PRO MUSIC UK LTD - Live Soul Bands

THE ROUGH HILL BAND
Rough Hill are widely regarded as one of the best unsigned funk/ soul bands in the country. Their repertoire of songs is incredible as influences such as Sister Sledge, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Gwen McRae are notable amongst the members.

The band recently played for Trevor Nelson in Hammersmith and have gigged for celebrities all over the UK including at Wayne Rooney's 18th Birthday. If you would like a CD of their work, please do not hesitate to contact us. Some of the tracks below can be listened to, just click the link.

CLASSIQUE
"Classique" are a well polished 6 piece party band who will entertain you with a variety of hits and favourites from 4 decades of pop, rock and soul.

The band is fronted by stunning lead vocalist Emma Gilmore, who also played a character role in Sky 1's "Dream Team". Emma's soulful vocals and stage presence are guaranteed to captivate any audience.

Alan Edwards
Alan has been singing for over 15 years in Liverpool and is an exceptional talent. Not only does he possess a fabulous silky voice which can adapt to differing styles of music such as soul, rock and swing, but his personality and stage presence make him a fabulous entertainer and an engaging stage performer.

BIG NIGHT OUT
Welcome to the full and funky sound of BIG NIGHT OUT; an eight piece outfit of funky musicians from Bristol. Drawing their influences from a wide range of music, primarily soul and funk, the band have been playing in different guises for some 16 years. Until 1996 to the recent changes the band have introduced local professional session players of the highest quality. As a live act they bring an energy which is enhanced by a complete and full sound. With a two hour live set comprising of a variety of influences such as Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power and James Brown.

PLANET GROOVE
Astronomers discovered Planet Groove in 1997. They found air, water, sun, rain... But in abundance, they found soul, funk, disco and jazz! From Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson & James Brown, from Aretha Franklin to Anastasia to name but a few. Planet Groove come down to earth to make sure your feet are stomping, your hands are clapping... and the YOU are dancing!

ATLANTA SOUL

Atlanta Soul regularly perform sell out shows all over the country and have supported such well known artists as Heatwave, Geno Washington, Desmond Dekker, Jools Holland and Ruby Turner!

SECOND TO NONE
Billy and Alan are near legendary in Liverpool and across the North West for their performances. Extremely popular after their appearance on Michael Barrymores' 'My Kind of Music', they are booked through referrals months in advance. The quality of their act, does not solely rely on the power and quality of their obviously talented vocals, but they are possibly two of the best front men available, and rarely have nothing to say. The result is, a great night guaranteed.

Steve Charles
Steve is an all round top class performer who has played alongside the likes of The Drifters, Jimmy James and Edwin Starr. Originally a drummer, he is now seasoned singer and enterainer who plys all over Europe for large corporate events, celebrity weddings and worthy causes such as the Marina Dalglish Appeal, who he recently performed for in Marbella.

THE HAPPY JACKS
The Happyjacks" formed after they starred together as the cast of the West End Rock'n'Roll Musical "Return To The Forbidden Planet". The actor musician show won the coveted Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. Covering four decades, "The Happyjacks" will take you on a journey through the hits of some of the biggest names in music.

RESPECT
This is to introduce you to probably the best Soul & Motown Band in the UK today.

A tight, horn orientated eleven piece band, famed for their live shows. Widely hailed as the UK's leading soul & motown cover exponents, the band's motto is "passion and respect"- and that is exactly what they bring to every number they perform. Genuine soul, and motown with professional exhilarating showmanship that lifts you higher and higher, it's exciting to watch and bound to get everyone dancing.

TURN IT LOOSE
TURN IT LOOSE is the ultimate Soul Party Sensation. This 10 piece blockbuster soul band has thrilled audiences with bookings ranging from top night clubs to weddings, dinner dances, and Christmas parties - in fact any event that demands great entertainment.

With a line up of top musicians including keyboards, drums, bass, guitar and brass and a brilliant and stunning four piece vocal section (each taking a lead role during the show).

BOOGALOO
Boogaloo are a top performing Manchester Duo, whose vocal talents are well known, not just in the area, but across the UK. recently appeared on ITVs X-Factor, Collette and Meryl are a highly professional, well rehersed duo who will have you dancing all night to a collection of soul and disco classics. Ideal for any Wedding, Party, Corporate Event or Function, however, the girls talents do not go unnoticed, so enquiry early to avoid disapointment.

DC FONTANA
WELCOME to the vibed-up & turned-on sonic groove gymnasts DC FONTANA !

The band has evolved into a big, bold, seven-piece tour de force with cooler, hipper, funkier nu-northern soul sensibilities & featuring a sizzling new horn section (ex-Dexy's Midnight Runners/Specials), a new diminutive but big-voiced blue-eyed female vocalist and a teenage Hammond organist complete with Brian Wilson haircut!

MONKHOUSE
This 7 piece funk, soul & pop explosion, boasting some of the UK's finest musicians deliver a world class, non-stop and high energy performance, guaranteed to wow any audience. Fronted by Gaz Twist (vocalist/bass player in the Sting/Marriott mould with hints of Stevie Wonder and JK of Jamiroquai) with spectacular brass players from the UK jazz scene and a rock solid rhythm section, this band will have any audience dancing well into the night.

SOLAR POWER
Solar Power are a 5 piece Soul / Disco Band guaranteed to bring a dancing / party atmosphere whenever they perform.

Playing soul classics from such artists as Otis Redding, Joe Tex and the Tramps. There are no backing tracks and everything is performed 'live'.

Carlos and Fernando have performed together for just over three years appearing in Casinos, Cabaret Clubs and selected venues across Europe, performing Calssic Soul, Motown and The Sound of Philedelphia amongst others.

BIG DEAL

It's not too often that a band comes along that can't be put into any musical category. Well, Big deal are just that. Their repertoire stretches from the sublime to the Rock grime - Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and Bruce Hornsby to Meatloaf, Queen and The Stereophonics - with many, many classics along the way.

TONI JAMES BAND
The Toni James Band has a well know reputation in Liverpool and have performed at the 5th birthday of Baby Blue, Liverpool’s hottest night spot and Liverpool FC’s Christmas Party. The 7 piece band performed at LIPA’s Graduation Ball in Southport Theatre 2004 and 2005 at LIPA itself.

SEXUAL CHOCOLATE are a 5 piece disco band, featuring full 70's costumes and a great selectoin of classic tunes sure to fill the dancefloor. This act is available to be booked alongside the usual Breaker Band line up as one half of a 2 x 45 minute set performance, or as a full 2 x 45 minute performance - prices on enquiry.

110TH STREET - If you like your funk with a whole lotta soul then check out 110th Street.

The five-piece professional band has a passion for funk, soul and acid jazz. They offer much more than the usual rock, disco or soul covers - getting back to a true 70's groove with an edge of northern soul.