Skip to main content
Weddings
ARE YOU A VENDOR?
Hired
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc
Soul Session, the band
Soul Session, the band
C19: Dance on the DF in seats
C19: Dance on the DF in seats
Welcome Bride & Groom
Welcome Bride & Groom
Yes, we play ceremonies too
Yes, we play ceremonies too
Hardcore Party
Hardcore Party
Awards - Thank you
Awards - Thank you
Event of All Scales
Event of All Scales
Arena Bowl Entertainment
Arena Bowl Entertainment
We provide Dj services as well
We provide Dj services as well
The
The "Soulist"
Second Line - Soul Session
Second Line - Soul Session
We play EVERYWHERE!
We play EVERYWHERE!
We are family!
We are family!
C19: Bride & Groom ...get it!
C19: Bride & Groom ...get it!
Humbled
Humbled
Officiant Services Available
Officiant Services Available
Yes, we play ceremonies!
Yes, we play ceremonies!
Yes, we play ceremonies!
Yes, we play ceremonies!
NICE!
NICE!
Weddings of ALL sizes!
Weddings of ALL sizes!
When the Groom joins the band!
When the Groom joins the band!
The squad!
The squad!
Yes, we stream ONLINE!
Yes, we stream ONLINE!
Moments!
Moments!
Yes, we play ceremonies!
Yes, we play ceremonies!
The Bridge straight gangsta!
The Bridge straight gangsta!
Cocktail band: REAL MUSIC!
Cocktail band: REAL MUSIC!
Dad joined the band!
Dad joined the band!
Remote DJ lol
Remote DJ lol
Yes, we take video & photos
Yes, we take video & photos
Pimped out
Pimped out
1st 15 minutes
1st 15 minutes
Hora time!
Hora time!
Bride rockin' Biggie!
Bride rockin' Biggie!
Groom joining the Band
Groom joining the Band
St. Thomas Wedding
St. Thomas Wedding
Soul Session Family Members
Soul Session Family Members
Circle of Love
Circle of Love
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
Party Up!
Party Up!
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
The Soul Session Effect
The Soul Session Effect
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
Arena Bowl Championship 2019
Arena Bowl Championship 2019
Solo Live & Dj Services
Solo Live & Dj Services
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
Soul Session, the Band
Soul Session, the Band
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
Opening for Bootsy Collins
Opening for Bootsy Collins
The Soul Session Effect
The Soul Session Effect
A little bit louder now...
A little bit louder now...
Put your 6.5 Groom in the air!
Put your 6.5 Groom in the air!
Party Up
Party Up
1st Dance
1st Dance
Dj: A collection of moments
Dj: A collection of moments
Party Up
Party Up
C-19 Solution: Intimate Dj
C-19 Solution: Intimate Dj
C-19: Soul Session Ensemble
C-19: Soul Session Ensemble
SSE: Ceremony Services
SSE: Ceremony Services
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
SSE: Ceremony Services
SSE: Ceremony Services
2019/2020 Recognition (Honored
2019/2020 Recognition (Honored
Party up
Party up
Interactive Entertainment
Interactive Entertainment
Party Up
Party Up
Hora Time!
Hora Time!
Let's get it!
Let's get it!
Family time Celebrations
Family time Celebrations
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
SSE: Ceremony Services
SSE: Ceremony Services
Community Business
Community Business
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved
Weddings of all sizes
Weddings of all sizes

Interested in this vendor?

1st 15 minutes....
1 / 74

About

Soul Session , a high energy musical ensemble that will make you dance, scream, and jump around all night long with entertaining command. Led by "Soulist" Garland Nelson, 2019 Proctor's Eddies Award Winner "Best R&B Vocalist," Soul Session's emotive style across all generes earned them the distinction of 2019 Eddies Award Winner "Best Band in Capital Region NY"! Founded on the belief that soul music is God's multicultural life line, Soul Session elevates their perfermances by making the audience the center of attention through call and response, outstanding song arrangements, and Love. Consequently EVERY SHOW is creative, organic, and uniquely original.

This Original/Cover Band specializes in All Event types:

Corporate Functions (Large Conferences to Cocktail lunches)
Weddings (Not a Wedding Band, But a Band that does Weddings)
Club Gigs (All Size....we'll blow it up and entertain all age groups)
Recordings (Those in need of studio musicians for original material)
Private Parties (of all sizes and types--e.g. Birthdays and Retirements)
Showcases (Original Music Shows)

SOUL SESSION EDU-TAINMENT, INC.
Garland Nelson - Bandleader / Promoter
Toll Free: 888.DIG.SOUL (344-7865)
www.soulsession.com | www.SSElive.Online

facebook.com/soulsessionband | facebook.com/soulistgarlandnelson
Instagram: @soulsessionband | @garlandnelson
linkedin.com/pub/garland-nelson
Twitter: #soulsessionband | #garlandnelson

Soul Session/G.Nelson's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCV3KN68cujglfQ6lbdWx-UL3AqL6qBTR

  • Black-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Funk Evolution Entertainment
Saratoga Spring's Vapor Nightclub.
Fun
Performance
Funk Evolution Entertainment
5.0 (79) ·
Mechanicville, NY

Award winner

Ryan Clark
Singing live
Dancing to the music
Wedding band
Ryan Clark
5.0 (22) ·
Queensbury, NY
Most Popular Price

Award winner

Silver Arrow Band
Silver Arrow Band
Silver Arrow Band
Silver Arrow Band
Silver Arrow Band
4.8 (640) ·
New York, NY

Award winner

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
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
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
International
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
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

Reviews of Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
100% recommend it
Write a review
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Write a review
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 1
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 2
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 3
+10 User photos
Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 4
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Garland Nelson and Soul Session are highly recommended wedding entertainment. Multiple reviewers praised Garland's professionalism and how he made them feel like family throughout the planning process. The band's energy and talent kept everyone dancing and received many compliments. Garland's guidance and flexibility were greatly appreciated, and guests had an unforgettable experience. Overall, Soul Session helped make the weddings magnificent.

Review summary

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

Garland Nelson and Soul Session are highly recommended wedding entertainment. Multiple reviewers praised Garland's professionalism and how he made them feel like family throughout the planning process. The band's energy and talent kept everyone dancing and received many compliments. Garland's guidance and flexibility were greatly appreciated, and guests had an unforgettable experience. Overall, Soul Session helped make the weddings magnificent.

Kim
Kim F. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book them now

Just do yourself a favor and book Soul Session for your upcoming event, especially if it is your wedding. Live music is important to us and we planned our entire wedding around having an awesome band. Soul Session kept everyone of all ages on the dance floor all night at Glen Sanders Mansion. The music was inclusive and they are amazing at keeping the energy up. We received so many compliments on how awesome and talented the band was and will be a core memory for years to come. Garland is the man and we are already thinking of what event we can have in the future so we can once again dance the night away with Soul Session.
J
Jordan N. Sent on 05/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dance the Night Away with Soul Session

Book them now!! Booking Garland Nelson and Soul Session was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Truly a full-service vendor, Garland and his band provided the most amazing, entertaining day for us and our guests. Garland was the Officiant for our ceremony, and members of his team performed for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and then we had the full band for our reception. We received sooo many compliments, and Soul Session kept the party going all night long. We had so many conversations with Garland so that they fully understood the vibe we were looking for, and boy did they deliver! They blew sh*t up as Garland loves to say. Do yourself and your guests a favor and book Soul Session, you will have family for life! We are constantly looking up events to see Soul Session at again, and we look forward to it!
  • Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 5
  • Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 6
  • +8 photos
    Soul Session Edu-tainment, Inc 7
Andria
Andria C. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Don't hesitate, book them now!

My family has worked with soul Session in the past for a house party, they were phenomenal. My first decision, the day I was proposed to was to book them! We planned our wedding date around their availability because we loved them so much. Garland is much much more than a vocalist. Please know that when he says your family, he really means it. Garland puts love and care in everything he does. Not only did he perform at the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, but he hooked everyone up with microphones who needed to speak at the wedding ceremony, provided a podium and ensured the sound was excellent. Garland, my husband and I had several phone calls going over the logistics, play list, the plan and him sharing his ideas from years and years in the business. He ended one call saying that he wanted to do another call because he want to be sure everything he had and I had was exact, and there was no hesitation in my voice. I loved his tips and really helping the flow of wedding ceremony and reception. The band was amazing, he really knows how to bring the energy and get people up dancing!!
I could go on and on but all I can say is hire Garland and soul Session, he's family... And I'm pretty sure we all want that on one of the most important days of our lives
See all reviews
illustration message bubble

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

21

Explore other vendors in your area

Find your ideal vendor among popular ones and Couples' Choice Award winners.

See vendors

Real Weddings

Caitlin & Anthony 's wedding
Caitlin & Anthony 's wedding 1
Caitlin & Anthony 's wedding 2
Caitlin & Anthony 's wedding 3
Caitlin & Anthony
13 photos · 09/03/2022

Map

Addresses map Open Map
Bands Albany
Bands Saratoga Springs

Other vendors in Albany for your wedding

Wedding Vendors