Heartbeat of Soul

Artist ID: 5571

Heartbeat of Soul was formed with three major concepts in mind: versatility, Musical Variety,and Superb Showmanship. As entertainers, the group sets only the highest of standards and will accept nothing less. From the choreographed dance steps in the Blues Brothers medley to the wireless guitar dancing and playing through the audience, Heartbeat of Soul always maintains a high level of excitement. Whether it's high energy Top 40, Carolina Beach, or those good old Oldie Goldies, their song list can be shaped to your exact taste.

Heartbeat of Soul regards entertainment as their business...AND THEY KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!

GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST

Modern Rock, Alternative, & Top 40
R&B, Motown, Oldies, & Beach

SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES

Weddings
Private Parties

REFERENCES

Lewis - Thank you for all that you and your band did to make our wedding night absolutely perfect. You all did a terrific job keeping the party alive and all friends and family at the reception absolutely loved the music. From the pre-wedding planning to the actual performance, you all were top notch and I could not have asked for a better band. We learned about your band after playing for our friends' wedding and we also hope to also pass your name along to our friends for future weddings. Thank you for making our night memorable.
Lauren C. (July 16th, 2011)
Bride

Lewis! I have asked Carter to email you with our "official" feedback, specifically for your website (because he's a much better writer than me), but let me just say..WE LOVED HEARTBEAT OF SOUL. You blew my expectations out of the water and made the reception a blast. I thought ya'll sounded amazing, your energy level was awesome and you really got everyone excited and on the dance floor, even thought it was a dangerous place to be :) My family and almost all my friends were still talking about how great the band was the next day. I will highly recommend you to anyone I know getting married. Thank you so much for making our wedding reception so much fun! Best,
Kate M. (Sept 27th, 2011)
Wedding

All the comments I've received about the band were very positive. My daughter and her husband thought they were great and several of the thank you notes we've received from guests specifically noted the band. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend, and have already been asked for their name several times. Thanks for your help, and if you contact them thank them for me. I've often advised friends that in the end, it's the band that makes the reception, and all I'm hearing is how good ours was -
Rob A. (Aug 6th, 2011)
Father of the Bride

Dear Lewis - Shame on me for not writing you sooner! Please use any or all of "my review!"

I am a firm believer that a band can make or break an event and without reservation Heartbeat of Soul made our event! I have had more people ask where we found you guys and how to get in touch with you-in fact my next door neighbor who heard you at our daughter's reception just booked you for her daughter's wedding next June in Charleston, SC. Everyone said how fun and upbeat and just downright fabulous the band was. The fact that you really engaged our guests, moved around among them and played just the right mix to keep the party going for old and young people alike is what makes you so very good. I am convinced we could have paid twice as much for a band that would probably would have been half as good as you are. To top it off, Lewis Wilson is the epitome of the perfect band leader-attentive, polite, timely on communication and extremely accommodating within reason. This band will NOT disappoint. Highly recommended! Anne Matthews Greenville, South Carolina
Anne M. (April 16th, 2011)
Wedding

Lewis / Heartbeat of Soul - Thank you so much for sharing your amazing musical talent with our family and friends during me and Wesley's wedding reception on June 18, 2011! We are still hearing compliments about how you all played really fun music, interacted with everyone in the crowd, and never allowed a dull moment on the dance floor! I greatly appreciate your ability to so seamlessly transition from the wedding party announcements, to our first dance, to the cake cutting, to the congo line, etc. etc.! I felt so confident with you all running the night's 'to-dos' and then playing incredible music in between!

I would recommend you in a heartbeat! :) Best of luck! - Thanks again,
Lauren H. (June 18th, 2011)
Bride

The evening was enchanting. Heartbeat of Soul has always been one of the kids favorite bands. The grooms father even request an addition set and fortunately they accepted. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful talent and will certainly refer them whenever possible. It was a night to remember................
Jan Canfield

Heartbeat of Soul performed for our daughter's wedding on August 29th in Winchester, VA. They were AWESOME!!! Everyone loved the music, play list and a good time was had by all. If anyone wants a recommendation, they can contact me!!!
Ellen Wheeler

Thank you. The wedding and honeymoon went perfectly. The band was truly amazing and very professional. I can't tell you enough how many compliments I received regarding the band. Everyone loved loved loved the band and had such a great time dancing and singing along with them. I will definitely book them again in the future. Heartbeat of Soul was the best of the best and made our wedding truly magical. Thank you again for all your help and professionalism. Best Wishes,
Jamie and Andy

Heartbeat of Soul was a hit! Everyone has commented that they were great and "so much fun". They were set up in plenty of time; we couldn't have asked for a better group. We definitely will keep them on the list for a return engagement. Thanks so much for your assistance. Merry Christmas!
Annette Freeman

We can not thank you enough for the fabulous job Heartbeat of Soul did Saturday night. Our event was the largest we have had in quite a few years, and we have not heard anything, and I do mean anything, but positive responses. To have a crowd still dancing at the end of the night was just a testament to what you do. Many thanks! Many returns!
Dan

We wanted to thank you Lewis, and everyone with Heartbeat of Soul for making our wedding such a wonderful time. Derek and I could not have asked for a better performance by you and your band. Even before the wedding you were in constant contact to make sure everything would go accordingly, and to make sure we had the exact music we wanted. You were reachable whenever I had a question, and that makes such a difference. EVERYONE had a blast, and don't be surprised if you get a few phone calls, because we had repeated requests for your name! "Who is your band?! Where did you find them, they're fabulous!!" The whole band was so lively and energetic and the best part was the interaction with all the guests! You kept everyone dancing all night long with all the classics, and then some! You were so accommodating with our special request during your set break to provide the microphone for our friend to play. It was such a treat and we thank you. Again, we are truly grateful for all that you did to make our day so special, and for our CD! We listened to it on our honeymoon in Costa Rica!! It was such a pleasure meeting and working with you and East Coast Entertainment. Please take care, and we look forward to working with you sometime in the future!! Sincerely,
Emily and Derek Shepard

Mark and I agreed that we wanted a band at our wedding since weddings with bands are always better. We had no idea that Heartbeat of Soul would blow us away with all the fun they brought to our reception! From the moment they started playing, we had people on the dance floor. Who knew that I would get a workout at my own wedding?! Their enthusiasm got the party started and kept it going till well after the Biltmore was kicking us out. The playlist provided so much variety that all our guests enjoyed themselves till the last song (Shout!). Seeing my 84 year old grandfather on the dance floor during the same songs as my 10 year old cousins is certainly a testament to that. My favorite response from one of our guests came in a text message as we were headed to Hawaii: "Never been to a wedding where the band played Billie Jean... AWESOME"! I couldn't agree more... We've received too many compliments on the band to include in one review. Picking a band without ever seeing them perform was a risk, but it turned out perfect! Their music on the website doesn't even come close to how great they were live. Lewis is attentive to details and speaking with him on the phone many times before the event put all our worries to rest. He even made the reception extra special for us by playing the Notre Dame fight song during the cake cutting (since we both went to school there). Definitely the "icing on the cake"! We have no reservations in highly recommending Heartbeat of Soul to anyone who wants a memorable event!
Katie & Mark Schmidt

We were very pleased with The Heartbeat of Soul's performance. They were a highlight of the evening with good music, entertainment, and even some dance tips. Our guests enjoyed the playlist and young to old got out on the dance floor to enjoy the event.
Lindsay Hodgson

Everything was amazing!! They knew the right songs to play and when and were totally professional. I cannot express to you enough how well it went. They were so energetic and were definitely a highlight of my wedding for myself and my husband. They absolutely made our reception what it was and I couldn't have had a better experience with the band! THEY WERE SO MUCH FUN!!! We've passed their names on to our friends because sooooo many people asked us who they were!
Katharine

We had an AMAZING time!!! You guys were the best band I have ever heard! Friends and family are still raving about your music and the way you reached everyone! I believe some of our friends are booking you for their wedding! Thanks for making it an unforgettable evening!
Julia

Heartbeat Of Soul was FANTASTIC at our wedding this weekend! Everyone was dancing and they did such a great job of getting the guest involved. Dan and I really loved how they interacted with the crowd. I really can't say enough about how wonderful they were. Not only were they great singers and performers, but they were also such nice people to work with! Thank you so much for the recommendation and I'd definitely be willing to serve as a reference if Lewis and the rest of the band ever need it. Thanks so much - It was a great wedding!!! In large part due to the band!
Caroline and Dan

We had a great time! Everything was perfect including your band. All of our guest were talking about how great you were and that they had a wonderful time. Chris's grandmother and Uncle said it was the best time they had in a very long time. Thank you so much! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. We had a great time.
Lindsay Westbrook

Sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you-still unpacking from the honeymoon. We had a wonderful time with the band! They were fantastic-we loved their spirit, their songs and their performance! Honestly, I could'nt have dreamed of having a better band at my wedding. They danced with the crowd, interacted and had us join them in the singing, and always kept the momentum of the party going. Everyone was dancing most of the night and that was all I wanted! I'm so pleased with their performance and would recommend them to anyone that loves good Motown/soul music with a mix of fantastic classic slow songs. Thanks for everything!! They were the Heartbeat Of Soul!
Olivia

SONG LIST


Beach Music
Band Of Oz - Ocean Boulevard
Billy Ward - 60 Minute Man
Chairman Of The Board - 39 21 40 Shape
Chairman Of The Board - Carolina Girls
Chairman Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
Fantastic Shakers - Shakin' The Shack
Lamont Dozier - Cool Me Out
Oc Smith - Brenda
Otis Day & The Knights - Shama Lama Ding Dong
Part Time Party Time Band - Party Time Man
Sam & Dave - Soothe Me Baby
The Drifters - Save The Last Dance
The Drifters - This Magic Moment
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
The Embers - I Love Beach Music
The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
The Platters - With This Ring
The Tams - Be Young Be Foolish
The Tams - What Kind Of Fool
The Tramps - Hold Back The Night
The Tymes - Miss Grace
Willie Tee - Thank You John

Country
Allison Krause - When You Say Nothing At All
Heartland - I Loved Her First
Keith Urband - Making Memories Of Us
Leanne Womack - I Hope You Dance
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Rascal Flatts - God Bless The Broken Road
Ronnie Millsap - Lost in the 60's

Motown, R&B, Soul
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Al Green - Love And Happiness
Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
Gladys Knight - Midnight Train to Georgia
Jackie Wilson - Higher & Higher
James Brown - I Feel Good
James Brown - I Got The Feelin'
Jr Walker & The Allstars - Shotgun
Martha Reeves - Dancin' In The Streets
Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is
Marvin Gaye - Lets Get It On
Marvin Gaye - Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
Mary Wells - My Guy
Michael Jackson & The Jackson Five - Billie Jean
Michael Jackson & The Jackson Five - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
Michael Jackson & The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
Michael Jackson & The Jackson Five - Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
Otis Redding - Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding - Respect
Otis Redding - That's How Strong My Love Is
Ray Charles - Georgia
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
Sam & Dave - Hold On I'm Coming
Sam & Dave - Soul Man
Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder - Superstitious
Stevie Wonder - Uptight Out Of Sight
The Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving
The Four Tops - Same Old Song
The Four Tops - Sugar Pie
The Spinners - I'll Be Around
The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
The Temptations - Lady Soul
The Temptations - My Girl
The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
Wilson Pickett - 634 5789
Wilson Pickett - Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally

Rock and Pop
Alicia Bridges - I Love the Nightlife
Babyface - Everytime I Close My Eyes
Bill Withers - Use Me Up
Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
Billy Joel - You May Be Right
Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Bob Segar - Old Time Rock & Roll
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Cornelius Brothers - Too Late To Turn Back Now
Cupid - The Cupid Shuffle (Line Dance Song)
Delbert Mcclinton - Ny City
Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Earth Wind & Fire - September
Earth Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
Elton John - Your Song
Elvis - Pledging My Love
Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
Eric Clapton - Layla
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Flo-Rida - Low (Apple Bottom Jeans)
Georgia Gaynor - I Will Survive
Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind Of Wonderful
Heat Wave - Always & Forever
James Taylor - Whenever I See Your Smiling Face
Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville
Jj Jackson - But It's Alright
Journey - Open Arms
Kc & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
Kc & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight (Medley)
Kc & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way I Like It
Kool & The Gang - Celebration
Kool & The Gang - Fresh
Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Marcie Griffith - The Electric Slide (Line Dance Song)
Michael Buble' - Home
Michael Buble' - I Haven't Met You Yet
Michael Buble' - The Way You Look Tonight
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Nelly - Just A Dream
Prince - 1999
Prince - Kiss
Prince - Purple Rain
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Ray Allaire - A Song For My Daughter
Ray Lamontagne - Hold You In My Arms
Ray Lamontagne - You Are The Best Thing
Santana - Black Magic Woman
Santana - Smooth
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Spiral Staircase - I Love You More Today Than Yesterday
Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
The Beach Boys - Little Surfer Girl
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
The Commodores - Brick House
The Isley Brothers - Shout
The O'Jays - Love Train
The Rolling Stones - Song Medley*
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Usher - Yeah
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison - Crazy Love
Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic
Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

Standards, Swing, and Jazz
Ben E King - Stand By Me
Bobby Darin - More
Chicago - Color My World
Classics Iv - Stormy
Dean Martin - Just In Time
Duke Ellington - Satin Doll
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
George Benson - On Broadway
Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up
Lou Rawls - At Last
Louie Armstrong - Mack The Knife
Louie Armstrong - Wonderful World
Nat King Cole - Unforgettable
Sam Cooke - U Send Me
Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World This Would Be
Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk
The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
The Four Tops - Ain't No Woman Like The One I've Got
The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
Van Morrison - Moondance

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