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The Soul Grooves
Overview
- Incredible high-energy 5 piece, with accomplished female soul singer and backing vocals.
- Pack dancefloors with a truly authentic sound & tons of vibe!
- Unrivalled attention to detail – songs faithfully recreated just as you know and love them!
- Deliver an unforgettable & unique blend of classic funk, soul, disco and Motown, alongside modern soulful pop grooves, classic house anthems, 90’s/00’s r ‘n’ b, hip hop and even melodic drum & bass - guaranteed to wow your crowd!
- Top-class seasoned professional session musicians & singers - performed at thousands of functions, events & festivals in countries all around the world, including supporting well-known acts and corporate work for many house hold name companies
The band are based around the West Midlands but regularly gig up and down the country!
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About this Act
Formed in 2012 by drummer/backing singer & musical director Steve Burkwood, The Soul Grooves bring together the most talented and vibing pro session musicians & vocalists encountered during his 20 years career to create THE ULTIMATE FUNCTION BAND – the band’s reviews shows how clients & guests are blown away by the level of talent, and the band’s unique selection of awesome songs, EVERY time!
The band have performed at countless high-profile corporate events for many household names companies, at many Premiership football clubs, and at a televised event in front of 8,000 at Twickenham Stadium Rugby 7’s - but are equally at home performing at smaller venues, weddings and private birthday or anniversary parties. Famous clients include Sir Alex Ferguson and movie star James Phelps (Fred Weasley), who’s wedding they performed at, which was attended by many Harry Potter cast members including Rupert Grint!
As well as being ‘self-contained’ providing a 2800w PA system, mic for announcements, and ‘sound active’ lighting rig suitable for events up to 200 people (hiring additional PA & lighting advised for large corporate events), the band offer many extra bolt-on options in order to be a one-stop-shop catering for all your needs, helping to make your event complete by booking one single entertainment supplier; including a full manned DJ service (catering for requests), additional cocktail pianist and acoustic duo performances and more.
Steve has over 20 years experience in music event management, so whether it’s a huge event or an intimate occasion, you are guaranteed a smooth-running experience from booking the band to when they pack-down after wowing your crowd! Made up of top-level pro session musicians and singers, members of The Soul Grooves have performed extensively all over the UK and abroad, including at huge venues such as the Hammersith Appollo and Liverpool Arena, at many large music festivaos including Galstonbury, and performed alongside major artists including Shalamar, The Real Thing, Hot Chocolate and Alexander O'Neal, as well as appearing on numerous BBC Radio live sessions.
Set List
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50’s
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
60’s
Aint No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
At Last - Eta James
Cant Take My Eyes off You - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Do You Love Me - The Contours
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendez
Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - The Temptations
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Think - Aretha Franklin
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
70’s
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Good Times - Chic
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
I Believe In Miracles - The Jackson Sisters
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
Le Freak - Chic
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Long Train Runnin’ – The Doobie Brothers
Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Statton
80’s
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
The Best - Tina Turner
We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes off – Jermaine Stewart
90’s
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Finally - CeCe Peniston
Shy Guy - Diana King
Whatta Man - Salt ‘n’ Peppa
00’s
Always There - Incognito / Jocelyn Brown
American Boy - Estelle
Beggin’ - Madcon
Mercy - Duffy
Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis Bextor
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
Shake Your Body - Shy FX & T Power
Super Duper Love - Joss Stone
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
You've Got the Love - Florence & The Machine
Valerie - Mark Ronson / Amy Winehouse
10’s
Afterglow – Wilkinson
Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell
Gold Dust - DJ Fresh feat. Ms Dynamite
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love On Top - Beyonce
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
20’s
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Juice - Lizzo
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Lineup
- 5 piece band consisting of Female Lead Vocals, Drum & Male Backing Vocals, Bass, Guitar & Keys.
Add Male Lead Singer to make 6 piece band
Add Male Lead Singer, Trumpet & Sax to make 8 piece band
Add DJ
Add 1hr Solo Cocktail Pianist
Add 1hr Acoustic Duo (Female Singer with Piano or Acoustic Guitar
This act's standard set times are as follows:
- 2 x 50 minute sets
- Adding Male Lead Vocals upgrades to 2 x 60 min sets!
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