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On WeddingWire since 2016

Shaded Soul Band is a Connecticut-based, award-winning band that performs anywhere in New England at weddings, corporate events, or outdoor concerts. With several prestigious awards under their belt and stage-sharing with several famous musicians, Shaded Soul Band knows how to put on a show. Couples will meet with the band ahead of time to ensure all details are set, including matching the bands outfits to their color scheme. Combining powerful vocals and a dynamic stage presence, they deliver a high energy that creates the perfect entertainment experience. Shaded Soul Band is guaranteed to keep your dance floor packed all night long!

Services Offered
In addition to Shaded Soul's live band, couples have the opportunity to incorporate the use of its MC and DJ services throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, breaks, and reception. Their work is liability insured. Shaded Soul can also provide up lighting for the reception. Upon request, Shaded Soul Band will travel and learn new songs specifically for the event. The services offered include:

  • Musicians for ceremony, cocktail hour & reception
  • DJ service for continuous music included in every package
  • MC service included in every package
  • Sample music or video
  • Uplighting
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$5,000 - $8,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$4,000 - $7,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$6,500

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Shaded Soul Band

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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52 Reviews
100% recommend it
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Shaded Soul Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Renee, the bandleader, is praised for her professionalism, communication, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The band's energy and talent kept guests on the dance floor all night, and their ability to accommodate special requests, including learning new songs and incorporating guest performances, was appreciated. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Shaded Soul Band for a memorable and fun wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Shaded Soul Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Renee, the bandleader, is praised for her professionalism, communication, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The band's energy and talent kept guests on the dance floor all night, and their ability to accommodate special requests, including learning new songs and incorporating guest performances, was appreciated. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Shaded Soul Band for a memorable and fun wedding experience.

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Christina M. Sent on 01/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Say Yes to this band

We are so grateful to have Shaded Soul Band as part of our wedding day! They truly made our day memorable for everyone in attendance! Renee was professional and so easy to work with! Having them able to perform for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and then the reception was a,azkmg! We were very grateful as they took suggestions for our first dance and saw it to fruition! They had people on the dance floor as soon as the reception started. They also joined in on the party and helped with a tshirt toss to our guests on the dance floor. Renee listened to our needs and offered suggestions to insure the night ran smoothly! I would hire them in the future for any event. We also recommend seeing them perform at some of the summer concert series if you can! Thank you Shaded Soul for making our wedding memorable for all in attendance, you are still being talked about with our family and friends a month later!
Ashley
Ashley P. Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent band!

Shaded Soul came highly recommended to me and my now husband through our wedding venue. Renee, the band manager was extremely responsive and helpful during the process. The wedding band was so great about agreeing to learn our first dance song (XO by John Mayer/Beyoncé) too! I'm the kind of person that likes to dance the entire time at weddings, this was important to me on our wedding day and Shaded Soul didn't disappoint. I got so many compliments from friends and family!! I would 100% recommend.
Rachel
Rachel S. Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice!

Shaded Soul was the best decision we could have made! They went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met and they were very enjoyable to work with throughout the whole process. They even let my dad play a song with them! Their energy was contagious. We can't recommend them enough!

Rachel & Jake
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Airen Miller Photography Airen Miller Photography Wedding Photographers

Shaded should band is one of my FAVORITE bands to work with. Their music is awesome, and they get the dance floor packed with people having a blast! 5 stars.

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