About Disciples of Soul – professional funk & soul wedding band based in Manchester
Disciples of Soul are an eight-piece funk and soul band, who perform authentic covers and are comprised of some of the best professional musicians in the North West.
Disciples of Soul offer a slick, stylish, professional performance with no downtime between songs and guarantee to get everyone dancing to Disciples of Soul beat.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's Top 19 Best Soul Wedding Bands in the UK 🏆
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Raffles Hotel in Singapore, La Citadelle in Saint-Tropez and The Tithe Barn in North Yorkshire, UK.
They are in demand to perform at weddings, parties, corporate events and other private events throughout the UK and internationally.
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Born out of a mutual love of the work of The Wrecking Crew and of The Funk Brothers, and named after the borough of New Orleans that carried rock ’n’ roll through its earliest days, Disciples of Soul are available as an 8-piece line up featuring drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals with a three-piece brass section.
This line up can be extended to include additional backing vocalists and percussion for the full Funk Brothers experience.
Fronted by the sensational lead vocals of Amber, the band showcase a blend of established professional musicians, including a former World Champion and Royal National Ballet accompanist.
The band has a wealth of experience of performing across the UK and internationally for a range of corporate, private and leisure clients.
They expect the highest standards of each other with regard to musicianship and showmanship to ensure that every performance is unique and special for those in attendance.
Focusing firmly on Soul and Funk, each show explores the hits of Motown, Stax, Chess and Northern Soul, as well as putting a unique stamp on a variety of classic and contemporary floor fillers.
The band work to ensure that the dance floor is full and that the most enjoyable time possible is had by all.
As well as high expectations of themselves on stage, they expect the same off stage in dealing with clients.
They work to build an effective working relationship with every client, no matter the scale of job, to ensure that every event is dealt with in a manner that makes the client's occasion really special.
Disciples of Soul happily accept first dance requests and will work to adapt their setlist to the request of each client.
As well as a full band experience, Disciples of Soul can offer background music, or accompaniment for any part of any event across a range of genres; be it a wedding breakfast or a gala dinner.
A full lighting rig and high specification sound system accompany them wherever they go, and as a result, a DJ/Disco service is also available to ensure that the event embodies the atmosphere intended by the host.
Disciples of Soul band aren't just another Motown band. They aren't just another Soul or Funk band. They're not just another wedding band. Disciples of Soul are THE band that will make your event truly special.
Disciples of Soul band consists of Amber, Craig, Lewis, Tomos, Peter, Ben, Mike and Jim.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
So if you're looking to hire the finest soul band Manchester has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with Disciples of Soul.
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Standard booking with Disciples of Soul
8-Piece band performing Soul and Funk set (band consists of Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor Sax) performing 2 x 45-minute sets and any special requests you might have.
We offer a range of services to take the stress out of organising your event, including:
Clients who enquired with Disciples of Soul also enquired with the following bands on FixTheMusic:
• The Scottish Soul Collective
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"I hired Disciples of Soul for an event and they were fantastic! They really brought the party and I had brilliant remarks from the guest and my client. I definitely will be using them again!"
"Absolutely fantastic band, very friendly and professional. But most importantly their performance was absolutely incredible, would definitely use again!"
"A really tight live band with amazing singers, perfect for our wedding and they got so many rave reviews from our guests who danced their heart out. They kindly played our requested song for our first dance and were high energy from the start, really bringing the party. Communication easy throughout and great people to work with. Thanks so much!"
"Disciples of Soul were absolutely fantastic! They got everyone dancing and created the most incredible party atmosphere! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone! They were very prompt with their communication, they were punctual, professional and great fun! They sounded even better live than they did in their demo and everyone raved about their performance! They took the time to learn our first dance which made it even more special! Don’t hesitate - book them immediately, you will not regret it!"
"I would like to thank Disciples of Soul from the bottom of my heart. We had a ball. It was an honour to have you play for us and we had so many compliments about how a-ma-zing you were. Here’s hoping we can do this again sometime!"
"Wow! We booked Disciples of Soul for our wedding in July and what an absolutely incredible find they were. I honestly can't describe the pure joy that hit the dance floor when they started playing. The sound was unbelievably epic and our guests did not stop dancing for the entirety of their sets. The band even learnt and performed our first dance song live which was such a special moment for us. All of our friends and family could not stop talking about how amazing Disciples of Soul were, they were an absolute highlight of our day. As music lovers, having strong evening entertainment was a must and we hit the jackpot with these guys! We both have musical backgrounds and musicians in the family so the pressure was very much on. Disciples of Soul wiped the floor with any fears we might have had and blew us all away with their talent, professionalism and friendliness. I wish we had another reason to book them straight away and will continue to recommend them to anyone and everyone I meet."
"We couldn't recommend the Disciples of Soul more highly for a wedding band; they were exactly what we were looking for as a funk and soul band with two singers and brass instruments. The band took the time to get to know us ahead of time and were a huge help with timing recommendations and putting together a song arrangement for our first dance. The sets they played on the day were fantastic, getting everyone up and dancing, interacting with the crowd, and ensuring that all of our guests had a great time!"
"We booked the Disciples of Soul (based in Manchester and Liverpool) through FixTheMusic.com for our Cambridge wedding and they were phenomenal! Most of our c. 120 guests were dancing the whole night long and many guests told us they were the best wedding band they had ever seen (we agree!) The band learned our first dance especially, as well as a secret solo which they played brilliantly. Thanks so much to Jim (the drummer) in particular for liaising with me so thoroughly in the lead up, and Lew (the pianist) for playing me down the aisle and during the drinks reception. Highly recommended!"
"If you're looking for a soul/funk band these guys are going to make sure your event swing. Definitely not a 'wedding band'. They're the real deal. Many, many thanks to you and the band for last night. We've had so many people message us this morning to say how much they enjoyed the set. You rocked the castle - and we’re looking forward to seeing you again in London."
"We were looking for an authentic soul-dancehall experience for our wedding and could not believe the value that Disciples of Soul offered as a 9-piece band, complete with brass section. Their energy was better than any live show I’ve been to - they clearly love playing together and this gave an incredible infectious buzz to the whole dance floor. I’ve never seen so many guests dance so hard for so long!! There were little running battles between each instrumentalist, breathtaking drum, bass, guitar solos, plus personalised adaptations to modern and classic soul hits, all delivered by huge powerful vocals. The physical exertion of the brass section alone was staggering!! If you truly want a real dancehall experience, nothing can compare to this band unless you’ve managed somehow to reunite the Supremes themselves!! Furthermore, the band looked so classy, suited, booted and glamorous. Perhaps most importantly, they were a joy to work with, making the arrangements simple and reassuring - we dealt with the drummer, Jim who was accommodating and courteous throughout, the band even learned our first dance for us and tailored the set to include requests. It was the best feature of the wedding, and easily the best value for money I have ever spent on anything!! I will now try to find an excuse to re-book this band for something… anything!!!"
"JIM!!! I feel so terrible that I did not get over to the band before they left to hug them and thank them. I kept trying but was bombarded by guests. They made the wedding so unbelievably special and the singer's voice is one of the angels, truly. She completely blew me away with Nina Simone and Aretha. Please share my thanks with them. I really am so over the moon and they are a huge reason that the evening was so special and memorable. I will send videos & photos and be in touch, but if there is anything I can do, please let me know. Lizzie xx"
"Disciples of Soul were absolutely amazing and they were far better than I had anticipated. They made it very memorable. Everybody was up dancing all night and it was the perfect end to our day. We had so many compliments from our guests & the photographer even said it was the best band he had seen all year! Thank you so much, Ebonee & Daniel."
"Disciples of Soul were fantastic at our wedding! They were professional and accomodating throughout lockdown as unfortunately we had to postpone due to the pandemic. We were sceptical about what the standard of a band could be at a wedding but Disciples of Soul did not disappoint. The dance floor was bouncing and everybody jumped to the dancefloor straight away. We had a Halloween themed reception so we requested that they do their own version of Put a Spell on you from the film Hocus Pocus. They took it further and found the exact score from the film and threw in Thriller as well. We had a few bits of fancy dress around and they were more than happy to get involved and even started painting their faces. It seemed like anything you asked them to do they would try their best to accommodate you. The quality of the band was perfect. We had two singers and I wouldn't be able to pick who was the best singer- they were both brilliant. You have made a mistake if you don't pick this band."
"We have been to watch Disciples of Soul perform a number of times in Chester and have absolutely loved every show. We booked Disciples of Soul to play at our wedding which was on 31st August 2021, and we were not disappointed. The band were incredible as always, our guests have all complimented the band, and the dance floor was full the entire time they performed. Even the owner of our venue asked for the band's details so she can recommend them to other guests. Great communication all round, would not hesitate to book again for future events and will be coming to watch you guys play again in the near future. Thank you so much for making our wedding day even more awesome! Wes & Gem."
"The band were exceptional! Really professional, very energetic and their sound was fantastic. The vocalists are both amazing too. Our DJ has even booked them for his wedding!! Highly recommended."
Shakin’ All Over - Wanda Jackson
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Hold on I’m Coming - Sam and Dave
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Ft Bruno Mars
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Seven Nation Army - Ben L’Oncle Soul
The Snake - Al Wilson
Sunshine of Your Love - Spanky Wilson
Tainted Love - Gloria Jones
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Mercy - The Third Degree
Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Heatwave - Martha and the Vandellas
Get Ready - The Temptations
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Sex Machine - James Brown
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Dancing In The Street - Martha and the Vandellas
Land of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
I feel good - James Brown
Valerie - Amy Winehouse (Bruno Mars Live version)
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars (Live Version)
Shake a Tail Feather - Ray Charles/ The Blues Brothers
Best of my love - The Emotions
I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Lady Marmalade - La Belle
My Girl - The Temptations
Can’t Help Myself - The Four Tops
New Orleans - Gary ‘US’ Bonds
Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner
Who’s Making Love - Johnny Taylor
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Ike & Tina Turner
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes