Thurs, Sept 1, Element of Soul

If you compare Element of Soul to Incubus or Sublime, listen up and try again. Yes, this band from Placerville includes a deejay in its six-man arsenal and, yes, it too embraces components of hip-hop, soul and reggae. But EOS has created a strong presence in the music scene with its own spin on these genres. In the song “I Play the Role,” acoustic guitar is greeted by ardent vocals, light bongos and scratching by DJ Zephyr. Performing in both bars and all-ages venues, the guys produce music not for themselves, but for the sole purpose of sharing feel-good melodies with anyone willing to listen. 1417 R Street, www.elementofsoul.com.