Souled Out

Featuring one of the most entertaining and exciting horn sections in the industry, Souled Out has been thrilling audiences throughout Oklahoma and the Southwestern United States for years.

This fabulous dance and show band performs a wide variety of music and has been featured in “MODERN BRIDE” magazine as one of the Southwest’s top reception bands, making Souled Out the perfect group for any special event.

Souled Out’s repertoire includes hits from the '50s through the '90s with a little current material mixed in. The versatility of the group also allows them to perform favorites from the "Big Band Era" as well as light jazz for dinner parties and other special occasions.

Souled Out also offers 11 and 14 piece versions of the band to accommodate special requests. This allows clients to customize the size of Souled Out to better fit their specific event by expanding the size of the horn section and number of vocalists.

Souled Out and their members have opened for, or performed with: Frankie Avalon, Leslie Gore, The Grass Roots, Leon Russell, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, The Four Tops, The O'Jays, The Temptations, The Drifters, Wayne Newton, The Supremes, and many others.

Souled Out has entertained the following clients: The Oklahoma Dental Association, The Oklahoma Bar Association, The Oklahoma Medical Association, The Canterbury Chorale Society, The Oklahoma City Philharmonic, The Beaux Arts Debutante’ Ball, The Bachelor’s Club Debutante’ Ball, The Oklahoma Press Association, Devon Energy Corporation, The Williams Corporation, The Oklahoma Heritage Association, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, The March of Dimes, The Edmond Women’s Club Ball, The Women of the South Charity Ball, The Tulsa Ballet, The Speaker’s Ball, The Oklahoma State Board of Regents and many others throughout the Southwest including numerous weddings and black-tie events.

Souled Out includes the following professional musicians, providing a wide variety of musical experiences:

Amy Leming (Keyboard, Saxophone, and Vocals), is the newest member of Souled Out with incredible talent and a great future. From Gloria Gaynor and Aretha Franklin to Bonnie Rait and Norah Jones, Amy covers all your favorite female vocalists with ease and sounds great doing it!

Steve Gibson (guitar and vocals) has had many experiences with rock and variety bands throughout the Southwest. Steve has performed with Leslie Gore, Firefall, The Grass Roots, Frankie Avalon, and many others.

Kevin Rollin (drums and vocals) is one of the most knowledgeable percussionists you’ll find with experience in a wide variety of styles. Kevin’s memorable performances include those with Leon Russell, The Grass Roots, Frankie Avalon, and many others.

Gary Riley (Bass and Vocals) is an accomplished musician on many instruments including: bass, guitar, saxophone, keyboard, harmonica, and others. Gary has performed with The Four Tops, The Temptations, the national road show of HAIRSPRAY, jazz great Phil Woods, and various blues bands throughout the Midwest including Chicago.

David Smith (Saxophone) is a product of the University of Central Oklahoma’s jazz and commercial music program. David has performed with many greats of the music world including: The Temptations, The O’Jays, The Drifters and many others along with performances on various cruise lines.

Ron West (Trumpet), another product of U.C.O., has performed with Frankie Avalon, The Grass Roots, Leon Russell, The Four Tops and many others throughout the years including performances in Disney’s Magic Kingdom and throughout Europe.

Jeff Kidwell (Trombone and Vocals) has a long resume including performances with The Temptations, The Supremes, The O’Jays, The Four Tops, The Shirells, Wayne Newton, Frankie Avalon, and many others. Another product of U.C.O., Kidwell is the Assistant Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma.

If you are looking for outstanding entertainment, plus peace of mind for you and your guests, Souled Out will deliver. From corporate events to weddings and private parties, these high-energy musicians will have your guests dancing and partying from the time they arrive until they “turn out the lights”!
Let the professional musicians of Souled Out assist you in making your next event one of the best ever!