The Future of Live Music
Through the unparalleled support of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Urban Music Festival, the Soultree Collective Project was created as a vehicle to audition, mentor and develop a new R&B/soul group of young aspiring musicians.
Each program year, the newly created band will debut on the Urban Music Festival main stage. As the program progresses, bands of past program years will continue to be showcased and supported by the Soultree Collective.
Take Two
Last year, Urban Soul brought to life what UMF producers anticipated would be an extended legacy of young Austin artists that begin to embrace a new attitude and appreciation for R&B/soul music. This year, the program continues with Musik Hertz, Austin’s newest R&B/soul band—young, talented, and faithful.
Musik Hertz is the second generation of the Soultree Collective’s dream – supporting, mentoring, and showcasing the young true talent in the Austin area. Members of Musik Hertz include:
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Francessa Brown Soprano |
Myia Bunch Alto |
Antwon McNeece Tenor |
Eric Garcia (Not pictured) Bass |
Joe Martin Trumpet |
Florida Jaimes Flute and Saxophone |
Wynton Thomas Keyboards |
Myron Bunch Drums |
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In ages ranging from 15-18 years old, these talented teenagers mix classic and contemporary R&B hits with personal styles to deliver a replay-worthy performance. The front-line, Francesca Brown (soprano), Myia Bunch (alto) and Antwon McNeece (tenor), put original vocal stylings and arrangements on songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Gap Band and Erykah Badu.
The musicians, Myron Bunch (drums), Wynton Thomas (keyboard), Joe Martin (trumpet) and Florida Jaimes (flute, saxophone) provide the perfect soundtrack for the new generation of live R&B/soul music. Musik Hertz also features Eric Garcia, 22, on the bass guitar. As a true lover of music, Eric stepped in late in the game to support his young counterparts. As mainstream music moves farther away from true musicianship and raw vocal abilities, Musik Hertz proves that talent exists in our youth. It just needs to be recognized, supported, and allowed to grow.
Urban Life Group is pleased to introduce you to the 2008 Soultree Collective band Musik Hertz.
- Program Coordinator – Homer Hill
- Band Mentors – Three Piece and a Biscuit
- Band Adminstrator – Angela Charles