From sweet, sultry grooves to high energy funk, Sip of Soul delivers R&B/soul music in a way that is creative, contemporary and oh-so-cool. Lead by vocalist Nikki Steen and bassist Larry Steen, the group also brings soul to funky pop, rock and jazz standards. Sip of Soul performs regularly in numerous luxury hotels, upscale lounges and night clubs as well as private parties and events, locally and on tour, live and in the studio.
Great band and amazing people to work with.
Response from Sip of Soul:
Thank you so much, Irakli. We so thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your family, entertaining your friends, and joining in the celebration. :)
A seriously good time. The band had a great sense of how to "read" the needs of the party... warming up with some easy, groovy, cocktail music through drinks and dinner, then throwing in funky, dance tunes when my guests wanted to hit the floor. The repertoire was soulful and slammin'. Nikki was a pleasure to work with in coordinating the evening.
Response from Sip of Soul:
Thanks, Sam! The event was a pleasure for us, too. Hope to work together again in the near future. :) Nikki
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
The band is broken down into two performance styles:
Sip of Soul - A high energy, five-piece band great for events, parties, and dancing, featuring funky soul and R&B music, and soulful version of pop, rock, and jazz standards.
Sippin' Time - A smaller, more acoustic version of Sip of Soul, generally a three-piece combo, which can be customized to suit a particular space, budget, vibe, etc. and features material which is well-suited for cocktail conversation or a cozy fireplace.
About Sip of Soul
From sweet, sultry grooves to high-energy funk, Sip of Soul delivers R&B/soul music in a way that is creative, contemporary and oh-so-cool. Lead by vocalist Nikki Steen and bassist Larry Steen, the group also brings soul to funky pop, rock and jazz standards. The world class band members have performed with such legendary artists as Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, Michael McDonald, Patti Austin, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé, to name a few.
Performances
Sip of Soul has performed in numerous luxury hotels, upscale lounges and night clubs, including The Beverly Hills Hotel, Hotel Bel Air, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, Casa del Mar, Loews Hollywood Hotel, The Resort at Pelican Hill (Newport Beach), Bel Air Bay Club (Malibu), Copa Room (Palm Springs), The Mint, Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge (Beverly Hills) and Seventy7 Lounge. In addition to these engagements, all individual band members have vast
experience performing at private parties and events, locally and on tour, live and in the studio.
About Nikki
Nikki has contributed lead and background vocals for countless bands and productions - both live and in studio settings, has sung and danced in many large-scale musical theater productions, performed in multiple lounges, restaurants and private parties locally, and has toured Europe, the South Pacific and the Caribbean making music. Her career evolved out of extensive training and work not only as a vocalist, but as an actress and dancer in Los Angeles. She is a long-time member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity with numerous film and television credits, earned a scholarship from the popular and prestigious Duprée Dance Academy in Los Angeles and has segued that expertise and other training into work in the fitness industry ((link hidden)). Sip of Soul is her first self-produced project, and she is thrilled to collaborate with her husband, bassist Larry Steen, arranging, writing and making music that comes from the "soul."
About Larry
Larry's accomplishments include two award-winning, world jazz releases First Move and View From Afar ((link hidden)) - solo projects which feature Ernie Watts, Dave Weckl, Robben Ford and Russell Ferrante. He has also recorded on a plethora of other artists' albums, as well as for film, TV and radio, including the nationally syndicated, radio show Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. In addition, he has performed with world-renown artists Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald, Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester and Jimmy Buffet, among others. Larry’s formal education includes a Master of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts (CALARTS), as well as a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami after attending the Berklee College of Music. He is a first place winner of the esteemed International Society of Bassists’ Jazz Competition.
| January 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
Sip of Soul Song List
High Energy/Dance
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now McFadden and Whitehead
Bad Habit Joss Stone
Can’t Stop That Feeling Justin Timberlake
Dance Like Yo Daddy Meghan Trainor
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing Stevie Wonder
Drive My Car Beatles/James Brown*
Ex’s & Oh’s Elle King
Forget You Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky Daft Punk
Groove Me Angie Stone version
Happy Pharrell Williams
If I Never See Your Face Again Maroon 5
I’m Every Woman Chaka Khan version
It’s Your Thing Isley Brothers version
I Want You Back Jackson Five
Kiss Prince
Locked Out of Heaven Bruno Mars
Long Train Runnin’ The Doobie Brothers
Love Don’t Love Me Eric Benet
Man in the Mirror Michael Jackson*
Mercy Duffy
On Broadway George Benson*
Parallel Lines Joss Stone
Shining Star Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder
Some Kind of Wonderful Various artists
Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake
Thrill is Gone Roberta Flack version
Tightrope Janelle Monae
Treasure Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk Bruno Mars
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Working Day & Night Michael Jackson
Mid-tempo Grooves
Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers*
Ain’t Yo Mama’s Blues Song Steen original
All About That Bass Meghan Trainor*
Baby, I Love You Aretha Franklin
Beautiful Flower India Arie
Come Round Soon Sara Bareilles
Dock of the Bay Otis Redding*
Feel Like Makin’ Love Roberta Flack
Feelin’ Good Various artists
For the Love of You Isley Brothers
Hey Nineteen Steely Dan
How Sweet It Is Marvin Gaye
I Keep Forgettin’ Michael McDonald
I Put a Spell on You Jeff Beck version
It’s Probably Me Sting
It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World James Brown
Josie Steely Dan
Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack
Kiss of Life Sade
Lazy Song Bruno Mars
Let’s Get It On Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together Al Green
Love and Happiness Al Green
Many the Miles Sara Bareilles
Secret/I Want You Maroon 5/Beatles*
Summertime Various artists*
Tell Me Something Good Chaka Khan w/Rufus
This Masquerade George Benson
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Vegas Sara Bareilles
Waiting on the World to Change John Mayer
What You Won’t Do For Love Bobby Caldwell
When You Think of Me Eric Benet
White Girl Blues Steen original
You Know I’m No Good Amy Winehouse
You’re On My Mind Kem
Soulful Ballads
A Song for You Donny Hathaway
At Last Etta James
Gravity Sara Bareilles
Nearness of You Various artists
Ready for Love India Arie
Since I Fell For You Various artists
Sippin’ Time Steen original
Syrup & Honey Duffy
Something New Steen original
Sometimes I Cry Eric Benet
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever Maxwell
When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars
Sippin' Time Song List
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Various artists
Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers
Ain’t Yo’ Mama’s Blues Song Steen original
All Of Me Various artists
A Song for You Donny Hathaway
At Last Etta James
Autumn Leaves Various artists
Beautiful Flower India Arie
Black Orpheus Various artists
Blue Skies Various artists
Come Round Soon Sara Bareilles
Dock of the Bay Otis Redding*
Don’t Explain Various artists
Feeling Good Nina Simone/Michael Bublé
Feel Like Makin' Love Roberta Flack
Fragile Sting
For the Love of You Isley Brothers
Gravity Sara Bareilles
Hain’t it Funny KD Lang
Hey Nineteen Steely Dan
How Sweet It Is Marvin Gaye
I Keep Forgettin' Michael McDonald
I Put a Spell on You Jeff Beck version
It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World James Brown/Joss Stone
It’s Probably Me Sting
Josie Steely Dan
Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack/Lauryn Hill
Kiss of Life Sade
Lazy Song Bruno Mars
Let’s Get it On Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together Al Green
Love and Happiness Al Green
Nature Boy Nat King Cole*
Nearness of You Various artists
Ready for Love India Arie
Secret/I Want You Maroon 5/Beatles*
Since I Fell for You Various artists
Sippin’ Time Steen original
Something New Steen original
Sometimes I Cry Eric Benet
Summertime Various artists*
Syrup & Honey Duffy
They Can’t Take That Away From Me Various artists
This Masquerade George Benson
Waiting on the World to Change John Mayer
Valerie Amy Winehouse
What are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Various artists*
What You Won't Do For Love Bobby Caldwell
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever Maxwell
When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars
When Sunny Gets Blue Various artists
When You Think of Me Eric Benet
You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse
You’re On My Mind Kem
You’ve Changed Various artists
Holiday Tunes:
Blue Christmas Various artists
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Various artists
The Christmas Song Various artists
This Christmas Various artists
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? Various artists
White Christmas Various artists
*Denotes original arrangement
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