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Funk & Soul Bands in Somerset

Live funk and soul for events in Somerset

A funk and soul band brings horns, groove and big vocals to an event. In Somerset, they're a favourite for wedding evenings, corporate celebrations and private parties where the music needs real energy, with sets built around Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire and the soul-pop hits that followed.

Popular event venues in Somerset include Wick Farm, Brympton House and The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate, and our funk and soul bands play events across Bath, Yeovil and Taunton. Let us know your venue when you enquire and we'll check the band's set-up suits the room.

Not every soul band sounds the same. You'll find Motown revue-style acts with sharp suits and harmonies, funk bands built around bass, drums and horns, disco specialists, and bands who blend soul classics with recent hits. Knowing the mood you're after makes comparing them much easier.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every funk and soul act on this page covers Somerset. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings the PA and lights it needs, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,500 or more for a large band with horns, depending on date and set times
  • Line-ups from four-piece bands to eight or nine-piece bands with a full horn section
  • Two live sets plus a DJ playlist between and after sets as standard with most bands
  • Travel, PA and lighting are included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Horns are what make funk and soul sound like the records. A band with saxophone and trumpet, or a full three-piece section, gives the biggest sound and suits a large function room. For smaller venues or tighter budgets, a four or five-piece with a strong singer still delivers the songs with plenty of energy.

A four or five-piece typically starts from around £1,000, while an eight or nine-piece with horns can reach £3,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, PA and lighting, so it won't change once you've booked.

Each funk and soul band's page carries real live video, audio, a set list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band works a dance floor than any description can.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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The Martinis

Wedding & Function Bands Don't Come Better Than This. All Genres, Male & Female Vocals, They Have It All.

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Monte Carlo

London's Finest In Live Party Entertainment | With Line-ups From 3 To 12 Piece | Male & Female Vocals

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From £2,750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Weekend Beat

The Weekend Beat Know How To Fill The Dance Floor! | Various Line-ups & DJ Add-ons | Sax Included

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From £2,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Garden Party

Fresh, Stylish & Truly Awesome. Garden Party Are A Party Band Of The Very Highest Standard.

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From £3,995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Verge

Young, Modern and Versatile | Massive Repertoire | 4+ Piece | Female Vocals | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul 10

A massive soul machine with a horn section to blow your wedding or function guests away.

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From £2,690

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Atlantic Funk

A Seven Piece Funk, Soul & Disco Band With The Sole Aim Of Getting Your Party Dancing | 4-10 Piece Options

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From £1,895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul Sugar

A Seven to Ten Piece Funk, Soul & Pop Band - Ideal For Any Event Requiring A Soulful Edge

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From £5,035

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Mirror

Ultra talented 7 piece | Quality Female Vocals | Powerhouse horn section.

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From £3,000

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Uptown Groove

3 or 4 Piece Band | Brings A Full Band Sound | Ideal For A Limited Budget Or Space.

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From £1,835+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Havana

8 Piece Powerhouse Band | Female Vocals | Horn Section | Amazing Arrangements To Keep You Dancing

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From £3,350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

UpTones

Powerhouse Female Vocals | Modern & Classics Song List | Amazing Reviews

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From £2200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & The Big Guns

6 Piece Band | Horn Section | The Tommy Guns' Big Brother

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From £3,070

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Milestones

One of the finest covers band the UK has to offer - in a league of their own | Funk, Soul & Motown Plus Chart Covers

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From £3,100

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Supertonic Music

11 Piece Band | Female & Male Vocals | 4 Piece Horn Section

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From £6,000+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Atlantic Groove

Six Piece Elite Band | Huge Range Of Songs | Male & Female Vocals | 5-11pc Options

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From £3,860+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Cherries

Five Piece Band | Female Vocals | Pop, Motown & Soul Covers

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From £1,105

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo Saints

A High Energy Five Piece Party Band With Male & Female Vocals And Brass Section Add-On Option For Ultimate Versatility

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From £1,305

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

The songs cross generations. Motown, disco and soul classics are recognised by almost every guest, so a funk and soul band gets people of all ages onto the dance floor — which is why it's one of the most popular choices for weddings and company parties.

Expect Motown and Stax classics, seventies funk and disco from acts like Chic, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire, and soul-pop hits right up to the present day. Each band's page lists its full repertoire, and most will learn a first-dance or special request with enough notice.

If the room and budget allow, yes — saxophone and trumpet are what give funk and soul its punch. For smaller venues, a four or five-piece with strong vocals still delivers the songs well, and some bands can add horns just for the main sets.

Yes. Bands bring their own PA, lighting and usually a DJ playlist for between sets. They'll need floor space for the line-up and power sockets nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue in Somerset, along with any sound limiter.

From around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,500 or more for a large band with horns. The number of musicians and the date make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most play two 60-minute or three 40-minute sets during the evening, with a playlist between sets and after the band finishes. Many also offer an extra acoustic set or a later finish if you need it.

Reviews

(5)

“The band were fabulous and made the evening so fun. Amy’s vocals were amazing and communication with Mitch was spot on. The venue was so good to have live music in and Loved the fairy lights and decorations. Was so special to get friends and family together as we hadn’t been able to see many of them because of isolation/lockdown so a real treat!”

(5)

“A big thank you to you and the band. Everyone said how good you were, so let's hope you will get some recommendations. Can you give me a handful of cards which I can keep at the club to hand out if asked. If we can get the numbers for another event, then you will be my first call! Fantastic night!”

(5)

“After the first few chords the floor was alive with 70's retro cladded party goers. The songs were fantastic, the band musicians excellent! The band appeared to be having as good time as the party goers! Everyone has been talking about how great the party was for weeks, and in particular Chic 2 Chic. Even the gig-die-hards said "what an amazing band". If you want a special night call on Chic 2 Chic, they are worth every penny!”

(5)

“We have booked Brando many times now for our summer party. They have never failed to encourage energetic audience participation and once people are up to dance they do not stop until the end of the set. The bands stagecraft is second to none. But they are also the most professional and polite group of musicians we have ever met. They are undoubtedly the best party band we have ever experienced.”

(5)

“The band were absolutely fantastic. We had guests dancing all night and the band helped create a fantastic atmosphere. There were calls for an Encore at the end and the band obliged with two extra songs which we did not expect but made us feel they were enjoying the party just as much as everyone else. I would definitely recommend this band to friends and family.”

(5)

“Here at the Fox we threw a big party with Hot Piece of Brass as the main attraction. We knew it would be a great night, but we definitely didn't expect the huge turnout they brought with them. The dancefloor was packed all night and the band kept everyone going for hours. They were a pleasure to work with and a great band to get people in the party spirit!””

Local Venues in Somerset

Priston Mill

Priston Mill

An ancient watermill, a 1720s tythe barn and gardens beside a brook: Priston Mill near Bath is a lovely place to marry, and a lovely place for a band.

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The Roman Baths

The Roman Baths

Marry beside the torchlit Great Bath and dance in Bath's Georgian Pump Room, a room that has had musicians playing in it for well over 300 years.

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Brympton House

Brympton House

Golden hamstone, a Great Hall, its own parish church and 33 acres of Somerset parkland: Brympton House near Yeovil is yours alone for the day.

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Orchardleigh House

Orchardleigh House

A Victorian mansion, a 23-acre lake and a church on its own island: Orchardleigh House near Frome gives a wedding 500 acres to spread out into.

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Homewood Park Hotel

Homewood Park Hotel

A Georgian house above the Limpley Stoke valley with a Roman-inspired spa and a kitchen garden, Homewood near Bath does intimate beautifully.

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St Audries Park

St Audries Park

A Victorian Gothic manor in 100 acres of deer park above the Somerset coast, St Audries near Taunton is yours from midday until the last song.

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Wick Farm

Wick Farm

Medieval barns built for the monks of Hinton Priory, 37 acres of countryside and Bath just down the road: Wick Farm is a farm wedding with real history.

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Sparkford Hall

Sparkford Hall

A Georgian house near Yeovil with a barn for 250, a cellar nightclub and llamas in the paddock: Sparkford Hall lets you build the day yourself.

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The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

Stone, thatch and fairy lights down a wooded track: the Cider Barn on the Dillington Estate near Ilminster is the Somerset barn wedding at its best.

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