Our Story
EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) was founded during the fall of 1976 in Richmond, VA by Dennis Huber and Steve Thomas. Specializing in college, club and private party bookings, Denni..
Join us as an Agent
Since 1976, EastCoast Entertainment has grown to become the largest full service entertainment agency in the country. We have produced events and arranged entertainment ..
Agency Opportunities
A Future Grounded in a History of SuccessEastCoast Entertainment is the largest, full-service entertainment agency in the country, producing events and arranging entertainment whe..
Entertainment Booking
Booking bands, DJs, and other entertainment is more complicated than it can appear. An EastCoast Entertainment agent can help with the kinds of things that are necessary for your ..
Event Production
Whether it’s out front or behind the scenes, EastCoast Entertainment offers complete event production services that are second to none. Executing with creative flair, ..
Buyer Representation
Let EastCoast Entertainment act as the buyer representative for your event or series so you can relax and enjoy the experience. With access to artists of any kind, we can fi..
National Talent Buying
Selection, procurement and seamless production of headline talent for your event requires significant planning and thorough knowledge of the intricacies of a live performance.
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Touring & Routed Dates
ECE Touring, a Division of EastCoast Entertainment, has been working with performing arts venues and universities for over 30 years, providing them with excellent, reasonably pric..
Atlanta Showstoppers
In just over 3 years, The Showstoppers have quickly become one of the premiere special event bands in the USA. High energy performances, 3 hour non-stop shows, incredible talent a..
Reality Bites Back
Givin' props to the music and popular culture of the 1990s in a super sweet, hella bangin' kinda way.
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Class Act
The Motown Funk Soul So You Can Have A Great Night Band! Class Act Band is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. Playing together since childhood, this band has close ties of ..
Jessie's Girls
INTRODUCING Jessie's Girls, a new concept in national party band entertainment. We searched high and low for 5 of the most beautiful girls, with strong vocals and fabulous dance ..
Jukeboxx
The success of a great party is determined by the music. Your event will be a hit with the high-powered sounds of Jukeboxx. The band is ideal for corporate and gala events, conven..
Terry Lee and the GTs
Would you love to have a band that can play soft dinner music in the beginning of the night. Would you love to have a band that will let you have input on your songlist for the ev..
Phase Band
Are you ready to experience a variety band that promises to bring excitement, high energy, versatility and leave a lasting impression that will have you talking for days? Well loo..
The Water Coolers
The Water Coolers brings a CLEAN musical comedy that's been called "one of the hottest tickets in town" by E! Entertainment TV. This award winning musical comedy is a fun..
The Boomers
The Boomers are back by popular demand! Their performances have ranged from the '97 President Clinton Inaugural Ball to the 2012 NFL Owners Meeting with hundreds of wedding recep..
Harlem Gospel Choir
The world famous HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR brings you an extraordinary evening of foot-stomping and hand clapping blues, jazz and gospel spirituals. From the heart of Harlem in New York..
Madhatter's Annual Ball
Anita Band always goes the extra mile on costuming for the theme. This is for the annual Madhatters Ball and the theme was Moulin Rouge.The Madhatters Social C..
National Cherry Blossom Festival
ECE custom designed and constructed two Living Cherry Blossom Tree costumes for the 100th Anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washingto..
Daughtry in Concert
Over 500 people showed up to have fun and listen to American Idol breakout star Chris Daughtry and his band in in Durham, NC!
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Celebrate Fairfax 2012
The "Celebrate Fairfax!" Festival - Northern Virginia's largest music and entertainment festival, known by many as simply "The Fair!" More than 70,0..
Lee Moore Wedding
Lee Moore's wedding was beautiful and a heck of a lot fun! Look around and see what our agents and performers did to make Lee's wedding truly unforgettable.
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New Year's Eve Gala
Check out this rockin New Year's even Bash at the Ritz Carlton Resort on Amelia Island in Florida!
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Friday Cheers
Celebrating 28 years of music! Thousands of people come to relax after the work week on Brown’s Island to meet friends and hear some of the nation’..
Music With Friends
Music With Friends began in 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina with a few friends who desired a better concert experience. Tired of only getting to see the perf..
Atlanta Corporate Party 2012
Check out "We Got The Beat" rock out at a Microsoft company party at the Cenenial Olympic Park in Atlanta Georgia!
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I am embarrassed to just finally be writing you both but I just wanted to let you know just how thrilled we were with Papa Sol for our wedding on December 8th.
I have had multiple (like 50+) people ask me who was our band and tell me how much they loved you! I have even had several (both young and old) complaining about the bruises on their own hands from the tambourine!!! A large, fun time was had by ALL!!
I have just gotten the pictures back and have loved looking through them seeing all of the crowd interaction and dancing by all.
PapaSol was THE PERFECT wedding band for us! I loved having them even more because they aren't the normal "go to" Mississippi wedding band so it was fun livening up the party for everyone!
Thank you again for everything! Please thank each and every one of the band members from not only me but my family and all that attended our wedding.
Happy Friday to you both! Caroline C. (12/8/12) Bride
I am Cathy C., mother of the bride of the wedding that Papa Sol played for on June 19th in Thibodaux, LA. I just want to say "thank you so very much" for the absolute best band performance of any wedding I've ever attended! You guys were just fantastic - totally awesome! Everyone had the BEST TIME. It was so great how you had the whole audience involved, and allowed any/all of the wedding party and guests to participate. I have heard over and over again how great the band was! Michael and Brittany had the time of their lives with you on the most special day of their lives, and they have repeated this to me numerous times, even now while they are on their honeymoon. In talking with you, you all were such a pleasure to work with, so professional, patient, and absolute gentlemen/lady, while always making sure that the audience was completely entertained by your MOST TALENTED group of singers and musicians. Again, I cannot thank you enough for doing all you did to make this the most special event for my daughter and son-in-law. Please pass on my gratitude and praises to all the members of the band.
Papa Sol was FABULOUS! They were so professional and set up at 5:00. They worked the crowd soooo well! Young and old loved them. We loved that they mixed Motown up with modern music. We just couldn't be more pleased with this group. We highly recommend them and want them again next year. I'll call you when we set a date. It was just a great night, and it was because they were such hard workers and talented performers. Thanks for everything!
Papa Sol was great! We have had nothing but rave reviews about them. They entertained everyone and got people on stage to make fools of themselves, which was the best form of entertainment.
Papa Sol was awesome! Not only were they a fantastic band that totally rocked the house and kept everyone on the dance floor, but they were respectful and gracious to everyone they interacted with. Shyrod was responsive and wonderful to work with. Please feel free to use me or my parents as a reference in the future - we would happily recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for your help with everything!
Steve - Thanks for everything! I had a wonderful weekend and so did my family, new husband, and all of our guests. Papa Sol was the highlight of the reception - they were the perfect mixture of total class, as well as getting people to "let loose". I am so thankful to have had them as a part of the weekend, and to have worked with you. I appreciate all you did to get my questions answered and to get us all set up.
I will certainly recommend EastCoast, you, and Papa Sol whenever possible. Thank you again! Lesley N. (April 14, 2012) Wedding
Papa Sol was absolutely fantastic and I apologize for not telling you that much sooner! As you might remember, it ended up pouring down rain all day that day, even though the day before they had predicted a "zero percent" chance of rain and consequently the "rain plan" tents had been cancelled! The bride and groom were devastated but determined to have a good time! They got married outside in the rain. Papa Sol was kind enough to agree to move into the house (we were supposed to be outside in the back yard) and my sister was even kinder to allow us to move all the furniture in her house! Papa Sol was fantastic, even though my son, the groom, was determined to become a singing member of the band! Everyone had a fantastic time, it was a great party, and there were probably over 200 people still there at 11:00 pm! Please pass my appreciation on to the band members and tell them I would be happy to give a testimony for them any time! It was great doing business with you as well.
Thanks for everything! Kathy B. (November 11th, 2011) Mother of the Groom
Rick, They did a fantastic job!!! I have heard so many people talking about how great the band was. We had a few children in the wedding, and they got up on stage to dance; the band members were so wonderful and patient with them. One of my bridesmaids is even trying to get them for her wedding next August in Savannah. Thanks so much!
Shyrod and Rick, Just wanted to thank you for the great job that you did at our daughter's wedding last Saturday night. We've been overwhelmed with compliments about how great the band was and how much fun you were. I've already given your name to someone who is interested in using you in the future. Not only was the band fun but they conducted themselves as professionals in every way. Thank you,
The wedding this past weekend was FABULOUS -- Papa Sol was nothing short of incredible. The crowd of 325 went from the ages of 2 years to 88 years and EVERYONE had fun dancing. They are high energy, engaging with the crowd, happy, and ready to do whatever their client wants to make their event a success. Shyrod is professional; he was on time and did everything he said he would do for our daughter's wedding. The music was appropriate for the audience and was not too loud as so often one finds at weddings or dances. I would be honored to be a reference for anyone considering Papa Sol -- they have my unequivocal endorsement. I will be 50 individuals told me alone that they were the best dance band they had seen -- they MADE Kate and Sandy's wedding. Thank Shyrod for us all
Susan Fitzgerald C., JD Associate Dean of Development and University Relations
I just wanted to write a quick note to tell you how FABULOUS Papa Sol was at our wedding on Kiawah Island! I was so impressed with their sheer presence and of course the outstanding singing! My entire reception was dancing, singing and having a ball the entire time! They allowed everyone to get on stage, sing and dance with them, including me, the bride! Nothing will make me smile in the years to come, more than the pictures of my friends and family dancing like crazy. In fact, my cousin is getting married in Hilton Head in June and is considering hiring them to play at her wedding as well! Thanks again for everything! Stacey and Steve C.
So sorry for the delay in my response.....Papa Sol was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! Worth every dime....it's all my guests could talk about during and afterwards still. I didn't want it to end b/c I've never enjoyed a band so much. Rarely do see guests go up the band to shake their hands afterwards like they did at our wedding. Just amazing!!!! Thank you for the recommendation and for helping me book them which was the best decision I ever made!
Papa Sol was AMAZING!!! They are all our guest are talking about. We had high expectations because we have seen them perform once before, but they far exceeded them! They made our wedding reception unforgettable! Please pass our appreciation on to the band.
Bliar Capallo S. Wedding Reception
Song List
80's Retro Katrina and the Waves - Walkin on Sunshine
Acoustic, Folk, and Blues B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
Beach Music Contours - Do You Love Me Cornelius Bros & Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood Embers - I Love Beach Music Frankie Valli - Oh What A Night Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman Sam Cooke - Havin' A Party Spinners - I'll Be Around The Platters - With This Ring The Tams - Be Young Be Foolish Wilson Pickett - 6-3-4-5-7-8-9
Classic Rock AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long Aerosmith - Walk This Way Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode Devo - Whip It Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville Jimmy Hendrix - Hey Joe Jimmy Hendrix - Little Wing Jimmy Hendrix - Purple Haze Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock And Roll Journey - Anyway You Want It Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl Rolling Stones - Satisfaction Smash Mouth - All Star Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
Classic Soul / Motown Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia Gladys Knight - You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine Martha & The Vandellas - Dancin' In The Street Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Heat Wave Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye - You're all I Need To Get By Mary Wells - My Guy Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder - Signe Sealed Delivered I'm Yours Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life The Four Tops - Baby I Need You Lovin' The Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg The Temptations - Get Ready The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
Contemporary and Dance V.I.C. - Wobble A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie Adele - Into The Deep Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools Aretha Franklin - Dr. Feelgood Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady B-52's - Love Shack Baby Face - Whip Appeal Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand Beyonce - Crazy In Love Beyonce - Deja Vu Beyonce/Destiny's Child - Irreplaceable Beyonce/Destiny's Child - Survivor Black Eyed Peas - Hey Mama Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started Black Eyed Peas - My Humps Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody Blues Brothers - Gimme Some Lovin' Blues Brothers - Jailhouse Rock Blues Brothers - Minnie The Moocher Blues Brothers - Somebody Blues Brothers - Sweet Home Chicago Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are C Aguilera Lil Kim Mya - Lady Marmalade Cameo - Candy Cameo - Sparkle Cameo - Word Up Carl Carlton - Bad Mama Jamma Cee-Lo Green - Forget You Christina Aguilera - Candyman Christina Aguilera - Car Wash Christina Aguilera - Tilt Ya Head Back Chubby Checker - Johnny B Goode Chubby Checker - The Twist Ciara - 1, 2 Step Ciara - Goodies Commodores - Easy Commodores - Lady Commodores - Zoom Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love Emotions - Best Of My Love Emotions - Don't Want to Lose Your Love Gap Band - Party Train Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Gwen Stefani - Cool Gwen Stefani - Holla Back Girl Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape Heatwave - Boogie Nights Heatwave - Groove Line James Brown - I Feel Good James Brown - Popcorn James Brown - Sex Machine Justin Timberlake - My Love Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body Justin Timberlake - Sexyback Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around Comes Around Katy Perry - Last Friday Night KC & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight KC & The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man KC & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way Kool And The Gang - Celebration Kool And The Gang - Funky Stuff Kool And The Gang - Hollywood Swingin' Kool And The Gang - Jungle Boogie Kool And The Gang - Mislead Kool And The Gang - Tonight Lou Bega - Mambo #5 McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now Michael Jackson - Billy Jean Michael Jackson - Heart Break Hotel Michael Jackson - I'll Be There Montel Jordan - This Is How We Do It Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It Natalie Cole - Inseparable Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac Natalie Cole - This Will Be Natalie Cole - Unforgettable Otis Redding - Hard To Handle Otis Redding - We're Havin A Party OutKast - Hey Ya OutKast - I Like The Way You Move OutKast - Ms. Jackson OutKast - So Fresh, So Clean OutKast - The Way You Move Parliament Funkadelic - Flashlight Parliament Funkadelic - One Nation Under Patti Labelle - Love Need and Want You Patti Labelle - New Attitude Patti Labelle - Stir It Up Pink - Feel Good Time Pink - Get The Party Started Pink - U An Ur Hand Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love) Pointer Sisters - Neutron Dance Prince - 1999 Prince - Get Off Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover Prince - Let's Go Crazy Prince - Little Red Corvette Prince - Purple Rain Prince - When Doves Cry Rhianna - Music of The Sun Rhianna - Oh Baby Rhianna - SOS Rhianna - Umbrella Rick James - Give It To Me Baby Rick James - Super Freak Rick James - You And I S.O.S. - Take Your Time Do It Right Shakira - Hips Don't Lie Shakira - Whenever, Wherever Sly and the Family Stone - Dance To The Music Sly and the Family Stone - I Want To Take You Higher Sly and the Family Stone - Sing A Simple Song Taio Cruz - Dynamite The O'Jays - I Love Music The O'Jays - Time To Get Down The Time - Jungle Love The Tramps - Disco Inferno Tina Turner - I Want To Take You Higher Tina Turner - Nutbush Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High TLC - Creep Usher - Caught Up Usher - DJ Got Us Fallen In Love Again Usher - Pop Ya Collar Usher - Yeah Usher - You Make Me Wanna Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music Wilson Pickett - Midnight Hour
Country and Bluegrass Johnny Gill - My My My
Modern, Alternative, and Classic Rock Bob Seger - Old Time Rock & Roll David Bowie - Fame David Bowie - Let's Dance Dazz Band - Let It Whip Eagles - Hotel California Elton John - Fooled Around Elvis Presley - Falling In Love Elvis Presley - Hound Dog Elvis Presley - Jail House Rock Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Gap Band - Burn Rubber Gap Band - Drop Da Bomb Gap Band - Early In The Morning Kiss - I Wanna Rock & Roll Mothers Finest - Baby Love Oleta Adams - Get Here Queen - Another One Bites The Dust Queen - We Are The Champions Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately Sugar Ray - Fly Tina Turner - Private Dancer Tina Turner - Proud Mary Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison - Into The Mystic War - The World Is A Ghetto
Motown, Oldies, and Beach Aretha Franklin - Respect Ben E. King - Stand By Me Drifters - Ruby Ruby Drifters - Under The Boardwalk Everything But The Girl - Miss You Four Tops - Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Isley Brothers - Shout Jackie Wilson - Higher & Higher Little Richard - Keep Knockin' Little Richard - Tutti Frutti Marvelettes - My Guy Nat King Cole - Unforgettable Otis Redding - Dock Of The Bay Ray Charles - You Are So Beautiful Sam & Dave - Soul Man Sam Cooke - Chain Gang Sam Cooke - Send Me Sam Cooke - Twist & Shout Sam Cooke - Twistin' Shalamar - Get Ready Temptations - Imagination Temptations - My Girl The O'Jays - Love Train Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett - Sweet Soul Music
R&B, Funk, and Disco Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music Cheryl Lynn - To Be Real Chic - Good Times Commodores - Brick House Commodores - Stuck On You Donna Summer - Bad Girl Donna Summer - Last Dance Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood Heatwave - Always & Forever Heatwave - Groove Line James Brown - I Feel Good James Brown - Man's World James Brown - Sex Machine James Brown - When A Man Loves A Woman Kool & The Gang - Celebration Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On Parliament Funkadelic - Flashlight Parliament Funkadelic - One Nation Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman Rick James - Give It To Me Rick James - Super Freak Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly Sister Sledge - We Are Family Smokey Robinson - Tears Of A Clown Smokey Robinson - Tracks Of My Tears Stevie Wonder - Superstition Tams - Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie Village People - Ymca
Retro 70's and 80's KC & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Man KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way
Songs for Jewish Events Hava Nagila
Standards, Swing, and Jazz Benny Goodman - One O'Clock Jump Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing Benny Goodman - Stompin At The Savoy Benny Goodman - Sweet Georgia Brown Brian Setzer - Hoodoo Voodoo Doll Brian Setzer - Rock This Town Brian Setzer - Route 66 Brian Setzer - Route 66 Brian Setzer - Your True Love Donny Hathaway - A Song for You Donny Hathaway - I Thank You Baby Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You Duke Ellington - Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me Duke Ellington - Don't Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington - Don't Mean A Thing Duke Ellington - In My Solitude Duke Ellington - Mood Indigo Duke Ellington - Satin Doll Duke Ellington - Take The "A" Train Ella Fitzgerald - A Tisket A Tasket Ella Fitzgerald - How High The Moon Ella Fitzgerald - Misty Ella Fitzgerald - Mr. Paganini Ella Fitzgerald - The Best Is Yet To Come Frank Sinatra - All Of Me Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon Frank Sinatra - I've Got The World On A String Frank Sinatra - King Of The Road Frank Sinatra - New York New York Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight George Benson - Breezing Glenn Miller - Little Brown Jug Glenn Miller - Moonlight Serenade Glenn Miller - Over The Rainbow Grover Washington, Jr. - Mr. Magic Harry Connick - For Once In My Life Harry Connick - It Had To Be You Harry Connick - Moody's Mood Harry Connick - Only You Harry Connick - Our Love Is Here To Stay Harry Connick - The Very Thought Of You James Taylor - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight James Taylor - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You James Taylor - Something In The Way She Moves Lionel Hampton - Flying Home Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Boogie Woogie Lionel Hampton - Tuxedo Junction Louis Armstrong - Wonderful World Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind Ray Charles - I've Got A Woman Ray Charles - Mess Around Ray Charles - Night Time Is The Right Time Ray Charles - Shake Your Tailfeather Ray Charles - What'd I Say Tony Bennett - Fly Me To The Moon
Other Songs Groove Theory - Tell Me Soul For Real - Candy Rain Van Mccoy - Hustle Wings - Let Em In
ARTIST ID: 30435
Papa-Sol is a powerful band featuring lively floor shows and danceable pop or soul! Their repertoire also contains a bit of funk, reggae, country, blues, jazz, beach, and good old rock & roll. Papa-Sol plays hits from the vintage years of the 1950's to today. This band has danced from coast to coast and around the world. They boast performance credits in Japan, Thailand, Korea, The Philippines, and Guam. Papa-Sol is guaranteed to profoundly pop your soul!
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Atlanta Showstoppers
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Class Act
Jessie's Girls
Jukeboxx
Terry Lee and the GTs
Phase Band
The Water Coolers
The Boomers
Harlem Gospel Choir
Madhatter's Annual Ball
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Daughtry in Concert
Celebrate Fairfax 2012
Lee Moore Wedding
New Year's Eve Gala
Friday Cheers
Music With Friends
Atlanta Corporate Party 2012
Nancy Oliver
Diana Tan
Mark Letson
Rick Stowe
Doug Daniel
Miranda McVerry
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