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Soul Session, the Band
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Diamond Club Grill / Embassy Suites Every Wednesday - Track Season 2025 630p - 930p
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Comments by Soul Session Family Members
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I could not leave enough good feedback, or leave enough stars, for G and the entire Soul Session band. My husband and I always knew that we wanted live music for our wedding and we met with a number of bands before we met with G on Zoom - we weren't 5 minutes into the call when we looked at each other and knew we had found the team we wanted to share with our friends and family.
It goes without saying that Soul Session is an amazing band - they have a huge music catalog and cover a ton of genres. Before the wedding, G asked us to create specialized playlists that best describe our taste in music (our car-jacking paylists) and the resulting setlist during our wedding could not have been a more perfect blend of our favorite songs, genres and fun party songs. G worked directly with my husband to record our first dance song as a surprise to me, and the band learned a number of special songs for key moments during the wedding.
Beyond the great music, G served as our unofficial wedding planner, videographer, and spiritual advisor during the wedding planning process. We had a number of calls leading up to the wedding to go over details, and it was clear his organization and his knowledge of the wedding industry was unparalleled - he knew exactly what questions to ask our venue on a site visit, and advocated for us when we didn't know what direction to go in. He offered words of wisdom, advice and was both our hype man during the wedding (from getting a 'SHOWTIME' text message first thing in the morning to pumping up the wedding party prior to the introduction) as well as our calming presence before the ceremony (checking in with me and taking a few deep breaths with me).
His words of advice set the entire tone for my wedding week and really helped eliminate my nerves and stress, and reminded me to be present and excited. I feel truly blessed to have had the universe align to bring us together with Soul Session - our wedding is an evening we'll never forget and our friends and family are still talking about it. A million times, THANK YOU!!!!
Award Winner for Party Cover
Band of the Year 2024
Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards
April 21, 2024 Showtime
2019 Eddie Award Winners
Soul Session, the band
(Party Band of the year)
2019 Eddie Award Winner
"Soulist" Garland Nelson
(R&B - Soul Artist of the year)
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Another Soul Session Edu-tainment Project:
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PBS - WMHT Special On Gospel Music in the Upstate NY (2024)
Bandleader / Co-Music Director: "Soulist" Garland Nelson
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FAQs
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Where are you based and how far do you travel?Soul Session, the band and "Soulist" Garland Nelson are based in upstate NY, but we travel nationwide for all events and internationally for weddings and corporate functions.
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How much do you charge for weddings and events?Our budgets are determined by client needs/wants, vision, location, and time of year. Consequently, this gives us the ability of customizing to ALL price points, regardless of scale. Let's chat about your specific details and we're honored by your consideration.
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Do you only play weddings and do you only play live music?We specialize in Corporate functions, Weddings, Private Parties, Club venues, Original Showcases, and Dj & Live services, from Solo Live/Dj Entertainer up to a full scale 11 piece entertainment band. Additionally, Garland Nelson is a Edu-tainer for schools presentations, Minister & wedding officiant, event coordinator, and logistical provider of online Live streaming capacity & Audio/video support. https://youtu.be/S-ml4SvGprI (Family and City Wide Event Sample: "Thrill the 518" Michael Jackson Thriller" Halloween Show
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Any upcoming performances or concerts, band, solo, and/or other projects?Always! Please head to our homepage header (www.soulsession.com), click on "Showtimes," round up your crew based on what your want to attend, bring hydration, and wears some comfortable shoes! Honored by your time!
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How many different projects are within Soul Session Edu-taiment, Inc?Funny you should ask...please inquire! Musical Projects: - Reflections: Motown Tribute Ensemble - A Joyful Noise: Capital District Spirit Choir - Minister Garland Nelson (NYS) - AH2: Annette Harris and Azzaam Hameed Jazz Soul Duo Other Services: Event Coordination Live and Remote Streaming Stage Backline Rentals SOUL SESSION EDU-TAINMENT, INC. Garland Nelson - Bandleader / Promoter Office: (518) 583 - 8102 Toll Free: 888.DIG.SOUL (344-7865) Chat Available via the Website Messenger: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Office Hours: (M,W,Th) noon - 5p
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Where are you based and how far do you travel?Soul Session, the band and "Soulist" Garland Nelson are based in upstate NY, but we travel nationwide for all events and internationally for weddings and corporate functions.
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Do you only play weddings and do you only play live music?We specialize in Corporate Functions, Weddings, Private Parties, Club Venues, Original Showcases, and Dj & Live Services. Solo Live/DJ Entertainer up to Full Scale 11 Piece band
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How much do you charge for weddings and events?Our budgets are determined by client needs/wants, vision, location, and time of year. Consequently, this gives us the ability of customizing to ALL price points, regardless of scale. Let's chat about your specific details and we're honored by your consideration.
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Any upcoming performances or concerts, band, solo, and/or other projects?Always! Please head to our homepage header (www.soulsession.com), click on "Showtimes," round up your crew based on what your want to attend, bring hydration, and wears some comfortable shoes! Honored by your time!
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