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Innovents Soul band 1 (Powered Soul)
Innovents Soul Band 1 is a red hot soul band who never fail to set an event on fire with their locked in rhythm, spectacular musicianship and carefully chosen set of well known classics.
Led by the charismatic presence of their front man Donovan– who will scoop your audience up in the palm of his hand, charm them with his wit, and melt them with his voice – the band will re-create the glory days of soul with touches of the ‘Commitments’ and the ‘Blues Brothers’
Innovents Soul Band 1 (Powered Soul) is an amazing 7 to 12 piece soul/funk band. Famous on the London circuit and often heard in the likes of the Dover Street Wine Bar, and other cool London venues.
A dynamic collaboration of talented musicians, combining the evolutionary beats of sixties soul music, 70s funk and bringing it bang up to date for the 21st century!
Experience Motown treasures from artists such as Stevie Wonder, the funky explosive intensity of James Brown, and the superb melodic classics from Stax label artists such as Wilson Picket, Sam and Dave and the legendary Otis Redding.
If you liked the Blues Brothers, if you liked the Commitments you’ll love this band. An impressive CV includes working in music venues, clubs, weddings, parties, festivals, conferences, corporate entertainment and all kind of events both in the UK and abroad.
Members of the band have an impressive CV between them working with the following
Artistes (to name but a few!)
James Brown, Elton John, Lionel Ritchie. Take That, Kylie Minogue, James Morrison, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Diana Krall, James Taylor Quartet, The Feeling, Jamie Cullum, The Brand New Heavies, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, George Michael, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Jane McDonald, Mos Def, Westlife, Sharleen Spiteri, Natasha Beddingfield, Amy Winehouse, Tom Jones, All Saints, Daniel Beddingfield, The Supremes, Westlife, LFO, The Jungle Brothers and Robbie Williams
TV Shows
The Charlotte Church Show, GM:TV, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, Later With Jools Holland, Justin Lee Collins Show, Parkinson, Top Of The Pops, National Lottery, Strictly Come Dancing, Pop Idol.
Innovents Soul Band 1 have played for some notable clients including the Virgin Group, Microsoft, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, HBOS, British Midland, Price Coopers Waterhouse, and Courage Brewery. The band have been on the bill with M People, Boy George, Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Freak Power and Bad Manners. We have also played at many outdoor festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Guilfest, and Parklife.
The basic line up consists of Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Trombone and Sax. The band can be augmented with Female lead vocals and or female backing vocals and also a larger brass section including the authentic sound of a baritone sax.
Play list Example
Sweet Soul Music – Otis Redding
Mr Pityful – Otis Redding
Rock Me – B.B.King
Show Me – Otis Reading
Mustang Sally – Wilson Picket
Soothe Me – Sam and Dave
Soul Sister Brown Sugar – Sam and Dave
Phone Booth – Robert Cray
6345789 – Wilson Picket
Cry To Me – Solomon Burke
My Girl – Temptations
Shake – Otis Redding
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered – Steve Wonder
Barefootin’ – Jackie Wilson
Never Make Your Move Too Soon – B.B.king
Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
I got you ( I Feel Good) – James Brown
Cold Sweat – James Brown
Hold On I’m Coming – Sam and Dave
Shake Your Tail Feather – Ray Charles
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Picket
Play That Funky Music
Too Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
Dock of the bay – Otis Reading
The House that Jack Built – Aretha Franklin
Love Man – Otis Redding
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
The Things You Do To Me – Robert Cray
Think – Aretha Franklin
Papas’ Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
Lady Marmalade
Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Plus Many More
Frequently asked questions
Are you any good?
ER! Next question!
What does the band provide?
We provide the band for the evening, 4000 Watt PA system, backline, travel, lights, and sound engineer. We play roughly two 55 minute of music.
Do you provide music between sets?
Yes we play a selection of music from a lap top or Ipod between sets. We play most of the tasteful 70s disco classics. If you would like to provide your own play list or ipod that is easily accommodated.
Do I need a DJ?
Experience has shown that unless you are going to go on until very late a DJ isn’t always needed.
What kind of music do you play?
We play classic Soul/ Motown and Funk with a modern twist. Our playlist is viewable on another page on this site but we have a well honed set that keeps everyone dancing all night. We are pretty full on and interact with the audience. Our music is unique as it appeals to all age groups and so will make an all inclusive atmosphere for any party.
What size stage do you need?
Our preferred size in which we can perform comfortably is 5x4 metres. However we are slim have previously squeezed into the smallest spaces. As long as there is room for the drum kit and the rest of the band to stand around most venue sizes can be accommodated. In a marquee the drummers’ area must be flat. If the marquee are to provide a stage it is worth just checking that the stage isn’t too high and therefore the band member’s heads disappear into the drapes. Yes this has happened more than once!
What are your electricity requirements?
We need two double sockets on either side of the stage/band area. The more sockets the better. At least 2 x 13amps fully rated.
What about lighting?
We come with our own lighting. If you are hiring a marquee it maybe worth asking whether they could supply some colour washes for the stage area. Firstly as space might be at a premium. Secondly as the lighting that they provide would be well away from the drapes of the marquee liner and not cause a fire hazarded safer as our lights go above our speakers and putting them there if the ceiling is low cases a fire risk
Set times?
We normally play 9.30 10.30 than 11-12. These times seem to work since it gives everybody a chance to relax and have a drink etc the band being the climax of the evening. I have a lap top for the music in between/ early on. The later you leave the band the better the evening goes. In our experience the band doesn’t work if we come on right after the wedding breakfast or meal has finished. This is a sure way to empty the venue. Most people want to stretch their legs, congratulate the bride and groom and or get to the loo/bar!
Where is the band based and where do you travel to?
We are a London based band and we have travelled all over the world!
Noise Limiters?
It may be worth checking whether the venue has a noise limiter device. These devices are not live music friendly and are designed for noisy DJs with throbbing bass. We don’t usually have a problem with them unless the microphone is set up near the band. When I say near the band, 1 foot behind the drum kit isn’t that helpful.
Don’t book us if you have hired Synford paddocks or Bath Assembly rooms
Exactly how many people are in the band and can they be hired with a smaller line up?
The band is usually an eight piece band. Seven minimum. If you take away the brass section, which would be the first to go in a diminished line up, it wouldn’t have the same impact. We also go up in no. to 12 piece including female vocals and extra brass.
Feedback
What a fantastic band! Your music really was one of the highlights of our Wedding Day on 4th August. Our guests have all complimented us on you so we must pass on our thanks! You deserved a bigger crowd! Thanks again!
Thank you very much for all your efforts in ensuring a happy client and please pass on our thanks to everyone involved. Helpfulness: excellent Online info: excellent Efficiency: excellent Value : excellent Performance: excellent Everybody who attended the social event had a great time and said the band were the best that had ever been booked! Definitely recommend!!
Price Guide
Seven young talented musicians, their own PA system, Lights, with Sound Engineer and performing 2 x 60 min sets with disco music between if required
Normal line up is the 7pc band priced from £2200.00
Optional addition female vocalist and extra horn sections to a 12pc band available if required
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