“Nicky and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the fantastic set you and the band did at our wedding.
We had such a fantastic time and you guys really got the party started.
Everyone was saying on the night and afterwards what a great set you guys did, so thanks very much!”
- Alan and Nicky

Who are Florence and the Soul Bears?
An outstanding voice and a bewitching performer, backed by superb musicians and offering a huge repertoire of songs from the past six decades, Florence and the Soul Bears are the band to make your event stand out. Based in Bristol, UK our mission is to spread both classic and modern soul, as well as blues, funk and motown wherever we go.
Florence Pardoe has been wowing audiences for over a decade in the UK and abroad. Best known as the front woman of The Bare Souls, you may have also seen her perform with Cut Capers or on the function circuit with many of the top bands in the south-west.
We are proud to say that some of the top sessions musicians from this end of the country count themselves as Soul Bears. Between them they've worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Freyia, Ellie Ford, Backbeat Soundsystem, peformed on ITV, CBBC, Jazz FM, at fesitivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Shambala, Wilderness and that's only scratching the surface.
What we do
With so many bands playing the same offerings we wanted to craft a set list that would appeal to those with a more classic taste. Our sets are chock-full of hits from the good old days. Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone are our bread and butter as well as modern artists that keep the soul tradition alive such as Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars. We've got a full list of our repertoire in the FAQ.
We provide a full package of entertainment, live sets, DJ music, all sound/lighting equipment taken care of and we'll walk you through the whole process. From a duo to a 7-piece the band is adaptable in terms of size to create the perfect soundtrack tailored to your event, check our Packages section for more detail on this.
We're not managed by one of the big entertainment agencies, so we can keep our prices competitive and you'll be dealing direct with us at all stages of your booking. Contact us now to get a quote!

Quintet
(from £950)

Compact in size but not in sound, The five piece band features Florence's incredible vocals along with the Soul Bears rhythm section of Drums, Bass, Keys and Guitar. Bring your dancing shoes...
Septet
(from £1250)

The full party experience and our most popular option. The seven piece band adds our fabulous horn section of trumpet and saxophone into the already steaming groove for an unforgettable night!
Duo/Trio
(from £450)

Looking for something more initimate and stripped down? We provide a two or three piece band. Ideal if you want a chilled event or music during your wedding ceremony itself. (Discount available for this act if you book as a daytime precursor to a larger evening band.)
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Get in touch
If you're interested in booking us for your event, drop us a line. Please remember to include your name, contact details, and the date & location of your event!

07800915846