Str8up

• Excel Lewis - Drums and Vocals
• Richard Boyce - Bass and Vocals
• Ronald Adams - Sax and Vocals
• Lenora Kirksey - Vocals
• Juilus Walker - Guitar and Vocals

STR8UP is one of Jacksonville Florida's top R&B dance bands.We are very professional and will always work extra hard to make your next affair, one that will be talked about long after the event is over.We play cover tunes by artist like,Aretha Franklin,Dianna Ross,Donna Summers,The Temptations,Marvin Gaye,Barry White,Lady Gaga,Beyonce,Fergie,The Black Eyed Peas and many,many more.The members of Str8up have over 50 years in the entertainment business.Our current line'up includes 5 of the best musicians and singers in the Jacksonville area.The members of Str8up have performed with some of the giants in the entertainment business.Some of these artist are, Wilson Pickett,The Manhattans,George Clinton and the Atlanta Rhythm Section.No event is to big or to small for us to handle.Having a Wedding ? We have one of the best Wedding packages in town.We will learn three songs just for you on your Wedding day,and provide a professional sound system,stage lights and emcee your big day.Our band members really make sure that once the party starts,everyone is out on the dance floor and having a good time.Every show is a must see,we will always play with the same amount of energy no matter how big or small the event is.So,for your next Wedding,corporate function,Birthday party, don't settle for less.Let Str8up provide you with the very best in live entertainment.Ain't no Party like a Str8up Party cause a Str8up Party never stops.

• Aint to Proud to Beg - Temptations
• Bad Girls - Donna Summers
• Bad Mama Jama
• Big Girls Don"t Cry - Fergie
• Billie Jean - M. Jackson
• Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste of Honey
• Brick House - Commadores
• California Girls - Katie Perry
• Can"t Get Enough Of your Love - Barry White
• Car Wash - Rolls Royce
• Cellebration - Kool and the Gang
• Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
• Dancing in the streets - Martha Reeves
• Darling You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• Electric Slide - Marcia Griffin
• Freak Out - Chic
• Get Down on It - Kool And the Gang
• Get Down Tonight - KC and The Sunshine Band
• Give it to me - Rick James
• Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn
• Heat Wave - Martha Reeves
• How sweet it is to be loved by you - Marvin Gaye
• I want your Love - Chic
• I will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• I"ll Play the Blues - Albert King
• I"ll Take you There - Staple Singers
• I"m coming Out - Dianna Ross
• Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
• Just Dance - Lady Gaga
• Just Fine - Mary J
• Ladies Night - Kool and the Gang
• Lets get it on - Marvin Gaye
• Lets Stay Together - Al Green
• Love Overboard - Gladys Knight
• Love Shack - B52"s
• Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight
• Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Girl - Temptations
• Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
• Never New Love - Stephanie Mills
• No One - Alicia Keys
• Please Don"t Stop The Music - Rihanna
• Proud Mary - Tina Turner
• Respect - Aretha Franklin
• Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
• Say it Right - Nelly Furtado
• Shaky Ground - Temptations
• Shame - Evelyn King
• Shinning Star - Manhattans
• Single Ladies - Beyonce
• Skin Tight - Ohio Players
• Something to talk about - Bonnie Raitt
• Stop i the Name of Love - Supremes
• Stop in the name of love - Supremes
• Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
• Sweet Love - Anita Baker
• The Closer i get to you - Roberta Flack
• To night is the night - Betty Wright
• Too Hot - Kool & the Gang
• Tracks of my Tears - Smokey Robinson
• Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Wave
• What's going on - Marvin Gaye
• Wild Flower
• Word Up - Cameo
• Yesterday - Beatels
• You Can"t Hurry Love - Supremes

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I must say from my heart that WE LOVED Str8up. They are Truly the BEST BAND IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA and surrounding areas. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a professional experience. I had them for my 25th wedding anniversary and EVERYONE was so impressed with their performance. We did not want the night to end. They kept everyone dancing on the dance floor. We loved Lenora. She has a beautiful voice. She sounds just a great as the original songstress. If you want an outstanding time and you want everyone at your event to rave about the entertainment, I suggest you do the right thing and hire Str8up, straight up. -- Pamela W, Jacksonville, FL, 9/4/2011
• This group was so much fun to have at our New Year's Eve party. They played a great setlist and really got the crowd going. I would definitely hire them again! -- Emily L, Saint Simons Island, GA, 12/31/2009
• I come from a family that loves to dance and listen to music. My biggest challenge for my wedding was, I thought, finding a band that would make everyone have a good time. I should not have worried cause this band was AMAZING! They exceeded all of my expectations. They stayed in constant contact with me throughout the whole wedding planning process. I truly felt like when I saw them at the wedding we were already friends bacause they had been so kind to me. They kept people dancing the whole night. I have had so many people that were at my wedding ask me who my band was because they want to use them at thier next event. Thanks for making my wedding a success! -- Rebecca E, Saint Simons Island, GA, 10/24/2009
• Str8up performed for our wedding. They did a great job and our guests loved them! They got all our family and people of all age ranges and backgrounds on the dance floor. Our crowd even started cheering for them to keep playing after their time was up! And they did! In addition our caterer asked to get their cards and was interested in hiring them. This is a great band and very affordable. Other bands with their talents are twice to three times their asking price. I strongly recommended them. -- Sheba P, Jacksonville, FL, 9/6/2009
• Str8up was the highlight of our wedding reception. They were friendly, professional, easy to work with, and in general greatly exceeded our expectations. They were particularly easy to work with on the song/set list and other venue-specific needs like volume, making reception announcements, and other details. They presented themselves professionally, smiled a lot, and made everyone feel like they were having as good a time as the audience. And the audience did have a great time, because Str8up blasted out four fantastic sets. They were an incredible value too. If you want a great band for a great time, go with Str8up! -- Tara H, Tallahassee, FL, 12/20/2008
• They did a great job. They showed up 2.5 hours early to set up and did a great job. They really knew how to work the crowd. The dance floor was packed all night. I am very pleased with their performance. -- Kim M, Gainesville, FL, 11/5/2010
• Str8up played at my wedding reception. I was very happy with this band. We danced so much and wished the band didn't have to quit playing. I have had great comments from my wedding guests as well. Everyone danced...young and old. They really made the reception a great party! Love Them!!!! -- Staci C, Jacksonville, FL, 10/23/2010
• They showed up at the venue very early and started set up for us. Their communication was on point throughout the weeding process. Very sweet and very accommodating. Highly recommended!!! -- Yoko P, Orange Park, FL, 8/27/2011
• On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was Str8up in handling special requests for your event? I would give the band Str8up a 5 on handling the music I requested. I would rate them a 5 on professionalis. They arrived in a timely manner to have everything set-up and ready to perform. Mr Lewis was very approachable and maintained contact with me. He was very up front and answered all my questions to satisfaction. The band as a whole did an superub job, and the lead singer has a magnificant voice ( along with the rest of the band). I would utilized them again in the future and recommemd them to friends or anyone planning an event. -- Shirley J, Jacksonville, FL, 12/17/2011

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