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Empire State

Empire State

Superb Funk & Soul Band

  • Funk and soul band
  • Perfect for Weddings, Parties & Events
  • Highly Recommended
  • Highly experienced musicians
  • High quality fully PAT tested PA
  • Playlist DJ Service Included
  • Available UK Nationwide

If you've been searching for a band with the authentic, undeniable sound of funk and soul - you need Empire State! This hugely impressive male fronted 7 piece delivers a relentlessly amazing performance filled with all of your favourite hits by the likes of Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield and Gil Scott-Heron!

These outstanding Bristol based musicians have been performing as a unit since 2011 and their busy schedule includes performing and recording with artists such as Kenny Thomas, Bizarre Inc, This Picture, Monie Love, Realer, Keith Tippet and Subjagger!

They are also a seasoned party band for hire and are the perfect choice for your wedding, private party or corporate event!

Empire State want your evening to be full of dancing and fun, so they will arrive at your venue fully self-contained with everything they'll need to perform, leaving you with nothing to worry about other than finding comfortable dancing shoes!
These talented musicians will also play recorded music when they're not playing live to keep your guests funkin' out on the dance floor!
This astounding band is all you need to make for a memorable evening, they can't fail to impress! Book today!

The University of South Wales

Tribal

The Marriott Bristol

Hotels

Corporate Events

Weddings

Golf Clubs

And Many more
POP

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Light My Fire – Stevie Wonder

Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Express Yourself – Charles Wright

Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang

Papa was a Rolling Stone – The Temptations

It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield

I Wish – Stevie Wonder

Le Freak – Chic

You’re Losing Me – Ann Sexton

Brick House – Commodores

Good Times – CHIC

Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake

7 Nation Army – Ben L’Oncle Soul

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Super Duper Love – Josh Stone

Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang















FUNK & SOUL

Fire on the Bayou – The Meters

Shakey Ground – Etta James

Just Kissed My Baby – The Meters

Diggin on James Brown – Tower of Power

Clean Up Woman – Betty Wright

Right Place Wrong Time – Dr. John

What is Hip – Tower of Power

Fire – Ohio Players

Pick up The Pieces – Average White Band

Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine – James Brown

Do it Like you Do – Lettuce

Cold Sweat – James Brown

Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother – Black on White Affair

Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown

This Land is Your Land – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Hercules – Aaron Neville

Use Me – Bill Withers

Lady Day and John Coltrane – Gil Scott-Heron

I Can’t Stand the Rain – Ann Peebles

Soul Man – Sam and Dave

UK Nationwide | Europe | Worldwide
1 x 60 minute Set

2 x 45 Minutes Sets

2 x 60 Minutes Sets

3 x 45 Minutes Sets

DJ & Disco Available

Reviews of empire state

B

Booked for a Wedding.

So many elements of our wedding day exceeded our hopes and expectations but you guys smashed it out of the park. Belting out full bodied funk, you were so TIGHT and took no prisoners. My diamanté Vans are gratifyingly destroyed (along with my knees - no wonder James Brown turned to angel dust!) Thanks for being such terrific sports. You were no stress, all fun - like the day itself - and you played such a pivotal role in launching what had been a delightful day into a five hour danceathon. Mission accomplished!

D

Drew Burman booked Empire State to perform at Their May Ball at The University of South Wales Students’ Union

Empire State delivered a fine performance at Caerleon’s recent May Ball, plenty of old mixed with new to keep the varied crowd pleased, and the crowd were happy to show their appreciation in return. Their 45 minute set was obviously well practiced and well honed, and the band gelled well together on stage, that was easy to see. I would definitely consider calling them back in for future performances, and will advise my successor to do so!

J

Jayne and Brain Booked Empire State for their Party.

Thank you so much for playing at our party on Saturday, everyone loved your music and the proof was in the full dance floor! Such a professional, friendly group who did a fantastic job.

If you've been searching for a band with the authentic, undeniable sound of funk and soul - you need Empire State! This hugely impressive male fronted 7 piece delivers a relentlessly amazing performance filled with all of your favourite hits by the likes of Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield and Gil Scott-Heron!

These outstanding Bristol based musicians have been performing as a unit since 2011 and their busy schedule includes performing and recording with artists such as Kenny Thomas, Bizarre Inc, This Picture, Monie Love, Realer, Keith Tippet and Subjagger!

They are also a seasoned party band for hire and are the perfect choice for your wedding, private party or corporate event!

Empire State want your evening to be full of dancing and fun, so they will arrive at your venue fully self-contained with everything they'll need to perform, leaving you with nothing to worry about other than finding comfortable dancing shoes!
These talented musicians will also play recorded music when they're not playing live to keep your guests funkin' out on the dance floor!
This astounding band is all you need to make for a memorable evening, they can't fail to impress! Book today!

The University of South Wales

Tribal

The Marriott Bristol

Hotels

Corporate Events

Weddings

Golf Clubs

And Many more

POP

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Light My Fire – Stevie Wonder

Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Express Yourself – Charles Wright

Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang

Papa was a Rolling Stone – The Temptations

It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield

I Wish – Stevie Wonder

Le Freak – Chic

You’re Losing Me – Ann Sexton

Brick House – Commodores

Good Times – CHIC

Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake

7 Nation Army – Ben L’Oncle Soul

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Super Duper Love – Josh Stone

Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang















FUNK & SOUL

Fire on the Bayou – The Meters

Shakey Ground – Etta James

Just Kissed My Baby – The Meters

Diggin on James Brown – Tower of Power

Clean Up Woman – Betty Wright

Right Place Wrong Time – Dr. John

What is Hip – Tower of Power

Fire – Ohio Players

Pick up The Pieces – Average White Band

Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine – James Brown

Do it Like you Do – Lettuce

Cold Sweat – James Brown

Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother – Black on White Affair

Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown

This Land is Your Land – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Hercules – Aaron Neville

Use Me – Bill Withers

Lady Day and John Coltrane – Gil Scott-Heron

I Can’t Stand the Rain – Ann Peebles

Soul Man – Sam and Dave

UK Nationwide | Europe | Worldwide

B

Booked for a Wedding.
So many elements of our wedding day exceeded our hopes and expectations but you guys smashed it out of the park. Belting out full bodied funk, you were so TIGHT and took no prisoners. My diamanté Vans are gratifyingly destroyed (along with my knees - no wonder James Brown turned to angel dust!) Thanks for being such terrific sports. You were no stress, all fun - like the day itself - and you played such a pivotal role in launching what had been a delightful day into a five hour danceathon. Mission accomplished!

D

Drew Burman booked Empire State to perform at Their May Ball at The University of South Wales Students’ Union
Empire State delivered a fine performance at Caerleon’s recent May Ball, plenty of old mixed with new to keep the varied crowd pleased, and the crowd were happy to show their appreciation in return. Their 45 minute set was obviously well practiced and well honed, and the band gelled well together on stage, that was easy to see. I would definitely consider calling them back in for future performances, and will advise my successor to do so!

J

Jayne and Brain Booked Empire State for their Party.
Thank you so much for playing at our party on Saturday, everyone loved your music and the proof was in the full dance floor! Such a professional, friendly group who did a fantastic job.
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