Empire State
6-12 piece band specialising in funk, soul, Motown and disco, with a repertoire of over 200 songs, spanning seven decades
Empire State put on a spectacular show that will leave you and your guests in awe. This brilliant funky band boasts an impressive repertoire of over 200 songs, spanning seven decades. From timeless classics to the latest chart-toppers, they have the perfect tunes to cater to diverse tastes and keep the dance floor alive.
The members of Empire State are highly talented professional musicians. Their experiences have taken them to some of the most prestigious venues, including The Savoy, Madame Tussauds, The Ritz, and even the Emirates Stadium, alongside numerous wedding venues across the UK.
Empire State understands that every event has unique requirements, and that’s why they offer a variety of band sizes to suit different budgets. From a vibrant 6-piece ensemble to a full-fledged 12-piece band with a brass section, they can cater to your specific needs. Moreover, if you desire a more intimate ambiance for afternoon or early evening receptions, they also offer a selection of smaller acoustic options.
Empire State Band
Band Services
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6-12 piece band playing a wide selection of soul, Motown & disco hits
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Option to include brass section
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Professional, highly experienced musicians
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Ideal for all events including weddings, parties & corporate functions
Repertoire
And The Beat Goes On – The Whispers
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
All This Love That I’m Giving – Gwen McCrae
Brick House – Commodores
Forget Me Nots – Patrice Rushen
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
Get Down Saturday Night – Oliver Cheatham
Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
Gimme The Night – George Benson
Going Back To My Roots – Odyssey
Got to Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
I Found Lovin – The Fatback Band
Jammin – Bob Marley
Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang
Keep The Fire Burning – Gwen McCrae
Kiss – Prince
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Outstanding – The Gap Band
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
P.Y.T. – Michael Jackson
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
Teardrops – Womack & Womack
Thinking Of You – Chic
Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye
Best Of My Love – The Emotions
Dancing In The Street – Martha and The Vandellas
Gimme Some Lovin – Blues Brothers/Spencer Davis Group
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Hold On, I’m Coming – Sam and Dave
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
I Want You Back – Jackson 5
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
Love Train – The O’Jays
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Sex Machine – James Brown
Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
Shake Your Tail Feather – Blues Brothers
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Soul Man – Sam and Dave/Blues Brothers
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
You Can Leave Your Hat On – Tom Jones
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
Ain’t No Stopping Us – Now McFadden and Whitehead
Bad Girls – Donna Summer
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Blame it On The Boogie – Jackson 5
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Disco Inferno – The Tramps/Earth Wind And Fire
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Everybody Dance – Chic
Good Times – Chic
He’s The Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Want Your Love – Chic
I’m Coming out – Diana Ross
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
Lady Marmalade – Labelle
Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Le Freak – Chic
Lost In Music – Sister Sledge
September – Earth Wind and Fire
Shake Your Body Down To The Ground – Michael Jackson
Thriller – Michael Jackson
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Young Hearts – Candi Staton
Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
1999 – Prince
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Careless Whisper – George Michael
Holiday – Madonna
Hot, Hot, Hot – Arrow
How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
I’ve Had The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
Purple Rain – Prince
Simply The Best – Tina Turner
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
What’s Love Got To Do With It – Tina Turner
American Boy – Estelle
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Crazy – Gnarles Barkley
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
Forget You – Ce-Lo Green
Gotta Get Through This – Daniel Beddingfield
Hey Ya – Outkast
Lady – Mojo
Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai
Mercy – Duffy/ 3rd Degree
Misirlou (instrumental) – Dick Dale
Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger
No Scrubs – TLC
Please Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
Relight My Fire – Take That
Return Of The Mack – Mark Morrison
Shackles (Praise You) – Mary Mary
Show Me Love – Robin S
Sing It Back – Moloko
Starlight – Supermen Lovers
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Work It Out – Beyonce
You Got The Love – Candi Staton/Florence and Machine
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
I Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Love Me Again – John Newman
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Rather Be – Jess Glynne
Sax – Fleur East
Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
All I Need To Get By – Aretha Franklin
All Of Me – John Legend
At Last – Etta James
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Moondance – Van Morrison
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Wishing On A Star – Rose Royce