Soul Bands for Hire in Philadelphia

Browse 367 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Of the 367 suppliers listed here, 11 are based within 30 miles of Philadelphia. The other 356 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Wilmington, Fort Washington, Stratford and Willingboro.

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5-6 piece Band with a wide range of Musical selections

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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6 peice band jazz, r&b, rock and blues

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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Soul and Jazz Music For all occasions

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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Solo pianist or 2-5 piece Band

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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Eight piece cover band providing high energy dance and party entertainment.

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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6 to 12 Piece Band

Stratford

New Jersey · 12 miles away

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Professional Saxophonist, plays, jazz, R&B, soul, and classical music

Fort Washington

Pennsylvania · 13 miles away

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Funk,Soul,blues band

Willingboro

New Jersey · 16 miles away

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Three experienced and friendly blues-jazz players

Wilmington

Delaware · 25 miles away

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Three musicians eager to go above and beyond to make your event wonderful!

Wilmington

Delaware · 25 miles away

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8 piece Top 40 Party Band ideal for Weddings and Corporate Events

Wilmington

Delaware · 25 miles away

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Willing to travel to Philadelphia

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14 Piece Band: 5 singers, 5 Piece rhythm section, 4 piece orchestra

Coatesville

Pennsylvania · 35 miles away

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Five piece, female fronted variety Rock Band

Toms River

New Jersey · 51 miles away

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3-5 piece cover band performing funk, soul, pop, jazz and feel good grooves

Milltown

New Jersey · 52 miles away

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12-piece Motown & Stax soul tribute band

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 64 miles away

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5 Piece R&B, Soul & Funk Band perfect for Birthdays, weddings, festivals, etc

Newark

New Jersey · 75 miles away

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Soul Harmony Group

Jersey City

New Jersey · 78 miles away

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Honkytonk country and rocknroll band

Brooklyn

New York · 80 miles away

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

$Low price
from$220USD
$$Average price
from$1,200USD
$$$High price
from$4,050USD

Hiring soul bands in Philadelphia typically costs between about $220 and $4,050+, 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 412 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 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 Philadelphia

5/5 from 584 reviews
Photo of Generation 2 Generation 2 "One of the best Bands this side of the East Coast. I will definitely hire them again." Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7th November 2025 O. P Patterson - Private event Photo of Wilson Lambert's BLUE philly MAGIC Wilson Lambert's BLUE philly MAGIC "I had the opportunity to book Wilson Lambert's BLUE philly MAGIC for my daughter's wedding. I want to tell you. The experience was awesome and incredible at the same time. It was absolutely captivating to listen, dance, and outright enjoy this extremely professional act. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. Sincerely Adam." Based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania (35 miles from Philadelphia) Adam Sheffield - Wedding Photo of SureCats Entertainment LLC SureCats Entertainment LLC "Review received on 7/4/2021 Amazing band - made our wedding This band is so amazing. They are all the nicest of people and amazingly talented musicians and vocalists. They performed at our wedding, including acoustic music while we walked down the aisle and during the cocktail hour and then they rock and rolled for dinner. They gave us a huge set list that we could choose from which they played and also added to. Everyone enjoyed them so much. People were dancing all night. They really made our wedding a special event. This is not an ordinary wedding band. This is a group of great musicians that played at our wedding. We can’t thank them enough. Rick and Sue Rating:" Based in Toms River, New Jersey (51 miles from Philadelphia) Rick Sanders - Wedding Photo of Motor City Revue Motor City Revue "MCR absolutely ROCKED our Wedding Event!! They brought the house down and then some, w/ rarely an inch of the dance floor empty! Couldn't recommend Layonne and the Motor City Revue crew enough for any and all Live Music needs... now we just need to plan another event!" Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey (64 miles from Philadelphia) J. Batson Photo of MuzickPrince & Co. MuzickPrince & Co. "Prince & Friends! They kilt my birthday party! We had an amazing time! Definitely book them!!" Based in Newark, New Jersey (75 miles from Philadelphia) Anonymous - Birthday Photo of Brothers That Sing (B.T.S.) Brothers That Sing (B.T.S.) "These gentlemen can really sing. I’ve produced many Tribute shows of singing groups for many years and this B.T.S. Tribute To The Dramatics are top notch singers. The audience told the real story with them having to sing an encore." Based in Jersey City, New Jersey (78 miles from Philadelphia) Paul Kiser - The Big Show

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between $220 and $4,050+, 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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