halifax, nova scotia
Roxy and the Underground Soul Sound is an award winning 6 piece soul-funk band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Best known for their high-energy live shows, the group have captivated audiences across Canada since 2013. Establishing a distinct sound that quickly became a calling card and landing the band festival dates at the Halifax Jazz Festival, Harvest Music Festival (NB), Stan Rogers Festival and Cloggeroo (PEI). Some of their most notable shows include opening for Chaka Khan, The Trews, Matthew Good Band and Joel Plaskett. The band includes Roxy Mercier (Vocals), Andrew Jackson (Trombone), James Shaw (Saxophones), Pat Healy (Guitar), Luke Arsenault (Bass) and Brendan Melchin (Drums).
The group has continued to expand their sound with every record, branching out beyond old school funk to include R&B and Neo-Soul. Their forthcoming EP, Daylight, brings a wave of new music with an evolving musical identity. Look for their new album in the summer of 2024.
“She means what she’s singing” — ALLEN TOUSSAINT
NSMW. 2021 – Blues Recording of the Year Award
Nominated for NSMW 2021 – R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Award
NSMW. 2015 – Urban Recording of the Year Award
NSMW. 2015 – New Artist Recording of the Year Award
“Lead singer Roxy Mercier is upbeat, dramatic and fun as always, with the savvy of Amy Winehouse and the spirit of ‘60’s girl groups.” ”
– Bob Mersereau (THE TOP 100 CANADIAN MUSIC BLOG)
“If you took Lorraine Ellison, tossed her in with The Jackson Five and a smattering of Wilson Pickett, you’d have something like Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound.”
– Alex Cook – The East 2019
“A great way to describe the lead singer Roxy can be summed up with the hotline kickstart to the album, “Fuse Box”. This little firecracker not only provides an uplifting soulful kick to all the upbeat tunes, but she can dig deep into the soulful cuts on the album as well. The musicianship in this album shows strongly in every song, whether it be an instrumental, or a slow heartfelt ballad’s. This band is tight!”
– Norma Young - Canadian Beats - 2019
“Jazzy, soulful and FUN. These are three words I would use to describe Roxy & the Underground Soul Sound‘s album STAND UP”
– Norma Young - Canadian Beats - 2019