“So very rare to see a band inspired by Northern Soul, & writing their own songs too! Yep, they pay homage to the greats, with a few well chosen covers & backing legendary artists from time to time, but they've always avoided the soulless cabaret, they've got the true spirit & decades of experience. No bandwagon jumpers here"” - Steve Harrington (guitarist) Intensified
two decades of inciting
"HOLD ON TIGHTLY, GONNA RIDE THIS RHYTHM TO THE VERY TOP, AND I’LL KEEP ON MOVIN’ TILL THE MUSIC STOPS, CLIMBING RIGHT BACK ON IT WHEN THE NEEDLE DROPS"
The Inciters play Northern Soul music.
Northern Soul takes the Motown/Stax ethic but adds a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production, and The Inciters continue this tradition in grand style. With ten members (sometimes more!) wielding drums, bass, guitar, a full horn section, and three female vocals, The Inciters have no problem filling a room with the powerful sound of soul. The three vocalists lead the band through finely crafted original songs as well as traditional soul music that will get you out of your seat and start to dance!
The Inciters are from Santa Cruz, but travel the world in support of their internationally released records. Seeing them in their hometown is a unique experience.
They bring in guest singers on occasion, sometimes quite famous soul artists. And they always have as much fun on stage as the audience does!
Their highly anticipated album "Bring Back The Weekend" (Pirates Press Records) finally captures the band's sound. The blending of Punk, Jazz, Ska, Psychobilly, Garage, and of course Soul was released in the Fall of 2023. Following the release, The Inciters embarked on a 16 date tour through Germany, France, and Holland. Included on the tour was a stop in Leipzig, Germany to take the stage at The Dynamite Ska Festival....the band was infectious that night!
Since the bands inception in 1995, through today, The Inciters have relentlessly packed dance floors, released numerous albums and singles, played hundreds of shows and, above all, have had the most fun doing so.
Press photos
Photo by Kalie Capadona
Photo by Rose Calucchia
Photo by Rose Calucchia