Tuesday, November 11, 2014

51 Soul Boston Music Dance Band Plays Jazz, Soul And Funk

By Christa Jarvis


There are often a lot of choices when planning a wedding or other special event. One of the biggest decisions in this planning is the type of entertainment. Whether providing pre-recorded songs, or hiring live music like the 51 Soul Boston Music Dance Band Plays Jazz, R&B, Soul and Funk which covers a number of existing titles while also willing to learn new ones upon request, music is often key.

The group not only plays weddings and special events but has also played renowned jazz clubs like Ryles in Boston and others. Most recently having a month long residency at a club in Salem, MA, the band is currently branching out into playing more gigs at venues in and around the New England area. Still, when planning a special event, it is a good group to consider as these are musicians who are quite varied in substance and style.

While there is a long list of standard songs played at most gigs, the band also claims to be able to learn new songs upon request. When requesting songs outside the basic list for weddings, it is advised individuals do so well in advance to give the band the best opportunity to learn the new music.

Some songs covered on a regular basis are Spanish Joint by D'Anegelo, Apple Tree by Erykah Badu, Delivered by Stevie Wonder and many others. A full list can be found on the band website. While these are standard covers, other music can often covered upon request. If a song cannot be covered on the spot, chances are the group will be more than pleased to learn and cover the song at future events.

The band has a few YouTube videos in which individuals can get an idea of the sound and energy the provided by Soul 51. In watching the video, individuals can clearly see the talent when it comes to this great line-up of musicians and instruments. Most often providing music for weddings and special events, the band has a bit of a professional appearance compared to some others who only play gigs at bars and restaurants.

The group is now also playing gigs at different clubs and venues in and around New England. If the group is playing anywhere nearby, the musicians hope folks will stop by and check them out. After which, individuals can then continue to catch local gigs, or hire the group for special occasions.

It is often advised that those looking to book this amazing group of musicians book the date, time and location in advance. Otherwise, it can often be difficult to assure accommodating a specific date, time and location. Still, the musicians will do whatever possible to accommodate as many requests as possible, or work to find an alternative date, or other entertainment when and where possible.

The group appreciates all fans, especially ones which can understand the musicians being pre-booked on a specific date, time or location. While the group wants to satisfy all request for bookings, there may be times when schedules do not align. When this happens, the band is more than willing to work with individuals to reschedule, or to assist in finding alternative entertainment.




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