Soul Porpoise performing live

Soul Porpoise

All original funk and soul from Burlington Vermont

About Soul Porpoise

Soul Porpoise lays down organ driven funk and soul inspired by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dr. John, and Herbie Hancock. Collin Cope's gritty vocals have been compared to Joe Cocker and Ray Charles and breathe fire into Ira Friedman's heartfelt original songs. This soul drenched band will move your body with craft songs and airtight grooves.

Upcoming Shows

May 17, 2025 @ 8:30-11:00 - Last Stop - Winooski, VT (Duo)

May 23, 2025 - Rest Stop - Colchester, VT (Duo)

May 29, 2025 @ 6:00-8:00 - Concerts in the Park - Rochester, VT

Featured Tracks

Soul Porpoise - "Oh Come Back Baby"

"Oh Come Back Baby" (by Ira Friedman), performed by Soul Porpoise on 1/30/2022 at Future Fields Studios in Burlington, VT.

Apr 29, 2022

Imagine - performed by Ira Friedman and Collin Cope

This soulful duo of Ira Friedman (vocals/piano) and Collin Cope (vocals/harmonica) who are founding members of the original funk/soul band Soul Porpoise perform their rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine". Recorded at Lane Gibson Studios in Charlotte, VT.

Aug 1, 2023

What Matters performed by Soul Porpoise

"What Matters" (by Ira Friedman), performed by Soul Porpoise on 9/16/2022 at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT.

Aug 16, 2022

Soul Porpoise - "Unsatisfied"

"Unsatisfied" (by Ira Friedman), performed by Soul Porpoise on 1/30/2022 at Future Fields Studios in Burlington, VT.

Jan 30, 2022