David Soul grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the family moved frequently during Soul's youth. Soul attended Augustana College, University of the Americas in Mexico City and the University of Minnesota. At 19, he turned down a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in order to study political science. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow his passion for music. His first
Dublin City Soul Festival attracts tourists to visit Dublin city. More than 20,000 people attended the events in 2011. The Dublin City Soul Festival gives a Soul Award each year to a member of the public who does soulful work in the community. In 2009 the award was presented to Joan Freeman, for founding the Pieta and for having outstanding Dublin Soul. The festival provides financial support to the Musical Youth Foundation, a charity that provides every child on the island of Ireland with a musical education. Most of the events at the Dublin City Soul Festival are free; the events that are ticketed