SULLVN Links With Dicky Barrett On ‘Raise A Glass’

Together with former Mighty Mighty Bosstones lead singer Dicky Barrett, California-based collective sullvn has released a new song and accompanying video, “Raise a Glass,” via Big Noise Music Group. Written by Barrett and Robert “Sully” Sullivan of sullvn, the song was produced by Goldfinger’s John “Feldy” Feldmann.

Originally a retro-soul roots band, the group has transformed into a blend of ska, pop-punk and old-school soul, sparked by their high-energy cover of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ ‘90s ska anthem, “The Impression That I Get.” Crowds not only loved it, but so did Barrett, who soon befriended Sullivan.

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Featuring No Doubt’s Gabrial McNair (trombone) and Stephen Bradley (trumpet), sullvn’s lineup also includes bassist James East (Eric Clapton, Elton John, Michael Jackson), and guitarist Brian Jordan (James Brown, Dave Matthews, The Allman Brothers Band).

The eight-piece band is currently touring the country as a supporting act for Goldfinger. Their upcoming tour dates include:

Mar 20th – Houston, TX – House of Blues – Support of Goldfinger 
Mar 21st – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom. – Support of Goldfinger 
April 17th – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom – Support of Goldfinger
April 18th – Seattle, WA – The Showbox – Support of Goldfinger 
May 6th – San Diego Music Awards, Humphrey’s By the Bay 
May 30th – Solana Beach, CA, “Fiesta Del Sol” 
June 27th – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
July 17th – Toronto, ON – Support of Goldfinger 
July 19th – Montreal, QC – Support of Goldfinger 
July 25 & 26 – Long Beach, CA – VANS Warped Tour 
Aug 22nd – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium – Support of Goldfinger
Aug 29-Sept 1 – Los Angeles to Ensenada – 3-Day Cali-Country Cruise 
Oct 18 – Mission Bay, CA – Bay Fest with 311 and Goldfinger

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