It was late 2013…drummer Daveed Horndog, bassist Phillthy Linfoot, and guitarist “Mad” Max Stern had just concluded another longwinded Eastern Euro funk jam at the Linfoot Estate. Southern Rock piano legend Ed Freedom happened upon the sweet, soulful sounds emerging from their urban Jam Cabana and instantly knew one thing: these boys had the fire of Rock N’ Roll burnin’ in their bellies. Calling to his horn-playing compadres Julian Spicyfish, Matt the Sax Assassin and Brad “Rock Bottom” Mundell, as well as another drummer, Ben “PBR” Waller, Ed joined the guys on lead vocals and keys…and on that fateful day…

Johnny Soultrain was born.