Archive for July, 2010

Make a crowd-pleasing impact

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

A wedding should be an occasion for family and friends to get together. It is often ironic therefore, and disappointing for the bride and groom, when the wedding day peters out with different groups of guests and certain individuals disappearing from the main function room, and leaving what appears to be a near-deserted seating and dance floor area.

One method of keeping the momentum going is to add an element of real, live entertainment at the evening function. This can be best served by hiring a professional wedding band.

Quality wedding bands not only provide a high calibre of musical entertainment more than equivalent in depth and sophistication to anything pre-recorded on to CD; they also add an intimacy to the occasion that encourages all but the most obstinate guest to come on to the dance floor, even if only to try and get a closer look.

What is more, for those who wish their wedding day to be remembered by their guests, and who do not like to think of their hard work in planning and the large amounts of money they have spent as having little impact, live music from live bands has been found to be one of the most frequently recalled memories among wedding guests (much more so than, say, the wedding cake).

At London Soul, our brilliant 12 piece professional band of talented singers and musicians will be guaranteed to remain a part of your guests happy memories of your special day for a long time to come.

The return of real music at parties and functions

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

After decades in which the disco was king, there is now an increasing vogue in favour of live music; a trend led right from the top where, against a background of cheap, and in some cases free, downloads, some of our most loved and popular bands are increasingly dependent for the bulk of their royalties on live performances.

Parties and functions are now fulfilling this new hunger for live music, by hiring solo artists and live bands. Depending on the nature of the function, this new real music can be anything from the soft ripples of a harp player to the rich, powerful musical tour de force of rock or soul bands. Provided the bands and artists chosen are experienced and perform to professional standards, live music is always guaranteed to go down extremely well at such functions.

When hiring artists and live bands, it is always a good idea to check testimonials as this is often the only means of independent corroboration as to the quality of the musicians. It is also a good idea to try and obtain some idea of the set lists the musicians intend playing, and to check whether they can perform any special requests. Studying photographs of the band in action will give an idea of the presentation standards of the group, as a professional stage look can be as important to an audience as the music.

At London Soul, our experienced 12 piece band can provide all your musical needs, and for any occasion.

Live wedding bands: the guaranteed crowd pleaser

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Weddings are one of the few occasions when the whole family comes together. Most couples therefore feel it is important that their wedding be as memorable for their special guests as possible. One of the ways to truly say thank you to family and friends is to arrange some kind of post wedding entertainment. Top among the ideas is the hiring of a professional wedding band.

Professional wedding bands tend to go down extremely well among all guests, whether they are big music fans or not. The spectacle of a full troop of talented singers and versatile musicians is one of the most exciting around.

Furthermore, with experienced wedding bands, organisers rarely have to worry about whether the type of music chosen will find favour among guests; wedding bands know instinctively what makes a party go with a swing. Most wedding bands are essentially soul bands, picking up on the fact that popular soul music classics tend to be towards the top of most people

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.

Make the surprise party a genuine surprise with a live band

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010


Surprise parties can sometimes literally be hard to keep a surprise. The subject in question often suspects that something is going on, and the subterfuge can be incredibly difficult to maintain. Many party organisers, however, have found that by adding extra elements into the party mix, the surprise factor can continue to survive intact.

Arranging for old school or college friends to turn up, for example, is likely to surprise and delight even the most canny of surprise party victims.

However, the one item guaranteed to completely wow the subject of the party is the presence of a professional live band.

Professional party bands are more than a music provider; they are a guarantee of a full evenings entertainment. From the point of view of spectacle, there is nothing to beat the sight of a full complement of musicians and singers, putting their all into wowing the crowd.

Furthermore, professional live bands can contribute an interactive element to the proceedings; by, for example, having one of the singers personally serenading the guest of honour with his or her favourite song.

Live bands are also far more likely than conventional discos to keep party-goers up on the dance floor, thus making the evening enjoyable and memorable for both the surprise victim and his or her guests.

The sight of our 12-piece band at London Soul, complete with talented vocalists, a complete brass section, and the powerful performances of classic tracks, is especially guaranteed to take any special party guests breath away.