Soulshine Band
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Soulshine Band brings Funk, Soul, and Disco back to the 21st Century. None of the cheese, and only the best grooves to guarantee a packed dancefloor all night long!
***Special offer! Free DJ for all new bookings confirmed within 10 days!*** Includes DJ booth and disco lighting!
Based in London, Soulshine is one of the UK's leading funk soul bands, having performed at hundreds of weddings and corporate events around the UK and also in Europe.
Offering varied line ups to suit all budgets, from 5 - 10 piece band!
Expect to hear your favourite Funk, Soul, Motown and Disco classics by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Chic, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Prince and Michael Jackson. Not only that, but Soulshine Band bring you right up to date with more recent hits inspired by these old school legends, with Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Pharell Williams and many more..! For those of you looking for something super cool and off the charts, Soulshine Band also perform a number of rare groove, funk, and acid jazz tracks which will keep even the most discerning listener happy!
All of this is presented to you in the unique Soulshine style with glitz, glam, flair and energy - for a spectacular night that you and your guests will never forget!
The Soulshine Band has performed at many renowned venues in London and beyond - including Blenheim Palace, Emirates Stadium, Madame Tussauds, The London Science Museum, Bush Hall, The Savoy, The Ritz, The Hilton, as well as 100's of smaller wedding venues across the country.
Whether you are looking for the ultimate Funk, Soul wedding band or entertainment for your private party or corporate event, you are guaranteed a spectacular performance that you and your guests will never forget!
Dave
• None"Hey Sasha, now that we are back from our honeymoon, without wasting more time we would want to say a big thank you to your entire band and you for making our wedding day so special. Right from the very first dance to the end, you were oh so astounding.
Many of our friends and families expressed how amazed they were by your performance, and how thoroughly they enjoyed and loved it. You made the evening so perfect for all of us, and I will not at all be amazed if we get loads of requests in future to share your details so that you can rock other events.
Thank You once again for the super amazing time, and we never will have second thoughts on recommending you to any one who is in search of a band for any similar events."
Dave
• NoneHey Sasha, now that we are back from our honeymoon, without wasting more time we would want to say a big thank you to your entire band and you for making our wedding day so special. Right from the very first dance to the end, you were oh so astounding.
Amy Hopkinson
• May 27, 2017"The Soulshine Band were absolutely fantastic at our wedding. They were energetic, fun and had everyone dancing from start to finish.
I am so pleased that we hired them - James and his band are true professionals and a must-have at any party or occasion."
Zara D'Souza
• Oct. 3, 2015Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the great job you did last Saturday at our wedding. We are so pleased with everything...from the songs that you performed and the energy that you put in. You had the dancefloor packed the whole night and everyone was commenting how brilliant you are. We couldn't have asked for more. Will definitely be recommending you to everyone.
FAQs
Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:
Top quality Funk, Soul, Disco band for weddings and corporate events
What are the highlights of your career?
Performing at a beautiful palace in Istanbul, Turkey
What is your competitive advantage (special features)?
Fantastic singers who are at the top pf their game. Authentic Funk/ Soul music. Ability to read the crowd and change things up on the fly!
What kind of events do you usually serve?
Weddings and corporate events
How long do you play for?
2 hours (either 2 x 60mins or 3 x 40mins sets)
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes
How much space do you require?
6m x 2.5m minimum
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
We are happy to learn one special request for your event. Please send across your request and we shall review it's suitability for our line up
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
It depends how our sets are split up. Generally between 15minutes and 45minutes. We are very flexible though and happy to play things by ear on the day
Set List/Services
Included within the price is a professional sound system suitable for upto 200 people, plus stage lighting and dancefloor lighting. The Soulshine Band can also cater for much larger events - prices available on request.
Background music or party music can be provided between sets, and ipod connection is available if you wish to make your own playlist.
The band also boasts a range of optional extras such as wireless microphone for speeches, CD decks & turntables if you are hiring a DJ, starcloth backdrop and coloured uplighting around the room - all at preferential rates for customers who book the Soulshine Band.
Whether you are looking for the ultimate Funk, Soul wedding band or entertainment for your private party or corporate event, you are guaranteed a spectacular performance that you and your guests will never forget. Examples of our repertoire can be seen below
Soul//Funk/Motown
Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye
All This Love That I’m Giving – Gwen Mcrae
Brick House – Commodores
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Dancing In The Street – Martha and The Vandellas
Get Down Saturday Night
Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
Gimme Some Loving – Blues Brothers/Spencer Davis Group
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Hold On, I’m Coming – Sam and Dave (requires trumpet + male vocal)
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang (requires trumpet + male vocal)
I Feel For You – Chaka Khan (requires 2 x female vocal)
I Found Lovin – The Fatback Band
In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Kiss – Prince
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
Love Train – The O’Jays
Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield (requires trumpet + male vocal)
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown (requires trumpet + male vocal)
Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band (requires trumpet)
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
PYT – Michael Jackson
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Sex Machine – James Brown
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealer’s Wheel
Somebody Elses Guy – Jocelyn Brown
Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Soul Man – Sam and Dave/Blues Brothers (requires trumpet)
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Thinking Of You – Chic
You Can Leave Your Hat On – Tom Jones (requires male vocal)
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate (requires male vocal)
Disco
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Ain’t No Stopping Us – Now McFadden and Whitehead
And The Beat Goes On – The Whispers (requires male vocal)
Bad Girls – Donna Summer (requires trumpet)
Best Of My Love – The Emotions
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Blame it On The Boogie – Jackson 5
Boogie Nights – Heatwave (requires trumpet and male vocal)
Boogie Oogie – A Taste Of Honey
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Disco Inferno – The Tramps/Earth Wind And Fire
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson (requires trumpet, male vocal and percussion)
Everybody Dance – Chic
Forget Me Nots – Patrice Rushen
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
Get Down Saturday – Night Oliver Cheatham
Good Times – Chic
He’s The Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince (requires male vocal)
I Want Your Love – Chic
I’m Coming out – Diana Ross
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
Lady Marmalade – Labelle
Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire (requires male vocal)
Le Freak – Chic
Lost In Music – Sister Sledge
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
September – Earth Wind and Fire
Shake Your Body Down To The ground – Michael Jackson
Teardrops – Womack & Womack
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Young Hearts – Candi Staton
80's
1999 – Prince (requires male vocal)
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Candy – Cameo (requires male vocal)
Give It Up – KC & The Sunshine Band (requires trumpet)
Hot, Hot, Hot – Arrow
How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
I’ve Had The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes (requires male vocal)
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
Purple Rain – Prince (requires male vocal)
Simply The Best – Tina Turner
That’s The Way I Like It – KC and The Sunshine Band (requires trumpet + male vocal)
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
What’s Love Got To Do With It – Tina Turner
90's/ 00's
American Boy – Estelle
Canned Heat – Jamiroquai
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Crazy – Gnarles Barkley
Crazy In Love – Beyonce D
Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
Forget You – Ce-Lo Green
Groove Is In The Heart – Dee- Lite
Hey Ya – Outkast (requires male vocal)
Lady – Mojo
Let Me Be Your Fantasy – Baby D
Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai
Mercy – Duffy/ 3rd Degree
Misirlou (instrumental) – Dick Dale (requires trumpet)
Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger
No Scrubs – TLC
Please Don’t Stop The Music – Rhianna
Relight My Fire – Take That
Return Of The Mack – Mark Morrison (requires male vocal)
Rock Your Body – Just Timberlake (requires male vocal)
Shackles (Praise You) – Mary Mary
Sing It Back – Moloko
Starlight – Supermen Lovers (requires male vocal)
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Work It Out – Beyonce
You Got The Love – Candi Staton/Florence and Machine
Recent Chart
24k – Bruno Mars (requires male vocal)
Can’t Stop The feeling – Justin Timberlake
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Happy Pharrell – Williams
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Me Again – John Newman (requires male vocal)
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Rather Be – Jess Glynn
Sax – Fleur East
This Girl – Cookin on 3 Burners (requires trumpet)
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Ballads/ Slow Dances (we tend to save these just for First Dances/ dinners)
All I Need To Get By – Aretha Franklin
All Of Me - John Legend
At Last – Etta James
Can't Get My Eyes Off You – Frankie Vallie
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just The 2 Of Us - Bill Withers
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Moondance - Van Morrison
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Put Your records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Wishing On A Star - Rose Royce