About the band

Rooted in soul. Built for the room.

Soul 2 The Bone Band is a Chicagoland live variety band led by bassist and music director John Williams.

Soul 2 The Bone Band group portrait — Soul 2 The Bone Band

Meet Soul 2 The Bone

Music people feel.

The band draws on Motown, R&B, funk, pop, disco, jazz, blues and more. From a familiar first-dance song to a full room singing along, the musicians build the set around the people in front of them.

John Williams leads the band and plays bass. His background includes radio, music marketing, musical direction, arranging and performance.

Watch the band Explore the repertoire

Selected appearances

House of Blues ChicagoVenue Six10Hollywood Casino JolietNaperville Soulfest

Published band lineup

Meet the musicians.

Ask John about the lineup for your event date.

Bassist and music director

John Williams

Band leader, backing vocalist and vocal arranger.

Guitarist

Sasha Brusin

Chicagoland session guitarist, composer, engineer and teacher.

Drummer and percussionist

Gregg Potter

Performs across rock, funk, blues and disco.

Pianist

Mahmoud Khan

Plays across jazz, rock, gospel and R&B.

Pianist and composer

Vinnie Hunley

Draws on R&B, gospel, jazz, disco and house.

Client and audience feedback

What people said.

We adored the music and will absolutely recommend your band.

Kate • Venue Six10 corporate event

This band is so versatile that they could play for any function.

Naperville Soulfest • Naper Settlement

You were professional from the moment I met you.

Dave Murphy • Private celebration, Northbrook

What a great band to use for our 40th Wedding Anniversary.

Gerald Nissan • Anniversary in Naperville

We love their song selections.

Audience feedback • Published on the band’s site

connect with their audiences and keep them dancing.

House of Blues Chicago • Published on the band’s site

Band history

More about the band.

Photo archive For planners

Booking in Chicago and beyond

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