Funk has become a major part of disco, a kind of dance pop electronic music, with instruments including, Guitar, prominent Bass, Horns and Drums.
Soul music is a combination of rhythm and blues and gospel with instruments as Funk, and including keyboards.
Rythmn & Blues evolved in the United States. Later American and Western popular music was influenced by the Blues, as it became part of the music styles of Ragtime, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country music, and Pop amongst others.
Contemporary R&B today is a style of African-American music, combining elements of Soul,Funk, Pop music, and Hip Hop.
However you look at it, this style of music has something for everyone, and is a perfect way to entertain your guests at Military Balls, Corporate Parties, Birthday, Anniversary and Wedding Celebrations, University Balls alike.
Mission Blue
A Superb Vocal Harmony Group featuring Classic Soul songs of Motown, the 70s 80s and 90s through to the present day with R&B; including hits from The Four Tops, Supremes, Barry White, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner and many more.
... find out more American Dream
This immaculate presentation is full of hits from the Original Drifters taking you back in time to "Saturday Night At The Movies", "Under The Boardwalk", "Come On Over To My Place" and "Kissing In The Back Row" are just a few of the chart topping songs you will hear in this show.
... find out more Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band
Big Mac’s were formed in 1991 as the house band for the legendary Hollywood Club in Newport. Within months of their formation The Commitments film was released and the band, being of a similar size and specializing too in 60’s Soul music, were inundated with work, constantly playing in every club, pub and eat house in South Wales.
... find out more DC Fontana
Turned-on music to quake your bones & pluck your heartstrings with rhythm & bruise from deep within their collective soul... DC Fontana are the UK’s leading northern soul band.
A big-demand attraction on the global soul, mod & scooter scenes scenes with a worldwide following, the DCs are a gargantuan sized outfit producing a huge sound that is both electric and eclectic.
... find out more Brothers Of Soul
This amazing four piece, all male, tribute to The Temptations is all set to be the biggest new artiste on the circuit. With all the moves, the smooth vocals and the toe-tapping tunes of the Temptations and other Motown legends.
... find out more Back 2 Miami
Back 2 Miami are a highly experienced Classic Soul Band.
This ten piece band features three great Vocalists, a three piece Horn Section and a funky four piece Rhythm Section.
Their repertoire feature's the very best in 60'and 70's Classic soul with a liberal sprinkling of the best of Northern Soul thrown in for good measure, which makes them a guaranteed floor fill.
... find out more Xtreme Supreme
Xtreme Supreme were one of the highlights at showcall showcase on Monday evening 16th Oct 06.Appearance wise and vocally they do not disappoint and are as close to the real thing as you can get.All Supremes fans everywhere will love this show.
... find out more Jimmy James and the Vagabonds
The High Priest of Soul, Jimmy was born in Jamaica and moved to the UK back in the 60's. He hit the Top Ten with hits such as 'Now is the time', 'I'll go where the music takes me' and 'Red red wine'.
... find out more Superphonic
This fantasic band delivers over two hours of the funkiest hits: from 60s Soul to 80s Pop, 70s Disco to 00s Dance and everything in between.
Members of Superphonic have performed with top chart acts including Jamiroquai, Artful Dodger, Faithless, Atomic Kitten, Ian Drury, The Kinks and Roachford.
... find out more Double Measures
Highly talented and energetic 5 piece all male band, Soul classics through to modern funky hits, Large PA as standard ,Lighting rig as standard to create a disco atmosphere, Free loan of PA system during the night for announcements
The Double Measures came about as a result of a genuine desire to provide something unique.
... find out more Boogie Nights Band
Boogie Nights are experienced in all types of functions from weddings theo to dinner dances,corporate events and Military functions.The band is flexible in their approach and will always endevour to adapt their music to suit the occasion.
... find out more Nu Soul Generation
..Explosive 9 piece, dynamic, high-energy, high-calibre solid soul sound experience – Tight vocals, sublime horns and pulsating rhythm section, take a ride on a breath-taking journey from 60’s & 70’s Motown and Atlantic, through to Disco 80’s - 00’s.
... find out more Dave Finnigans Commitments
Dave Finnigan is the original man from the blockbuster film THE COMMITMENTS who played the part of Mickha Wallace the drummer and bouncer.
For the last twelve years he has been the voice of the Commitments and tours with his superb band spreading the Gospel of Soul worldwide.
... find out more Notown without Motown
Three sensational Singers - One Fantastic Show.
Corey, Erick & David join forces to re-create the sound of Detroit's Motown & Soul era in their own unique British way.
This musical journey of classic Atlantic hits blend three-part harmonies with slick finger-clicking moves.
... find out more The Commandments
This outstanding nine piece live Soul & rythmn and Blues band are in great demand. Featuring three frontline vocalists, two female and one male they deliver a stunning catalogue of Soul & Motown Hits.
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