SteelRiver and Southbound Soul were such a joy to have at our wedding! Lauren Roy was extremely professional, organized and delightful to work with from start to finish. We had SteelRiver perform during cocktail hour and Southbound Soul bring out the party after dinner. Many of our guests complimented on the live band's performance and the energy they brought to the wedding. We only wished we could have been present to enjoy the cocktail hour music more ourselves! Lauren Roy has an infectious enthusiasm and warm personality that can clearly be heard in her singing. She even learned a new song for us upon request which was performed as the last song. What a way perfect way to finish the night!

We had both SteelRiver and Southbound Soul play our wedding. First, let me start by saying as far as the administrative side of things goes, Lauren is a true professional. She was communicative, prompt, organized, and just a joy to deal with. As for the SteelRiver duo, you really can’t do much better than Lauren and Will for your ceremony/cocktail—they are one of the most talented duos I’ve ever heard—I’m dead serious. They are cognizant not to take any of the attention away from the ceremony and add this simple, elegant magic on top of it in the form of background music. They were great at hitting all of their cues, especially when the bride began to walk down the aisle. They just get it!

Southbound Soul, the 4-piece party band played our reception. The four of them are extremely talented musicians, and you can feel their energy and passion for their craft as they play. We had many compliments on the band throughout the night. Their setlist is updated and upbeat and will keep your guests entertained throughout the night. During their breaks and dinner, the DJ played a great set of tunes.

All in all, if you hire this band—which you should—you will not be dissapointed. As far as I’m concerned, SteelRiver/Southbound Soul is the best wedding band you can get for the money, and they made our special day that much more special. Thanks again!

Lauren’s angelic voice was the perfect addition to our wedding day. Her incredibly sweet and warm personality made the planning process an absolute breeze. Lauren was so easy to work with: flexible, accommodating and extremely professional. We developed a friendship throughout our time working together and it made it that much more special to have SteelRiver Duo and Southbound Soul perform on our big day. Lauren shared a genuine excitement for our celebration and we were honoured that she was a part of it.

We had SteelRiver Duo perform for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Their heavenly tunes created a perfect atmosphere for a very sentimental time. I made a special request for an acoustic version of Beyoncé’s “Halo” to be played as I walked down the aisle and I still get chills hearing Lauren’s beautiful voice on our video. She is perfection.

When it came time for the reception, Southbound Soul did NOT disappoint. They kept the dance floor packed all night long! Such natural professionals, they could sense what the crowd was feeling and kept the vibe rolling for hours. It was everything we could’ve hoped for – pure charisma, energy and the ability to keep our guests entertained.

Without a doubt, Lauren and her bands were the perfect music selection. Our expectations were beyond exceeded with their attention to detail, superior entertainment and immaculate vocals. We still get rave reviews from our guests saying they were the best live band they've ever heard at a wedding! People were blown away by their music.

I still wonder how we got so lucky?! If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to book SteelRiver Duo and/or Southbound Soul you absolutely MUST!!

Lauren Roy is an absolute professional. As a corporate event planner, I have come to learn that working with an entertainer who specializes in creating a seamless end-to-end experience for their clients is essential. Lauren does exactly this! From the moment we connect and book a date, through to the end of the event, I know Lauren has every minuscule detail covered.

I have worked with Lauren for a variety of corporate events over the past few years, using both bands – SteelRiver Duo and Southbound Soul. As a group, they are able to flawlessly adapt depending on the atmosphere I am trying to create, ranging from an upscale cocktail reception to a full blown dance party. Lauren and her crew perfectly read the crowd and know how to transition the vibe of an evening as it progresses. On numerous occasions I have had both venue managers and guests asking me for her information, as they were absolutely blown away. Having venue managers (who see top talent come through their doors on a weekly basis) complimenting Lauren speaks volumes to the professionalism and skill that she and her band possess.

I would not hesitate to book Lauren time and time again. Her attention to detail combined with sheer talent is rare to find, and makes working with her an absolute dream!