Soul Reason provide their unique blend of funk, pop, blues and of course soul music

The act contains the music of ‘The Commitments’,‘Stevie Wonder’ and ‘The Blues Brothers’ amongst others.

‘Soul Reason’ consists of a number of top quality local musicians and music teachers from the Newcastle area.Each of the six members of ‘Soul Reason’ has performed in established North Eastern bands such as, ‘The Dans’,  and are vastly experienced in the performance of live music.

‘Soul Reason’ has been performing around the north east for over a year and are fast establishing themselves as the premier soul act in the North East.

Guy Adams-Lead Vocals

Originally from Edinburgh, Guy has been living in Newcastle now for about 10 years and has been singing for about 5. Guy was the singer of the ‘Hotrock House Band’ established at Newcastle Music College, and after the close of the band Edward Carr recalled Guy to front his new project, which later became ‘Soul Reason’.

Edward Carr-Guitar & Backing Vocals

Edd is a former member of the well known and highly successful ‘Hotrock House Band’ along with Guy and John. Edd is currently studying for a degree in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music at Newcastle Music College.

John Kinghorn-Saxophone

John is a well known and well established member of the North East music scene, having played in highly successful bands such as the earlier mentioned ‘Hotrock House Band’ and more recently ‘The Dans’. After completing a course at Newcastle Music College John has now moved into further education, completing training to become a qualified music teacher.

Dan Gray-Bass Guitar

Dan began playing the bass with ‘The Dans’ and more recently has established himself as the frontline bass player of ‘Soul Reason’. Dan has played with ‘Soul Reason’ since the very beginning of the band 3 years ago and will be sorely missed when he moves to London in the near future.

Mark Beaney-Keyboards

Mark began playing the piano at a very early age and progressed through the classical grades before moving onto the guitar. Mark is currently studying music at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and is regarded as one of the best young musicians in the country. Mark’s main instrument is the guitar but this does not stop him from performing regularly as the fast fingered keyboard player of ‘Soul Reason’.

Adam Beaney-Drums

Adam is the youngest member of ‘Soul Reason’ at just 18. Adam began his musical career on the piano before progressing onto the drum kit. Adam completed the highest grade on the instrument at 15 and his since began teaching. He played in the popular funk band ‘Slapjack’ and hopes to follow his brother Mark, to the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts after a successful audition.