The Soul Way UK's foremost function bands specialising in Soul & Motown

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Epping, Essex. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minutes within a 2 hour period:
Party Band
5 piece: £4047
6 piece : £4552
7 piece: £5058
8 piece : £5564
Smaller Line-ups
1 piece: £786
2 piece: £1381
3 piece: £1841
4 piece: £2301
Extras:
DJ: £625
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The Soul Way are one of the UK's foremost function bands specialising in Soul & Motown. Wedding entertainment, live band, corporate function band, band to hire.

The band have been performing together for 5 years and have kept the same musicians since the beginning this brings a great stage rapport with bundles of energy. They love what they do and filling the dance floor with happy dancers is what they do best!

Lineups:

  • 1 Piece - Saxophonist, Pianist or Guitarist
  • 2 Piece - Vox & Pianist or Guitarist
  • 3 Piece - Vox & Pianist or Guitarist + Saxophonist
  • 4 Piece - Vox, Pianist, Double Bassist & Saxophonist
  • 6 piece party band - Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet & Female Vocalist
  • 7 piece party band - Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Female Vocalist & Male Vocalist
  • 8 piece big party band - Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar, Bass, Sax, Trumpet, Female Vocalist & Male Vocalist

Reviews (10)

There are currently 10 user ratings for The Soul Way

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Epping, Essex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Bass, Fontella - Rescue Me

Brown, James - I Got You [I Feel Good]

Brown, James - Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag

Brown, Jocelyn - Somebody Else’s Guy

Cassidy, Eva - Wade In The Water

Charles, Ray - Hit The Road Jack

Charles, Ray - Shake Your Tail Feather

Chic - Everybody Dance

Chic - Le Freak

Cole, Natalie - This Will Be An Everlasting Love

Conley, Arthur - Sweet Soul Music

Cooke, Sam - Twistin’ The Night Away

Crawford, Randy - Street Life

Daft Punk - Get Lucky

Destinys Child - Say My Name / No Scrubs

Duffy - Mercy

Earth, Wind & Fire - September

Eternal - I Wanna Be The Only One

Faith, Paloma - Freedom

Four Tops - The Reach Out / Ill Be There

Franklin, Aretha - I Say A Little Prayer

Franklin, Aretha - Natural Woman

Franklin, Aretha - RESPECT

Gaye, Marvin - Ain’t No Mountain

Gaye, Marvin - Heard It Through The Grapevine

Gaynor, Gloria - I Will Survive

Gerswin - Summertime

Green, Al - Lets Stay Together

Houston, Whitney - Dance With Somebody

Houston, Whitney - How Will I Know?

Jackson, Michael - Billie Jean

Jackson, Michael - Rock With You

James, Etta - At Last

James, Etta - Somethings Got A Hold One Me

James, Etta - Tell Mama

Prince - Kiss

Joplin, Janis - Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart

Khan, Chaka - Ain’t Nobody

Khan, Chaka - I Feel For You

Labelle, Patti - Lady Marmalade

Lee, Peggy - Fever

Lulu - Shout

Lynn, Cheryl - To Be Real

Mars, Bruno - Treasure

Mars, Bruno / Ronson - Uptown Funk

Martha & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street

Martha & The Vandellas - Heatwave

Martha & The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run

Mary Mary - Shackles

O’Jays - The Love Train

Peniston, CeCe - Finally

Pickett, Wilson - Higher & Higher

Porter, Gregory - Hey Laura

Real Thing, The - You To Me Are Everything

Redding, Otis - Hard To Handle

Redding, Otis - Satisfaction

Richie, Lionel - All Night Long

Robin S - Show Me Love

Sam & Dave - Hold On I’m Coming

Sam & Dave - Soul Man

Shalamar - A Night To Remember

Simone, Nina - Feeling Good

Simone, Nina - I Put A Spell On You

Simone, Nina - My Baby Just Cares For Me

Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Spencer Davis - Group Gimme Some Lovin’

Spice Girls - Say You’ll Be There

Springfield, Dusty - Son Of A Preacher

Staton, Candi - Young Hearts Run Free

Stone, Angie - Wish I Didn’t Miss You Anymore

Stone, Joss - Super Duper Love

Supremes, The - Keep Me Hangin On

Supremes, The - Stop In The Name Of Love

Supremes, The - You Can’t Hurry Love

Temptations, The - My Girl

Turner, Tina [Sly] - I Wanna Take You Higher

Turner, Tina - Proud Mary

Turner, Tina - River Deep, Mountain High

Vandross, Luther - Never Too Much

Williams, Pharrell - Happy

Winehouse, Amy - Valerie

Womack & Womack - Teardrops

Wonder, Stevie - Isn’t She Lovely

Wonder, Stevie - I Was Made To Love Her

Wonder, Stevie - I Wish

Wonder, Stevie - Master Blaster

Wonder, Stevie - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Wonder, Stevie - Sir Duke

Wonder, Stevie - Superstition

Wonder, Stevie - Uptight

Wonder, Stevie - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

One secure, private, heated room to be provided for changing, relaxing and storing of belongings.
Power sockets near enough to run extension leads from.
The band travels and will need parking spaces for 2 cars (3- and 4-piece) or 3 cars (lineups over 5-piece).


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We supported Sister Sledge and Loose Ends which was awesome!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner and Gregory Porter


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We began as Jocee, an original new music soul band, and our love for performing Soul
and Motown classics at big celebrations and events grew, creating The Ways as it is
today. With over 10 years performing together, we've sold out shows..After over a decade together, we’ve perfected the art of getting people on their feet and

dancing all night long - delivering fun, energy and plenty of smiles!


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love to bring the party to any event, we do love the joy at weddings with our charisma and energy on stage it all works well together!


Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes... unless unwell and we will let you know which amazing dep you have!


Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we can grow from a soulful duo to the full 8 piece party band. Tailoring set ups to suit your event!


What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If the end time is after midnight there will be a slight additional charge but we are very flexible!!


Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup and pack down takes approximately 1 hour - 1.5 hours.
5PM arrival.
Midnight finish. For a late finish extra fees will apply.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for cover if it looks like it could potentially rain, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick favourites to add to the set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as a high energy fun and soulful group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing!!!!

Recent Clients

The Soul Way has performed for these clients:

Microsoft

Dojo

White & Case LLP,

QuickBooks

Backyard Cinema

Atkin Chambers

Ascot Racecourse

Kerv

London Comic Con

BVCA

TBA

AutoDesk

Squint Opera Ltd

Akso Nobel

Victory Services Club

Capital Club

Lexis Nexis

Nella Knives

Dulux

Venues

The Soul Way has performed at these venues:

67 Pall Mall

Hedsor House

The Jazz Cafe

Hever Castle

Mansion House

Pizza Express Jazz Club

Merchant Taylor Hall

Ronnie Scotts

Backyard Cinema

Park Plaza Hotel

Sketch

Ascot Racecourse

London Comic Con

Home House

The Dorchester

Hilton Park Lane

Century

Gstaad Palace

Victorian Bath House

Lithuania

The Ned

Central Park

London Hospitality Festival

Billingsgate

Sea Containers

Victory Services Club

Chateaux Soulac Bordeaux

Printworks

Capital Club

Bono Beach Marbella

Searcy's St Pancras

Hilton Tower Bridge

The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch & Camden

Hideaway

Tobacco Docks

Kimpton Fitzroy

Syon Park

Tobacco Dock

The Royalton NYC

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