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Artist Name:   Django Soulo
Genre:   Americana Soul
Contact:   django.koenig@gmail.com

Press

“…full of hope and enthusiasm for life. Koenig's optimism is almost too hard to believe…listening to ‘We Live On’, you can't help but feel peaceful. Koenig has a big heart and yearns to share it." - Seven Days Magazine

“A man as energetic, whimsical, and charming as his music." - Big Heavy World

Short Bio

Django Koenig (moniker name: Django Soulo) is a Vermont-born singer-songwriter that blends Americana music with Soul. He performs his music from the heart, for the heart. Django is currently touring with the release of his sixth record, ‘Shadow Work’.

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Extended Bio

Many moons ago, Django joined with Long Gone John and pianist, David Langevin to form the "Folkalicious" fellowship known as TallGrass GetDown. TGGD played the hottest clubs in New England and became favorites at Nectar's, Frendly Gathering Music Festival, and Otis Mountain Get Down. In 2013 they won runners-up for Best Unsigned Band in Vermont in the Seven Days Magazine ‘Daisy’ Awards. TGGD opened up political events for US Senator, Bernie Sanders and had the honor of sharing the stage with Beg, Steal or Borrow, Seth Yacovone Band, Shakey Graves, Cabinet, Wild Leek River, Waylon Speed, Kat Wright and Taj Mahal.

During the winter of 2015 due to a TallGrass hiatus and new creative motivation through sobriety, Django recorded his 1st record ‘We Live On’. Recorded at Green Room Studios by award-winning Vermont producer, Colin McCaffrey and a slew of special guests. ‘We Live On’ is dedicated to Max Weaver, a fellow Vermont musician, songwriter, and friend who passed away in 2013 at the age of 27. Weaver wrote the hit song ‘Burning Old Pictures of You’ which Django recorded.

Django then moved to Oregon to extensively tour the US, drumming with Tommy Alexander. They shared the stage with such acts as Michael McDonald, Susto, Mac DeMarco, TK & The Holy Knownothings, Left Coast Country, Taylor Kingman and Aaron Lee Tasjan.

While out west, Django released his 2nd solo record self-titled under his new moniker, ‘Django Soulo’ in May of 2017, while living in southern Oregon. This album was recorded at Pacifica Studios, located in Williams, Oregon. Pacifica, also the name of the property, is a beautiful lush land that was formerly owned by Steve Miller of The Steve Miller Band. Miller designed and built the top-notch studio. The album was completed with the help of studio owner, record producer, and engineer Dennis Dragon. Dragon and Django became good friends and that is reflected by the final product of this album. Unfortunately, 4 short months after the album’s release, Dennis Dragon took his own life. He was a brilliant man and an essential part of Django’s musical journey. This album features TGGD’s ‘Fox & Dove’ (co-written by Django) and Talking Head’s ‘Naive Melody’.

Then while back in Vermont, Django released his 3rd record ‘Alone Together’ which was dedicated to the life of Dennis Dragon. This album featured ‘Tiger & The Lion’. Soon after, Django followed-up with a truly “soulo” 4th record (only guitar and voice) ‘222’ recorded in single takes on 2/22/2020.

With the release of these albums and freshly back on the New England scene, Django gained further recognition in two very important projects: Yestrogen and The Larkspurs.

Yestrogen was a female driven punk band that was raw and real and swept through Vermont at the hottest venues and festivals. They shared the stage with Soule Monde, Tsunamibots, Julia Caesar, Lilith and many more.

The Larkspurs are a Burlington and Montpelier based trio - Liz Beatty, Django Soulo and D. Davis - who spontaneously came together in August of 2018 performing impromptu harmonies, emotional vocals and otherworldly guitar solos. They have since honed their sound, bringing originals and creative covers with a blend of folk, rock, blues, and country. They often rock festival stages with the full band. In 2023, The Larkspurs released their 1st studio recordings including ‘Take Me Away’ written by Django and ‘Sun, Stars and Moon’ written by Max Weaver. They have shared the stage with such acts as Honey & Soul, Wild Leek River, Red Hot Juba, and Gold Town.

Django Soulo then released his 5th and 6th records that were recorded and mixed in his home in 2020 during the pandemic and lock-down. ‘To The Moon Alix’ was released on his wife, Alix’s birthday (4/14/23) while they both were at home, sick with Covid. This album looks deeply into the love they share and includes tracks such as ‘Helen’s Song’, a love song about their doggy.

And his 6th release is the flip side of the same coin — looking at the dark side of the pandemic and what Django, and our world went through. Also recorded at home, ‘Shadow Work’ was released in October, 2024. This featured a collaboration between Django and his wife, Alix, ‘Parting Words for Two Dead Birds’ and a cover of Coldplay’s ‘Don’t Panic’.

With members of The Wormdogs, TallGrass GetDown is back touring and releasing a new album in summer 2024. Django and The Larkspurs had the pleasure of recording his original tune ‘Ain’t It Something’ with The Wormdogs on their ‘Cookin’ with, Vol. 2’ album featuring Vermont music buddies, Eric George, Lilly Seabird, Honey & Soul, The Red Newts, Meg Rice, John Abair and more.

Django currently lives in Vermont with his wife and doggy. He is relentlessly performing across the state and beyond.

Django has performed in many bands including: The Faerie Godbrothers, The Larkspurs, Yestrogen, Long Gone John, TallGrass GetDown, Hayley Jane, The Eames Brothers, Red Hot Juba, Lesley Grant, Tommy Alexander, Jenny Jahlee & The Menagerie, Erin Cassels-Brown, Christine Malcolm, Cookies Hot Club and more!