Spirit of Soul was formed in September '99 when band leader Michael Hewlett was asked to put something together for a Millenium party. Nearly 3 years later, the supposed 'one off' band are now regularly
re - booked by Hotels for sell out tribute and theme events, have been contracted by a national Cafe Bar for a series of gigs and have private functions booked well into 2003.

Spirit of Soul has evolved from it's initial melting pot of 60's Soul hits. This 8 piece band has added a passion and a tribute - 'Motown'. The phenomenon that swept the world during the 60's has it's vitality maintained by Spirit of Soul. Classic Motown songs are recreated by the band and the words everybody knows flood back via the bands greatest asset. It's authentic looking and superbly talented lead singers. It's love for Motown aside, Spirit of Soul also perform some of Soul's finest moments from the 60's - great hits by Aretha Franklin, Jackie Wilson, Wilson Pickett and Fontella Bass, to name but a few.

Spirit of Soul have another defining characteristic. They do not fool around with the original arrangements. Playing totally live, Classic Motown and 60's Soul hits are re - produced as you remember them.

If not having a roster of popular music's brightest vocal stars was enough, Motown also had one of the finest house bands around, known collectively as 'the funk brothers'. Today, Spirit of Soul has a rhythm section that propels those Classic Motown songs along in the same way ensuring that your feet cannot stand still.

Whether you're witnessing a Spirit of Soul Tribute to Motown or a 60's Soul Hits Mix, you're sure to have an evening to remember. Experience it soon.

for any information regarding the band please contact Mike on: 0161 225 0990