Derek De Vette
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone
From soulful to intense, De Vette’s vocals are likened to Dave Matthews, Chris Whitley and Eddie Vedder.
A saxophonist too, De Vette smoothly interweaves his instrument amongst his vocals. But make no mistake, this is no jazz player. He likes his horn loud and proud and makes no bones about throwing down the James Brown funk riffs to keep his audiences on their feet.
Raised in South Miami on Afro-Cuban rhythms, his house was filled with conga drums, cowbells and exotic percussion. It was there that his love of rhythms began—one which would later influence Man Made Souls’ distinct rock sound with a twist of world percussion.
Contact info: derek (at) manmadesouls.com
Tom Valdez
Lead Guitarist, Backing Vocals
Valdez is an alternative rock guitarist hailing from San Francisco. Having grown up in a town full of jazz-funk-fusion, one can hear the subtle virtuoso influences creep into his hard-edged playing. His guitars capably add the signature touch which defines Man Made Souls’ musical sound.
Contact info: tom (at) manmadesouls.com
Tricia Small Stabile
Co/Backing Vocals
Partners De Vette and Valdez auditioned girl after girl before finding this rare pick from amongst all things—a demo tape of her singing in a 17-piece Broadway-style musical.
Enamored by Small’s lush voice and harmonizing skills, she was invited to join the band that week and was gigging within the month. Small’s musical theater skills further added choreography to the band’s dynamic show, one often compared to mainstream arena acts.
Contact info: tricia (at) manmadesouls.com
Guest Artists
Man Made Souls has been blessed to have the following artists record and/or perform with us:
Julia Migenes: Grammy award-winning opera diva
Justin Meldal-Johnsen: Bassist for Beck, NIN, Tori Amos, Linkin Park, Nikka Costa
Munyungo Jackson: Percussionist for Sting, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder.
Miguel Zamarippa: Percussionist for Cirque du Solei
Paulo Mattioli: African Percussionist for Sting, Kenny Loggins
Jimmy Paxson: Drummer for Steve Vai, Alanis Morissette, Robben Ford, Stevie Nicks, Stanley Clarke
Ruben Valtierra: Keyboardist for Funk Attack, Santana, Tower of Power, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lance Morrison: Bassist for Alanis Morissette, Rod Stewart, Don Henley
Pupa Don: Belizian rapper
Jon Avila: Bassist for Oingo Boingo
Danny Keough: Bassist for Lisa Marie Presley
Bill White Acre: Guitarist/Producer for the Bill White Acre Band
Dee Dee O'Malley: Singer/Songwriter
Herbie Katz aka "Dr. Fun": Harmonica player for Wumbloozo
Frantz Widmaier aka "The Perfect Gentleman": Remix/Reconstruction artist