4 piece Function band - SOULFIRE
'What a fantastic band!' Allan Williams (The Beatles 1st manager)
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Guitarist Rich on Jools Holland Show aged just 20!:
“What a fantastic band!” –The Beatles original manager Allan Williams
The SOULFIRE show is jam-packed with the biggest show-stopping hits to entertain you! Soulfire serve up a cocktail of the funkiest classic and modern hits for all ages. With an impressive client list and extensive repertoire, this Soul Band North West are in high demand at weddings, corporate events and celebrity parties across the UK and beyond.
Your Live Performance | Soul Band North West
Soulfire can be booked from a solo to a 6 piece band *
The vital ingredient that makes SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) shine is their talent: being highly trained, professional musicians, they bring a wealth of professionalism and performing experience to your event that is second to none!
Lead vocalist Deborah’s rich and sassy soul voice blended with the band’s punchy rhythms are a recipe for the perfect evening. SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) are one of our premier Soul Band, and travel all over the UK/internationally.
Richard (Guitarist of Soulfire) is one of the most respected guitarists of his generation. Noted for his virtuosic performance of lead, rhythm and bass on the guitar simultaneously he has taken SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) around the world, appearing with jazz funk mammoths Courtney Pine and Dennis Rollins from Jamiroquai along the way.
A consummate professional, as leader of Soulfire they have been asked to appear at the most prestigious venues, including Sir Terence Conran’s Bluebird Club in Chelsea, The Hi-Fi and Liverpool’s renowned Cavern Club, performing classic songs from 60’s-today and original songs. SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) were the band of choice for very first wedding on BBC 2 series ‘Jimmy’s Farm’, Channel 4 show ‘High School Dance’ and have also been the subject of a prestigious BBC jazz feature.
Soulfire Credentials
Being full-time, professional musicians, all of the SOULFIRE members as part of their careers have either performed, written, and/or recorded with some of the world’s most varied artists: Jools Holland, Fontella Bass, Lionel Ritchie, The Stranglers, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cherry Ghost, Lily Allen, HURTS, The Ting Tings, The Christians, The Cinematic Orchestra, The Coral, M People, John Squire (Stone Roses), The Average White Band, Embrace, Sam Brown and Elvis Costello include a few.
Competition and Chart Success
SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) have always knocked out the competition wherever they go: When Richard was aged just 20 his staggering talent won him places in the finals of both the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’ show (hosted by Jools Holland) and beat 60,000 hopefuls to the ‘Acoustic Guitarist of the Year’ finals at Wembley. No stranger to the charts, the guys from Soulfire have also written/performed on many chart hits including both UK and International number 1 singles and top ten albums.
An Impressive Musical Education
All members of this band studied music not only through university, but have invested many years into honing their skills to precision. Deborah (vocals) studied music at the University of Liverpool and graduated with an award-winning Honours degree. She is an avid fan of jazz and soul music; influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Dusty Springfield, amongst others. Deborah has entertained countless audiences as a professional performer for many years, as a singer, writer, actress and musical director. With SOULFIRE (Soul Band North West) she has performed at illustrious five-star venues all over the UK and abroad, including appearances on the BBC and E4 television channels, and is very proud to have sung at the late, great, Sir Norman Wisdom’s 90th birthday party.
At just 17 years old Richard (guitars) was one of the first ever students to enter the famous LIPA Performing Arts School, his induction appearing on live television as part of a ‘Ferry Across the Mersey’ special with Gerry and the Pacemakers. After receiving Masterclasses from Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Joan Armatrading, Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Yngwie Malmsteen and José Feliciano, Richard had the honour of being awarded his degree by Sir Paul McCartney.
Richard was promptly signed to Pulver Records and released his first European Top 40 Hit with his own Jazz/Blues outfit. Recently Richard’s musical career has involved performing and recording all guitars (rock/dance, balearic and classical) for Superstar DJ Matt Dareys’ singles and albums: this has propelled them into the charts many times, culminating in millions of Youtube hits and a coveted Beatport Chart Number 1 hit single not just once, but 3 times!
Lineup & Performance Info:
- Default lineup: 4 members (Female Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums)
- Performance timings: 2 x 60 min sets (as standard)
- This act accepts bookings across the UK and Internationally
Required by this act:
- Parking for their vehicle(s) at the venue
- Electricity supply
- 4m x 4m stage space
- 60 mins for setup/soundcheck
- Changing room (ideally secure and private)
- Water/tea/coffee/soft drinks
- Hot meal/buffet may be required at some evening performances
Provided by this act as standard:
- PA system
- Pre-recorded background music during performance break(s)
Additional booking options | Soulfire Soul Band North West:
- Add extra 45 minute sets as required
- 300+ guests? Soulfire can supply a larger PA, and extra lighting (please enquire)
- Larger Band? Yes, add larger Brass Section / Piano / Keyboards / Percussion
- Daytime Performances? Yes- Ceremonies/Champagne Receptions/Wedding Breakfasts. Choose from Solo Guitar/Duo/Trio/Quintet (instrumental or with vocals)
- Need a disco with lighting? Soulfire can provide a disco with a cued deck system / PA & Lighting / Mic for speeches (require favourite song requests in advance) (please enquire for a quotation)
Soulfire (Soul Band North West) have a fantastic setlist crammed full of your favourite hits from all decades, and you can choose your first dance song!:
Soul and Motown:
Aretha Franklin – ‘RESPECT’
James Brown – ‘I Feel Good’
Fontella Bass – ‘Rescue Me’
Ray Charles/Blues Brothers – ‘Shake a Tailfeather’
Marvin Gaye – ‘What’s Going On’
Al Green – ‘Let’s Stay Together’
Sam and Dave – ‘Hold on, I’m Coming’
Dusty Springfield – ‘Son of a Preacherman’
Bill Withers – ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’
Sam and Dave – ‘Soul Man’
Dusty Springfield – ‘Spooky’
Curtis Mayfield – ‘People Get Ready’
Dionne Warwick – ‘Walk On By’
George Benson – ‘Give Me the Night’
Stevie Wonder – ‘Higher Ground’
Gloria Jones/Soft Cell- ‘Tainted Love’
Marlene Shaw – ‘California Soul’
Curtis Mayfield – ‘Move on Up’
Stevie Wonder – ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’
Marvin Gaye – ‘I Heard it through the Grapevine’
Martha and the Vandellas – ‘Dancin’ in the Street’
Sinatra, Smooth and Mellow:
Michael Bublé- ‘Fever’
Frank Sinatra – ‘New York, New York’
Andy Williams – ‘Can’t Take My Eyes off You’
Frank Sinatra – ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Billy Paul – ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’
Frank Sinatra – ‘I’ve Got you Under My Skin’
James Morrison – ‘You Give Me’
Robbie Williams/Nicole Kidman – ‘Something Stupid’
Nina Simone – ‘My Baby just Cares for Me’
Etta James – ‘I Just Wanna Make Love to You’
Sting – ‘Englishman in New York’
Herbie Hancock – ‘Cantaloupe Island/Watermelon Man’
Nat King Cole – ‘Love’
Miles Davis – ‘All Blues’
George Benson – ‘On Broadway’
Billy Holiday – ‘Summertime’
The Beatles – ‘And I Love Her’
Nat King Cole – ‘Let There Be Love’
Andy Williams – ‘Moon River’
Wedding Favourites:
Blues Brothers – ‘Everybody Needs Somebody to Love’
The Beatles – ‘Hard Day’s Night’ (can be done in usual or sassy swing style)
Van Morrison – ‘Brown Eyed Girl’
The Commitments – ‘Mustang Sally’
Amy Winehouse – ‘Valerie’
Elvis Presley – ‘Suspicious Minds’
The Beatles – ‘Twist and Shout’
Sheryl Crow – ‘All I Wanna Do’
The Beatles – ‘I Saw Her Standing There’
The Beatles – ‘I Feel Fine’
The Kingsmen – ‘Louie Louie’
The Beatles – ‘Day Tripper’
Blues Brothers – ‘Gimme Some Lovin”
The Beatles – ‘Come Together’
Stevie Wonder – ‘Superstition’
Classics for All Ages:
Van Morrison – ‘Moondance’
Lionel Ritchie – ‘All Night Long’
Nina Simone – ‘Feeling Good’
Jack Johnson – ‘Better Together’
Stevie Wonder – ‘I Wish’
Stealers Wheel – ‘Stuck in the Middle with You’
Janis Joplin – ‘Take Another Little Piece of my Heart’
Chuck Berry – ‘Johnny B. Goode’
Paul Weller – ‘You Do Something To Me’
Eva Cassidy – ‘At Last’
Sade – ‘Smooth Operator’
Nancy Sinatra – ‘These Boots Were Made for Walkin’
Elvis Presley – ‘Hound Dog’
Emma Bunton/Edie Brickell ‘What I Am’
Doobie Brothers – ‘Long Train Running’
Lynyrd Skynyrd – ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
James Taylor – ‘Fire and Rain’
America – ‘Horse With No Name’
Sonny and Cher/All Seeing I- ‘The Beat Goes On’
Elton John – ‘Your Song’
Songs to Sing Along To:
Stevie Wonder – ‘Isn’t She Lovely’
The Beatles – I Wanna Hold your Hand’
The Monkees – ‘I’m a Believer’
Jackie Wilson – ‘Reet Petite’
Rolling Stones – ‘Satisfaction’
The Beatles – ‘Day Tripper’
The Kinks – ‘Sunny Afternoon’
Amy Winehouse – ‘Rehab’
Bryan Adams – Summer of 69′
Elvis Presley – ‘Jailhouse Rock’
Blondie – ‘The Tide is High’
Ben. E. King – ‘Stand by Me’
Bob Marley – ‘One Love’
Rolling Stones – ‘Honky Tonk Woman’
Credence Clearwater Revivial – ‘Bad Moon Rising’
Cat Stevens – ‘Wild World’
Elvis Presley – ‘Blue Suede Shoes’
The Steve Miller Band – ‘The Joker’
The Zombies – ‘She’s Not There’
SOULFIRE (Soul Band Cheshire) on request can also perform a 6 song medley of Elvis Vegas period hits, rock and roll, and Beatles which leaves the crowd begging for encores!
60’s- present: Classic tunes and pop:
Michael Bublé – ‘Everything’
Kylie- Can’t Get you Outta My Head (done in swing style – amazing!)
Rolling Stones – ‘Jumping Jack Flash’
Scissor Sisters – ‘Take Your Mama’
The Kinks – ‘You Really Got Me’
Keane – ‘Somewhere Only We Know’
Bob Marley – ‘I Shot the Sheriff’
Cream – ‘Sunshine of Your Love’
Led Zeppelin – ‘Whole Lotta Love’ (funky version)
The Police – ‘Message In a Bottle’ (Instrumental)
The Beatles – ‘Get Back’
Beach Boys – ‘Fun Fun Fun’
Michael Jackson – ‘Billie Jean’
Coldplay – ‘Yellow’
Doobie Brothers – ‘Long Train Running’
Jimi Hendrix – ‘Purple Haze’ (funky version)
Queen – ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’
Norman Greenbaum (or Dr. and the Medics)- ‘Spirit in the Sky’
SOULFIRE (Soul Band Cheshire) can play pretty much any Beatles song (with notice)
SOULFIRE (Soul Band Cheshire) also play Latin/Jazz/Funk Originals.
Big Chart Hits:
Cee-Lo Green – ‘Forget You’
Lady Gaga – ‘Bad Romance’
Kings of Leon – ‘Sex on Fire’
Glee the Musical – ‘Don’t Stop Believin”
Duffy – ‘Mercy’
Take That – ‘Shine’
Amy Winehouse – ‘Rehab’
Estelle – ‘American Boy’
Kaiser Chiefs – ‘Ruby’
The Killers – ‘Mr. Brightside’
‘Kaiser Chiefs – ‘I Predict a Riot’
Lady Gaga – ‘Poker Face’
Rhianna – ‘Shut up and Drive’
Razorlight – ‘Golden Touch’
Amy Winehouse – ‘Valerie’
U2 – ‘Vertigo’
Latin Jazz tunes:
Antonio Carlos-Jobim- ‘Girl From Ipanema’
Standard – ‘Blue Bossa’
George Benson – ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’
The Champs – ‘TEQUILA!’
Horace Silver – ‘Song for My Father’
‘SOULFIRE’ (a SOULFIRE (Soul Band Cheshire) fast Latin Jazz original- great for dancing)
SOULFIRE (Soul Band Cheshire) can also play Jewish music and Jewish songs at your wedding (Hava Nagila, Siman Tov); Greek music, Valentines and Christmas songs as part of your glittering party repertoire.





