Soul and Motown Bands in Scotland

Welcome to our Soul and Motown Band page. If you are interested in a particular Band, or type of Band, then let us know and we will check availability and give you a quote. If necessary, we can also arrange a date for you to meet the Band and hear them playing.

Booking from outside the UK?

Not a problem! We have experience in arranging Bands for clients based in Europe, Canada, and the USA for Weddings and Functions in Scotland. We can help you every step of the way and supply you with Demo CDs or MP3s of Bands. At the planning stage, we will even put you in contact with the Band Leader so you can work out your exact requirements with him or her by telephone or email.

We are also experienced in supplying Function Bands and Ceilidh Bands for functions abroad. Indeed, we are always delighted to hear from Expats and Caledonian Clubs from around the World and providing them with a reliable and friendly service.

Whatever your requirements, contact us by telephone or email and we will try to help in whatever way we can.

We promise to go that extra mile to make your Function or Event a happy and successful one!

So why should we book a band through you?

In a nutshell, it gives you less hassle and more peace of mind than doing it yourself.

ATLANTIC SOUL - and The Supreme Soul Sisters

The Atlantic Soul Showband, featuring The Supreme Soul Sisters, is a Motown & Soul Band with a truly knock-out show.

It is a superb, scalable showgroup, whose unique style has seen them tour throughout the UK and Internationally. They have starred at a wide variety of functions, from small intimate private parties to large corporate events and dinner dances, and from holiday park theme nights to large open air festivals.

Atlantic Soul personify top quality entertainment coupled with consummate professionalism and many years of experience.

With a stunningly choreographed show with up to three sensational girls fronting the band, they pay tribute to the very best female soul groups of the 60's and 70's, contemporary artists like Anastacia and Destinys Child, and Motown classics through to the pulsating disco sounds of Labelle and Rose Royce whilst the guys pay homage to their heroes in the shape of James Brown, Otis Redding, etc.

With their dazzling routines and costumes to match, Atlantic Soul and The Supreme Soul Sisters deliver a high-energy show that, once seen, you will agree is unmissable. There are up to 8 band members, 5 of whom provide vocals, it goes without saying that the harmonies are stunning to say the least.

With state of the art sound and lighting, the size of the band is fully scalable depending on the type of function and size of venue. So whether you hire the 5 piece band for Weddings or the 8 piece band for larger functions, Altlantic Soul will guarantee to make your event a night to remember!

"As usual, absolutely fantastic. Your music and your professional attitude always makes this event the success that it is." - Ian Jack, Aberdeen Oilmens Golf Association.

"The reaction from the crowd was phenomenal. I expected quiet applause, instead you had them whipped up into a frenzy. Highly recommended." - Gordon Shearer, ISF, Sardinia.

"You were all high-energy and gave a high-impact performance, and were extremely professional." - Royal Airforce Kinloss.

Here are some samples of their work. Just double-click on the link and it should start playing in Windows Media Player within ten seconds. If you are having trouble playing the MP3 see the Help section at the bottom of this page.

The Jauncey Brothers Band - Versatility and Virtuosity

The Jauncey Brothers Band is a group of highly-experienced musicians, who come together in a super-high-energy act with a single, simple mission: to make wicked party music!

Versatility's their trademark - plus a fair sprinkling of virtuosity. Between them, they have played in almost every kind of group imaginable. That is why they can so effortlessly switch from from reels to rock, from soul to salsa, and from big band to boogie.

Their repertoire is the Department of Serious Boogie. They'll keep you bopping till you drop with their high-octane blend of traditional Scottish and modern dance music. If you want to rock, they've got everything from Abba to Zappa. If you want to reel, they'll play ceilidh or country dance - and they'll walk you thru the steps if you don't already know them.

They can provide anything from a four-piece right up to a nine-piece band, but the core of the band consits of:

Jamie Jauncey - keyboards & vocals. Jamie first played drums in a Scottish dance band when he was 13. He soon moved on to piano and guitar and released singles as a singer/songwriter. He also did regular sessions for BBC Radio Two with the group Softrock, as well as recording and touring with Peter (Where Do You Go To My Lovely) Sarstedt. Today Jamie earns his living as a writer.

Simon Jauncey - guitar, bass & keyboards. Simon was an inch shorter than his bass guitar when he first played Scottish dance music. He later had two rock'n'roll bands of his own and did session work in London, before moving to Caracas where he studied jazz and Latin music with Gerry Weil, one of Venezuela's leading jazz pianists and composers. When he’s not making music, Simon is a photographer.

Gillian Duncan - vocals. Gillian has sung professionally from an early age, touring Europe, the Middle East and North America with a variety of folk, traditional and country groups. In 11 years with her own band, The Jacobites, she made seven albums and numerous radio and TV broadcasts. Gillian also does session work, records advertising jingles and writes songs.

Pete Clark - fiddle. Pete is one of Scotland’s most sought-after fiddle players for his stylish and sensitive interpretation of traditional tunes. In recent years, he has released four acclaimed albums and guested with innumerable bands and artists including Mike Oldfield, Dougie Maclean, Smeddum, Heritage and the Benach-ally Ceilidh Band. Pete also founded and leads the Niel Gow Ensemble.

Laura Carse - percussion. Laura is one of the most talented young percussionists in Scotland. She graduated with distinction from her music degree course at Perth College, where she played in soul, brass and big bands. She also attended the music conservatory in Recife, Brazil. She has recently launched "CrashBangWallop" which provides travelling drum workshops for schools.

"What makes The Jauncey Brothers so popular is their amazing versatility. There can be no other band in Scotland that switches so effortlessly from reels to rock, from soul to salsa, from big band to boogie. If you really want your party to go with a swing, book them right now." - Roddy Martine, The Scotsman.

"Everyone is still talking about Hogmanay and how wonderful you guys were ..."
Paul Gorham, Events Manager, Skibo Castle.

"I thought The Jauncey Brothers’ Band was quite simply sensational. Having lived in Brazil for a while I nearly flipped when you started playing musica popular brazileira!"
Sheila Colvin, Official Opening, Museum Of Scotland.

"A very big thank you to the best band in the world! Yes, really, there can be no better ... we are so grateful to you all."
Claire MacDonald of MacDonald, Isle of Skye.

"We received many appreciative comments about The Halifax's IF.com party. Much of that is down to yourselves, driving it along with such a good selection of music."
Alex Todrick, Vincent Taylor & Associates.

Help! How do I play these music files?

It's easy! Just double-click on the link and Windows Media Player (or whatever music player you have installed on your PC) should run and start playing the music file within a few seconds. Make sure you have your speakers plugged in and switched on.

If you have a Broadband internet connection (which is very fast), then the music files should play very smoothly straight away.

However, if you have a standard "Dialup" connection (your modem dials up to allow you to make the connection to the internet) then you will find the music file stops and starts all the time. This is because your PC music player is trying to stream or play the music as it downloads to your hard drive but your internet connection isn't fast enough to play the music smoothly.

If that is what is happening to you, then all you have to do is let the music stagger through once (it is downloading as this is happening) and then it will play at full speed after that. You can then listen to the the music file as many times as you want.

We hope that has helped you. If not, just give us a ring on 0141 577 6604 and we'll talk you through it.

We're here to help you in any way we can.

To obtain more information about any of our featured Bands or to order a Free Demo CD, give us a ring on 0141 577 6604.