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Sep.06.2010

B Street Bombers

Funk | Maine Band | NH Band | R&B and Soul | RI Band | Rock and Pop | Weddings

The B Street Bombers proudly introduce Mandy Powers, featured vocalist with B Street. Mandy brings a fresh sound to The Bombers including songs from Arethra Franklin to Gretchen Wilson and everything in between. A fantastic band for any Boston wedding, New England barmitzvah, or a corporate outing that calls for a high energy band.
Blue Heaven

Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Weddings

Blue Heaven is red hot. This eight piece juggernaut features two soul-stirring lead vocalists, a hard driving rhythm section and the hot & heavy "Hallelujah Horns." Blue Heaven delivers swinging standards and lush ballads with verve and style, then brings your party to a fever pitch with sizzling soul hits of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and the new millennium.
Boss featuring Chris Waller

Classic Rock | Funk | Maine Band | Motown | NH Band | Rock and Pop | Vermont Band | Weddings

Boss featuring Chris Waller is a high-energy, multi-faceted 6 to 8 piece band whose forte is getting people up to dance and keeping them there. With a repertoire that includes Motown, soul, R&B, classic rock, standards and swing, the band plays it all! The group features noted saxman and composer Miles Donahue and the hyper-funk of vocalist Chris Waller. Get down, y'all!!
Chicken Slacks

Blues | Classic Rock | Funk | R&B and Soul | Weddings

Boston funk and soul revival band The Chicken Slacks have established themselves as a fixture in local funk lore as the band that succeeded the legendary Little Joe Cook in the Thursday residency spot at the historic Cambridge, MA nightclub The Cantab. With their sound firmly rooted in the Stax and Memphis tradition, the seven-piece group's influences range beyond southern soul, from funk (Eddie Bo and Sly Stone) to boogie rock (Creedence, Beefheart).
First Class

Caribbean | Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Weddings

Fresh from President Obama's Inaugural Party in Boston comes one of the area's hottest bands, First Class, featuring Concetta.
Groove Authority

Beatles | Classic Rock | Funk | Jazz | Latin | R&B and Soul | Smooth Jazz | Weddings

Groove Authority plays everything... R&B, Motown, Funk, Soul, Disco, as well as Top 40, Classic Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Swing, Jazz and Reggae. If you are looking for a band that's fun, entertaining and versatile in a small, affordable package, you have found us!
Rusty Scott Jazz Group

Be-bop | Blues | Funk | Jazz | Latin Jazz | Piano/keyboards | Swing | Weddings

Is that Tommy Flanagan on piano? Wynton Kelly? Hank Jones? Red Garland? The answer: Rusty Scott...The same spirit of fire heard listening to Tommy Flanagan manifest itself in low, medium, and high-flamed tunes...wonderfully executed interpretationsof Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Griffin....compact improvisational forays,excursions only the most confident and tightly knit groups make this smoothly.
Shine

Blues | Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | RI Band | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Possibly the most versatile five piece band in Boston, Shine presents a riveting array of talents, including sparkling soloists, irresistible dance grooves, powerful yet emotional vocals, and a deep repertoire of virtually all kinds of music. Your face will SHINE from the good vibes they project. Do yourself a favor; hire SHINE for your next event!
Smokin' Phil's "String Theory" featuring Badass Johnny H.

Duos | Funk | Jazz | Jazz fusion | Latin Jazz | Smooth Jazz | Weddings

Space-time has ten dimensions; this cosmic duo adds the missing eleventh. Winding, rhythmic melodies wrap around warping time and shifting tempos. A heavenly blend of guitar and bass weld the quantum inner world with the expanding megaverse.
Stardust

Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

The question most asked of us is "How did you get started in this part of the business?" The Stardust band was chartered as an answer to two questions: "Why does a function/party band have to be sub-standard?" And, "Why should you settle for second best on such an important occasion in your life? The answers are: it doesn't, and you shouldn't. Keith Kostick & Cecilia Colucci formed stardust in 1995 after discussing the idea for several years.
The Knights

Brass | Classic Rock | CT Band | Funk | Maine Band | Motown | NH Band | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Vermont Band | Weddings

Featuring four exciting lead vocalists, energetic soloists, and a first- class rhythm section, The Knights have been pleasing audiences throughout New England for almost 20 years. Bandleader Ric Hopkins is often tagged as "the best in the business", referring to his bandleading skills and sweet trumpet tone. This New Hampshire NH band travels to Maine, Boston, Cape Cod, CT, Vermont, and even NYC
The Mark Greel Band

Brass | Classic Rock | Country | Funk | Motown | New Orleans | New York Band | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Among those lucky listeners who have been fortunate enough to hear Mark play in one of his many incarnations, one truth is agreed upon; this is one talented dude! We can't think of any single performer in Boston who can cover as many styles, genres, or instruments as Mark. Equally adept on trumpet, sax, keys, guitar, or vocals, Mark sweeps across the musical landscape, splattering beautiful music as he goes.
Boston Soul Revue

Blues | Classic Rock | Funk | R&B and Soul | Weddings

"Soul Man" Delaware Floyd , like so many fine soul vocalists, began in the church choir as a youth, growing up in Ellsmere, Delaware. Also, like so many other talented singers, he gave up a promising musical career to get a "regular" job and raise a family. Now, with his children grown, he is back on stage, with a vengeance!

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C-Jammers

Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | Weddings

The C-JAMMERS are a group of hard working seasoned musicians from the Boston area. You never know what magical thing might happen. Like the time Lynne Anderson joined the band on stage at Indian Ranch. Or the night Ruth Pointer belted out two full sets at "Fifties". They've been the opening act for such notables as Ronnie Milsap, The Grass Roots, The Charlie Daniels Band and Lynne Anderson.

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Grippo Funk Band

Classic Rock | Country | Funk | Maine Band | Motown | New York Band | NH Band | R&B and Soul | Vermont Band | Weddings

Featuring the horn section that toured with Phish and the Trey Anastiasio Band. The Grippo Funk Band strives to bring a concert energy to private functions and weddings! "Although we're all veterans of traditional wedding bands," says bassist/lead vocalist Aaron Hersey, "with this band we treat our Boston Vermont, New Hampshire and New England weddings like little concerts.

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Intrigue

Beatles | Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Hey! Another band, another web site. But wait, dear reader! There's more: Every band has it's own personality, and you'll want to find the one that fits best with your vision of the party you're planning. In a nutshell, Intrigue is a solid, great sounding, hard working, musically accurate five-piece dance band with really great vocals. Lots of vocals. We're darn proud of our vocals. We've done tons of weddings, and we know what to do to get your guests on the dance floor.

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Ken Clarke Organ Trio

Be-bop | Blues | Funk | Jazz | Jazz fusion | Swing

Ken Clarke plays soulful blues and earthy jazz in this classic organ trio.

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Paul Speidel Group

Blues | Funk | Jazz | Swing | Weddings

Paul Speidel is a recognized name in the Boston area both as a professional musician and a respected guitar instructor. He performs most often fronting his own group, the Paul Speidel Band, mixing a variety of styles from blues and rock to jazz and Latin music.

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Ray Greene and Innervisions

Classic Rock | Funk | Jazz | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Sinatra | Swing | Weddings

Ray Greene is a singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist living in Boston, Massachusetts. Having been brought up being influenced by the great Soul/R&B legends of our time, Ray has honed and fused his own distinct style, while maintaining those influences.

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Search Party

Blues | Calypso | Caribbean | Classic Rock | Funk | Maine Band | New York Band | NH Band | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Vermont Band | Weddings

With soulful singing, exciting musicianship, and an irresistible beat, the Search Party has been thrilling audiences everywhere with their distinctive performances. Since it's inception in 1989, the group has played thousands of club dates, concerts, weddings and corporate events.

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Skin Tight - New York's Hottest Band

Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | New York Band | RI Band | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Skin Tight, a high-energy funk and R and B band from NYC is among the finest groups in the northeast. Skin Tight is a group loaded with super talent. The finest singers and musicians from the New York City area . While other bands spend hours in the studio getting their demos just right, Skin Tight offers you a performance on DVD that is completely live...what you see (and hear), is what you get.

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Soul Ambition

Brass | Classic Rock | Funk | R&B and Soul | Weddings

The Soul Ambition Band is a horn driven Blues/Jazz/Rock/Reggae/Funk/Fusion/Soul/R&B Experience! We are influenced by the likes of: Maceo Parker, Tower of Power, The Meters, Steely Dan, Sam & Dave, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Santana, and many more.

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Soul City

Blues | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

When this eight piece band gets up on stage, audiences everywhere start rockin' to the beat. In fact, the Boston Globe hails Soul City as a "remarkably entertaining show band." Soul City has become a dynamic force in the music scene.

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Soul of Boston

Blues | Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Soul of Boston features eight amazing performers dedicated to making your party the talk of the town for years to come! Bandleader Dave Ellis has the experience and dedication you can count on to help you host the party of your dreams! His easy going, "no problem" personality has made Soul of Boston stand out in the entertainment crowd for over ten years!

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Soul Sound Revue CT

Blues | Classic Rock | CT Band | Funk | Motown | New York Band | R&B and Soul | RI Band | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Soul Sound Revue, New England's most popular 9 piece dance and show band, captures the rich, vibrant sound that made Detroit one of the musical capitals of the world. Soul Sound Revue is perfect for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, or any event that requires a high energy dance band to keep guests dancing from the first down beat to the last

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Soul Sound Revue NY

Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | New York Band | R&B and Soul | RI Band | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Soul Sound Revue is a 15 piece show group based out of New York City specializing in corporate events,industrials,and ulta high end private/social events.Soul Sound Revue is an explosive Motown/Philly show featuring 5 male and 3 female vocalist. A 3 piece female horn section and a 4 piece rhythm section. The show is very visual and audience interactive, highlighting wardrobe changes and dynamic choreography.

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Sugarfoot and the Brass Kickin' Horns

Brass | Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Sugarfoot is one of Boston's hottest new club and function bands. Their brand of R and B and funk has been packing nightclubs for the last few years, and now they're bring their energy to weddings and functions across New England. Contact us for more info.

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Toni Lynn Washington

Blues | Funk | R&B and Soul | Weddings

"The most requested local artist on my blues show"...Bill Smith WBOS 92.9. Toni Lynn Washington is an undiscovered local treasure whose rich musical history includes live performances and recordings with some of the most significant artists in R&B and Blues history. Toni's credits include her own early recordings on the Conti Label of Atlantic Records out of New Orleans, where she was included amongst other notables such as Irma Thomas, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Johnny Adams, and Jean Knight.

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Top Priority

Classic Rock | Funk | Motown | R&B and Soul | Rock and Pop | Weddings

Top Priority has gained national attention from Boston to New York to California. With male lead singer, Big Daddy Kion and female Lead Singer, Nikki, this duo has been singing together for more than 10 years! And their chemistry on stage is undeniable! Backed-up by this INCREDIBLE funk band, David Macklin on guitar, Alessio Romano on Drums, Tim Suby on bass, and Mario Fanizzi, keyboards, this group will leave you begging for more!

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