Tampa Bay's premier Cajun/Funk/Rock goodtime Band!

Born in the Spring of 2020 'NATIVE SOLZ' the brain child of Drummer Serge McCoy & Bassist Kenny Green brings a blend of Soul / Funk-fused Cajun Rock that's a perfect fit for any venue. With influences ranging from The Meters, Neville Bros. P-Funk, Doobie Bros. Gorillaz and Prince. This act is guaranteed to get the roof shakin and the party hoppin!!! "Where words fail our music speaks"

We are a group of talented musicians that bring the Art of Entertainment back to the communities.

We perform original and cover music that creates the type of feeling that speaks to any age.

We have gone through many changes over the years. We are excited with this new flavor of us!

Who We Are

Michael Schlein Keys/Trumpet/Vocals/ Composer

Michael is a Seasoned musician out of Tampa Bay Florida.

He began playing piano, trumpet and singing at a very early age.

Leading a slew of local bands in his hometown.

Michael is an amazing player. Performing in corporate bands that have played all over this area.

Michael now gives his talents to Native Solz in 2021

Our Brand of Soul

Serge' Chaloff McCoy Drums/Vocals/Composer

Serge’ is named after the great jazz baritone saxophonist of the late 1950’s.

He began playing the drums at the early age of 3 in his hometown of Huntington West Virginia.

Serge' comes from a set of highly skilled musicians and singers, some even famous.

Serge’ has amassed a full resume' of live, and studio work with a dazzling array of "A" listed players, signed projects with Mojazz Records in LA California with his band Club Millionaire. It was for showcase style shows in the 90's.

In the mid-to-late ‘80’s, McCoy was immersed full-time in Washington DC’s thriving music show band scene.

In the early 90's he relocated to San Diego California and performed for over 23 years. Touring all the way up the California, Oregon and Washington State coasts lines.

Serge’s bands have been nominated for 2 San Diego Music Awards; Jazz band: Tori Roze & The Hot Mess. And a resident house gig at the Kat Club in Los Angeles Ca.

Serge' has also played the main stages at many large festivals in San Diego, LA, The deserts and the main stage at the NAMM show in Anaheim Ca.

Serge’s music has been on the radio, in the rotation with many of his acts from DC, California, and the Atlanta Ga. areas, all throughout his musical career.

McCoy moved to Atlanta where his band, “The BlacBot” has an Album that was released in the UK and is performing well in the Club/DJ and House scenes. As well as in the rotation on worldwide radio and i-radio stations in the UK and abroad.

Serge' then moved to the Tampa Bay area where he was asked to play in the band "MWE" where they created an album and released a Nationwide video called: Feel the Funk that reached over 100,000 views.

Serge’s amazing command of musical styles range from: straight-ahead jazz, high powered-jazz fusion, old school, funk, blues, rock, music.

Serge' gives his talents to Native Solz in 2020

Our Brand of Soul