You've found
it. This is the site for the original SOUL TRADERS,
the first, the finest and still the best band ever to use the name. Over the years
there've been many pretenders to the title, and imitation is indeed sincere
flattery; but don't be fooled by our tribute bands, we are the genuine SOUL
TRADERS.
The real SOUL TRADERS
authentically reproduce the US Soul
and R'n'B sounds of a classic era - not just emulating but re-vitalising standards by Otis,
Aretha, the Wicked Pickett, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations,
James Brown et al. They reflect the mastery of the Stax, Atlantic and Motown
labels as well as delivering vintage funk from the likes of Johnny Guitar Watson, Bootsy
Collins and beyond.
We’ve all seen the ubiquitous Commitments and Blues Brothers tribute bands with their predictable acts, so
you may ask “what’s new?”. Well, the SOUL
TRADERS go beyond the inevitable
'Soul Man' and 'Midnight Hour'. They re-create not only the unique arrangements and instrumental sounds of the time, but more
importantly deliver the energy, excitement and above all showmanship that typified the very best soul shows in their
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Q:
How many other bands play Otis Redding's highly stylized version of the
Beatles’ 'Day Tripper', or the Beginning of the End’s 'Funky
Nassau' back to back with Tom Scott’s 'Starsky and Hutch' theme or Gene
Chandler's 'There Was a Time'?
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A: None of your other generic "soul
bands", that's for sure!
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This band makes all the
others look pale. It is a 10-piece aural assault, guaranteed to get any crowd up
and dancing within minutes. With high
stepping horns, driving rhythm section and hard working vocalists, natural ‘feel’
puts this band way ahead of all those who’ve jumped onto the
same old Blues Brothers bandwagon.
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The SOUL
TRADERS know that putting on a show means more than just
putting on dark glasses
Take it to the bridge!
Click here: uksite@soultraders.co.uk to send me an e-mail
or call 01279 758570 or 07768 042799
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