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# On the Hunt for soul
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/on-the-hunt-for-soul/
- Published: 2008-02-15T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T18:30:57.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Entertainment, Santa Monica, #archive-import

Van Hunt’s show at Temple Bar tonight is billed as a night of “acoustic soul.” Featuring songs from his latest album “Popular,” that means the auditory barometer will measure somewhere between funkalicious jam and groovy, laid-back R&B. The word “sexy” — does the young, crooning musician sing about anything besides relationships? — will unquestionably describe the atmosphere of the bar. Expect electricity, just not the literal kind.

Hunt performs his first ever acoustic show with Chrissy Depauw and DJ Jeremy Soul at 8 p.m. tonight at the Temple Bar. Tickets are $12\. For more information, visit www.templelivebar.com.

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McBride (Photo: Photo courtesy Clay Patrick)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 15, 2008.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/021508.pdf?ref=smdp.com)