Newport’s Wedding Band
A Front-Row Concert on Your Wedding Day
Soul City creates a live entertainment experience that will exceed your guests’ expectations.
Interactive performers will blur the line between stage and dance floor, with vocalists engaging the crowd and a signature horn section performing amongst your guests. Every sound is performed live by our 10-piece band, creating an atmosphere that feels dynamic, polished, and undeniably authentic.
All Your WeddinG Music,
Soul City provides a fully integrated music experience for your entire wedding weekend, from ceremony through afterparty. Coordinating separate musicians, DJs, and sound vendors often creates unnecessary complexity—our team streamlines everything under one trusted, experienced production. From live ceremony music and cocktail hour performances to reception entertainment, DJ afterparty services, rehearsal dinner music, and day-after brunch sets, every moment is handled with consistency, professionalism, and ease.
Wedding Services
Ceremony Music
Set the tone for your wedding day with live music tailored to your ceremony and venue. From solo performers to full ensembles, we’ll help create a soundtrack that feels elegant, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
Instrumentation Available
Vocals, Piano / Keys, Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Strings*, Custom Instrumentation*
Available Ceremony Configurations
- Soloist: piano or guitar
- Vocalist with piano or guitar
- Saxophone + piano
- Trio: expanded harmonic and melodic arrangements
- Quartet: string ensembles and/or fuller instrumental combinations with additional musicians
- Custom ensembles available upon request*
*Available through our trusted musical partners
Reception Music
When the reception begins, Soul City takes the stage as a full 10-piece band with live horns, powerhouse vocals, and a show built to keep guests on the dance floor all night. Our sets move seamlessly between Motown, soul, funk, classic rock, and current hits, reading the room and adjusting the energy in real time.
Every reception is customized to your celebration, from first dance arrangements and special requests to the flow of formalities and the timing of each set. The result is a performance that feels less like background music and more like a live concert your guests will be talking about for years.
Instrumentation Available
Vocals, Piano / Keys, Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Strings*, Custom Instrumentation*
Reception Entertainment Includes
- 10-Piece Live Band with Full Horn Section
- Customized First Dance and Special Song Arrangements
- Emcee Services and Formality Coordination
- Professional Sound and Lighting Production
- Interactive Performance and Choreography
- Custom Set Lists Built Around Your Preferences
- Coordination with Your Planner and Venue
*Available through our trusted musical partners
Cocktail Hour Music
Cocktail hour sets the tone for everything that follows. Whether you envision sophisticated jazz, soulful grooves, acoustic favorites, or a lively saxophone-led ensemble, we’ll help create an atmosphere that feels polished, welcoming, and uniquely suited to your celebration.
Popular configurations include solo piano, saxophone and piano, jazz trio (saxophone, piano, and bass), and expanded ensembles. Every performance is tailored to the energy of the event, creating the perfect bridge between ceremony and reception.
Popular Cocktail Hour Ensembles
- Solo Piano
- Solo Guitar
- Saxophone + Piano
- Vocal + Piano
- Jazz Trio (Saxophone, Piano, Bass)
- Acoustic Duo
- Custom Ensemble Configurations Available Upon Request
DJ + Sax Cocktail Hour
Combining the flexibility of a curated playlist with the energy of live performance, DJ + sax is a modern cocktail-hour favorite that creates an upscale, vibrant atmosphere while guests mix and mingle.
Late Night DJ
Keep the celebration going long after the band finishes. Our late-night DJ service provides a seamless transition from live music to a customized dance party featuring your favorite club hits, singalongs, and crowd favorites.
Specialty Ensembles & Add-Ons
Looking for something beyond the traditional wedding format? Additional musicians, specialty ensembles, and expanded instrumentation are available upon request.
Popular options include
- String Quartets
- Jazz Trios
- Horn Ensembles
- Rehearsal Dinner Entertainment
- Welcome Party Music
- Day-After Brunch Music
- Additional Ceremony Musicians
- Extended Performance Time
- Custom Ensemble Configurations
Included With Every Wedding
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MADE
Every Soul City wedding includes a fully produced live entertainment experience designed to feel intentional and effortless from start to finish. Our team handles every musical and production detail so the celebration flows naturally, without gaps, uncertainty, or logistical stress for you or your planner.
- Professional sound system and stage lighting tailored to the venue
- Dedicated touring-level audio engineer throughout the event
- Polished MC services for introductions, toasts, and key moments
- Custom setlist curation and real-time musical direction
- Planning meetings and detailed timeline coordination with your vendor team
- Wireless microphones for speeches and ceremony moments
- Curated background music and seamless transition audio between sets
- Trusted by leading planners and premier Newport wedding venues
- Discreet, professional production footprint suited for luxury estates and private events
- Fully insured production team with backup equipment and redundancy planning
CURATED SETLISTS AND
Soul City does not rely on fixed, repeat setlists. Each performance is built around your celebration, combining our strongest live material with your must-have songs and reading the energy of the room in real time. First dance and special request songs can be performed live by the band or provided as approved recordings for rehearsal and reference. We also provide audio previews in advance so couples can feel confident and prepared for key moments. The result is a fully customized musical experience that feels personal, responsive, and unique to your wedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you customize the music and learn special songs like our first dance?
Yes. Every Soul City wedding is fully customized, including first dances and special requests.
We can perform key songs live or provide approved recordings for rehearsal and planning in advance.
Do you provide MC services and manage the flow of the reception?
How do you handle sound in large Newport venues, tents, or outdoor estates?
Have you performed at similar luxury weddings or venues before?
Check Your Wedding Date
Soul City accepts a limited number of weddings each season
This ensures every celebration receives a fully customized, high-touch experience. Submit an inquiry to confirm availability for your date.