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Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men
- Lakewood, OH
- Blues Brothers Tribute
- Travels nationwide
- Track Act $600 - $2000 - Full Band $2000 - $6000
Overview
Party and event planning can get a bit overwhelming. Looking to hire a great Blues Brothers Tribute Act for your next special event or festival? This is it!
From their knuckle tattoos, to their signature hat & sunglasses The Soul Men impersonate Jake & Elwood to perfection. This is a fun, exciting, family friendly act!
Watch our promo video, it will tell you all you need to know about energy, excitement, and fun. Great videos of The Soul Men performing a 2-person track act, and as a 12 person horn band stage show! We use great "Local bands" to back us saving our clients on travel and lodging costs.
Have a look & enjoy!
10 Reviews

The Soul Men are fantastic! They played for our cocktail party that we had in conjunction with a trade show, and our customers LOVED them. We had several requests for them to come back next time. Communication was excellent, they really know how to work a crowd, and they went above and beyond to work with our limited, small company budget. Special thanks to Dan's wife, Cyndi, who is also their manager-- I just told her what I had in mind and how much money I had to work with, and she made all the arrangements versus me trying to piece everything together. Really made life easy. I can't wait to hire them again. As for the performance-- you will be amazed! These guys are extremely talented. They have all the "Jake and Elwood" moves-- in fact, I forgot they weren't the actual Blues Brothers! Thanks to them, our event was a huge success!
Blues Brothers Tribute, Cover Band
Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Thank you Miranda
We have a wonderful time with all the Ohio law enforcement community, nobody throws a better party than the cops!

The soul men were fantastic. Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious. They got the guests on their feet and got them to participate even though many of them did not think they wanted to. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a high energy fun fun fun party.
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Vicki:
Thanks so much for the kind words, now we have to start figuring how how to top your party next year!!!!
Dan (Elwood)

Was not sure what to expect. Kept it a secret from all of our guest. When it was time for the band to start, the ploy was they were a no show. Then they made the entrance. The crowd was shocked, surprised and blown away all evening. Jake and Elwood is very interactive with the guests right down to a conga line and back up singers. Can't wait to have them back again.
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Paula
You have a marvelous facility, one of the best venues in NE Ohio
Jake and Elwood would love to "Crash" one of your parties sometime, maybe with a full backing band, that stage is awesome.

We absolutely loved the Soul Men. They were great motivators to get us up and moving. Very good Impersonators of the Blues Brothers. We definitely want them back to entertain for our parties. Photos on facebook!
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Alberta
Thank you so much for the review, We love to play for the Red Hatters Society and would welcome the chance to come back anytime.
I hope we get to see you some where down the road, like at your state convention
Thanks again
Dan (Elwood)

May 9, 2015- Amvets Post #26 - Mansfield, Ohio -Rock and Roll fundraiser for The Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a non-profit for Veterans with Brain Injuries.
What energy, joy, and enthusiasm the Blues Brothers Tribute Act for the Soul Men brought to the festival! They not only displayed enormous talent and professionalism, but also patriotism as they performed for our Heroes and their families. So many souls were lightened by their entertainment, while never losing the fact that we were there to support those who had served our nation. Several of our young heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan attended and were introduced to Jake and Elwood for the first time. Yet, it didn't matter if you knew the Soul Brothers or not at the beginning of the set, for you sure knew them afterwards.
We, at Resurrecting Lives Foundation, salute the Soul Men for their talents and efforts to honor those who served us. Like Jake and Elwood reminded us during their performance, "We are on a mission.... from God."
Many thanks for an evening of entertainment and a cause that we will not forget.
Chrisanne Gordon, MD
Founder, Executive Director
Resurrecting Lives Foundation
Dublin, Ohio
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Dr Gordon
Thank you for the kind words
We aim to please, but this was a special event for a great cause
Elwood Soul

From sound check to end of show, the performers were very respectful and attentive to the needs of the show. Their performance was action packed, fun and interactive with the crowd. It was a real pleasure and honor to work with these professionals!
Blues Brothers Tribute
Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
We would love to come back and perform for you guys in the future....We have so many more fun songs we can do when time allows!

Awesome Tribute Band. We hired them for a high school graduation party and the kids loved them, got up on stage and sang with them, and were dancing. Of course the adults loved them too. They really made the party so much more fun. My son's party was voted Best Graduation Party for the Class of 2011
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
That is so cool
The people we met at your party were among the nicest I've met in my entire life....It's easy to have a good party with good people.
Hope to get back to IL in the future, and If it's a public event, I'll be sure to invite you and yours...
Elwood Soul

I hired the Soul Men for my husband's 40th birthday party in Grafton, WV. They did a FANTASTIC job. Everyone at the party commented about how great they did and how much fun they had! The guys did a great job of getting a "stuffy" crowd clapping, dancing, and singing. It was a blast!
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
I would like to thank Crystal for finding me on Gig Salad, and Thank Gig Salad for allowing me to link to my web site, I got hired for Crystals party because she saw I was in Charleston WV the night before her husbands Birthday!!!

We hired The Soul Men to authentically re-create The Blues Brothers phenomenon with our band at a city concert. We have actually hired them many times. They are a hoot! They are the life of the party. The guys are equally good on stage as well as schmoozing and engaging the guests off stage. These guys are great!
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Response from Blues Brothers Tribute Act The Soul Men:
Thank you 33rd Street Band
You guys are pure professionals - your ability to learn all our track music made our great act even better.
Call us any time.
Dan (Elwood)

I met them first as they were a featured act on my stage for a huge car cruise special event in Ocean City, MD. The crowds loved their performance which was impressive. This led me to recommend them for a corporate event in Altoona, PA, and then recently in Independence,OH,I sahred stage with them again, and as before, they were crowd favorites!
Booking Info
Price Range: Track Act $600 - $2000 - Full Band $2000 - $6000
Gig Length: 20 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $100,000 - Will be getting a new policy for 2019 and beyond
Unions:
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Very interactive show.
We are always looking for people who want to be part of our show.
Be prepared to sing, dance, and laugh!
About
From their knuckle tattoos, to their signature hat & sunglasses The Soul Men impersonate Jake & Elwood to perfection. The Soul Men’s performance is a fast paced, high energy, audience participating routine that includes all of your favorite Blues Brother’s songs that gets the audience moving and dancing.
Since 1990 The Soul Men have performed at numerous private & corporate parties, conventions, casinos, fairs, festivals, and nightclubs all over the U. S.
The Soul Men perform by singing live to pre-recorded Blues Brothers music, with a live band, including some of the finest horn bands in the country or able to perform with the local "House Band" of your choosing. The Soul Men are also available for commercials or Meet & Greet appearances.
We also keep tabs on all the other Blues Brothers acts and cars all around the country, so we can make suggestions for acts near you!
Additional Booking Notes
We can provide a complete horn band, perform with "The House Band" of your choosing, or sing live to pre-recorded track music.
We are comfortable using your house system, or we can bring in a complete sound and light show.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
September 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Bourbon and Bacon |
September 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Majestic Theater |
Past Booked Events
September 09, 2023 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | White Lake Fish Fry? |
July 30, 2023 • 11:30am - 3:30pm | Art's Festival |
July 29, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Casino Theater |
May 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | S.C.A.C.M. @ Kalahari - Sandusky, OH |
January 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 08, 2022 • 3:00pm - 11:00pm | Chili Cookoff w/ Swizzle Stick |
October 07, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Soul Men w/ Full Moon Karaoke |
September 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Irish Hills Eagles |
September 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Firestone Fest |
September 09, 2022 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding - Mackinac Is, MI |
August 27, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | 60th Palooza |
August 06, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Wooster, OH - Blue Barn Winery w/ Swizzle Sticks |
June 05, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Private Party - Akron, NY |
March 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 5:00pm | Indianapolis IN |
November 10, 2021 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | AGC of Indianna Annual Conference |
October 09, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
September 12, 2021 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Hippie Living Fair / Track Act |
September 11, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Hippie Living Fair w/ Madison Ave |
August 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | St. John Bosco w/ Madison Ave |
November 17, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
August 04, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Blues, Brews, & BBQ w/ Madison Ave Band |
February 01, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | We have expanded our BB connections all across the USA |
July 11, 2014 | Public Event |
Set List
1. Peter Gun - 2:06
2. Intro – 1:32
3. Every body – 3:22
4. She Caught the Katy – 3:39
4b Mess Around (Ray Charles)
5. Minnie the Moocher – 3:21
6. Do you Love Me – 2:49
7. B-Movie
7b Land of 1,000 Dances
8. New Orleans – 3:24
9. Mustang Sally
9b. Who’s Making Love – 3:29
10. Shout
10b Almost
11. Flip, Flop, and Fly – 3:46
12. Shake a Tailfeather – 2:48- stop
13. Soul Finger Intro – 1:40
14. Gimmie Some Lovin – 2:52
15. Raw Hide -2:44
16. Stand by your Man – 2:12
16b Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
17. Soul Man – 3:01
18. Hey Bartender – 3:06
19. Expressway – 3:11
20. “B” Movie – 4:05
21. Rubber Biscuit – 2:48
22. Honky Tonk Woman – 3:07
23. Roadhouse Blues – 3:22
23b Shot Gun Blues
24. What I'd Say (Ray Charles)
25. Hold on I'm Coming (Sam and Dave)
25b Jailhouse Rock
26. Sweet Home / Closing – 3:56
Team
Dan (Elwood) Cawthorne | Elwood Soul |
Blues Mobile | We Rent cars all over the country |
Influences & Inspiration
Any band with that classic horn sound!
Setup Requirements
We can work with what you have, or bring our own!
Testimonials
Greetings Soul Men!
Thanks so much for rockin' the house at The Rock and Roll Auction 2 for The Drive!
The Soul Men really delivered a solid, entertaining show! Their portrayal of The Blues Brothers was "As Righteous As A Fist!"
Right down to their knuckles...(Jake, Elwo...od!)
From that fabulous entrance...(WOW, that was sooo f'in COOL!) to the way
that they worked in local references, and the Sponsors- the
thanking Miller Beer into "Hey Bartender" (are you kidding me? They LOST THEIR MINDS!!!) to the dance steps and acrobatic tricks.
I mean, they went toe-to-toe with Brett Michaels AND Styx...even without a live band supporting them! Then to go on to the VIP area and schmooze with our special guests was above and beyond our expectations!
Concert goers could be overheard after the event still talking about The Soul Men!
I have been a Blues Brothers fan since I was 12. I never had a chance to see them live. I can honestly tell anyone, that I really felt like while they were up there, The Soul Men WERE the Blues Brothers. I had goose bumps, Man.
I'm So Glad We Made It...
Your New Friend and Fan In Detroit,
Joel Morgan
– Joel Morgan
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