Soul & Motown band
The New Foundations
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About The New Foundations
6-Piece Soul & Motown Tribute Band for Weddings, Parties, Corporates and Functions. We have done them all! No gig too big or too small.
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Soul & Motown band
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The New Foundations
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The New Foundations' Reviews
From Encore customers:
JO
Jacqui O
2 years ago
EW
Emily W
5 years ago
PC
Peter C
5 years ago
From other customers:
RF
Roz F
2 years ago, for a Birthday party in Coral St
MG
Mary G
2 years ago, for a Wedding anniversary in PE1 2AS
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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
5th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 5 years
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The New Foundations' Song list
Bend Me, Shape Me - Amen Corner
Twist And Shout - The Beatles
Minnie The Moocher - The Blues Brothers
Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
Green Onions - Booker T And The MG's
I Feel Good - James Brown
Show Me - The Commitments
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Do You Love Me? - The Contours
Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival
Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater Revival
Come On Over To My Place - The Drifters
Kissing In The Back Row - The Drifters
Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
Stand By Me - The Drifters
Out Of Time - Chris Farlowe
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Baby, Now That I've Found You - The Foundations
Back On My Feet - The Foundations
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
In The Bad Bad Old Days - The Foundations
It's The Same Old Song - The Four Tops
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Stand By Me - Ben E King
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket
Six Three Four Five Seven Eight Nine - Wilson Pickett
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
Mr Pitiful - Otis Redding
Let's Stick Together - Roxy Music
Hold On, I'm Coming - Sam And Dave
Soul Man - Sam And Dave
When You Walk In The Room - The Searchers
Sweets For My Sweet - The Searchers
Gimmie Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
Stop Her On Sight (SOS) - Edwin Starr
My Girl - The Temptations
Get Ready - The Temptations
Under The Boardwalk - The Temptations
Aint Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
The New Foundations' Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
6 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £1200 | |
Up to 2 hours | £1900 | |
Up to 3 hours | £2400 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
The lovely reviews left by our previous customers speak for themselves! Our clients love our authentic 100% live show, the very high standard of musicianship, our professional attitude, and the fact that we will go the extra mile to accommodate any requirements or alterations so that you have the most enjoyable possible experience.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Highlights include:
• Connaught rooms London
• Warner's holiday villages
• Butlin holiday complexes
• Wokingham festival
• Rickmansworth festival
• Wycombe festival
• Ascot festival
• Bracknell festival
• Countless charity events, clubs, birthdays, weddings, and corporate events all around the country.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
The Foundations, Wilson Pickett, The Drifters, The Temptations, Otis Redding, James Brown, The Blues Brothers, and The Commitments to mention a few!
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Gigs at major holiday villages around the UK, Blotts Country Club in Nottingham, and The Connaught Rooms in London for a major charity event on behalf of London's black cab drivers.
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band, our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our line-up is as follows:
• Noel - Lead Vocals
• Richard - Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
• Adam - Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
• Andrew - Keyboards & Backing Vocals
• Lee - Saxophones & Percussion & Backing Vocal
• Keith - Drums and Percussion
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know. We can accommodate unforeseen timing changes, even on the day of the event.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. We can play music of our (or your) choice by prior arrangement during the interval between sets, and before and after the band play until the PA is dismantled.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Yes, our PA and lighting system are included in your quote, and you can use our wireless microphone for speeches free of charge.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn, for example as the first dance at a wedding, we may be able to do it, if we are given sufficient notice.
Musicianship
Genres:
Motown, Tribute, Pop, Soul, Covers, 1960s era music, 1970s era music
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Event types:
Corporate event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Charity event, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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