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£2,740 + TravelMixing party classics with a soulful sound, Soul Specials are a highly experienced band ready to fill the dance floor.
Ranging from a trio up to a 7-piece band, Soul Specials can adapt to any crowd delivering hit after hit all night long.
“Just wanted to say an absolutely huge thank you to you and the rest of the band, your performances were brilliant. We have had non-stop guests telling us how amazing your voice was and the energy you brought. We’re so happy that you were part of our wedding and will cherish the memory of you performing right in front of us at dinner!”
Stefanie - Wedding, London“Huge thanks for last night - you guys were great. Really professional and a wonderful performance. Looking forward to working with you guys again soon.”
Claudia - Corporate, London“Soul Specials were awesome! Everyone enjoyed the party, and the band created an amazing vibe! We highly recommend them!”
Claudia - Party, London“Really great band! Thanks for making an amazing evening for us all. Will definitely book again.”
Tom - Birthday Party, London
Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an incredible live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.
We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.
Up to 90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.
At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.
Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute trio set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner. See a video of this here.
The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.
If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.
Yes – all included in the price, we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
The published guide price is based on our trio line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in London. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.
Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.
Yes.
Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.
2 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.
The band's price includes a rider buyout fee. This means that they can arrange their own food and drinks so you don't have to.
As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
All Night Long (All Night) – Lionel Richie
At Last – Etta James
Best of My Love – The Emotions
Blame It on the Boogie – The Jacksons
Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Close to You – Dionne Warwick (note: most famous version is by The Carpenters)
Do I Do – Stevie Wonder
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Everybody Dance – Chic
Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers
Heat Wave – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
I Feel for You – Chaka Khan
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
I Try – Macy Gray
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
It’s a Shame – The Spinners
Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr. ft. Bill Withers
Kiss – Prince
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
A Message to You Rudy – The Specials
My Girl – The Temptations (not The Four Tops)
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Areth
a Franklin
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross Proud Mary – Tina Turner
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
Red Red Wine – UB40
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
Summertime – Etta James
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Use Me – Bill Withers
What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
American Boy – Estelle ft. Kanye West
Beautiful – Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams & Charlie Wilson
Beyond – Leon Bridges
Black and Gold – Sam Sparro
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
Dive – Olivia Dean
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
Finesse – Bruno Mars
Gold Digger – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
Gravity – John Mayer
Halo – Beyoncé
Hey Ya! – OutKast
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Juice – Lizzo
Last Request – Paolo Nutini
Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
Señorita – Justin Timberlake
Sharpness – Jamie Woon
Stronger Than Me – Amy Winehouse
This Love – Maroon 5
Toxic – Britney Spears
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Valerie – Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
Adorn – Miguel
Afro Blue – Robert Glasper ft. Erykah Badu
Ah Yeah – Robert Glasper ft. Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michele
Bills, Bills, Bills – Destiny’s Child
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Brown Sugar – D’Angelo
Can We Talk – Tevin Campbell
Candy – Cameo
Caught Up – Usher
Don’t Mess With My Man – Lucy Pearl
Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
Feel Like Makin’ Love – D’Angelo
Godspeed – Frank Ocean
Golden – Jill Scott
How Deep Is Your Love – PJ Morton
Independent Women, Pt. I – Destiny’s Child
Just Friends (Sunny) – Musiq Soulchild
Killing Me Softly – The Fugees
Lady – D’Angelo
Let Me Love You – Mario
Next Lifetime – Erykah Badu
No Diggity – Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre
No Scrubs – TLC
On & On – Erykah Badu
Pony – Ginuwine
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
Self Control – Frank Ocean
Sharpness – Jamie Woon
She’s Royal – Tarrus Riley
So Beautiful – Musiq Soulchild
The Way – Jill Scott
Weak – SWV
Wifey – Next
Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone
X-Factor – Lauryn Hill
Yeah / Hot in Herre – Usher / Nelly (medley)
You Don’t Know My Name – Alicia Keys
U Remind Me – Usher
All of Me – Frank Sinatra
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Fever – Peggy Lee
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles
Good Morning Heartache – Billie Holiday
I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone
I Wanna Be Around – Tony Bennett
Love Is a Losing Game – Amy Winehouse
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
The Man I Love – Billie Holiday
Moondance – Van Morrison
Moon River – Andy Williams
My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone
The Best Is Yet to Come – Frank Sinatra
Sunday Kind of Love – Etta James
Sway – Dean Martin
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
“Just wanted to say an absolutely huge thank you to you and the rest of the band, your performances were brilliant. We have had non-stop guests telling us how amazing your voice was and the energy you brought. We’re so happy that you were part of our wedding and will cherish the memory of you performing right in front of us at dinner!”
Stefanie - Wedding, London“Huge thanks for last night - you guys were great. Really professional and a wonderful performance. Looking forward to working with you guys again soon.”
Claudia - Corporate, London“Soul Specials were awesome! Everyone enjoyed the party, and the band created an amazing vibe! We highly recommend them!”
Claudia - Party, London“Really great band! Thanks for making an amazing evening for us all. Will definitely book again.”
Tom - Birthday Party, London
Absolutely! We have been performing at weddings and events for several years and have an incredible live show that guarantees a packed dance floor and a party that you and your guests will remember for years to come! Our repertoire features the biggest classic and current chart hits, so there's certainly something for everyone.
We are happy to perform one special request for you - for weddings this is usually the first dance. You can also let us know your top 10 preferences from the repertoire, as well as send up to 30 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.
Up to 90 minutes. If you are organising a wedding or event where the evening reception is in the same room as your meal, we often arrive to set-up while the room is turned around - we can have background music playing within around 30 minutes of load in.
At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 7pm and midnight.
We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minutes) in the evening and also provide a pre-mixed disco (tailored to your tastes) before and after live sets, so your whole night of entertainment is covered in one booking.
Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute trio set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner. See a video of this here.
The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 30 songs in advance for this) through the PA before and after their live sets. We do this at most events and it works great - the volume of the music would be the same as if you had a DJ.
If you upgrade to the live DJ service, you can still send over preferences in advance, but you will also have a band member selecting and mixing tracks live on the night, as well as taking requests. The DJ will be happy to make important announcements but they will not talk constantly over or between tracks (that's just not our style!). We also think it's important to say that the DJ won't have a separate DJ booth - they will set up in an appropriate space (ideally to the side of the stage) and the PA/lighting will be the same as what is being used by the band.
Yes – all included in the price, we also travel with a professional sound engineer. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.
The published guide price is based on our trio line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in London. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hours 30 mins drive home, we charge a bit extra so we can book accommodation. For an accurate quote please contact us with your event date and venue details.
Yes, we regularly work at venues with noise limiters. We are happy to contact the venue in advance of the event to make sure we have all the required information to enable us to plan accordingly.
Yes.
Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.
We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 2.5m x 5m.
2 x 13-amp sockets is fine for our system.
The band's price includes a rider buyout fee. This means that they can arrange their own food and drinks so you don't have to.
As a professional function band our bookings tend to be weddings and private events that unfortunately we are unable to invite guests to. Our videos are a very accurate insight into our look and sound, and we'd also encourage you to check out our testimonials page to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the band.
For a friendly chat about your live music requirements, please give us a call, email or message via the contact form and we'll be back to you shortly. Our team of entertainment experts are ready to help and will be delighted to hear from you.
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Classics
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
All Night Long (All Night) – Lionel Richie
At Last – Etta James
Best of My Love – The Emotions
Blame It on the Boogie – The Jacksons
Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Close to You – Dionne Warwick (note: most famous version is by The Carpenters)
Do I Do – Stevie Wonder
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Everybody Dance – Chic
Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers
Heat Wave – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
I Feel for You – Chaka Khan
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
I Try – Macy Gray
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
It’s a Shame – The Spinners
Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr. ft. Bill Withers
Kiss – Prince
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
A Message to You Rudy – The Specials
My Girl – The Temptations (not The Four Tops)
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Areth
a Franklin
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross Proud Mary – Tina Turner
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
Red Red Wine – UB40
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
Summertime – Etta James
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Use Me – Bill Withers
What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Modern
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
American Boy – Estelle ft. Kanye West
Beautiful – Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams & Charlie Wilson
Beyond – Leon Bridges
Black and Gold – Sam Sparro
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
Dive – Olivia Dean
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
Finesse – Bruno Mars
Gold Digger – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
Gravity – John Mayer
Halo – Beyoncé
Hey Ya! – OutKast
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Juice – Lizzo
Last Request – Paolo Nutini
Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
Señorita – Justin Timberlake
Sharpness – Jamie Woon
Stronger Than Me – Amy Winehouse
This Love – Maroon 5
Toxic – Britney Spears
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Valerie – Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
90s Rnb & Neo Soul
Adorn – Miguel
Afro Blue – Robert Glasper ft. Erykah Badu
Ah Yeah – Robert Glasper ft. Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michele
Bills, Bills, Bills – Destiny’s Child
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Brown Sugar – D’Angelo
Can We Talk – Tevin Campbell
Candy – Cameo
Caught Up – Usher
Don’t Mess With My Man – Lucy Pearl
Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
Feel Like Makin’ Love – D’Angelo
Godspeed – Frank Ocean
Golden – Jill Scott
How Deep Is Your Love – PJ Morton
Independent Women, Pt. I – Destiny’s Child
Just Friends (Sunny) – Musiq Soulchild
Killing Me Softly – The Fugees
Lady – D’Angelo
Let Me Love You – Mario
Next Lifetime – Erykah Badu
No Diggity – Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre
No Scrubs – TLC
On & On – Erykah Badu
Pony – Ginuwine
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
Self Control – Frank Ocean
Sharpness – Jamie Woon
She’s Royal – Tarrus Riley
So Beautiful – Musiq Soulchild
The Way – Jill Scott
Weak – SWV
Wifey – Next
Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone
X-Factor – Lauryn Hill
Yeah / Hot in Herre – Usher / Nelly (medley)
You Don’t Know My Name – Alicia Keys
U Remind Me – Usher
Jazz
All of Me – Frank Sinatra
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Fever – Peggy Lee
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles
Good Morning Heartache – Billie Holiday
I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone
I Wanna Be Around – Tony Bennett
Love Is a Losing Game – Amy Winehouse
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
The Man I Love – Billie Holiday
Moondance – Van Morrison
Moon River – Andy Williams
My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone
The Best Is Yet to Come – Frank Sinatra
Sunday Kind of Love – Etta James
Sway – Dean Martin
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole