HardSoul Poets -Hearing The Matilda
from the cassette "Private Radio" - 1991

Hard Soul Poets were a very popular Charlotte, NC band. Hearing The Matilda was produced by Jamie Hoover (Spongetones). Not long after this recording founding member Reid Mansell left the band and was replaced by Dave Burris. The band continued on under the name Jolene, eventually signing to Sire Records and releasing " In the Gloaming" in 1998. Jolene eventually called it quits in 2002 after the release of "The Pretty Dive". Reid Mansell continued on with bands Vibraswirl and Startown eventually settling on a solo release with 2005's Reid Mansell Overdrive.

Band Members:
John Crooke - Vocals, Guitar
Reid Mansell - Guitar, Vocals
Steven Lloyd - Bass
Mike Mitschele - Bass, Vocals (touring)
Mike Kenerley- Drums