Shakedown Soul Band
Amazingly popular 8 piece soul, funk and party band putting the soul back into the party! Fabulous vocals, interactive and fun!
Great lead vocals, stunning horns and a brilliant rhythm section which adds up to a superb party night.
The band are not just excellent musicians but the interplay and fun on the stage transmits to the audience to create an instant party atmosphere!
One of our most highly booked and sought after bands, the band has a choice of 2 amazing black soul singers - the stunning Errol Williams and from the US - Bobby Woods.
The band (which includes a superb 3-5 piece Brass section) plays either 2 x 45 minute sets / 2 x one hour sets or could possibly even split that to 3 x 40 minute sets, playing not just classic soul from Sam and Dave, Otis, Wilson Pickett and James Brown, but great 70's classics and more. A Funky Fun Get Down on It Fabulous bunch of Soul Brothers who will make you really Shake it Down!
The band also have ipod facilities to play disco music inbetween their sets if you are not looking to have a separate DJ.
And then there's Steve (guitar), Moz (bass), Colin (organ) and Lee (drums), the tightest, meanest rhythm machine working out of the West Midlands conurbation! From the strutting groove of Mustang Sally, through to the ghetto fabulous funk of Cold Sweat, these guys nail it down every time!
Think of soul music and you will no doubt think of funky horn hook lines and pulsating brass riffs! Move aside the Memphis Horns, make way for The Mighty Mighty Horns of Joy! Featuring Jason and Al B on blistering trumpet, augmented by Damien on the deep-funk trombone and not forgetting the silky smooth skills of Al P and Trevor on sax!
A big soul band providing the biggest soul sound around! If you're looking for the ultimate in good time, all-singing, all-dancing, non-stop entertainment and party music, then remember: shake it down with Shakedown!
We recommend booking a DJ to fill in the before, during and after with Shakedown to complement the band's set. All our DJs have worked with Shakedown on many occasions and work with the band and liaise with the clients to complete a superb nights entertainment.
Songs
Disco Inferno
Car Wash
I Can Make You Feel Good
Superstition
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Let's Groove Tonight
Good Times/I Want Your Love - Chic Medley
Trapped
Move On Up
Get Down Saturday Night
Brickhouse
Celebration
Jungle Boogie
Get Down Tonight
That's The Way I Like
Play That Funky Music
"Crazy In Love" Intro
Get Back
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Hold On I'm Comin'
Midnight Hour
Knock On Wood
I Can't Turn You Loose
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Me And Mrs Jones
Let's Stay Together
My Girl
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Cold Sweat
Sex Machine
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
I Got You
Land Of A 1000 Dances
Mustang Sally
Everybody (Needs Somebody)
Try A Little Tenderness
Shake A Tailfeather
Barefootin'
Soul Man
Respect
Harlem Shuffle
Vehicle
634-5789
Unchain My Heart
Shake
Souled Out!
Sweet Soul Music
Take Me To The River
Hard To Handle
Love Man
Let The Good Times Roll
Mr Pitiful
Hey Bartender
25 Miles
Gimme Some Lovin'
Sweet Home Chicago
The second time around
Starsky & Hutch Theme
The Movie Medley Theme arranged by SO2F
She Caught the Katy
Stand By Me
Valerie
and more added all the time...
Testimonials:
Dear Nicky and everyone at Classique
The String Quartet and Shakedown the Soul Band were superb on Saturday 4th. The feedback I have received from those who attended the ball said the band were brilliant, in fact people have been raving about them since. Even our site director was spotted grooving on down, really enjoying himself and getting everyone else up to dance!
I would be grateful if you pass on my thanks to the band together with these comments.
Could you also thank the String Quartet too, everyone thought this was a very nice touch.
Thanks to you Nicky for organising the event and sorting out the bands.
Thanks again
Kindest Regards
Viki Boult - Glaxo Smith Kline
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Dear Nicky Just a short note to with a very big thank you. Shakedown played at our wedding and they were wonderful, cannot tell you how good. They are a great band, mum, dad etc all up and getting down. Our day was perfect and all the band were a big part of that. Your judgement of what and who was spot on. I must just say as someone who hates the idea of being on stage let alone joining in, I can't wait to see them again and we will and I am starting to look at Stars in Their Eyes in a whole new light. !!!!!!! Once again Nicky many thanks. Yours sincerely - Larry & Charmaine - 4th October
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Dear Nicky, Mac and all at Classique
Just a short note to thank you and your team for the wonderful entertainment provided at our wedding. Everyone commented on how excellent ‘Shakedown' were.
If we failed to thank them all on the day it was because we were so busy!
Please pass on our thanks to them all.
Regards - Gerry & Lesley - 24th February
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Dear Nicky
Just a note to say thank you to everyone at Classique for entertaining us on our special day.
Your DJing was tremendous and ‘Shakedown' were wonderful.
The atmosphere created by you was excellent and enjoyed by all.
We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Best Regards
Stuart & Louise
16th September
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Dear Classique
A short note to ask you to pass on our thanks to Errol and the rest of ‘Shakedown' and to Phil Gardner for their combined great work on Saturday at Nikki's wedding.
The music was wonderful and certainly contributed to a great party atmosphere.
We all had a fantastic time, dancing until the wee small hours.
So thank you all very much for the part you played in what turned out to be a fairy tale day.
With Kind Regards
Ada & Richard
5th August
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