The Lack of Commitments, the hard working saviours of soul are booking now for festivals, theatre shows and venues for 2026. Fresh from our second international tour in Cyprus this reel showcases our high energy show, with a full set of music from The Commitments movie and a second set of soul classics to keep you dancing
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This is what joy feels like. Playing soul music with talented musicians @thelackofcommitments at The Boulevard, Newcastle. If you came and danced, you really brought the vibe, the place was buzzing!
Come follow us, our next gigs:
SAT 9 May Stanwix Park Soul Weekender
SUN 10 May (Afternoon) Stone Food & Drink festival
STOKE we are with you
*** SATURDAY 18th APRIL ***
The Boulevard in Newcastle Under Lyme
10 piece band - we'll be playing two soul sets
FREE ENTRY
Band starts at 9:30pm
Grab your friends, book your table, and make a night of it!
01782 924 693
Mustang Sally, the song that’s teased out until the very last minute in The Lack of Commitments set.
Mustang Sally is the enduring rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul classic. This clips is from the LOCs session at the Crown Wharf Theatre and features the inimitable Mark ‘Noz’ Norris. The best known version is the electrifying 1966 version by Wilson Pickett, but the song was widely introduced to a new generation through the 1991 film The Commitments. The film's soundtrack version, sung by Andrew Strong, became a huge international hit. ‘Sally’ became a beloved track for soul fans, movie buffs and was the track that launched a thousand soul bands thereafter.
"All you wanna do is ride around, Sally..."
"Ride, Sally, ride"
For audience sing-alongs and call-and-response, this is always the unifying moment to end our show.
”I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" by The Lack of Commitments and featuring Mollie Angus.
The song is a key track from ‘The Commitments’ movie and a big part of our UK tribute show. This ‘smouldering’ version was captured at the Crown Wharf Theatre.
RESPECT is performed here by The Lack of Commitments and featuring a stunning vocal from singer Tina Ribena. This was filmed at the Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone. Respect is part of the band’s ongoing commitment to performing the best soul classics and usually features in the later part (or second half) of the band’s setlist when performing live....more
River Deep Mountain High
The classic Tina Turner version of River Deep sung by Kelly Matthews This song, as part of the Lack of Commitments festival set always goes down a storm.
Filmed at The Crown Wharf Theatre, Stone
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LIVE AT THE SECRET GARDEN, WISBECH - SAT 13 SEPTEMBER
The Lack of Commitments is the UK's premier tribute to the iconic Dublin soul band, bringing the raw energy and authentic sound of The Commitments to life. With a powerful brass section, soaring vocals, and an irresistible rhythm, they deliver a show that transports audiences straight into the heart of Roddy Doyle's beloved story. Known for their electrifying live performances, The Lack of Commitments promises an unforgettable evening of classic soul, motown and pure grit."
Quality Live Entertainment at The Secret Garden, Mile Tree Lane, Wisbech PE134TR
Tickets info Secret Garden Leisure
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This SATURDAY
The Lack of Commitments are BACK at Empire Rochdale. Join us for a fantastic set of soul with the first set all from The Commitments and a second set of soul classics.
The hard working, saviours of soul will see you there!
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Chilling after a big gig at Pissouri. Taking a little time as we don't have to rush off. We've laughed, cried and danced together this tour. We've performed with energy and commitment and can say without bragging that this week we have lived every word of our strapline
"The hard working, saviours of soul"
Thanks to everyone who came out last night, we enjoyed meeting you after the show, wow there were some wonderful characters last night (you know who you are!)
Tonight's gig at TALA Ampitheatre (Sunday 22nd June) is the last of our Cyprus shows. Catch us if you're here.
