8 Piece Band: 1 Female Vocal, 1 Male Vocal, Sax, Trumpet, Guitar/Vocal, Bass/Vocal, Drums, Keys/Vocal
Earth Wind and Fire – September
James Brown – Sex Machine
James Brown – I Feel Good (I got you)
Commodores – Brick House
Kool and the Gang – Jungle Boogie
Morris Day and the Time – Jungle Love
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison – Crazy Love
Van Morrison – Moondance
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
Marvin Gaye – Sexual Healing
Marvin Gaye – What’s Goin’ On
Gap Band – Dropped the Bomb
Cameo – Word Up
K.C. and the Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight
K.C. and the Sunshine Band – Boogie Shoes
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally
Wilson Pickett – In the Midnight Hour
Carl Carlton – Bad Mama Jama
Parliament – Flashlight
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Stevie Wonder – You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer
Prince – Purple Rain
WAR – Low Rider
Ohio Players – Love Rollercoaster
Average White Band – Pick up the Pieces
Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
Dazz Band – Let It Whip
Sam and Dave – Soul Man
Isley Brothers – It’s Your Thang
Isley Brothers – Shout
Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
Temptations – My Girl
Rick James – Give It to Me Baby
Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
Beatles – Ticket to Ride
Beatles – In My Life
Eric Clapton – I Shot the Sheriff
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Ike and Tina – Proud Mary
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes – If You Don’t Know Me by Now
Drifters – Under the Boardwalk
Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay
Bill Withers – Ain’t no Sunshine
Etta James – At Last
Louie Armstrong – Wonderful World
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
Michael Jackson – Billy Jean
Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal
Michael Jackson – Want to Be Starting Something
Michael Jackson – Thriller
Michael Bouble – I’ve Got the World on a String
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Black Eyed Peas – Let Get It Started
Young MC – Bust a move
Gnarles Barkley – Crazy
The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
Ben E. King – Stand By Me
Cee Lo Green – Forget You
Billy Joel – Just the way you are
Looking Glass – Brandy (You’re a fine girl)
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Frankie Valli – Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Pink – Raise Your Glass
Rupert Holmes – Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling
The Weekend – I Can’t Feel My Face
Pharrell Williams – Happy
ABBA – Dancing Queen
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
DNCE – Cake By The Ocean
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Cindy Lauper – Time After Time
Elton John – Your Song
Nora Jones – Don’t know why
Hall & Oates – I can’t go for that
Whitney Houston – I wanna dance with somebody
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Toto – Africa
Zac Brown – Chicken Fried
John Denver – Country Road
Blue Suede – Hooked on a Feeling
Patti Labelle – Lady Marmalade
James Taylor – How sweet it is to be loved by you
B-52’s – Love Shack
Beyonce – Crazy in love
And selected jazz favorites
First Dance Suggestions
Van Morrison – Crazy Love
Van Morrison – Moondance
Al Green – Let’s stay together
Stevie Wonder – You are the sunshine of my life
Temptations – My Girl
Beatles – In My Life
Eric Clapton – Wonderful tonight
Bill Withers – Ain’t no sunshine
Etta James – At Last
Louie Armstrong – Wonderful world
Frank Sinatra – The way you look tonight
Ben E. King – Stand by me
Billy Joel – Just the way you are
Ed Sheeran – Thinking out loud
Cindy Lauper – Time after time
Nora Jones – Don’t know why
Elton John – Your song
The Root Doctors, South Carolina’s premier feel-good ensemble, delivers an electrifying blend of funk, soul, and classic hits that keeps audiences moving. Led by Dr. Walter Hemingway, this dynamic 8-piece band features dual front vocalists, a powerful horn section, and a rhythm section that lays down irresistible grooves. Their extensive repertoire spans from timeless Motown classics to contemporary chart-toppers, making them a versatile choice for venues and events of all sizes.
With their signature prescription of “funky music as the remedy,” The Root Doctors has established themselves as one of the region’s most sought-after entertainment acts for corporate events, weddings, and headline concerts. The band’s professional approach and diverse musical expertise allows them to seamlessly transition between genres, while their talented lineup – including male and female vocals, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards – creates a full, authentic sound that resonates with audiences of all ages. Their commitment to musical excellence and crowd engagement has made them a staple in the Southeast’s live music scene.
Thanks for reaching out! The Root Doctors were great! We have gotten so much feedback from our guests saying that the band was a blast!
- SaraCabe H.
1/6/2024
They were wonderful and even easier to work with - would book them over and over again if I could.
- Lauren H.
1/6/2024
10 of 10. Everyone had a wonderful time! Heard so many times “This band is incredible!” But we already knew that! Thanks for being a part of both of my children’s weddings! I honestly think I have your CD from the 90’s! I’m going to look for it! Gray Covington
- Gray C.
12/16/2023
The Root Doctors were simply incredible. We are so happy that we went with them to perform at our wedding. They were easy to work with, easy to reach via email prior to the event, and were so much fun. They were dressed to impress, were excellent in controlling the songs prior to their performance, and also only took one short break (in which they played excellent songs). I cannot state enough how thankful we are. Our wedding felt like a concert and everyone that attended raved about the Root Doctors and they show they put on. When they brought us up on stage for the last song, it felt like we were in a movie. Thank you again Root Doctors, you were everything we could've dreamed of!
- Benjamin J.
2023-05-20
Absolutely amazing - best decision we ever made for our wedding day. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night, which is what we wanted for our wedding reception. The Root Doctors delivered an absolutely incredible show for us and our guests. The set list was perfect and the band members interacted with us as well as our guests. The wide range of songs were appealing to all audiences, young to old and were songs everyone could get down to. My husband and I were up on stage with them at the end of the night and the band members were down on the dancefloor with our guests throughout the party as well - truly awesome. They brought the energy and I truthfully cannot imagine our wedding day without this band, they really made our wedding reception the party of our dreams. We have heard non-stop from our guests too about how incredible our band was and how it was an epic party. If you book The Root Doctors, make sure you get a big enough dance floor to accommodate all of your guests because everyone will be on the dancefloor the entire reception! It was absolutely legendary, largely in part to this amazing band.
- Jennifer Cook
2022-10-29
My daughter got married this weekend at Kiawah Island South Carolina. One of her objectives was to get everyone dancing with no stoppage. She worried that the band wouldn’t connect with her musical tastes. This meant too many songs from the past and not enough contemporary tunes. Well let me tell you…. it was shock and awe!!!! The dance floor was full the entire gig. Everyone loved the Root Doctors. Their stage presence was incredible full of personality and hitting every note with precision. They fulfilled my daughter’s dreams and then some!! You can not go wrong booking these professionals. Your occasion will be enhanced by letting these guys groove on. They play a diverse playlist and know how to keep everyone engaged. I wish they would come to California!!
- Ty Cook
2022-10-29
Those guys were AWESOME! We could not have been happier and the whole place was rockin’ till the end. The music was great but they were also really good entertainers. They engaged with the people on the dance floor and I had a ton of compliments and lots of “where did you find these guys?”. They had the bride and groom on the stage singing with them on the last song. So nice! I would be happy to speak to anyone who had any questions or concerns about hiring them. From the business end, I spoke to Kyle prior to the event and found him very laid back and easy to talk to and then had the same experience afterwards.
- Joan Hill
2022-01-29
Those guys were AWESOME! We could not have been happier and the whole place was rockin’ till the end. The music was great but they were also really good entertainers. They engaged with the people on the dance floor and I had a ton of compliments and lots of “where did you find these guys?”. They had the bride and groom on the stage singing with them on the last song. So nice!
- Joan
2022-01-29
When booking we had no doubt they were going to do a fantastic job. But they superseded even that! They brought family and friends out of their shell and a good time was had by ALL. We gave them little to no direction in terms of what music we like and they played all our favorites. They even were able to accommodate a second line for us which was a huge hit. We all danced the night away and we’re grateful for these amazing people. We will be booking them again in the future and working with them for other events! Thanks again yall!
- Brooke T.
2021-12-11
We loved having The Root Doctors. They were the perfect band for a very fun, everybody on the dance floor kind of night! They are amazing musicians and really nice people too! Thank you for making our party so very special
- Sarah Wilson, Wilson & Associates
2021-12-10
Our entire family wants to thank every member of The Root Doctors and the booking agency for being the best thing that ever happened to our daughter's wedding (which was perfect in every way). We were supposed to have another band (also good) but when Covid hit and Katie had serious health issues that band was unavailable for the new date. As luck would have it (or God - we think it was a God thing) The Root Doctors were. From being so great to work with (thank you Kyle!) to just being the perfect, most joyful band with amazing talent, heart and soul and special surprise moments that Katie and Taylor loved - The Root Doctors had all our guests on the dance floor all night. We call that a success! Now we know this was the band we were meant to have all along. Thank you Root Doctors! You gave us a night we will never forget and we will always be fans. You are a blessing to those fortunate enough to hire you!
- Nancy A.
2021-10-08
Great Band! A group of very talented artist. As a town councilmember I have received nothing but positive feedback about this group. One gentleman made the comment after the show that this was by far the best band that had ever played in Ware Shoals. They have energy and create a feel good atmosphere. I am so happy that they were a part of our 2021 4th of July Celebration.
- Town of Ware Shoals, SC
2021-07-03
We had an absolute blast having The Root Doctors at our wedding! Picking our wedding band was one of our biggest, and most fun decisions for our big day. We knew the style of music that we wanted and spent hours listening to the different band suggestions. The Root Doctors really stuck out to us and we knew they were going to be the perfect band for our wedding. From having both strong male and female lead vocalists, to amazing musicians, to a fun light show, we couldn't have asked for anything more from The Root Doctors! The Root Doctors do a fantastic job at reading your crowd and playing to that. They were down on the dance floor with us having a great time. We've had people tell us that our wedding has been one of the most fun they've attended! We knew working with the booking agency would make the process so easy. During the midst of our planning, our initial agent left due to COVID and we were re-assigned to Reid. Reid took over and took great care of us! We had to move our wedding venue and Reid was super helpful making sure everything was up-to-date so we wouldn't have to worry. We highly recommend The Root Doctors, Reid, and the booking agency! Thanks again for everything!
- Kristie & Taylor
2021-05-15
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! We could have danced and enjoyed the Root Doctors ALL NIGHT LONG! They did not disappoint us one bit! We appreciated their interaction with the crowd and their talent is amazing! They had the exact sound and vibe we had hoped for! My 80-year old father danced all night! So fun! We would have paid more...that is how good they were! Thank you so much for bringing such joy to our already joyful and amazing wedding for our daughter and her new husband! PERFECTION!
- Kathryn
2021-05-01
The Root Doctors were fantastic! Such a fun band, and they really got the party started! We loved working with them and would definitely recommend them. Thank you for all of your help!
- Mary
2020-08-22
The Root Doctors were exceptional! We knew that they were going to be great based on their promo videos, but their live performance was more impressive than we could have ever hoped for. Their setlist was a perfect blend of musical genres that had something for everybody, and their choreography, energy and interaction with the crowd took it to the next level. We would recommend the Root Doctors to anyone who’s looking for a guarantee that their party will be fun!
- Brad & Brittany
2019-08-03
The Root Doctors Made this night even more special! They killed it and never missed a beat! They kept the crowd going all night! The Bride and Groom could not have been happier! Thank you all so much!
- Raven H.
2019-08-03
This was the best bad we have had in 15 years... and we have had great bands! They were very easy to work with and everything went perfectly. The performance was fantastic and the energy of the group was amazing. Everyone I spoke to afterward loved the entertainment.
- Ken I.
2019-07-20
The Root Doctors were awesome! Our wedding guests have all complimented "the band" over and over. They kept the dance floor filled with people having a great time! They were easy to work with and a lot of fun! If I had it to do all over, I would definitely chose The Root Doctors again!
- Robin W.
2019-06-08
The Root Doctors where beyond professional, kept our guests entertained and the dance floor filled for the entire evening, all our guests were commenting on what a great band they are. If we ever need another event band the Root Doctors would be our only choice. Again, GREAT JOB...........
- Bob P.
2019-05-25
The Root Doctors were AMAZING! They were one of the best parts of the whole day!!!!
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2018-09-29
The Root Doctors did an amazing job last weekend! They were a hit and so great to work with
- Erin D.
2018-09-29
The Root Doctors were awesome! They peformed our first dance selection, Coming Home by Leon Bridges. The wedding director , Kelly Jones at Debordieu said they were the best band to play this year at the club and all the guests danced and enjoyed their show. Thoroughly satisfied with them.
- Danny S.
2018-08-25
Sadly, our wedding is over but it was the most fun I've ever had and didn't want the reception to end! There are no words to even begin to express my happiness with choosing the Root Doctors for our reception! I know I felt very confident in my decision when we first spoke and emailed, I had my heart set on the Root Doctors. Initially I know you were slightly skeptical most likely due to my being younger, but I knew what I wanted and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision. I recall when it was final and you email me stating "you did GOOD!" And thank you for that and for your support along the way...you made me even more excited to have the Root Doctors as our wedding band. I know of at least two people that either got cards or took down the Root Doctors information, which is so awesome and made me excited for the band. Everyone young, middle-aged, and older had the best time at our reception. Everyone was on their feet until the very end which wouldn't have been possible without the Root Doctors. Our wedding was on Feb 10th and our families and my husband and I are still receiving so many compliments on how much they loved the band. I have to say, the online promo video and their YouTube videos don't even do them justice for how amazing they are and how interactive they were with us and our guests. You were right in saying they are a class act. One of my bridesmaids that is getting married over the summer even asked me on the dance floor if I thought she should change her band and instead get the Root Doctors! I hope the band had as much fun as we did because they rocked the house! We loved every minute of them and wish we could go back in time and relive our reception! Thank you, so VERY much. The band and their energy made the reception absolutely perfect! At the end of the reception I talked with the saxophonist and Kyle and assured them I would definitely be providing feedback for how happy we were to have them as our band. I hope the band took some photos or videos from our reception! We did not have a videographer, but I would be happy to share some photos from our photographer once they are available if you'll let me know? Please do pass along our thanks and happiness with the band!
- Sara E.
2018-02-10
They were absolutely AMAZING!! Out of all the feedback we have received on the wedding, we have received the most comments about how awesome our band was. And, (our little secret...) we didn't have to blow our budget to get it. Please tell them that we cannot thank them enough for making the night so fun. It would not have been the same without them. We have a friend getting married in NYC in December that attended our wedding and expressed interest in hiring the root doctors.
- Carol W.
2017-12-09
They were absolutely amazing-- everyone was dancing all night long!! Thank y'all so much!
- Maggie H.
2017-10-21
There were great!! Would definitely recommend or use again! Thank you for everything!
- Lauren
2017-10-14
The Root Doctors were AMAZING! We could not have been happier with them- we are still getting compliments on them! Wish we could rewind and do it all over again. Such a wonderful night and so much fun! Thank you for the perfect recommendation!
- Pamela T.
2017-09-02
Everything was great. We really enjoyed them.
- Shari
2017-04-29
The Root Doctors delivered and were amazing! Everyone was blown away by them and hadn't ever heard of them but they won't forget them either! Great job and enjoyed chatting with the band members over late night hot dogs!
- Cameron
2017-04-08
Wow, what an amazing night! The surprise party for my husband Casey was spectacular, with the Root Doctors being the 2nd of the surprises! THEY WERE AWESOME!Once again, they exceeded all expectations! They are such a personable group of people, to boot - so easy and ready to talk with. I really feel they were enjoying the spectacle as much as all of us! I think my little 2 year old granddaughter and I stayed up on stage almost the entire time. I know I was shocked when it was suddenly 10:30 and time to wrap up!We just have to keep the RDs in the family, and keep having parties so we can have them play! They may just become the extended family go-to band for weddings too!Thank you again for all of your help, and your always quick response to my calls and questions!
- Sue F.
2016-09-24
The Root Doctors were phenomenal! As a matter of fact, can you check the calendar, we may want to use them for out dental reunion.
- Shari W.
2016-03-19
I had high hopes after listening to their samples, but the Root Doctors blew my expectations out of the water. They had great energy and were absolutely fabulous. We had the best time and our guests did as well. Our guests were chanting for an encore at the end of the night!! They are a talented group and I hope I have another chance to see them! Do yourself a favor and book them ASAP!
- Katie L.
2016-01-30
We had the best time! I wish we could do it all again! The Root Doctors were fantastic and our first dance song was perfect! -Kathryn C.
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