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The Soulistics

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The Soulistics

Utah’s Premier Wedding, Corporate & Party Band

High-energy soul, blues, funk, and dance music for unforgettable events across Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West

The Soulistics are a Salt Lake City–based live band specializing in weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties throughout Utah and the surrounding region. Known for powerful vocals, a dynamic horn section, and a high-energy stage presence, we create packed dance floors and unforgettable experiences for every audience.

With male and female lead vocalists, a tight rhythm section, and a full horn lineup, The Soulistics deliver a polished, professional sound that spans decades—from timeless classics to today’s most-requested hits.

What we bring to your event:

A full dance floor from the first song to the final encore

A versatile repertoire across soul, blues, funk, and Top 40

A seasoned band with hundreds of successful performances

A professional, reliable experience from booking to performance

For over 30 years, The Soulistics have performed throughout the Intermountain West, bringing energy, style, and musicianship to every stage.

Planning a wedding, corporate event, or celebration?
Let The Soulistics bring your event to life.

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Rick

Vocals

Rick “Action” Jackson has been performing in the Salt Lake City area for the past 20 years in a variety of different groups ranging from jazz to progressive rock as a singer, songwriter, drummer and percussionist. He has opened for and shared the stage with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Billy Squier, Bad Company & Blue Oyster Cult. His influences include Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Barry White, Al Green, James Brown, Philly Soul and Motown.

Carrie

Vocals

A familiar face in Utah’s music scene, Carrie Scott has performed for audiences from California to DC, from Alaska to Mexico, and has been featured on radio and television. She graduated with a BM in media music, enjoying songwriting and music production in addition to singing. She has performed throughout the state of Utah with many bands and has released an album of original music spanning several genres.

Tony

Bari sax

Tony Rico is one of the original members of the The Soulistics. He has been the baritone saxophonist since the band began. A huge fan of the neo-soul uprising, Tony’s influences include The Diplomats of Solid Sound, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Cookin’ on 3 Burners, Speedometer, Breakestra and Orgone. In addition to soul, funk, R&B and neo-soul; Tony’s musical interest includes Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and Latin Jazz.

John

Tenor sax and flute

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Dave

Trumpet

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Adam

Keys, samples, synths

Adam Holladay started playing the piano at the age of 5. After a degree in composition, a masters degree in electronic music and years writing and producing music in front of a computer, Adam realized it would be more fun to join a great band and play the electric piano and Hammond organ in a fine funky fashion. So he did. Besides all that, he is the only English member of the band, and his influences are the two Herbies, the one Stevie and the one and only Dudley Moore.

Mike

Guitar

Mike Moran’s journey into music started outside of Detroit, Michigan in the 80s where he grew up a fan of his uncle Chick (Corea) and would never miss a chance to see his band perform live when they came through town. So at age 16 he spent his life’s savings on a bass amp, joined a band and has been playing music ever since. Mike has opened for Switchfoot and Sixpence None The Richer.

Matt

Bass

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Jared

Drums

Jarod Manis started playing playing on ice cream buckets when he was 9 years old. At 13 he played his first gig with his dad’s band and has since played in bands ranging from heavy metal to big band swing. Jarod was introduced to soul music at age 15 and has been in love with it since.

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