Soul Essential celebrates all the music that changed our lives - that remind us of that first summer we heard those songs together. From 70s New York funk to a potpourri of Chicago Blues and R&B, Soul Essential takes you down memory lane with a blend of select songs, sweet harmony, outstanding groove and professional presentation.
Eric Charles began playing guitar in his teens with Robert Lee Herbert, an alumni of Luther Allison's Blues Revue. Charles performed in Chicago for decades and in Europe for almost a decade. He based himself in Brussels, recording and playing with a selection of Europe’s finest musicians while fronting the Eric Charles Group. Eric toured most recently with The Miracles, featuring Sidney Justin.
Amy V worked with Bobby Taylor (of Sam Taylor fame) and ultimately her own spinoff music-dance project “Antourage”, which performed events and festivals, notably opening for the Gap Band and Dazz Band. Amy co-founded Soul Essential, managing, singing and writing.
Jamar, on keybaords and vocals, is also resident musical director in Arizona for the artist, trumpeter, Tom Brown.
Bo, on bass, is also currently the bassist for The Miracles, as well as the Philly Soul Artist, Barbara Mason.
Troy, on drums, is also currently dummer for The Miracles, as well as the Philly Soul Artist, Barbara Mason.
Planning an event? We play Festivals, Venues, Weddings, and Corporate Events. We ensure that your musical event will be stress-free and well-organized. So sit back, relax and leave this to us!
