Mr. Vale's Math Class

About this event

A night of funk and soul with two of the West coasts best: The Gold Souls and Mr. Vale's Math Class

The Gold Souls

The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor.

Led by the dynamic vocal powerhouse, Juniper Waller, the group is made up of young talent hailing from the Bay and Sacramento areas. A NorCal favorite since 2017, they’ve recently taken their game to the next level with the addition of a three-piece, all-female horn section. Madison Armstrong on saxophone, Liliana Moore on trumpet and Kari Anne Estrada on trombone join Alex Severson on the keys, Billy D. Thompson on the drums, Chris Paisley on guitar and Avery Jeffry on bass. Each member of this fully loaded acted has a hand in writing and song composition, making The Gold Souls a truly collaborative effort. Follow all things The Gold Souls here: https://www.thegoldsouls.com/

Mr. Vale's Math Class

Mr. Vale's Math Class is more than the sum of its parts—the six-piece funk band brings rollicking dance-party vibes backed by zippy horns, wink-and-a-nod lyrics, and an energizing stage performance to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. If only high school math class were this much fun.

Oscillating between playful and serious, the band riffs its way through blues, funk, and jammy notes from bygone eras, with modern, fresh lyrics that feel plucked from a math wizard's hat. Rest assured, Mr. Vale's Math Class will have you grooving to the golden mean, even if you can't find your protractor or remember how to do quadratic equations.

Mr. Vale's Math Class has rocked the house at major PNW music fests, including Juniper Jam, Shift, NW Folklife, and Goodtime Campout, and has opened for acts such as Jamie Cullum, Marchfourth, and High Step Society.