Soul Bands for Hire in San Diego

Browse 333 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in San Diego, 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 333 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of San Diego. The other 331 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 558 reviews of Soul Bands
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5x San Diego Music Award Winner, Wedding & Private Event Instrumental Guitarist

San Diego

California

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

San Diego

California

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10 piece old-school soul/R&B dance/show band specializing in 60's and 70's hits

Laguna Hills

California · 70 miles away

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Book from $3000 (USD)

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Reggae Rock/Soul/Covers

Huntington Beach

California · 81 miles away

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Solo saxophonist w/backing tracks! Ideal for Weddings, Corporate, Restaurants

Covina

California · 104 miles away

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

Hermosa Beach

California · 107 miles away

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Book from $1000 (USD)

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FUNK and SOUL band

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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R&B, Funk, Soul, Motown, Disco, Dance Band

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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A Tribute to Sade.

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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We are a tribute group, dedicated to the music of the Legendary Whispers

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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B. Thompson demonstrated a deep passion for music from the young age of nine.

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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Live entertainment, soul, R&B,rap , jazz

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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There is always a lot of love in the room at a Conga & Co. performance.

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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Self-contained Soul/funk/R&B/Jazz, 7-9 piece band/originals & covers

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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Classic Soul and Motown

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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

Lancaster

California · 148 miles away

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

Las Vegas

Nevada · 265 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in San Diego?

$Low price
from$260USD
$$Average price
from$1,200USD
$$$High price
from$4,500USD

Hiring soul bands in San Diego typically costs between about $260 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 415 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 3 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
31% 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
55% 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 San Diego

5/5 from 558 reviews
Photo of Suave Guitarist Suave Guitarist "Richard was fantastic from start to finish! He responded immediately to our inquiry and maintained excellent and consistent communication throughout the entire planning process. He arrived fully prepared with all of his own equipment and performed an upbeat selection of familiar songs that our guests truly enjoyed and sang along with him. His talent, professionalism and engaging performance style created the perfect atmosphere for our cocktail party. We would gladly work with him again and highly recommend him for any event!! Our clients couldn't stop asking "who was that fabulous guitarist!"" Based in San Diego, California 3rd September 2026 Thomas E - Retail customer appreciation cocktail party Photo of Doug Earley Saxophonist Doug Earley Saxophonist "He was playing at the local farmers market. Really nice." Based in Covina, California (104 miles from San Diego) Scott - Farmers market- South Irvine Photo of RENTaFRIEND Band RENTaFRIEND Band "Wow! So much fun! Everyone needs more friends like this! Soaring lead vocals with spine tingling harmonies paired with melting lead guitar, keys and to top it all off groove inducing bass and drums. Rent a Friend Band is the whole package and provides something for everyone, with a set list curated from all your favorite hits spanning multiple generations! These fun loving professional musicians are a pleasure to work with. They had our venue popping and we can't wait to have them back." Based in Hermosa Beach, California (107 miles from San Diego) Adam Lawson - Concert Producer for Tower 12’s Sunset Sessions, Production Manager for World of Sound Productions - Clubs and Festivals 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 (111 miles from San Diego) 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 (111 miles from San Diego) 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 (111 miles from San Diego) 22nd December 2025 Mr. Mudd - Birthday and date night

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between $260 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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