Simply Soul
Simply Soul singer, Si Astbury, is a vocalist from Church Gresley in the UK who performs a combination of Motown, funk, jazz funk and disco classics plus original music. He is currently touring his latest one man show.
Voted best vocal newcomer on the SKY TV Award show Si has appeared at venues as diverse as holiday parks, football clubs, rugby clubs and hotels. He has been booked for Glastonbudget and corporate events such as the Tour de France as well as performing for Bourne Leisure, Haven and Park Holidays.
You may have seen him at various other music festivals, clubs, restaurants and fun pubs but you may not know that he has also appeared at the London Palladium! On offer is a 1 x 45 min set and a 1 x 60 min set of soulful music.
Simply Soul Singer Si Astbury
The one man soul events show is self contained complete with DJ / Disco – all in collaboration with Sound Performance Roadshow. Si covers classic songs from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, The Temptations. Lionel Ritchie, Simply Red and Earth Wind & Fire. Also Kool and the Gang, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, The Commitments, The Blues Brothers, Womack & Womack, Jamiroquoi, Bruno Mars and many other artists.
The Simply Soul repertoire covers genres such as Soul, Motown, Disco, Funk & Jazz Funk. Songs such as: Signed Sealed Delivered, My Girl, Stand By Me, Get Ready, Fresh, Billy Jean, Something Got Me Started. Superstition, Get Ready, Teardrops, Soul Man, Uptown Funk, Ain’t No Sunshine, Can You Feel It. Not to mention Let’s Groove Tonight, Mustang Sally, Midnight Hour, All Night Long, Get Lucky, Happy. Home Sweet Chicago, Heard It Through The Grapevine, Cosmic Girl…..and many others.
Interesting Facts
Soul music (often referred to simply as soul) is a popular music genre that originated in the African American community throughout the United States in the 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz. Soul music became popular for dancing and listening in the United States, where record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential during the Civil Rights Movement. Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock music and the music of Africa. Wikipedia.
Various packages are available to suit all venues and types of events. Quotes are available from Simply Soul.