If you’re looking to get in the groove of the holidays, you shouldn’t miss “Holiday Soul” at the ASC. Back by popular demand, this harmonious holiday celebration features UAB Artist-in-Residence Eric Essix along with Atlanta supergroup 5 Men on a Stool. Following the success of their last show, Essix will once again perform his hand-picked collection of soulful “songs of the season” with bandmates Hank Stewart, Antonio Allen, Melvin Miller, and Leonard Julien III. These fine gentlemen will also treat patrons to a handful of favorites from the group’s time-tested, listener-approved set list. No strangers to the UAB’s Alys Stephens Center and Birmingham, 5 Men on a Stool also shared the stage with Eric in 2013 as part of his “Evolution” concert. Together they have played venues throughout the U.S., performing their own unique blend of jazz, gospel, R&B, and spoken word. “Holiday Soul” is a unique musical experience guaranteed to fill the whole family with joyful, soulful holiday spirit.