SOUL / BLUES / FUNK / ROCK / R&B /
ABOUT
Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, the two principals in the dynamic duo known as Soulful Femme, are more than simply a dynamic singing duo. They are seasoned performers in their own right, each possessing vast experience in the music business who happened to join forces and find an ideal chemistry.
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"Soulful Femme is a unique act. Cheryl's guitar style compliments Stevee's voice. The songs are well crafted and I'm a fan."
—Tommy Castro
“Wellons’ ethereally stirring vocals carry us to a different plane of existence, and Rinovato delivers exquisite guitar solos.”
—Living Blues Magazine
“The production works like that of a rock concert with Wellons’ vocals belting pitch-perfect notes over Rinovato’s masterful guitar work.”
—Mr.Bangeles.com
“Soulful Femme presents a one-of-a-kind show, playing a mixture of blues, soul and rock like you have never heard before!”
—Arts Garage
"These two dynamic personalities complement each other with the gift that they combine for a dynamic experience. Just sit back and be entertained."
—Pittsburgh RnB
AWARDS:
2025
★ Josie Music Awards Nomination: 'Duo of the Year' Multi-Genre
2024
★ Josie Music Awards 'Blues Song of the Year' Winner, "Attitude"
★ Josie Music Awards Nominations: 'Duo of the Year'; 'Album of the Year'; 'Blues Song of the Year'
2023
★ Pittsburgh City Paper Best of Pittsburgh Reader's Poll Winner, 'Best Blues/Soul Band'
★ Blues Music Magazine/Online National Top Ten Blues Album Release, "Attitude"
★ Blues Society of Memphis, TN Top 5 Self-Produced Album, "It Is Well With My Soul"
2022
★ FPCM International Award 'Best in Blues and Jazz', Female Category
2021
★ Blues Music Magazine/Online National Top Ten Blues Album Release, "It Is Well With My Soul"
2015
★ International Blues Challenge Regional Winner
2012, 2013, 2015
★ Blues Society of Western PA 'Best Blues Guitarist' Winner, Cheryl Rinovato
SHARED STAGES:
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Robert Cray
Mavis Staples
Ana Popovic
Samantha Fish
Shemekia Copeland
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Bernard Allison
Mike Zito
Albert Castiglia
Tommy Castro
Blood Brothers
Kevin Burt
Joanna Connor
Jeremiah Johnson
VENUES:
Taft Theatre
Stable Hall
The Funky Biscuit
Moondogs Pub
Arts Garage
Heritage Music BluesFest
Billtown Blues Association
Pittsburgh Blues & Roots Festival
Barrel & Flow Fest
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
