The Band performs R& B, Jazz, Blues and Old School Top 40s.
Rosa Harris and the Soul Entertainers Band provided 3 1/2 hours of live music for our assisted living's anniversary party (an annual picnic event we throw for residents, staff, family & community). I am in charge of booking entertainment for our events. I met Rosa Harris at the Chicago House of Blues, where she performs as the narrator and band leader for the Blues Schoolhouse program, a great program that educates children on the history of the blues and its influence on modern music. I brought a group of seniors to this schoolhouse program and Rosa approached me after the show and offered up her services for Victory Centre. When it came time to book for our Anniversary Party, I knew who I would go to, and I was not disappointed. I had several people approach me after the event to rave on how great the band was. One person, who has attended the anniversary party for a few years in a row, commented "it gets better every year". People really enjoyed the music and we will definitely have them back!
I heard this group yesterday at a community event in Melrose Park. They are superb. Their sound is nuanced and rich, both subtle and powerful. The clips you hear on their website were recorded indoors in a more intimate venue with four musicians. For the outdoor event yesterday Carlton Moore added a saxophonist and a vocalist. People in the audience turned to each other, saying, this is so good. As for me, I was smitten already before they started--when the sax player was warming up. These are polished and highly energetic musicians who should be famous. I, for one, will travel some distance to hear them again and recommend them to anyone planning an event, both big and small.
Price Range: $400-1,000
Gig Length: 45 - 135 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $100 yr - Business Insurance
Performance includes background music and all members sing.
Carlton D. Moore professional Drummer. My music career began in 1976 with the Nation Shades of Black at the age of 14 years old. Twenty years later I began playing the drums again. The first Band I played with was the Jean Anderson Band. Later, I was the drummer for the Johnny Woods Band. Next, I played with the Traveling Kings lead by Daniel Davis. In 1976 I played with the Trple Dose Band. I then traveled to Chicago, IL where I played with Icon Max Band. Then, I played drums for the Fablous Kings. Most,
recently, I was the drummer for the LSB Jazz Band. In 2011 I formed the band called the Soul Entertainers.
I provide the sound system, microphones, speakers, monitors, and amp heads.
My Girl, What You See Is What You Get, Love and Happiness, Love Won't Let Me Wait, What's Going On, Joy and Pain, Let's Groove Tonight, September, It's a Shame, Back Stabbers, Make Me Say It Again and Harvest for the World,
| Claude "Smoothie" Jackson | Music Director |
| Calvin "Skip" Gasket | Bass Player |
| Ron Dudley | KeyBoard Player |
Earth Wind and Fire, the Tempettations, the Dramatics, and the OJays.
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