Sotê

Expect a professional with dozens of gigs under his belt, who will deliver bossa nova, American songbook, and Beatles standards with a unique soulful feel.

Sotê can perform solo or, when at home base in Falls Church, VA, assemble a top class ensemble of any size (depending on event and budget.)

Sote was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brasil to a father from Rio de Janeiro and a mother from California. He started playing guitar at the age of 11, and learned songs by taking Brazilian folk music lessons and playing along with the radio. He moved to Pennsylvania for college, hosting the campus's only live music radio show. Sote has a Master's from the University of Texas - Austin. He has led bands since 2003, performing a mix of originals, soul, funk, rock, jazz, and bossa nova at dozens of gigs. He has recorded two albums with his brother in featuring reggae, samba jazz, rock, and acoustic ballads. His most recent album, Decent Dissent, is available on most streaming services, like Spotify, iTunes, and amazon. He can perform solo on his acoustic guitar, an accompanist, or with a full band in a wide range of styles.

Sote has equipment sufficient to fill the sound for a small room, perhaps around fifty people (guitar, amplifier, and microphone). Lighting and a PA system are available upon request for an additional charge (varies by location, venue size, parking and elevator access).