Lyle Divinsky, a.k.a. The Sasquatch of Soul, “doesn’t front: he sings soul and R&B, and that’s that. There are no tags or modifiers needed: his music is pure and honest. His focus is so spectacular that his originals sound like instant classics that might have had a life on 45s and crackly AM radio for decades” (Todd Richard, The Portland Phoenix). Hailing from Portland, ME, Divinsky moved to the delicious big apple just over two years ago, and has been crooning his way into the hearts and hips of the five boroughs since. You need to see it to believe it, so when you get that chance, be there. To quote NYC blogger/music aficionado, Sami Promisloff, “Lyle Divinsky is the minister of soul and master of babymaking music for ALL TIME. and scene.”

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