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All the information relating to Yorkshire based live soul band 'The Soul Jam'
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The Band The Soul Jam is a 15 piece fully live show band featuring three vocalists, a =ive piece rhythm section and a seven piece horn section. This lineup makes The Soul Jam one of very few bands that can accurately replicate the original sounds of Soul, Motown and the classic R’n’B hits from the 60’s & 70’s. The Soul Jam is not just a band, it’s a show that recreates classic moments from =ilms like The Blues Brothers and The Commitments, as well as classic tracks from James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Al Green, Otis Redding plus many more. Foot stomping rhythms combined with soaring saxophones, searing trumpets and powerful soul-‐=illed vocals make The Soul Jam is an act that will transform any function in to a truly memorable occasion. Available to book for corporate functions, weddings and events, The Soul Jam is a group of professional working musicians with a reputation for delivering high quality musical entertainment.
DebRA Gala Ball, The Palace Hotel, Manchester, October 2011
The Soul Jam were the choice of UK charity DebRA for their annual North-‐West gala dinner. Held in the sumptuous surroundings of the grand ballroom at The Palace Hotel, Manchester, the band performed a full 90 minute show that also featured a special arrangement of the James Bond theme, in keeping with the Hollywood themed evening. The band also performed with the evening’s celebrity guest, Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson.
“The Soul Jam were the best band that we have had at our annual ball in Manchester for the Charity DEBRA. They are totally professional and the sound is fantastic, in fact this is the =irst time in six years that the dance =loor has been full at the end of the evening. Thanks for making it a great night and I will be sure to book you for next year’s function, maybe even two!!”
Tony Eckersall. Fundraising Manager, DEBRA Charity
Lymm RFC’s ‘Posh Party on the Pitch’, Lymm, June 2011
"The Soul Jam were recommended to us for our Posh Party on the Pitch for 350 guests in June 2011. Any doubts we might have had prior to the event were blown away as the the 15 strong band began playing, and hours later they were =inding it dif=icult to get off the stage. They created an amazing sound and I would recommend them to anyone who wants great live music and a full dance =loor."
John Cartwright, Treasurer, Lymm RFC
This fantastic event is held within a top-‐class marquee on the =irst team pitch at Lymm RFC. The black tie party is a =irm =ixture on the Cheshire social calendar, attracting a audience that demands the highest standards. With 350 rugby club guests to entertain, the band stormed the evening with a set choc full of soul hits to keep the party going in to the small hours.
Barnsley Music Service ‘Music for MS’ Gala Concert, The Holiday Inn, Barnsley, October 2011
Barnsley Music Service is the local authority body responsible for delivering musical tuition to children within the town’s schools. As musicians themselves they demanded a =irst class band for their annual charity gala. The Soul Jam were booked to ensure that the evening went off with a bang, delivering two 45 minute sets packed full of toe-‐tapping soul tunes that had the crowd clapping, dancing and singing.
”We had heard excellent reviews of the band from several different sources and booked them to provide the main entertainment at our charity gala. Engaging over 250 people of different backgrounds in a large room is a dif=icult task. We were overwhelmed by the bands collective enthusiasm and energy, which clearly feeds the audience and resulted in everyone having a ball."
Sylvia Auld , Senior Administrator, Barnsley Music Service
The Songs Set lists are prepared in keeping with the type of event we have been booked for. The following is a non-‐exhaustive list of songs that feature in The Soul Jam’s portfolio: • Otis Redding – Can’t Turn You Loose • Al Green – Let’s Stay Together • Ike & Tina – River Deep Mountain High • The James Bond Theme • Blues Brothers – Everybody Needs
Somebody • Blues Brothers – Gimme Some Lovin’ • Sam & Dave – Soul Man • Jackie Wilson – Higher & Higher • James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) • Fontella Bass – Rescue Me • 634-‐5789 – Wilson Pickett • Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds
• Booker T & the MG’s – Green Onions • Amy Winehouse – Valerie • Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’ • Duane Eddy – Peter Gunn • Stevie Wonder – Superstition • Blues Brothers – Jailhouse Rock • Ray Charles – Shake a Tailfeather • Paulo Nutini – 10/10 • Wilson Pickett – Midnight Hour • Eddie Floyd – Knock on Wood • Cab Calloway – Minnie the Moocher • Spencer Davis – Keep On Runnin’ • Otis Redding – Hard to Handle
Additional Services With 15 mutli-‐talented members in the band, The Soul Jam can also provide some additional services that many events require. DJ/ Background Music We can provide a full DJ service to make sure that the crowd are up on their feet before the show and the party continues once the band has =inished. We can also provide suitable preset playlists to run in the background of your dinner or buffet. Jazz Group The arrival drinks at a party can help set the tone for the entire evening. Why not kick off in style with our 4-‐piece Jazz group? Playing instrumental and vocal versions of the best loved standards, this music is meant to be low-‐key, allowing your guests to chat, mingle and enjoy their =irst drink of the evening! The set is usually 45mins in duration, just enough time for guests to arrive and relax before making their way to dinner. Photography We work with a professional photographer with an excellent portfolio of event related work. If you need an of=icial photographer for your event, look no further.
Technical stuff Due to the lineup of the band and the complexities of mixing so many different instruments, The Soul Jam generally prefer the event organiser to secure the services of an audio company to provide the sound system and related equipment. We have a full technical document which can be supplied to audio companies, providing them with all the information that they need to do their job effectively. Most event organisers will have audio companies that they use regularly, but if not we are happy to put you in touch with suppliers that we have previously worked with. Working this way ensures that you, the organiser, will have an audio system that is suitable for both the band and the venue, in turn giving the best audience experience possible. With a mixture of male and female members, the band also require somewhere to change in advance of the show. We don’t request white sofa’s, =luffy kittens or goat’s milk bath’s, but do ask that it’s somewhere clean, comfortable and suitable for 15 people!
Pricing & Contact Details The bands fee depends on several factors, including size of audience, duration of performance, distance of travel (the band is based in Yorkshire) and any add-‐on services. Once we have all the details we need, a quote and con=irmation that your date is available can be supplied within 48 hours. We can be contacted in a variety of ways: E-‐Mail -‐ [email protected] Phone -‐ Ross Keeble -‐ 07811 662 860
James Dickson -‐ 07532 046 058 Facebook -‐ www.facebook.com/thesouljamband Twitter -‐ @thesouljamband Website -‐ www.souljampartyband.co.uk