Emperors Of Soul
Soul / Motown Band
(3 Reviews)Based In: London
Performs: Worldwide
From: Contact
Description
They're the hottest male vocal group of the moment - the sensational Emperors of Soul.
Direct from appearing in the semi-final of BBC 1’s “Your Country Needs You” in January 2009, they are four fantastic singers from the world of West End musicals.
Their stunning performance includes an incredible tribute to The Temptations and a selection of songs, performed live on BBC 1. Emperors of Soul performed Uptown Girl, Patience, Love Train and Kiss on “Your Country Needs You”. These four West End performers have created an amazing show of mesmerizing harmonies and stunning choreograp
... hy.
Judges were blown away with the group's stunning live vocal harmonies on “Your Country Needs You” Here is a selection of quotes from the show:
"The boys were great - I love your harmonies" Lulu
"You look gorgeous, you can hear your vocal depth" Emma Bunton
"I have no doubt about your talent; I have no doubt about your future. . ." Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
"They can do everything, they can deliver the whole package" Arlene Phillips
*As seen on the BBC 1 show 'Your Country Needs You!'*
A typical Emperor’s show consists of either 1 x 60 minutes or 2 x 45 minutes, performed to backing tracks.
It is also possible to perform in 4-piece, 5-piece, 7-piece, and 9-piece bands.
**Client must provide PA system and an engineer to operate it. Tecnical spec available upon request.
Set-List
(I Know) I'm Losing You
Blame It On The Boogie
Saturday Night At The Movies
Ball Of Confusion
Stand By Me
Love Machine
My Girl
Higher and Higher
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
I Get The Sweetest Feeling
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
Love Train
Twistin' The Night Away
Papa Was A Rolling Stone
Celebration
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Just My Imagination
Reach Out (I'll Be There)
Hot Hot Hot
Cloud Nine
Ladies' Night
Disco Inferno
Treat Her Like A Lady
All Night Long
There Goes My First Love
Get Ready
Kissing In The Back Row of
... the Movies
Harvest For The World
I Can't Get Next To You
This Old Heart Of Mine
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar, Pie, Honey Bunch)
I Wish It Would Rain
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
The Tears Of A Clown
Psychedelic Shack
Have You Met Miss Jones
It's The Same Old Song
Since I Lost My Baby
The Lady Is A Tramp
Twenty-Five Miles
All I Need
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
The Way You Do The Things You Do
You're My Everything
Saturday Night At The Movies
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Ben
Rehab
Soul Man
Under the Boardwalk
Happy
The Girl From Ipanema
Just Once
Baby I Need Your Lovin'
You Make Me Feel Brand New
Shout
September
Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
I'm Doing Fine Now
Hurt So Bad
Try A Little Tenderness
Biography
Most recently they were the opening act for Barry Manilow at BBC’s Proms In The Park where they performed for a capacity crowd of 40,000 people.
Be prepared to have your socks knocked off with amazingly unforgettable music and sure-fire entertainment. Their repertoire of 50+ songs features not only Motown’s golden era but also the music of other soul notables, jazz standards and even disco and contemporary soul and pop music.
The Emperors of Soul are a group dedicated to re-creating the true essence and spirit of all of the Motown and soul super groups.
All members are seasoned West
... End professionals assembled because of their individual and collective skills as well as their love of Soul music. You will hear the original harmonies, see stunning choreography and be enthralled by the songs that made household names of the groups and singers they celebrate.
Reviews (3 Reviews)
Experience
Members of The Emperors Of Soul have a fantastic wealth of experience, including:
West End credits: Dreamgirls, Kinky Boots, Thriller Live!, Whistle Down the Wind, Mama Mia (original cast), Lion King (London and Paris), Miss Saigon, Starlight Express, Porgy and Bess, Daddy Cool, Dancing in the Street, Five Guys Named Moe, Soul Train, Simply Heavenly.
Other credits: One is a former member of the Flying Pickets, Two are founding members of the ever-popular and in-demand Northern Soul group the ‘Four Vandals’, which was fronted by X-Factor winner Steve Brookstein, One has toured Europe
... and Asia extensively with Kelly Rowland.
Past clients have included Warner Leisure Hotels at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel, Hever Castle, Fortnum & Mason, Westside Gym Annual Ball, Havant Working Men’s Club (UK Party Nights), Louth Golf Club, Jewish Child’s Day Charity, Wicksteed Park Pavilion, Children In Need - Cyprus, West End Social Club (Cardiff), and Soul Survivors ( HYPERLINK "http://www.soul-survivors.co.uk"www.soul-survivors.co.uk).
Recently, The Emperors of Soul were in the Semi-Finals of the BBC 1 talent quest to find the 2009 entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest, 'Your Country Needs You', which was presented by Graham Norton and judge led by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Previous Clients
Past clients have included Warner Leisure Hotels at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel, Hever Castle, Fortnum & Mason, Westside Gym Annual Ball, Havant Working Men’s Club (UK Party Nights), Louth Golf Club, Jewish Child’s Day Charity, Wicksteed Park Pavilion, Children In Need - Cyprus, West End Social Club (Cardiff), and Soul Survivors ( HYPERLINK "http://www.soul-survivors.co.uk"www.soul-survivors.co.uk). Various cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruises, P & O, Thomson.
Suitable for
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions
Additional Information
Each member of the group is in Equity and/or the Musicians' Union and they carry Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million.
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