The Soul Monkeys A seven-piece feel-good funky soul band

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EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT US...

Music is around us every day. The most important, memorable and defining moments of our lives are often linked to music, like a soundtrack playing wherever we go, and whatever we do. It’s there when we laugh, when we cry and when we fall in love. To be able to be a part of someone’s life soundtrack is an absolute honour and truthfully, the biggest buzz ever! Our band is like a family, playing music together is what we love to do and sharing that with you makes it the best job in the world! Here is a little bit about our family...

HOW MANY IN THE BAND?
During live performances, there are seven musicians in The Soul Monkeys. The instruments are; drums, bass guitar, keyboard, guitar, saxophone and two vocalists. Our set up includes a 4K PA and lighting. Large or small, we can fill any venue with fantastic sound!
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?

Motown, soul, disco.... in fact; anything that is soulful or funky and makes you want to sing along and get up on the dance floor! We play songs from across the decades, but always tunes people know and love. Nothing makes us happier than a buzzing dance floor and the sound of people singing at the tops of their lungs! We love to have fun when we perform, and that's what we want for you and your guests too.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING?

Most of us started learning our instruments at a tender young age; and if we added up our combined years of playing experience, it would total well in excess of 200 years! We've all worked professionally in the music or theatre industry for decades too; so you can relax knowing that your special event is safe in the hands of professionally trained musicians and performers. The band formed in 2005 and since then we have played for hundreds of weddings, parties and functions up and down the country. We love our job and still get excited at every performance!

Where are you based?

We are based in Kent and cover South East England.

What do you offer?

We have 3 packages:

  1. The Soul Monkeys live band
  2. The Soul Monkeys live band plus solo sax set
  3. The Soul Monkeys live band plus acoustic duo.

All options come with complimentary disco between sets.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Margate, Kent

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 60 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.

1960's

You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes

Twist & Shout - The Beatles

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

I Feel Good - James Brown

Hard to Handle - Otis Redding

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

Gimmie Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group

I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Think - Aretha Franklin

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell

1970's/1980's

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Good Times - Chic

December '63 - Franki Vali & the Four Seasons

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Shake Your Body - Jackson 5

Blame it on the Boogie - Jackson 5

Disco Inferno - The Trammps

Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Tequila - The Champs

Love Shack - B52's

It Must Be Love - Madness

Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

1990's/2000's

Do Your Thing - Basement Jaxx

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Forget You - Ce Lo Green

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs

Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Treat Her Right - The Commitments

Dance the Night - Dua Lipa

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We require access to power & parking. Our setup takes a minimum of 90 minutes. We would be grateful for a meal or light refreshments.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we are self contained and will arrive with our own PA and lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

We will need to know whether your venue has parking for six cars, and what the access is like, e.g. can we unload next to the venue or will we be required to carry equipment over a distance. If your venue has a sound limited, we will require the maximum decibel rating for the limiter.


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

Yes, we can provide a tailor-made playlist mixed by a virtual DJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

With over 20 years of gigging experience, it is difficult to choose a favourite gig! Anything where people are letting loose and enjoying our performance.


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

The following artists continue to influence us:
Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Bruno Mars, Tina Turner, Wild Cherry, Madness. The list goes on...


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

We are excited to be celebrating our 20th year in 2025! The band was formed by husband and wife team, Roy & Stacy. They've always been involved in the music and theatre industry and are immensely proud to head up the band.


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

It's always a bit of an honour to play at someone's wedding. They have selected you with care to share their special day, and we are always mindful of how lucky that makes us! Birthday parties are great too :)

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We will arrive around 2 hours beforehand and require 90 minutes to set up and sound check. A typical evening would include 2 sets of just over an hour each.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We are happy to perform outside as long as power and a cover is provided.


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

We choose the music from a list of tried and tested repertoire.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers have described us as energetic, fun and great musicians who love what they do! Past clients also comment on how quick and easy it is to communicate with us throughout the process.


Do you have a sax player?

Yes, we do! The sax comes as part of the seven-piece band and can also be booked as a solo act if the main band has been booked for the same event.


Do you play at pubs?

The short answer is very rarely! We specialise in weddings, parties and functions and that is where we like to place our time and focus.


Do we have to pay a deposit?

Once you have decided you'd like to go ahead and book, we require a £200 non-refundable deposit to secure your date.

Recent Clients

The Soul Monkeys has performed for these clients:

A range of private and corporate clients.

Venues

The Soul Monkeys has performed at these venues:

The Old Kent Barn

Quex Park

Lympne Castle

Port Lympne

Kennington Hall

Spitfire Cricket Ground

Gillingham FC

The Winter Gardens

St Augustines

Swarling Manor

Cooling Castle Barn

Bottleys Mansion

Whitstable Castle

East Quay

The Marine Hotel

The Orangery

Chilston Park Hotel

Ashford International

Smith's Court

Marylebrook House

Odo's Barn

The Big Red Barn

Bilsington Priory

and many many more...

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Covers

Disco

Motown

Soul

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

PA / sound system included

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