Sovereign Vine is a Jam Band based out of the Los Angeles, California that boasts a wide spectrum of genres from Reggae and Surf Rock to Funk Grass and Rock & Roll. Highlighted by passionate vocals and notable guitar work, the band’s lead singer, lead guitarist and songwriter, Doug Macrae, takes heavy influence from such legends as Bob Marley, The Grateful Dead, Sublime and Dick Dale just to name a few.
Most often the band consists of a trio that features the extraordinary talent of Jesse Mark on drums and Alex Arkhipov on bass. However, to elevate the sound further, they will occasionally provide the addition of Jess Weston on percussion and Alan Martinke on keyboards, rounding out as a solid 5-piece unit.
Sovereign Vine has always been well noted for delivering a powerful live performance coupled with a universally positive message, making them a high energy memorable music experience that is fit for any and all ages.
(Pictured Center) Founder, Lead Vocalist, Lead Guitarist and Song Writer, Doug grew up in South Florida among the Jam Band, and Bluegrass scene before moving to Los Angeles where he elevated his musical path and drove his inspiration to higher spiritual levels.
(Pictured Right) Born and raised in Dnipro City, Ukraine, Alex gained musical prominence after moving to the Capital City of Kyiv and forming the band "Fire Plays". As a phenomenally talented bassist he toured through Europe, China and Ukraine before the Russian Invasion forced him to move to Los Angeles where he was discovered performing in Venice Beach, CA by Doug Macrae. After enduring heartaches, tribulations, language barriers and crossing thousands of miles, Alex has found a welcoming home with Sovereign Vine.
(Pictured Right) A Santa Monica native, Jesse brings his searing talent on drums to drive the performances with groovy, danceable rhythms while keeping the music soaring to new heights with keen improvisational prowess.
From the self-titled album "Sovereign Vine"
Official Sovereign Vine Single
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