Morgan James – Soul Remains Tour With special guests The Brehms

 "A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep... This woman is on fire." - New York Times
 

Morgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry, James has never tired in her quest. There, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives, covered and owned Beatles songs, and cast a woman as Jesus. Through it all, James has carved out an enviable career, always on her own terms.

James has a particular taste for inserting herself into men’s spaces. Here, she twists hyper-masculine songs to her will, changing their meanings in the process. Furthermore, she brings that feminist lens to the forefront in her most recent project, 2025’s Soul Remains the Same. Moreover, she reinterprets tracks from AC/DC, Stone Temple Pilots, and Pearl Jam. “Something I’ve always loved, and I’ve done throughout my career, is sing songs that are not just written by men, but especially made for men,” she says. “And make them my own.”

Here, Soul Remains the Same transforms testosterone-soaked ‘80s and ‘90s radio classics of her youth into poignant, soulful, deeply personal covers. “I don’t try to change something to be clever. I don’t want to change something that’s already great,” James says. “But sometimes I’ll hear a song and think to myself, ‘This would be amazing with horns, or what would this sound like with a choir or a B3?’” James picked which tracks to cover after a road trip on which she and her husband belted along to some old favorites. Then, she created sexy, bold versions of cuts like Whitesnake’s “Is This Love”. Also, a deliciously moody version of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight.”

The Brehms

Based in Dallas, The Brehms are a husband-and-wife duo known for pushing musical boundaries and captivating audiences. Stephanie Young Brehm—a magnetic vocalist and acclaimed voice actress (Nico Robin in "One Piece")—and David L. Brehm, a masterful songwriter/guitarist and Emmy-nominated animator ("Jimmy Neutron"), fuse French Pop, Latin Jazz, Americana, Swing, and R&B into a signature sound. Their performances are marked by inventive arrangements, charismatic stage presence, and an undeniable creative spark.

The Brehms' latest album, "I Lead with My Heart," reveals a profound sincerity, featuring the title track—an enchanting Bossa Nova gem that has captivated many and garnered millions of streams. Their songwriting artistry has also earned them accolades, including recognition as finalists in the USA International Songwriting Competition for their original jazz piece "Red Dress."

The Brehms fell in love while performing on the jazz scene in Dallas, and when they take the stage, a palpable energy fills the air. Stephanie’s hypnotic voice blends seamlessly with David’s effortless guitar playing, resulting in a performance that captivates from start to finish. www.thebrehmsband.com