top blues artists and co-wrote and co-produced the songs on the Soul Mission's first album, "Soul Mission".


Shawn Kellerman

Shawn Kellerman - Guitar and Vocals: If you haven't heard Shawn before, you need to. 'Nuff said. Check out Shawn's site at: www.shawnkellerman.com.



Jim Boudreau

Jim Boudreau - Drums: No one lays down a groove like Jimmy. Having played with everyone, he's playing with us. Check him out at: www.jimboudreau.com.





Ray Podhornik

Ray Podhornik - Trumpet: One of Ontario's best trumpeters, his solo's and horn section work will drop your jaw. He and David are the core of the Soul Mission's horn section, "The Horndogs" and together they've backed up a huge list of big name acts in Canada, and recently Hong Kong.


Past Events

[August 2006] Kitchener Blues Festival (Blues, Brews and BBQ's)

The Soul Mission was the backup band for every artist at the festival. The laid down the groove, leaving the artist free to do his / her thing.

[All 2006 ] The Jam @ the Still

All summer, all winter, the Soul Mission hosts one of the most exciting jams in the Kitchener / Waterloo area. From 14 year old guitar wizards to veteran professionals, we back them all, including you.


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Events

Kitchener Blues Festival
Aug 9-12, 07: this year's Blues, Brews and BBQ's promises to be one of the best ever. With one of the hottest lineups ever including Jeff Healey, Eric Burdon and the Soul Mission.
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We're Jammin' - Every Wednesday at the Still
One of our favourite venues, this place lights on fire every Wednesday night for the big jam. If you're a player, come on down and join us on stage for a tune or two.
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