Dirty Soul
Dirty Soul is a dynamic fusion of vintage Southern soul, and swampy rhythm and blues. Our sound features powerhouse vocals, harmonized guitar leads, soulful organ swells, and a freight-train rhythm section, creating a retro-soul experience that will keep you dancing all night.
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Since 2017, Dirty Soul has been igniting the Washington D.C. metro area with our unique blend of feel-good retro soul. We connect with those who crave great music and an unforgettable live experience, mixing original tunes with our distinctive take on familiar favorites.
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Imagine a wild party where the Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Foo Fighters, Lake Street Dive, The Allman Brothers, and Amy Winehouse collide—that’s the essence of Dirty Soul. Dive into our stanky funk and bluesy soul, and discover the raw, heavy funk and soul your body craves.
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Get ready to shake up your expectations and embark on a musical adventure with Dirty Soul!
Michael Feldman
Micheal Feldman has been a working musician in the DC metro area for 20 years, playing with bands such as The Huge, The Other Side, Band Of Blue, and numerous other groups. He has been featured on over twenty different albums with multiple television and movie credits to his name. Michael recently recorded a new album of original music with Eric Scott, Andy Hamburger, and Jeffrey “The Midnight Cowboy” Quattro that will be released later this year. Michael has written or co-written over 70 original songs and performed all over the country to include locations like: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (3rd place out of 100 bands and performed twice in the rock hall), SXSW, The State Theater, The Cow Palace, and countless events, bars and parties. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards as a member of The Huge and has been a featured artists opening up for Everclear and other national and international acts.
Tish Martinez
Tish’s bluesy, passionate vocals have been lead in such bands as Lilly & Mudd, Naked Lunch, Karma Blue, TJShaw and RagingImmortals all out of the Annapolis area. Lilly & Mudd began the development of her original music backed by alternate percussion and resonator. She moved into the electric realm with TJShaw and RagingImmortals. She is a frequent guest artist with the DC blues band Capital Blues Ensemble and she accompanies singer/songwriter Ray Weaver on his U.S. tours as back vocalist. In her storied career Tish has also performed at such venues as the Greenbelt Blues Festival, Annapolis Craft beer and Music Festival, Ramshead on Stage with the Ruby Slipper Concert and the ‘In the Vane of CSNY’, Annapolis Concert Series on the Dock, Annapolis First Sunday, and Galway Bay. She has also highlighted her story telling originals in shows at ‘Annapolis’s Living Room’ the 49 West Wine Bar.
