shoeless soul is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Rene Schlegel. During one of Rene’s performances at a local open mic, Sladjan Vidic grabbed the sticks and sat behind the drum set to accompany him. The harmonious connection was clear from the start. Soon the two began performing as an acoustic duo, but eventually felt the sound needed to be fuller. The sound needed that low end.

Several weeks later while performing at the same open mic they were joined on stage by a bass player named Carey Walter. The chemistry was so palatable that then and there, shoeless soul became the trio they are today.

There sound has been described as feel-good pop-fusion, jazzy-reggae jam or more recently “Prozac-Pop”. The bending of genres infused with tasteful jams and catchy chorus lines gives shoeless soul a tone that has yet to be replicated.

Their camaraderie is undeniable and evident in the playful musical banter and infectious smiles they display on stage.

With Rene’s jazzy chords and positive lyrics, Sladjan’s sweet taste for rhythms and Carey’s masterful bass lines shoeless soul’s music will definitely make you think, feel a sense of wonderment and dance barefoot into the night.

Sadly we have to announce the departure of Carey..He had to move on and we wish him the very best on his journey through life..We will never forget the good times we shared.We will always you love brother!!!

With that said, we want to welcome Justin Pearl Morakis to the band,,
Who has taken over the reigns on bass. He's been doing a great job in filling those big shoes that Carey left..we are looking forward to many stellar jams.