Faith On The Floor

Faith On The Floor is an eight-piece live band devoted to Northern Soul, the dance-floor scene whose sound the group sets out to recreate on stage. The line-up pairs male and female lead vocalists with a rhythm section and a horn section, so the arrangements are built for a full band rather than backing tracks.

The repertoire centres on classic soul anthems of the kind once played at Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca and The Torch. The band describes its shows as more than a tribute, aiming to convey the spirit and emotion of the movement through driving basslines, strong grooves and high-energy playing across the set. The music itself takes in R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae.

The evening suits listeners who want to dance to live soul music and revisit the sound of the Northern Soul floors. Alexander's Live, at Northgate Street in Chester, is a concert and performance venue, and this is the band's concert there.