East Coast Soul

A member of StyleMePretty’s “Little Black Book”, The Knot’s “Hall of Fame” and five-time winner of the Knot and WeddingWire’s “Best Of” Awards

East Coast Soul is a premier funk, soul, and R&B cover band ensemble collective. East Coast Soul is more than a cover or wedding band. They are a tight knit group of close friends; a collective of committed, full-time musicians focused on bringing an unparalleled level of energy and style to your event. They have curated a timeless repertoire through years of live music performance experiences and proudly present live entertainment with their own unique, soulful style and energy.

Multiple ensembles. One Sound.

East Coast Soul is a boutique collective of elite musical ensembles, each based on the same core repertoire and performance style but inspired by the unique energy of their musicians and vocalists.

“It would be hard to overstate and/or encapsulate in 3500 characters how good East Coast Soul is. Next to deciding to marry my spouse, this was the best decision I made in regards our wedding day. As you might expect, the whole process was easy, from the band initially getting in touch with us, to getting a sense of what we wanted/didn’t want, to helping us with ceremony sound. They have a very easy-to-complete google survey for your preferences, timing, etc. Showed up to the venue well ahead of time, ready to go. All thumbs up on the organizational front. But let me talk about the band. Oh my god, the band. At some point during my mother/son dance, when I let my attention widen in scope, I thought to myself in the back of my mind, “Damn, these guys are GOOD.” And then it just got better. And better. And better. The entire main set, I don’t think there was one butt in a chair. Our family friends’ younger daughter, who I’ve been told is shy and introverted, was dancing the entire night. An older relative who I didn’t even think could safely walk up three flights of stairs danced the entire night. I think the guy dishing out Ben and Jerry’s in the back corner was dancing the entire night. I have several friends that range from very-good-amateur to professional-level musicians who were standing transfixed in front of the stage like they were at a concert. During the final song I crowd surfed (!). My spouse crowd surfed (!!!!). The lead singer crowd surfed (!!!!!!!!!!). After the whole thing was over people were left looking at each other in that manner that people do when they need to confirm that what just happened, happened, and that they weren’t having a hallucination. It was that good. It goes without saying that everyone was asking me for the band’s name, telling me this was the best band they have ever seen at a wedding, etc. etc. etc., all the accolades you normally hear about in wedding reviews. But it was better than that. It was a religious experience. I find myself waking abruptly in the middle of the night because I was shouting The Isley Brothers in my sleep. I’m worried the dry cleaner won’t be able to clean my suit because it got so sweaty. I’m still not sure if my uncle has gotten his voice back yet. Please, let me help you save some of your wedding planning time for flowers or photographers or linens or whatever else you need. Book this band. Right. Now.”

“Are you looking for a wedding band that will blow your guest away? Are you looking to have a huge non-stop dance party at your wedding with your friends and family running up to you and saying, “Can I be a groupie for this band?!?!”. Then look no further, stop thinking about anything else and book East Coast Soul! We were originally introduced to ECS at a friend’s wedding, and to put it lightly, they were so amazing that I lost my voice the next morning from all the fun the crowd was having. When my fiancé popped the question and we were planning the logistics of our wedding, we both knew that we wanted ECS at our wedding. We are so thankful they had an opening, and quickly booked them to be our band. Working with the managers of ECS, specifically Sean and Art, was wonderful, stress-free, and effortless. They are prompt, professional, kind, and down to earth. They are willing to work with you for anything in order to make your day shine. And then comes the wedding night–and oh goodness did the band deliver! I’ve never seen a band play with as much heart, soul, and gusto as ECS. They were able to play a diverse array of music to cater to all our guests, young or old(er). Everyone was dancing the night away, and the lead singers truly put on a performance show. They know how to gauge the crowd, which songs to play, and when to bust out the insane dance moves. Yes, this band comes equipped with dance moves too! We are so thankful to have had the opportunity of ECS performing at our wedding. They are truly electrifying and provided us with such fun memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Book them TODAY!”

“East Coast Soul was, without a doubt, the most incredible wedding band we ever could have asked for. We booked them sight unseen after seeing a different ensemble from the band play at another wedding several years ago, and never thought twice about booking a new ensemble without seeing them prior. We had 7 pieces and it was perfect. They have a very involved form that clients fill out to create the best night possible with the clients’ visions prioritized from the beginning. This form and the details are not set in stone, though, so you are free to edit and amend throughout the planning process as your vision changes: this is ideal because not all major music decisions are easy to make from the beginning. The details are not so much that they are overwhelming, though. It is just enough to feel like you as the client have control over the event and the flow, while also giving ECS the freedom to do what they do best. We chose to have the band run the show – we did not have many stipulations or requests, and we are so happy that we had ECS use their best judgment of the night and the crowd to optimize the performance. They handled absolutely everything A/V from the beginning: from a gorgeous guitar playing for the ceremony, to the wedding party introductions, through the first dances (they even changed a lyric in a song for us as well as learned a new song), toasts, and the dance floor. They had suggestions for all of the processionals/entrance songs, and we were so happy to have gone with their selections that made more sense than what we had initially requested. Their set list is long, diverse, and fantastic. Everyone was out on the dance floor all night. Their breaks were appropriately timed, they maintained high energy all night, and they got the party going again after people took breaks from the dance floor. They were excited, engaged, and seemed truly happy to be there with us on our special night. Their vocalists even got out on the dance floor with us to engage with the crowd. They did not have any special requests or needs and were so easy to accommodate and work with from the beginning. ECS was the first thing we booked for our wedding after the venue, and we’re so glad we did. This band is well worth it: you’ll be happy you booked them, and you’ll never look back.”

And Many More: 786 Songs in their repertoire