Soul Bands for Hire in Riverside

Browse 345 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Riverside, California, 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 345 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Riverside. The other 342 are willing to travel there.

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Old School, jazz, and R&B with amazing vocals, dance to da music

Los Angeles

California · 49 miles away

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Classic Soul and Motown

Los Angeles

California · 49 miles away

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High energy, ridiculously fun, party/dance band based in Southern California

Hermosa Beach

California · 58 miles away

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10 piece cover Band and original material. R&B and Blues. Motown, Al Green,

Lancaster

California · 67 miles away

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5x San Diego Music Award Winner, Wedding & Private Event Instrumental Guitarist

San Diego

California · 87 miles away

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5-piece energetic, harmony-focused band covering top 40, soul, classic rock

San Diego

California · 87 miles away

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Four or five piece band who does common song- OUR WAY!

Las Vegas

Nevada · 200 miles away

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Best Prince Tribute around

Phoenix

Arizona · 308 miles away

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^ piece cover band perfoming songs from the 60's to today

Phoenix

Arizona · 308 miles away

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I do solo, duo, Trio, Quartet, Quartet, cover songs, Smooth Jazz, R&B etc.

Modesto

California · 325 miles away

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Solo up to 3piece band specializing in jazz, soul and popmusic for all occasions

San Francisco

California · 386 miles away

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11pc R&B, Funk, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop & Latin cover band

San Francisco

California · 386 miles away

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We are a 6 piece cover band featuring a 7th male vocal on rotation.

San Francisco

California · 386 miles away

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7-10 high energy party band

San Francisco

California · 386 miles away

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Powerhouse vocalist, rapper, and front man leading The Soul Ascension Band.

San Francisco

California · 386 miles away

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

$Low price
from$240USD
$$Average price
from$1,200USD
$$$High price
from$4,050USD

Hiring soul bands in Riverside typically costs between about $240 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 418 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 12 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
30% of enquiries, with corporate events next at 17%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
58% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
32% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
55% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 75 miles
For the 79% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Riverside

5/5 from 575 reviews
Photo of Doug Earley Saxophonist Doug Earley Saxophonist "He was playing at the local farmers market. Really nice." Based in Covina, California (30 miles from Riverside) Scott - Farmers market- South Irvine Photo of Private Affair Band Private Affair Band "Have you ever wondered what makes a great party? We learned quickly that it is Private Affairs. We hired this band for an upscale 70th Birthday Party, and without them, this event would have been just another party. The theme was the 70s, and not only did all the band members embrace it by dressing in 70s garb, but they also embraced the spirit of the party and created the most fun and engaging atmosphere. They are consummate professionals and wonderful human beings. Their interaction with the party-goers helped make this event fun and memorable for everyone. All evening long, our guests came up to us and said things like, "What a band", and "Who are these great musicians"? If you want to elevate your event and are looking for FUN, do not hesitate to engage Private Affairs." Based in Los Angeles, California (49 miles from Riverside) 8th September 2026 Barb K - 70th Birthday Party Photo of B. Thompson B. Thompson "What an amazing performance. B.Thompson is not only talented as Saxophonist but he is also an Amazing Entertainer. 100% recommendation to book him." Based in Los Angeles, California (49 miles from Riverside) 20th March 2026 Keagan - Brunch with B.Thompson Photo of Smooth Operator “ A Tribute to Sade” Smooth Operator “ A Tribute to Sade” "At Humphrey’s right now enjoying Smooth Operator LA playing my absolute fav .. Sade. Love it. 10of 10. Met David at the No-Kings march in RB last month and caught the vibe there. Great show tonight! If you get a chance I highly recommend checking them out." Based in Los Angeles, California (49 miles from Riverside) 22nd December 2025 Mr. Mudd - Birthday and date night Photo of Phoenyx & Co. Phoenyx & Co. "They got a good musicians and such a vibe. 100% recommended to all of you!!" Based in Los Angeles, California (49 miles from Riverside) Shimon - Phoenyx Photo of The Whisper Experience The Whisper Experience "Went to see these guys, they put on a phenomenal show, featuring hits from the mighty Whispers. It was truly the experience we were expecting. I’d go see these guys wherever they perform. Truly great performance these guys are the ticket. Almost like listening to the Whispers themselves." Based in Los Angeles, California (49 miles from Riverside) Marshal johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between $240 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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