The Lack of Commitments

Introducing The Lack of Commitments, the hard working, saviours of soul. An eleven piece soul and motown experience and Commitments tribute act. With a set, looks and ethos strongly based on Alan Parker’s masterpiece film The Commitments. The band plays a crafted selection of classic soul and motown hits to make up a fantastic soul night. Available for festivals, weddings, parties and functions with up to a two hour set, The Lack of Commitments will keep your audience on their feet all night. Iconic songs give the band its identity, “Try A Little Tenderness”, “In The Midnight Hour”, “Nowhere to Run”, “Too Many Fish in the Sea”, “Destination Anywhere”, “Chain of Fools”, “Show Me”, “Take Me To The River”, “Hard to Handle” and of course the inimitable “Mustang Sally”. The set comprises a list of soul anthems from the likes of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Martha Reeves, Tina Turner, Eddie Floyd, Jackie Wilson, Joe Tex, The Marvelettes and James Brown. Weʼre talking absolute soul bangers such as “Higher and Higher”, “Knock on Wood”, “Think!”, “Soul Man”, “Proud Mary”, “Dancing in the Street”, “Heatwave”. The band formed in late 2016, unlike our namesakes have been happily gigging ever since. Booking now for 2025 season including festival appearances as well as venues and corporate work. Weʼre happy to gig medium to large sized venues. Though if you can fit the band in, they wonʼt disappoint!