The Charities - "Movin' On"

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Photo by Zane Rubin

Colemine Records is a label that has more recently earned my trust. They might be the main reason we cover so much neo-soul here at If It's Too Loud..., and their latest release is from The Charities. The California Central Coast band just released "Movin' On," which is a perfect example of modern soul music. Is has the perfect retro sound, tweaked just the slightest bit to sound a little modern. This is the type of song that could have come out any time in the past six decades, and it even ends in a fade out that sounds more 1970's than anything from this century. If you grew up on oldies or are just discovering soul music, The Charities are going to be you latest favorite band.

You can listen to "Movin' On" below. The single is out now on Colemine Records, and the 45 can be pre-ordered here. For more on The Charities, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


Oct 21 Wed - Epstein Family Amphitheater - San Diego, CA *

Oct 22 Thu - The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ *

Oct 23 Fri - Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff - Flagstaff, AZ *

Oct 24 Sat - Lensic Performing Arts Center - Santa Fe, NM *

Oct 25 Sun - Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX *

Oct 28 Wed - Cine El Rey - Mcallen, TX *

Oct 29 Thu - The Heights Theater - Houston, TX *

Oct 30 Fri - Stable Hall - San Antonio, TX *

Oct 31 Sat - The Kessler Theater - Dallas, TX *

Nov 2 Mon - Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO *

Nov 3 Tue - Aggie Theatre - Fort Collins, CO *

Nov 4 Wed - The Commonwealth Room - South Salt Lake, UT *

Nov 6 Fri - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA *

Nov 28 Sat - Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center - Long Beach, CA (w/ Barbara Mason, War, The Chi-lites and others)


* w/ THEE SINSEERS

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