Archive for the ‘Function Bands’ Category

Music to enhance your special day

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Any wedding is an emotional occasion: as parents witness their children entering a new phase in life connected through their blessed love, and as partners seal a special lifetime bond and look forward to a loving and secure future. Furthermore, weddings are opportunities for family members from all corners of the globe to reunite in happiness and discuss times past and ties to come. Live bands can complement any wedding reception and make for a memorable evening.

However, the wide choice of live bands can make for a difficult decision and as taste is so subjective, a recommendation does not always ensure quality. The choice is easy with London Soul though, because their international experience, fantastic repertoire and clutch of prestigious awards provide a gold standard seal of quality. London Soul are one of the greatest wedding bands in the business, and have years of experience in picking just the right playlist. If the bride and groom have a favourite song for their first dance, London Soul will make sure that their interpretation is note perfect and soulful.

Then, they will get the party started with a versatile mixture of music from every era and covering every genre. They will make sure older guests are rocking as well as teenagers, and everyone in between. Wedding bands can be hit and miss but London Soul hit the right note every time they perform. Music is the lifeblood of London Soul and they will make your marriage start with a bang, they know how important your special day is.

The importance of choosing the right music for corporate PR functions

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Important corporate functions which have as their aim the raising of an organisations profile amongst its business partners and key corporate customers, rely more on the right choice of music for their success than many realise.

It is crucial to remember that the entertainment an organisation chooses to hire at such PR functions, such as after-dinner speakers and live bands, will often have the power to either reinforce or undermine that organisations brand image. It is absolutely vital therefore that the speakers and live bands chosen strike the right balance between respecting the intelligence of corporate guests and simply amusing them.

Whilst even experienced organisers of such functions will often struggle to find the right personality to front the evening, many have discovered that the best band music they can bring to an evening should be based around the soul genre.

Soul music, being traditionally a fusion of gospel and jazz, relies on skilled musicians and talented singers to bring out its full potential. It therefore has a high degree of musical integrity. At the same time, soul music enjoys a genuine widespread appeal through the use of strong melody lines and catchy rhythms. Soul music of course also helps generate very strong positive vibes and that much sought after quality: the feel good factor.

At London Soul, we have one of the best and most experienced soul bands in the country ready to help associate your organisation in the minds of your guests with integrity, popularity, and positive vibes.

Overcome works function fears with a professional live band

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Organising a works function can all too often seem a poisoned chalice; not only is all the hard work down to one or two individuals but it is all too easy to blame them should things go wrong. Moreover, trying to keep everyone happy, from the very young to those nearing retirement age, can seem an impossible challenge.

Many seasoned party organisers have found that these challenges can be solved in one fell swoop: through the hiring of a professional party band.

The best party bands are fully accustomed to performing in front of both large and small groups of people, and are adept in being able to select from a wide range of material that will keep different types of audience happy all night.

Moreover, in addition to demonstrating their musical skills, live bands are usually able to offer full entertainment value by striking up a rapport with the audience and encouraging them on to the dance floor. By the end of the evening, the guests will usually leave feeling as if they have watched a show rather than sat through a mere string of musical numbers.

Perhaps the greatest advantage to the function organisers of hiring professional live bands, however, is that not only is the entertainment burden taken out of their hands but they know that it is they who will receive full praise from their colleagues and superiors afterwards.

At London Soul we are happy to let our band take on the hard work of providing a great evening of entertainment at your works function.

What is it that makes the best function bands so popular?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Those who book the best function bands know that they and their guests are always guaranteed an evening of sheer brilliance. What is it about these more popular live bands that distinguishes them from their less successful rivals?

Certainly talent and skill are essential prerequisites, both in terms of musical ability and also in being able to work together as a coherent unit. This, however, does not explain why many otherwise talented bands fail to make an impression on a crowd.

Perhaps one of the key reasons for success lies in the fact that many of the more popular bands will also try to tailor their act to the tastes of the audience. This can either be planned in advance through discussions with the party hosts, or can be picked up on throughout the evening by gauging the reactions of the party guests to specific tracks. It is certainly true that, at the very least, the best live bands will interact with their audience and spontaneously develop a positive rapport.

There is one final ingredient that is hard to quantify but simple to recognise when one sees and hears it: charisma. The best live bands are asked back again and again because people simply love them.

At London Soul our 12 piece soul outfit is indeed one of those live bands that people simply love; and we in turn regard each of our engagements as a privileged opportunity to get to know a new audience and to make sure they leave the function happy.

Function bands provide a worthy conclusion to a corporate evening

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Corporate functions tend to follow a familiar pattern: a dinner; a few speeches; some patter from a comedian or guest speaker; and then an obligatory disco. Although the disco tends to be an anti climactic cue for everybody but hard core party goers to say their goodbyes, some function organisers have started to turn this part of the evening into a more appropriate and inclusive finale by hiring a function band.

Professional function bands provide not only an alternative musical source to that of a disco. They contribute performers who are sufficiently skilled to maintain the momentum already established, throughout both the awards ceremony and the humorous performance of the speaker. In essence, they are a third and extra slice of evening entertainment.

Even those attendees who profess to be unmusical will often find themselves captivated by the sight of the artistry and polished musical craftsmanship of live bands. Those guests who have even the slightest appreciation of music, however, will tend to respond in a positive way by dancing or singing along. At any rate, very few people will be in a hurry to leave when a quality live band takes to the stage, and all will mark the evening as one to remember long after the event.

Function bands are less expensive than generally thought, and given the length of time they are on stage actually represent incredible value for money.

At London Soul, our classic 12 piece band has ample experience of performing at a number of corporate functions, and we are happy to tailor our output to your requirements.