A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

SoulFusionSeven are an extraordinary 7-piece funk and soul band that have been captivating audiences with their catchy melodies and soulful performances.

Formed in 2013 by the band’s songwriter, bassist and producer John Saltwell and band manager Paul Baker, this powerhouse ensemble brings together highly talented musicians from diverse backgrounds, creating a dynamic and unstoppable musical force. SoulFusionSeven are known for their tight rhythm section, impeccable musicianship and captivating vocals, all bringing an energetic chemistry that is unmatched.

With a sound deeply rooted in the classic jazz funk and soul traditions, they infuse their music with a modern edge, resulting in a fresh and irresistible sonic experience. SoulFusionSeven's music is a seamless fusion of funk, soul, and Rhythm & Blues, characterised by irresistible grooves, infectious melodies, and powerful lyrics.

Their original compositions pay homage to the golden era of funk and soul while incorporating contemporary elements, creating a sound that is both timeless and relevant.

SoulFusionSeven's debut album, "Acquittal of the Ego” released in 2019 gained critical acclaim and solidified their position as one of the most exciting funk and soul acts on the scene. Tracks like "Steppin up my love”. and "Slide” showcased their ability to deliver catchy hooks, tight harmonies, and explosive instrumental solos, all driven by an unstoppable rhythm section.

The bands pedigree is up there with the best of them, having worked along side many major artists including Barry White, Boney M, Simply Red, Paul Weller and many more, they are definately a band you should have at your events or if you are looking for a solid support act and if quality is what you're looking for.

Having performed at renowned venues and festivals across the country, SoulFusionSeven have built a reputation for delivering captivating live shows that leave you wanting more.

With their high-energy stage presence and infectious enthusiasm, they create an electric atmosphere that keeps audiences dancing and grooving all night long.

The band's tight arrangements and impeccable musicianship ensure that every show is a memorable experience filled with irresistible dance floor anthems making each performance an unforgettable event.

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UPDATES

SEPTEMBER 2026

Well it seems such a long time since i came on here to update you all on whats been happening with Soulfusionseven infact it was September 2025 after i said i would update you more, it feels like such a lot has been going on since, we replaced our long term drummer Mike Scott due to his increasing work commitments with the very talented Mr Robbie Buckle who has gone from strength to strength within the band and I feel added something that was missing in our live sets, his attention to detail is very subtle but noticeable and his laughter is very infectious, we also said a sad goodbye to the very charismatic and beautiful Tisha Monique, who again wanted to explore her own musical journey, which i'm sure she will be very well received and we all wish her success in all she does and thank her and her husband Bruno for all they have done for SF7, as you can imagine replacing Tisha was going to be tough but tough is what we do and so we started looking and came across two singers firstly the very soulful Tremaine Dawkins who’s voice is like velvet and suited to the soulful side of SF7 but don’t let that fool you she has some power in them pipes believe me, she was part of the band Odyssey and is very funny to be around, then there is the newest addition to SF7, let me introduce to you all Ms Arabella Rodrigo, a vocal powerhouse with soul and warmth that is not easy to find, with a smile that will melt a thousand hearts a stage presence you cant ignore and a real professional attitude we managed to come out punching hard and ready to do what we do best. so I would personally like to welcome them both on board alongside Anna Marie Johnson.

So they are the new additions to the SF7 who have been slowly getting back to where we need to be, 2025 was an okay year for us and played some memorable shows from private parties in beautiful locations such as Flitwick Lodge, to local festivals Todd on the Green, various gigs in London such as The Cumberland Hotel in December of that year.

2026 has been busier for SF7 we've just completed 2 shows one at CampSoul music festival that we loved and if you've never been you should treat yourself amazing vibe amazing people and great music, then the following day we played a venue in Northampton at the Crown and Cushion and would like to thank those of you who came to support us.

in the summer, the18th July to be precise, booked by another addition to the team, Ms Trina Morris, who I might add is another great addition to SF7 and who everyone loves, was The Funk and Soul festival an outdoor event, the first of its kind in Luton run by The Bear Club and hosted by the very Charismatic Mr Richie Tee and what a day it was, the delightful Gina Sedman played Live with her band followed by SF7 and Hildia Campbell and Voices of Soul and finally the Pete Honegan Band kept the party going followed with a jazz gig at the Bear Club, the locals definitely came out to support the event and the atmosphere was amazing.

We also played a gig in Cambridge for the Green party which to be honest we didn’t know what to expect but it turned out to be great, it was a small venue but had such a great feel to the place the house PA and engineer really knew his stuff, the staff were very accommodating and at the end we were all buzzing, so it goes to show some of the unexpected gigs turn out to be the best.

Looking forward, We have a show on Friday 6th November at the very Cool Lounge Club in Southend and would love to see you all there, we will be promoting it on Social Media platforms so look out for it and go get your tickets, we will be filming it live so if you wanna be in it come along and bring your best dance moves.

for now i will sign out and say i look forward to seeing some of you along the road always come and say hi to us thats why we do it after all .

SEPTEMBER 2025

Well here we are and time seems to be flying by, the summer has come and gone but saw us play some great shows, a beautiful private party at Flitwick Lodge followed by The Todd in the Hole Festival in Todds Green, Stevenage with Tisha sharing vocals with Anna Marie Johnson, that both went amazingly well, we now start rehearsals this week for some long awaited shows starting on November 8th at the Cumberland Hotel in London and would love to see you there.

In other news, due to his busy work schedule we parted ways with our long time friend and drummer Mike Scott and would like to wish him well in his new ventures.

It is a great pleasure to welcome the very talented Robbie Buckle on drums and percussion and feel we are in very safe and capable hands, Robbie not only brings a professional attitude but a great energy to the band, we are all very excited to have him join us and for you all to meet him at our future shows.

I promise to update the website more frequently and to keep everyone updated with what's happening with Soulfusionseven and there are certainly some exciting things happening, we are currently in talks with various festivals and venues for next year that Paul and John have been involved in.... more to come later.

APRIL 2025

HI Everyone, so its been a quite time for the band, due to illnesses and holidays but we start rehearsals this week for our first gig of 2025 at a private party in June at the beautiful Flitwick Lodge and followed by The Todd in the Hole Festival on Saturday 12th July and we are on stage at 12.30pm, so come along for a dance and come say Hi, as it should be an amazing day, We are currently writing new material and its sounding very funky indeed

more news as it comes

NOVEMBER 2024

Hi All, Well how on earth did we get to November so quickly I ask myself and what have the band been up to? Everything was ticking along with July and August getting us ready for the release of our new single and negotiating more shows for the end of the year and into 2025, when disaster struck and John the bass player in the band had an accident at work and crushed his index finger on his left fretting hand and subsequently broke his middle finger putting him out of action for the next couple of months and having to cancel 4 shows and missing out on going out to Cyprus, maybe next year.

On the upside we do return to play on the 7th December to play a private event at Chicksands Camp in Bedfordshire to celebrate the WOSM Christmas party.

We have been in talks to record a live streaming show which will go out sometime late January, so look out for news about that.

JUNE 2024

Hey Everyone, June is upon us already, how is it possible!!, well here we are half way through 2024 with a string of great shows behind us, a Soul Weekender, "Get Ya Funk On" in Reigate, Surrey to start the year, some great club gigs and a few festivals done, we will be playing more shows throughout the rest of the year and hoping for a busy 2025.

Other News

We are in the final stages of mastering of our new single "Universal Love" and preparing to record some live Theatre shows and videos.

JAN 2024

Hey Everyone, it's 2024, how did that happen!!, well here we are and ready to get 2024 off with a bang, with a Soul Weekender, "Get Ya Funk On" in Reigate, Surrey for the amazing guys at SMR (Soul Music Radio) on the 26th to the 28th of January and we will be playing on the Friday evening which we are really looking forward to, so for those of you who are going we look forward to seeing you there. so dust off your sequins cover yourself in glitter and come say Hi.

Other News

We are in the process of recording new material and getting set up to record some live Theatre shows and of course more shows are being booked as I type.