Hey friends, soul lovers, and supporters of real music —

We’re Soul Porpoise, a Vermont-based original soul and funk band with one simple goal: to make people feel good. Our music blends deep-pocket grooves, heartfelt songwriting, and the kind of energy that makes you move.

After years of writing, gigging, and building our sound together, we’re finally ready to record our first full-length album of original music. But as any independent artist knows — recording, mixing, mastering, and producing a high-quality record isn’t cheap.

That’s where you come in.

Your support will help us:

️ Record in a professional studio with the gear and expertise our music deserves

️ Mix and master tracks for streaming, vinyl, and CD

Press and release the album

Create a few music videos and live performance clips to share our sound with the world

Soul Porpoise is:

Ira Friedman – songwriter, keyboardist, vocals, and the heart behind our original tunes

Collin Cope – lead vocals, harmonica, bringing fire and soul to every lyric

Giovanni Rovetto – bass, laying down the groove and the glue

Jay Gleason – drums, driving the pocket and keeping the funk alive

Paul Asbell – guitar virtuoso, master of tone, texture, and taste

Dave Grippo – “The Truth,” the legend, the saxophone soul of the band

The Extended Soul Porpoise Family

Soul Porpoise has always been more than just a band — it’s a community of musicians and friends who want to share this music with the world.

Stuart Paton

Jake Whitesell

Timothy Quigley

Pam McMann

Samuel Marquaye

Luke Hausserman

Matt Davide

Connor Young

Chris Page

Dan Ryan

Brian Macnamara

Spanky Roman

Their contributions, past and future, help make Soul Porpoise what it is — a living, evolving force of funk and soul.

We’ve got the songs. We’ve got the band. We just need the final push to bring it to life.

If you’ve ever danced to a local band, been moved by live music, or wanted to help artists create something lasting — this is your chance. Every dollar goes directly toward making this album happen.

Thank you for supporting independent music and helping Soul Porpoise share the funk and soul with the world.

With gratitude and groove,

Soul Porpoise

Ira, Collin, Giovanni, Jay, Dave & Paul