Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians.
These are photos from concerts where SOJA played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
California Roots Festival May 23 - 25, 2014 Monterey, California, United States Uploaded by Emily Weisz
The Urge / Six Percent / SOJA / 311 / Slightly Stoopid / Mac Lethal Aug 18, 2012 Bonner Springs, Kansas, United States Uploaded by Kansas City Concert Fiendz
Dave Matthews Band / SOJA Jul 14, 2012 Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Alex Petry17
Dave Matthews Band / SOJA Jul 14, 2012 Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Kyle Kline
