Uptown Sound

Uptown Sound

  • Base Location:

    Surrey
  • Guide Price:

    £4,420 + Travel
Guide Price includes Band + DJ Music

With a blend of smooth soul and chart-topping pop, Uptown Sound bring the perfect soundtrack to any party or corporate event.

Style

Energetic, soulful, and irresistibly catchy, Uptown Sound bring audiences the ultimate pop and soul cover experience.

Standard Package

  • Professional 5-9-piece band with an awesome live show!
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets
  • Brilliant repertoire of guaranteed dance floor fillers
  • Your choice of first dance or special request performed
  • Personalised DJ playlist - we've got your whole night covered!
  • Professional PA & stage lighting
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance (required by venue)
  • Dedicated booking manager on hand throughout the booking and planning process

Upgrades & Extras

  • 60 minute live lounge-style set (soloist or duo) - perfect for your drinks reception.
  • Band member to DJ live before and after live sets

Video

Repertoire

2000s+

24k Magic - Bruno Mars
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
About Damn Time - Lizzo
All of Me - John Legend
American Boy - Estelle
Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Dakota - Stereophonics
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy- Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Juice - Lizzo
Last Nite - The Strokes
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Love On Top - Beyoncé
Mr Brightside - The Killers
One Kiss - Dua Lipa
Ordinary People - John Legend
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Senorita - Justin Timberlake
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut Up and Dance! - Walk The Moon
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Stacy’s Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Found Love - Rihanna
You’ve Got The Love - Florence + The Machine

1990s

All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angels - Robbie Williams
Creep - Radiohead
Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Finally - CeCe Peniston
Freed From Desire - Gala
Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
No Scrubs - TLC
Say My Name - Destiny’s Child
She’s Electric - Oasis
Smooth - Santana ft. Rob Thomas
Song 2 - Blur
What’s Up - 4 Non-Blondes
Wonderwall - Oasis

1980s

500 Miles - The Proclaimers
9-5 - Dolly Parton
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Faith - George Michael
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr.
Kiss - Prince
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Purple Rain - Prince
P.Y.T - Michael Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

1970s

Best of My Love - The Emotions
Blame It On The Boogie- The Jacksons
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Good Times- Chic
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Hotel California- Eagles
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Want You Back- Jackson 5
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Long Train Running- Doobie Brothers
Love Train - The O’Jays
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Stuck In the Middle With You - Stealer’s Wheel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
What You Don’t Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Young Hearts Free- Candi Staton

1950s/1960s

Ain’t No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tami Tarell
At Last - Etta James
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley
Come Together - The Beatles
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Higher & Higher- Jackie Wilson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I’d Rather Go Blind - Etta James
I’m A Believer - The Monkees
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
My Girl - The Temptations
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Christmas Songs

All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Last Christmas - Wham
Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin’ Stevens
Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
Run Run Rudolph - Chuck Berry

Key Info

Uptown Sound | Soul & Motown Band Hire, UK
Based:
South East
Guide Price:
£4,420
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Female Vocalist
  • Male Vocalist
Additional musicians:
  • 2nd Female Vocalist
  • Trumpet
  • Sax
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

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.

Do you take requests?

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 40 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

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.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 8pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minute) 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.

Can you provide music for our drinks reception?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute solo or duo  set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 40 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.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price is based on our 5-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Surrey. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hour 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.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

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.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.

Can we see you play live before booking?

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.

Video

Repertoire

2000s+

24k Magic - Bruno Mars
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
About Damn Time - Lizzo
All of Me - John Legend
American Boy - Estelle
Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Dakota - Stereophonics
Don’t Start Now - Dua Lipa
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy- Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya - Outkast
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Juice - Lizzo
Last Nite - The Strokes
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Love On Top - Beyoncé
Mr Brightside - The Killers
One Kiss - Dua Lipa
Ordinary People - John Legend
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Senorita - Justin Timberlake
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut Up and Dance! - Walk The Moon
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Stacy’s Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Found Love - Rihanna
You’ve Got The Love - Florence + The Machine

1990s

All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angels - Robbie Williams
Creep - Radiohead
Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Finally - CeCe Peniston
Freed From Desire - Gala
Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
No Scrubs - TLC
Say My Name - Destiny’s Child
She’s Electric - Oasis
Smooth - Santana ft. Rob Thomas
Song 2 - Blur
What’s Up - 4 Non-Blondes
Wonderwall - Oasis

1980s

500 Miles - The Proclaimers
9-5 - Dolly Parton
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Faith - George Michael
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr.
Kiss - Prince
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Purple Rain - Prince
P.Y.T - Michael Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

1970s

Best of My Love - The Emotions
Blame It On The Boogie- The Jacksons
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Good Times- Chic
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Hotel California- Eagles
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Want You Back- Jackson 5
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Long Train Running- Doobie Brothers
Love Train - The O’Jays
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Stuck In the Middle With You - Stealer’s Wheel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
What You Don’t Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Young Hearts Free- Candi Staton

1950s/1960s

Ain’t No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tami Tarell
At Last - Etta James
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley
Come Together - The Beatles
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Higher & Higher- Jackie Wilson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I’d Rather Go Blind - Etta James
I’m A Believer - The Monkees
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
My Girl - The Temptations
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
You Really Got Me - The Kinks

Christmas Songs

All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Last Christmas - Wham
Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin’ Stevens
Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
Run Run Rudolph - Chuck Berry

Key Info

Uptown Sound | Soul & Motown Band Hire, UK
Based:
South East
Guide Price:
£4,420
Genre:
Line-Up:
  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keys
  • Female Vocalist
  • Male Vocalist
Additional musicians:
  • 2nd Female Vocalist
  • Trumpet
  • Sax
Lead Vocals:
  • Male & Female

FAQ

I really want to have a great party with everyone on the dance floor - are you the right band for that?

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.

Do you take requests?

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 40 requests for the disco - so you can be sure to hear all your favourites on the evening.

How long do you take to set-up?

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.

What time do you play?

At a time to suit your event, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music, any time between 8pm and midnight.

How long do you play for?

We perform 2 x 60-minute live sets (or 3 x 40 minute) 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.

Can you provide music for our drinks reception?

Yes - we can perform a 1 x 60-minute solo or duo  set as an add-on, which is perfect for during drinks or dinner.

What is the difference between the ‘pre-mixed DJ service’ that comes with the standard package and the 'band member to DJ live' which is an optional extra?

The pre-mixed DJ service is where the band put on a bespoke playlist (you can request up to 40 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.

Do you have your own PA and lighting?

Yes – all included in the price. You won't have to hire any additional equipment in.

What is the website guide price based on?

The published guide price is based on our 5-piece line-up performing at a venue within 30 miles of our base in Surrey. We charge travel costs for venues further than 30 miles, and if your venue is more than a 2 hour 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.

Our venue has a noise limiter, can you work with that?

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.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

Yes.

Will you perform our first dance?

Yes, as long as we have two weeks notice we will learn the first dance of your choice.

How much space do you require?

We have played in some very small spaces, but ideally a minimum of around 3m x 5m.

How much power do you require?

2 x 13-amp sockets are fine for our system.

Do I need to provide food/drinks?

The band's standard rider is for a hot meal and soft drinks for the band members or a £15 pp rider buyout.

Can we see you play live before booking?

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.

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