Special Effects

Special Effects will bring energy, style, and soul to your event. We feature both male and female vocals and we play everything from standards to dance favorites to contemporary hits with our ever-expanding song list. We're known for keeping things familiar as well as serving up some tasty mash-ups, medleys, and the occasional extended jam if we sense the dance floor is really cooking. We can handle EmCee duties and even prepare pre-recorded playlists to keep the atmosphere ideal during dinner hour or breaks. We're professional, personable, and ready to bring the fun.

Special Effects is comprised of five seasoned musicians, each with illustrious backgrounds, who have come together in 2024 to create this party supergroup. We are:

Lani Sosa - Lead Vocals. Lani is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter. Her music style combines R&B, pop and a whole lotta soul. Lani has performed in sold-out and nationally-televised venues. She was named a Young Arts National Competition winner in 2021. Music has always played an important role in Lani’s life, especially sharing her gift with others. We are thrilled to have her front and center for Special Effects and we know your event will be a lasting memory when she brings her powerful talent to you.

Keith Hall - Keyboards/Vocals. Keith is a Jacksonville native, born and raised. He started his music journey playing keyboards by ear in elementary school and has cultivated his natural talent ever since. Keith draws the most inspiration from the pop/alternative music of the 1980s, but he enjoys playing popular music that reaches across decades and across genres. Having mastered the art of modern keyboards and the technology that allows his music to sound like any instrument a song may need, he has played professionally with a number of groups ranging from pop/rock to easy listening to older standards, and even reggae. Keith also provides supporting vocals. He considers himself an eternal student and is as passionate about working with other musicians he can learn from as he is about performing for live audiences.

Morgan Scott- Guitar. After graduating high school in 1988 Morgan went to the L.A. area to attend the University of Redlands where he studied guitar with Jazz master Jody Fisher. He later included piano in his studies and in 1990 was accepted into Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as a piano player, graduating in 1993 Magna cum Laude. Morgan moved to Florida in 2020 from Massachusetts where he had been playing guitar and piano professionally since 1990. He brings great musical knowledge and style to our band.

Craig Erhorn - Bass Guitar. Originally from the New York City area, Craig is a highly experienced performing and recording bassist. His musical experiences include performing in large venues seating thousands, and many years in wedding/party bands in the Northeast. He has appeared on commercial recordings with national distribution and worked extensively with a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter in New York. Since relocating to Jacksonville, he has worked with a number of well-known local bands and touring musicians from national acts.

Kevin Karl - Drums/Vocals. Kevin has a soul based in rhythm. His musical career began at the age of 12, playing drums in his grandfather's wedding band in Ohio. His passion for music led him to opportunities to perform with various symphonies, jazz bands, and even at "THE" Ohio State University. He relocated to the Sunshine State where he joined one of the top local dance bands and this journey has now led him to us. Kevin brings great versatility and experience to Special Effects and is the beat that keeps your guests dancing!

Special Effects requires utility power within 12 feet of the performance area, to include any extension cords that may be necessary. For outdoor events, we require flooring, overhead cover, and protection from sun, wind, and precipitation. If the outside temperature is below 55 degrees or above 90 degrees during the event, we require alternative indoor accommodations.