Soul Bands for Hire in Missouri

Browse 348 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Missouri, United States. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

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A live party band that adds high-energy and soulful vibes to any event.

Kansas City

Missouri

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5 piece Wedding Variety Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Classic R&B Jazz Band with Horns

St Louis

Missouri

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The basic lineup is a lead male vocalist backed by a four piece rhythm section

St Louis

Missouri

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5-piece cover band that caters to all genres to fit your needs!

Carbondale

Illinois

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6 piece R&B/Blues/Show Band including Vocals

Paducah

Kentucky

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Unique high-energy band with all original music

Memphis

Tennessee

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Trumpet player, Lead bg vocalist

Memphis

Tennessee

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four piece band

Memphis

Tennessee

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A band that has a fusion of R&B, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Southern Soul, Gospel

Omaha

Nebraska

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6 piece R&B, SOUL, band ideal for weddings anniversaries

Omaha

Nebraska

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5 piece band

Lockport

Illinois

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PBSO blends soul, jazz, funk & hip-hop. Redefining the sound of music

Nashville

Tennessee

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Headline Band (with six top ten records )

South Holland

Illinois

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Great 4 to 10 piece band . Great for weddings parties and corporate events

Maywood

Illinois

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The Voices consist of a 5 pc backing band and 4 singers performing Motown & R&B

Merrillville

Indiana

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From a Duo to 10 Piece band - From Rock to Funk

Chicago

Illinois

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5 piece Dance Band 30yrs experience in entertainment service

Chicago

Illinois

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in Missouri?

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Hiring soul bands in Missouri typically costs between about $220 and $4,500+, with an average of $1,200 for professional performances. A band based closer to your venue may quote less for travel. Pricing factors include group size, performance duration, equipment requirements, and the band's experience level. Many soul ensembles offer package deals that include sound systems, microphones and longer performance times. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 411 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
32% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 16%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
59% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
33% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
56% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 65 miles
For the 81% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Missouri

5/5 from 557 reviews
Photo of The Melvin Turnage Band The Melvin Turnage Band "I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the mesmerizing talent of The Melvin Turnage Band, and I can't express enough how extraordinary their performance was. From the moment they took the stage, they exuded an undeniable energy that captivated the entire audience." Based in St Louis, Missouri Reese Barnett Photo of A Different Sound LLC A Different Sound LLC "The Mayfield Juneteenth committee truly thanks A Different Sound band for their performance at our Annual Juneteenth event this past weekend! They gave us a phenomenal performance! Everyone had a great time listening to a mix of old school and current hits! Thank you A Different Sound!" Based in Paducah, Kentucky Eddie Williams Park - Juneteenth Festival Photo of Princess Baker Princess Baker "Has a solid song with enough genuine music that tells a out true love and feelings ." Based in Memphis, Tennessee Princess Ella Baker Photo of Midnight Magic Band Midnight Magic Band "I brought this band in for their 1st event and they packed the place out and we were doing so good at the bar I asked them to play another hour and they obliged have booked 2 additional dates already. Great live music Midnight Magic definitely is a hit." Based in Omaha, Nebraska 19th September 2026 Julia - Beach House Bar and Grill Photo of Pitch Black Studio Orchestra Pitch Black Studio Orchestra "Roasted turned into a whole vibe with PBSO! I came to Roasted expecting a chill night and PBSO turned it into a full-blown soulful concert. The way they transformed the space with live instrumentation, powerhouse vocals, and their smooth blend of funk, jazz, and R&B was unmatched. The energy was intimate but electric, and the crowd couldn’t get enough. Real music, real talent, real Nashville vibes." Based in Nashville, Tennessee Joe Williams Photo of Slave Slave "Slave was booked with Cameo and Ohio Players. Slave was one of the best bands I’ve ever heard. Please consider booking them. You won’t regret hiring them." Based in South Holland, Illinois Horseshoe Hammond - Concert

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between $220 and $4,500+, with an average of $1,200. The price depends on the number of band members, performance duration and whether the line-up includes a horn section and backing vocalists. Larger soul ensembles with brass and multiple singers typically cost more than smaller combos.

The soul bands for hire perform classic and contemporary soul music, often blending Motown, funk, R&B and disco into their sets. Many soul bands cover well-known hits from artists spanning several decades, creating a feel-good, dance-friendly setlist.

Hiring soul bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, gala dinners and private celebrations. Soul music has broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most reliable genres for filling a dance floor.

The soul bands on Gig Heaven range from compact trios and quartets to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and full rhythm sections. A bigger line-up delivers the powerful, rich soul sound, while smaller groups suit tighter budgets and venues.

Most soul bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger events, additional equipment may be needed. For the best experience, confirm technical details with the band before booking.

Some acts work with a fixed singer and others draw from a small pool, so it is worth asking which applies before booking. Where a specific voice matters, naming it at the enquiry stage is the only way to secure it. Acts that rotate singers will normally say so and can often send recordings of each.

A four or five-piece with a strong singer fills most function rooms, and the difference at that size is closer to weight than to energy. Larger rooms and higher guest numbers are where the extra players start to matter. Guest numbers and the room are a better guide to this than the size of the budget.

A smaller group leans on voice and rhythm, so brass-driven material is either rearranged or left out. Larger line-ups cover the catalogue much as recorded, which matters when particular songs have to be in the set. Naming those songs is the quickest way to find out which size suits.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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