Shaded Soul Band Reviews
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Kevin Sent on 02/07/2025
Best Wedding Band Experience Ever!
When we first watched their demo tapes and met with Renee, we knew that Shaded Soul was going to be good, however "good" turned out to be a vast underestimate. Shaded Soul was nothing short of AMAZING on our wedding day! The dance floor was packed all night and the vibes were through the roof, thanks to both the music itself and Renee's charismatic integration with the crowd. At the farewell breakfast the following morning, all anyone could talk about was Shaded Soul. Multiple guests even asked me for Renee's contact information so that they could try to book Shaded Soul for their own weddings or other events.
In the months prior to their incredible performance at our wedding, we worked closely with Renee, which could not have been easier or more of a pleasure...we already miss chatting with her! What truly makes her and Shaded Soul great is their devotion to making sure that you get everything you imagined (and more), down to the very last and minute detail. Renee promptly responded with answers to all of our many questions and requests as they came up, with grace and charm, always willing to call us or join a last-minute zoom when email/text were not suitable. No question was too silly and every request, for which we had a number of, was met with a "yes", no matter how particular or specialized they were.
Shaded Soul did not just accommodate our song requests, some of which they learned specifically for us, beautifully into the setlist for the masterful performance. They also turned a small dream of ours into a reality, which was for me (groom) to join the band on guitar for my wife's dance with her father. They learned a very specific cover version of the song we wanted, and Renee met with me several times to go over the arrangement and the parts I would play. As an amateur musician who has never performed for an audience before, I was nervous a few days before the wedding and called Renee. She answered immediately and let me play my guitar parts over the phone for her, where she assured me it sounded great but also noted with her sharp ears that my guitar tuning was not in key with the song! On the wedding day, I simply showed up with my guitar and gave it to Shaded Soul's audio-tech. A few hours later when it was time for the father-daughter dance, my guitar was finely re-tuned and plugged-in with the band. It went perfectly and was without a doubt one of the best experiences of our lives, all thanks to Renee and Shaded Soul.
There are countless examples from the day of the wedding, and prior, we could share to further illustrate the wonderful experience Shaded Soul was. One of the crowd favorites was, towards the end of the night as Shaded Soul was packing up, when my friends forced me onto the stage where my guitar was still plugged in and made me play. In a panic, I started playing "Enter Sandman" by Metallica when all of the sudden, Shaded Soul's drummer (who by the way, may be a musical prodigy) went back to her kit and started playing along perfectly with the song! It was a surprise to everyone and got the dance floor completely re-ignited for one last bang to close out the night. We transitioned into "Back In Black" by AC/DC and what is truly great is that, even though it was after-hours for the band and venue, all eight musicians and the audio-tech stopped packing up and let this spontaneous event happen.
In short, Renee and Shaded Soul were the perfect choice and, looking back, we can't imagine the wedding with anyone else. They are a big reason, if not the biggest, why the wedding was the amazing night that we will never forget. All eight members were exceptional musicians and performers, seemingly with no limitations on the genres and time-periods of music they can master. If we had to do it all over again, there isn't a thing we would change. Both my wife and I are keeping Renee's number, because the next time we need to plan an event like this, Shaded Soul will without a doubt be our first call. -
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Bernice Sent on 01/17/2025Fantastic experience
We contracted for Rene Prescott to provide d.j. services for our son's wedding. It was a phenomenal choice. Rene provided so much more than d.j. services. She followed up and reminded us of timeliness, knew the facility, provided necessary details about lighting, gave us the necessary time to make decisions, asked the appropriate questions, and gave all involved the freedom to make requests. So our experience before the event was ideal. Then she surpassed all expectations at the event. She arrived in plenty of time to complete her set up and help the caterer s with necessary details about timing of the cake, etc. She even held coats for those of us who were running outside for quick pictures in the challenging weather. Her music choices were exactly what we requested. But most impressive was her action as an additional wedding planner who helped us be conscious of all the small important details. The ceremony and reception exceeded all expectations. She is the best choice for your music wedding needs. -
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Nancy Sent on 12/08/2024People still talk about how much fun they had because of our band!
Shaded Soul Band was a highlight of our wedding and our guests still talk about how much fun they had because of them. -
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Nancy Sent on 12/04/2024Hired for my wedding
Very professional and in touch with what their customers want for music. LGBTQ+ friendly! Very easy to work with! Outstanding performers!! -
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Shannon Sent on 11/19/2024Wedding Band
Hiring Renee and the rest of the Shaded Soul Band was the best decision we could've made for our wedding day! Renee was extremely accommodating and professional throughout the planning process to ensure the day went smoothly. Their catalog of songs is extensive and has something for everyone. My husband and I used their song list as a template for the music we were looking for, and the final songs played at the wedding were exactly what we wanted. The entire band and singers are extremely talented and were able to learn a new song for our first dance! The Shaded Soul Band ensured the dance floor was never empty for the rest of the night. After the wedding, all of our guests could not stop complimenting how talented and fun having the Shaded Soul Band was. We highly recommend having the Shaded Soul Band be your music provider and your wedding! -
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Liz M. Sent on 10/24/2024Shaded Soul is THE BEST event band!
This band!!!!! Shaded Soul is by far, the best event band. They rocked our wedding 20 years ago with fabulous music, high energy and all out fun! They made such an impression on us that not only have we seen them perform as much as possible since, we decided to have them be our band at our 20th Wedding anniversary. Again, we had a packed dance floor and life long memories. Renee, the band leader communicates in such a professional manner and worked with us both times to go over songs and moments. Love them -
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Nicole Sent on 10/20/2024A fantastic wedding band to make your reception the best party ever!
Shaded Soul Band is hands down the best choice for your wedding music/entertainment! We first saw the band playing at a close friend's wedding and were immediately sold. If you want your reception to be filled with fantastic music that will keep you and your guests on the dance floor the entire night, they are absolutely the right choice. Not only did they play our entire reception, but they also provided music for our ceremony and cocktail hour- which was absolutely beautiful. It is clear that they are not only an experienced group of professionals, but incredible musicians and kind people as well. Renee was so wonderful to work with while planning our wedding and we absolutely hope to see them play again soon! They made our wedding day a dream come true and we cannot recommend them enough. -
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Zoe U. Sent on 10/18/2024Unforgettable Wedding Band!
The Shaded Soul Band absolutely blew us away at our wedding! My husband and I love seeing live music and have seen our fair share of cover bands, but The Shaded Soul Band was on another level. Their energy was electric and their talent off the charts. Renee was a dream to work with from start to finish, making sure the band catered perfectly to our musical preferences. The song selection was spot-on and they kept the dance floor packed all night. We couldn’t have asked for a better band to help make our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-tier, high-energy band for their event! -
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Ashley Sent on 12/05/2023Excellent 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. -
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Rachel Sent on 06/28/2023The 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!
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Leanna Sent on 06/20/2023Incredible wedding band!
Renee and Shaded Soul Band were the life of the party at our wedding in Madison CT this June!! After speaking with a number of Boston and NY based bands, we came across Shaded Soul and had the opportunity to chat with Renee. For the first time in the process we didn't feel like we were being sold magazines at the door or an overpriced used car with hidden problems. Renee spoke with us like we were real people, had endless tips and tricks for planning a fantastic reception, and didn't nickel and dime us for every extra note sung or string strummed. Renee and Shaded Soul provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They accommodated our friends acoustic guitar number during the ceremony, played playlists we had put together during times they weren't playing, but when it came time to play the right song to keep everyone on the dance floor, we left it to the band and they made all the right choices.... we saved money on booze because no one would take a break from dancing to go to the bar! The musicianship of this band is top notch, they are all masters of their crafts and unlike many other wedding bands they have clearly been playing together for years. No rotating through a roster of musicians, booking the band under the same name at multiple events in one night, just a group of talented players with a deep repertoire whose passion is getting people to dance and have a great time. A huge thanks to Renee and Shaded Soul Band for helping make our wedding the best night of our lives! -
Sarah Sent on 12/13/2022
Get your guests groovin' to the sounds of Shaded Soul!
We were so happy to have Shaded Soul at our wedding! They played very nicely at the cocktail hour and then a rocking dance set at the reception. The band kept our guests on the dance floor the whole night and we had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed dancing to their music. I will also add that no one complained that they were TOO loud, which is always a concern for an indoor wedding with many older guests. The volume and balance was perfect. There is some serious talent in the group-- horns, rhythm, and vocals. They were also very professional. Renee, the band leader, was super accommodating and detail-oriented with our special requests which included various musical guest performances including a special song played by the bride and groom, and another one sung by the fathers of the bride and groom. It made for a very special and memorable musical evening. 10/10 would recommend for your wedding, party, or any function that will get you dancing. -
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Emily Sent on 01/22/2022Everyone should book Shaded Soul Band for their wedding!
I wasn’t looking to book a band for my wedding, but it was the best decision I could have made! We saw the Shaded Soul Band at a bridal show, then went to see them live, and within 10 seconds of hearing them play we knew we had to book them. They sounded amazing! Renee, the band leader, was so easy to work with and so professional. Renee went above and beyond. She would call every so often to check in and see how we were doing with wedding planning. And when we had to postpone our wedding because of Covid, we got a ‘not a problem’ and the change was made. It was seamless.
The day of the wedding the band started playing and everyone was on the dance floor. They were the talk of the wedding. People even continued to talk about how good they were the day after. It was non stop dancing as soon as they started playing. The music is one of the big things guests like to judge and the Shaded Soul Band had our guests wishing they booked this band for their weddings. They were a huge hit amongst our older and younger guests. I honestly can’t recommend them enough. If you want to have the best music for your wedding, book the Shaded Soul Band! -
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Alexandria Sent on 10/21/2021Incredible!!!!
It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to hire Shaded Soul Band for our ceremony, cocktail and reception music. Renee was incredible to work with. Her communication was efficient and super helpful leading up to the big day. The band learned a few songs for us, too. Our guests are still talking about their band a few weeks later. They have set the bar for wedding entertainment, or even just live music in general! We totally recommend to anyone and feel you must include their band in your budget. You won't regret it. Everyone was on the dancefloor and they were so excited, that they even danced between salad and dinner courses! It was the best night!
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