PRESS
“The Fool Hardies have hit the high mark… bringing a vintage sound to the new generation.”
– Evangeline West, Freelance Music Reviewer
“…few bands manage to carve out a sound that feels both refreshingly innovative and timelessly classic. The Fool Hardies, effortlessly marries the heart-wrenching soul of R&B with the raw, unfiltered edge of blues rock.”
– College Radio Charts
“…a sound you’ll want more of.”
– Coyote Music
• Finalist – World Songwriting Awards 2024
• Nominee EMA 2024
BIO – LONG
The Fool Hardies is a powerhouse ensemble that masterfully blends the soul-stirring elements of R&B with the gritty edge of blues rock, performing original music that captivates audiences. Led by songwriter/guitarist Sam Kaufmann, the band crafts a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly innovative.
The lineup features a rich tapestry of professional talent – hammond/rhodes, horn section, bass, drums, and live background singers contributing to the band’s signature style. Drawing inspiration from musical legends like Steve Winwood, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chicago and Amy Winehouse, The Fool Hardies deliver performances that are both deeply soulful and irresistibly energetic.
The band’s passion for good songwriting, a vintage sound and keeping an audience’s attention without excessive soloing laid the foundation for what would become The Fool Hardies. A unique perspective that adds a layer of depth and authenticity to their music, resonating with concertgoers everywhere.
The Fool Hardies is poised for a next level year with their second full-length album releasing in late 2025, with their debut album “Soul Remedy” available now. Their warm, familiar sound and strong live shows have already garnered attention and praise, including high accolades from Music Reviewer Evangeline West, who lauded “The Fool Hardies have hit the high mark… bringing a vintage sound to the new generation” and College Radio Charts said “…few bands manage to carve out a sound that feels both refreshingly innovative and timelessly classic. The Fool Hardies, effortlessly marry the heart-wrenching soul of R&B with the raw, unfiltered edge of blues rock.”
Rooted in vintage origins, their soulful sound blends a killer horn section with stunning lead vocals and blazing guitars, all delivered with showmanship and proficiency that will move your feet and soul.
BIO – SHORT
The Fool Hardies are an award-winning American roots rock band driven by a passion for crafting music that is both timeless and innovative. Rooted in the rich traditions of blues, soul, and rock, the band channels the raw emotion of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the vintage soul of Amy Winehouse, and the bold, horn-driven sound of Chicago into something distinctly their own. Get ready for blazing guitars, a locked-down rhythm section, ripping horns, and vocals that drip with soul.
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