The Simply Awesome Band aka SAE Jam Band

Fayetteville, GA

$1000 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Simply Awesome Band (aka SAE Jam Band) delivers live Soul, R&B, Motown, Funk and old-school party classics for grown-folk celebrations. We specialize in birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, private parties, weddings, senior communities and festivals. Our professional musicians create fun, classy, dance-floor-filling experiences — from smooth dinner vibes to high-energy party sets. Flexible band sizes available. We customize every show to your crowd.
We don’t just play music — we create a celebration.


Reviews

1 review

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Jasber P.

January 6, 2026

Simply Awesome Entertainment Lives Up to the Name! ⭐

We had an amazing experience working with Simply Awesome Entertainment! From planning to execution, the Live Music Fest at Jasber Plaza was nothing short of exceptional. The events were well-organized, professional, and full of great energy.

They brought in incredible talent, created a fun and welcoming atmosphere, and truly helped transform our plaza into a vibrant community gathering place. The music, the crowd engagement, and the overall vibe exceeded our expectations every single time.

If you’re looking for a team that knows how to create memorable experiences, build community, and deliver top-tier entertainment, we highly recommend Simply Awesome Entertainment. We look forward to many more collaborations in the future!

Hired as: Cover Band, R&B Group

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Booking information

Price range: $1000 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes

What to expect

What to Expect from Simply Awesome Band (aka SAE Jam Band)

When your guests walk into a Simply Awesome Band performance, they are not just hearing music — they are stepping into a live soul concert experience built to energize the room, fill the dance floor, and create unforgettable moments.

SAE Jam Band delivers a full, high-energy, grown-folk party atmosphere featuring powerful live vocals, tight musicianship, crowd interaction, and nonstop grooves that keep guests dancing, singing, and smiling from start to finish.

Your audience will experience:

• Live Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz, Old School, and party classics
• Sing-along favorites and line-dance floor-fillers
• A fun, interactive band that connects with the crowd
• A professional, polished, and high-quality live sound
• A true concert-style performance — not background music

From smooth soulful vibes to upbeat dance-floor energy, every set is customized to fit your crowd and your event goals.

What Clients Get When They Book SAE Jam Band

Event planners, venues, and private clients choose Simply Awesome Band because they want a stress-free, high-impact entertainment solution that delivers results — more dancing, more engagement, and more satisfied guests.

When you hire SAE Jam Band, you receive:

✔ A professional, experienced live band
✔ Punctual arrival and organized setup
✔ High-quality sound equipment (as needed)
✔ Clean, professional stage presentation
✔ Flexible set lengths and customizable playlists
✔ Crowd-reading and interactive hosting
✔ Easy communication and smooth booking
✔ A dependable, insured, and community-trusted brand

We are known for creating packed dance floors, positive energy, and unforgettable memories — whether your event is elegant, casual, corporate, or community-focused.

Perfect For

• Private Parties
• Corporate Events
• Weddings & Receptions
• Birthday Celebrations
• Anniversaries
• Day Parties & Night Parties
• Community Festivals
• Senior Celebrations
• Grand Openings & Special Events

Simply Awesome Band adapts to your vibe — classy, soulful, energetic, romantic, or high-energy — and delivers a performance your guests will talk about long after the event ends.

✨ Simply Awesome Band (SAE Jam Band) — Real Music. Real Musicians. Real Vibes.

About

The Simply Awesome Band (aka SAE Jam Band) is Fayetteville, Georgia’s go-to live soul, R&B, and party band, delivering high-energy performances that blend classic old-school favorites with today’s smooth grooves — creating an unforgettable “grown-folk” concert experience for every event.

Founded under the Simply Awesome Entertainment (SAE) brand, the SAE Jam Band is known for its powerful musicianship, dynamic vocals, and interactive stage presence that keeps guests singing, dancing, and engaged from the first note to the final encore. Every show feels like a live concert, not just background music.

🎵 Genres Performed
Motown • Classic R&B • Soul • Funk • Old School • Smooth Jazz • Party Hits • Line-Dance Favorites

🎤 Perfect For
• Private Parties
• Birthdays & Anniversaries
• Corporate Events
• Community Festivals
• Day Parties & Night Parties
• Weddings & Receptions
• Grand Openings & Celebrations

From soulful slow jams to upbeat dance-floor classics, the SAE Jam Band customizes every set to match your crowd and your vibe. Professional sound, polished presentation, and a smooth booking process come standard — making your event stress-free and Simply Awesome.

Additional booking notes

Simply Awesome Band (aka SAE Jam Band)

SAE Jam Band provides a professional, organized, and flexible setup designed to work smoothly in a wide range of venues — from intimate private parties to large community festivals and corporate events.

Sound & Audio

• Professional PA sound system available for audiences up to 250–300 guests
• Digital mixing console with wireless microphones
• Full band backline (drums, keyboards, bass, guitar, vocal mics)
• Separate monitor mix for performers
• Ability to connect to house systems when available
• Power requirement: Minimum two (2) dedicated 20-amp circuits

Stage & Space

• Minimum performance area: 12 ft x 16 ft (larger preferred for 5–7 piece band)
• Indoor and outdoor friendly
• Level surface required
• Overhead cover required for outdoor performances
• Band riser recommended for large venues (optional)

Lighting

• Basic stage lighting recommended for evening/night performances
• House lighting acceptable
• Band can provide small LED stage lighting if needed (upon request)

Setup & Load-In

• 60–90 minutes required for setup and sound check
• 30–45 minutes for breakdown
• Easy access to performance area for load-in/load-out
• Secure power source within 25–50 feet of stage area

Client Responsibilities

• Provide safe, level performance area
• Provide power access
• Provide adequate lighting for evening events
• Provide water for band members
• Provide meals for performances exceeding 4 hours (or meal stipend)

Additional Notes

• We are flexible and work with venues, planners, and homeowners to make your event seamless
• Noise ordinances and volume levels will be respected
• Rain plan required for outdoor bookings

Services offered

Set list

Simply Awesome Band (SAE Jam Band) – Sample Setlist
SET 1 – Smooth Grooves & Soulful Vibes

Let’s warm the room and set the mood

• Golden – Jill Scott
• Ascension – Maxwell
• Before I Let Go – Maze
• Always and Forever – Heatwave
• Sweet Thing – Chaka Khan
• Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
• Love Ballad – LTD
• I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince

SET 2 – Motown & Old School Classics

Everybody knows these — sing-along favorites

• My Girl – The Temptations
• Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – The Temptations
• Stop! In the Name of Love – Diana Ross & The Supremes
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
• Just My Imagination – The Temptations
• Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
• Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

SET 3 – Funk & Dance Floor Fillers

Now it’s time to turn UP the party

• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste of Honey
• Outstanding – The Gap Band
• Candy – Cameo
• I Want Your Love – Chic
• Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
• Brick House – Commodores
• Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire

SET 4 – Line Dance & Party Anthems

No sitting down — this set keeps the floor FULL

• Electric Slide – Marcia Griffiths
• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• The Wobble – V.I.C.
• Before I Let Go (Remix) – Maze
• Let’s Groove Tonight – EW&F
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang
• Outstanding (Encore Reprise) – Gap Band

✨ Note: Sets are customizable for weddings, seniors, corporate events, and theme parties (70’s, 80’s, Motown, Soul Night, Line Dance, etc.).

Influences and inspiration

Musical Influences – Simply Awesome Band (SAE Jam Band)

Our sound is inspired by the legends and timeless grooves that shaped soul, R&B, funk, and classic party music. When you book SAE Jam Band, you’re getting the energy, polish, and feel of these iconic artists:

Motown & Classic Soul
• Marvin Gaye
• Diana Ross & The Supremes
• The Temptations
• Stevie Wonder
• Smokey Robinson
• Gladys Knight & The Pips

R&B & Smooth Soul
• Luther Vandross
• Anita Baker
• Sade
• Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
• The Isley Brothers

Funk & Party Grooves
• Earth, Wind & Fire
• Kool & The Gang
• Cameo
• Parliament-Funkadelic
• Ohio Players

Old School & Dance Floor Classics
• Chaka Khan
• Gap Band
• Zapp & Roger
• Prince

Smooth Jazz & Contemporary Vibes
• Grover Washington Jr.
• Boney James
• Norman Brown

✨ Overall Vibe: Soulful. Grown-folk. Feel-good. Dance-floor-filling.

Setup requirements

Stage & Setup Requirements Simply Awesome Band (aka SAE Jam Band) Required Equipment & Space • Minimum stage area: 12 ft x 16 ft (larger preferred for full band) • Level, stable surface (indoor or outdoor) • Overhead cover required for outdoor performa

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