2017 was a cosmically spinning blast. It was fitting that our music this year focused on bringing 1967 up-to-date with a modern spin.

Out in the world, there was plenty of societal unrest and strife and frustration with our political "leaders," but it was balanced in part by the burgeoning #Resist movement and a whole lotta Woke people walking right up to the Big Gorillas that bully and intimidate them and demanding their bones back!

As a band, Cosmic Spin happily found the perfect niche for our…

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Yes, Cosmic Spin has performed at the occasional special event, but during most of this very busy year, Robert and Bara have been rather quiet—at least musically.  But popular demand has led us to fire up the mixer and effects boxes, build up the finger callouses, and lay down some heavenly harmonies and deep grooves.  

Cosmic Spin is accepting bookings again!  We've returned to regular performing at intimate venues around the Bay area, providing accompaniment for special events, wine tastings and…Read more

One year ago, Bara Waters & Robert Cassard, along with their Soulfolk performing partner Paul Manfrini, had the honor of christening the newly updated 1400 Bara & Grill.  The 1400 occupies the historic space of the of Alameda's legendary Croll's restaurant, built in 1883.   Soulfolk was the first band to perform after the restaurant's grand opening.

Mike Cooper, co-owner of the 1400, and Hiroko Donovan, the venue's booker, became instant fans.  "Their sound was perfect for our space and what we were hoping…Read more

Thanks to booking agent Natasha Miller and her staff at Entire Productions, Soulfolk performed a free outdoor concert at Oakland's City Center this Wednesday.  Hundreds of people enjoyed this magical, musical "lunch-hour enhancement"!

Soulfolk regulars Robert Cassard, Bara Waters and Eli Cassard got the audience moving. Paul Manfrini made the trek from Laguna Beach to sing the high harmonies and add tasty guitar to the mix.  Soulfolk's harmony-heavy sounds were also graced with the supreme bass skills and…Read more

Soulfolk's summer is shaping up with some exciting developments, both in NorCal and SoCal.

Let's start with the "discovery" of Soulfolk by a wonderful San Francisco booking agency, Entire Productions.  This agency, run by Natasha Miller, represents some of the most talented and eclectic live performers in the Bay Area and beyond.  We are proud to be the newest addition to their talent roster.  We can thank Entire Productions for adding us to the lineup of the Oakland City Center Fall Concert Series, and we…Read more

The energy was really crackling as the full Soulfolk lineup launched into 3+ hours of favorite tunes on a beautiful Thursday night last week.



The Karousel Boutique is one of Alameda's newest art gallery-gatherings places—in the heart of historic Webster Street.  Guitarist/Vocalist Paul Manfrini traveled over 400 miles from Laguna Beach to share the stage with us, while Eli Cassard layed down a deep steady groove on drums.  Bara and I reveled in the fun and excitement of playing for a wonderfully…Read more

On Saturday, February 5, Soulfolk contributed music and mood-enhancement to a magical fundraising evening for Alameda's Franklin Elementary School.  The event took place at the "O Club"—the historic Officer's club on the Alameda Naval Air Station.

We were very impressed with the event committee's 60's-themed decorations, which included a large My-Generation's-Magical-Mystery-Tour bus, oversized Haight-Ashbury Street signs, massive floating flower-power symbols, and even a Peace Sign ice sculpture!…Read more