Soul Strutters

Soul Strutters High energy, super-tight 4-piece Soul/Funk collective They are widely regarded as one of the busiest Funk and Soul bands going. www.twitter.com/soulstrutters

The Soul Strutters are a collective of professional musicians from Bristol who love nothing more than performing specially handpicked songs from the golden era of Funk, Soul, Disco and Rare Groove. Formed at last-minute in October 2012 for a cocktail function, The Soul Strutters gelled immediately after the first 4-bars of ‘Use me Up’ by Bill Withers was performed. From then on, the band were play

ing the circuit of live music venues near enough every weekend around the Bristol and surrounding area to the present day, solely through word of mouth. The group was founded on a mutual love and respect for the music they grew up on and have always wanted to perform, and from the sheer smiles on their faces from start to finish, it’s clear that the passion and enjoyment radiates through to the audience. By the end of 2016, Soul Strutters have completed over 900 gigs and over 200 weddings all over Britain, with 2017 proving to be their busiest year yet. Unlike many wedding and corporate function bands, the Soul Strutters formed absolutely organically, with the single intention of jamming together for fun. Since then, they have become a full-time band gigging at a variety of special events, including weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and charity events. With a professional attitude towards all bookings you can be assured that the Soul Strutters will surpass your requirements, and put on a great show for your event, bringing all of their enthusiasm and passion to your stage. Whether it is a small intimate pub gig, a background entertainment in a restaurant, a live music venue or a wedding, it won’t be one that your guests will forget, and you’ll struggle to find a live performance tighter than The Strutters! Eric Mylod-Okafu (Bass and vocals)

Jack Baldus (Keyboards, talkbox)

James Arbery (Guitars)

Barney Sage (Drums)


Please keep up to date with the band’s gig listings and page for upcoming dates and regular residencies!

14/08/2025

Hello Bristol friends, and beyond!

Tonight we are at Gin & Juice Bristol from 8pm

Tomorrow - We are at Beeses from 8pm

Saturday - You can catch us at The Langton Bristol from 8pm

A bumper Bristol bonanza in the sunshine!

All of our gigs are listed on our website too if you wanna check where we are, week to week!
Catch you there!

New music by Jack AKA Jackson UKFor all of the Soul and R&B lovers
25/07/2025

New music by Jack AKA Jackson UK

For all of the Soul and R&B lovers

11/07/2025

Hi friends!

2 public gigs this week, and both an acoustic duo set.

Eric and Jack kicking off at The Ship, just off Park Row from 8pm

SUNDAY- we are at The Apple, Bristol from 3-5pm

See you there in the sun!
It’s too hot.

30/06/2025

Hi guys

Public gigs this week, in sweltering summer!

Thursday: Gin & Juice Bristol from 8pm

Sunday: The Three Horseshoes from 4pm

See you there!

18/06/2025

Afternoon pals!

We are pleased to say we have a public Bristol gig, and returning to one of our favourite pubs- catch us this FRIDAY at The Sandringham from 8pm onwards!

L o l
26/05/2025

L o l

16/05/2025

Beeses Tonight!
8pm!
Get there early to get a table on this balmy sunny day

Another kind testimonial we have just been given from Summer last year...“The first time I saw The Soul Strutters play I...
14/05/2025

Another kind testimonial we have just been given from Summer last year...

“The first time I saw The Soul Strutters play I knew I wanted them to play at our wedding and we are so glad we hired them.

They were super professional, accommodated our soul music requests and even learned a new number for our first dance which they delivered on superbly.
Guests were dancing all night and that killer version of Superstition they played at the end was brilliant. Jack did a great job of DJ’ing too. Huge thanks also for allowing me to sing a number to my new bride with you guys!”

Thanks so much, guys!

We are always a bit dubious when a guest wants to come up and perform with us, but Clarry happened to be a brilliant singer! We loved performing alongside him

Hope to see you at a gig soon!

SS x

09/05/2025

King Johnny Bruce on trumpet at the wedding last Sunday at The Gloucester Old Spot - Bristol

A testimonial we have just received from a lovely couple who got married at The Mount Without last summer: "Soul Strutte...
08/05/2025

A testimonial we have just received from a lovely couple who got married at The Mount Without last summer:


"Soul Strutters were just brilliant at our wedding. Their two live sets were a real highlight; talented musicians who brought real joy and energy to their craft - everybody loved them. To top it off, Jack played a great DJ set too keep everyone going late into the night. He was very accommodating of our request that he break up his carefully curated setlist this with some cheesy 90s nostalgia! We are so grateful to them for helping give us such a brilliant day. M&T"

- Thanks guys - We loved it! Thanks for having us!

05/05/2025

Hope everyone has had a great bank holiday weekend!

Coming up this week, 2 public gigs, both free entry, but both are gunna be rammed so get there early!

1 - Gin & Juice Bristol on Friday from 8pm

2 - The Langton Bristol spring party! 8.30pm onwards

We can't wait!

28/04/2025

Hey there, friends!
Hope everybody’s loving the sunshine

We have 2 public gigs coming up!

This WEDNESDAY - catch us at The Old Duke from 9pm

And for portishead pals, you can see us this FRIDAY at Hall and Woodhouse - Portishead from 8pm

Catch you there!

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