In SODA you'll find exactly what you need to get the party started. Comprised of members from some of Chicago's most beloved bands including The Only Sons, and The Loose Screws, this all star line up captures the heart and soul of one of the most diverse play lists you'll find anywhere. What's your flavor? Because you'll get everything all the time with Soda. From Neil Diamond to Dave Matthews, and from John Mellencamp to Black-Eyed Peas, this band can do it all. Three lead singers, each with distinctive styles, work to bring authenticity to all your favorite songs. The possibilities are endless. Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Motown, Disco, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Alternative--the list goes on and on. No matter what the occasion--weddings, corporate events, private parties--Soda has the tunes to get your guests on the dance floor and keep them there the whole night long. In 2008, Soda showcased at the Suburban Parks And Recreation convention and the enthusiastic response from the SPRA members (a standing ovation, supposedly a first) led to more bookings than any other band at the convention (more than 30 during the summer months of 2009). Soda has appeared at many famous Chicago locations including Arlington Park racetrack, and at U.S. Cellular Field for the White Sox. This past year Soda helped to welcome in the New Year at Chicago's landmark Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building. The band has also recently performed at the Renaissance Center in Schaumburg for the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, where they shared the evening with nationally recognized swing band The Cherry-Poppin' Daddys (of "Zoot Suit Riot" fame). Soda is a full-time professional band and you can see them any weekend of the year at some of Chicagoland's favorite clubs. Check out the video and slideshow below and see for yourself what the Soda experience is all about. You can also check out more full-length audio on the Soda myspace page by clicking on the myspace logo on this website. Get a little taste of Soda and we're sure you'll be back for more!

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	Rob Loar (vocals, guitar, trumpet) From the rich baritone of Johnny Cash to the lilting falsetto of James' "Laid", Rob has it covered. His smooth vocal syle on country ballads and those quirky 80's new wave tunes make him truly the Man of 1000 Voices. And though he can be pretty self-deprecating when it comes to his guitar chops, his trumpet playing adds that extra bit of sizzle (or should we say fizzle?) that a band with a name like Soda could certainly put to good use.
Erik Swanson (vocals, bass guitar) A self-confessed (and now recovering) former bass guitar "shredder", Erik won several local bass contests early in his career. Those early pyrotechnics have since evolved into a style that is passionate yet still very precise. His playing has graced the stage with many favorite local artists, including Cathy Richardson and Scottish McMillian. Erik also displays his evocative vocal talents with Soda on covers by Tom Petty, Dave Matthews and John Mayer.
	Jeff Decker (drums, percussion, vocals) A drummer's drummer, Jeff brings his considerable chops and experience to the band. As a teacher at the area's premier drum shop "The Drum Pad", he stresses a substance over style approach that truly anchors the Soda rhythm section. And his fundamental sense of good taste has made him a "first call" session drummer for many of Chicago's finest jazz ensembles.
Pat O'Donnell (vocals, guitar) When audiences first hear Pat sing "Come Sail Away" and other Styx favorites, their jaws will very often drop as they wonder if it's live or Memorex. But much more than a Dennis DeYoung clone, Pat and his rich tenor excel on tunes by Bon Jovi, The Outfield, Fall Out Boy, and many others. And he's no slouch on the guitar. His muscular style evokes the passion and attitude found in the great rock solos of any (and every!) generation.
	Kristin Lamb (Vocals, Violin, Acoustic Guitar) First seen around town with local Chicago bands 7DEEZ, Dawn Patrol and Déjà vu, Kristin brings her considerable talent and energy to the Soda experience. Her fresh approach provides that little something extra that comes across on covers from Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa, K.T. Tunstall and more. Kristin is also a classically trained violinist and is available to provide a most memorable live soundtrack for your wedding ceremony.

Hi Rob, I can't thank you enough for making our wedding so special. It was perfect. You and the band were absolutely fantastic. Everyone has not stopped talking about how good you were and how much fun it was. Thank you for emceeing the evening. You did it with such class. We loved every minute of the evening and you helped to make that happen. If anyone ever wants to contact someone I would be more than happy to give a recommendation.
Betsy McAvoy - Barrington

Hi Rob! Now that the dust has settled, I just wanted to thank you again for making the long journey to my wedding! We really loved the whole night and all your music. You were a great emcee, I couldn’t tell the ipod music from the played stuff! It all sounded perfect! And loved the extra's like the tambourine etc.... it was just awesome and we've had a lot of compliments! Thanks again!
Tammy D., Milwaukee, WI

Wow! What can I say? I can't thank you enough for making my husband's birthday celebration the best ever. Since the night of our party, our friends, family and the locals of Crossroads of Ivanhoe are still talking about how great the band was. Everyone enjoyed the music so much that our guests started dancing at the very first song and never stopped! Thank you so much and we'll look forward to seeing you again!
Beverly Giarrante-Mundelein

Dear Rob and Soda,
Thank you for making our wedding so fantastic. You made the reception and people are still raving about it. You guys rock and we will definitely be visiting you at all our favorite local bars. We cannot thank you enough!
Nora and Scott Munro

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Chicago White Sox
Arlington Park
Nordstrom's
The Signature Room on the 95th Floor
Barrington Junior Women's Club
Oak Brook Park District
Village Of Winnetka
Illinois Association of County Officials
Community Bankers Assc. Of Illinois
Valley Lo Country Club
Exmoor Country Club
Birchwood Country Club
Sunset Ridge Country Club
St. Andrews Country Club
Blue Chip Casino
Empress Casino
Epsilon
Metropolitan Industries
Petroleum Equipment Institute
Shogren Performance Marine
Connelly Electric
Northfield State Fair
Renaissance Convention Center
Deerfield Park District
St. Donatus Feast And Carnival
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church
CASA Kane County
West Chicago High School Alumni
D.A. Blodgett For Children
Barrington National Night Out
Cary Park District
Cream Of Wheaton Festival
Lindenhurst Park District
Village Of Niles
Dundee Concert Series
Palatine Park District
Glenview Summer Concert Series
Villa Park Summer Nights


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Accidentally In Love / Counting Crows
A Little Respect / Erasure
All Star / Smashmouth
All Summer Long / Kid Rock
Amazed / Lonestar
All The Small Things / Blink 182
American Girl / Tom Petty
Ants Marching / Dave Mathews Band
At Last / Etta James
Beverly Hills / Weezer
Black Horse And The Cherry Tree / K.T. Tunstill
Blister In The Sun / Violent Femmes
Brickhouse / The Commodores
Brown Eyed Girl / Van Morrison
Build Me Up Buttercup / The Foundations
Can't Help Falling In Love / Elvis Presley
Cecelia / Simon & Garfunkel
Centerfold / J. Giles Band
Cheeseburger In Paradise / Jimmy Buffet
Closer To Free / The BoDeans
Come Sail Away / Styx
Copacabana / Barry Manilow
Crazy / Patsy Cline
Dancing With Myself / Billy Idol
Dancing Queen / Abba
December '63 (Oh What A Night) / Frankie Valli
Don't Stop Believing / Journey
Every Rose Has It's Thorn/ Poison
Faith / George Michael
Fins / Jimmy Buffet
Friends In Low Places / Garth Brooks
Footloose / Kenny Loggins
Funkytown / Lipps, Inc.
Get Down Tonight / KC & The Sunshine Band
Get The Party Started / Pink
Get Ready / Temptations
Good / Better Than Ezra
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) / Greenday
Grease Megamix / Broadway Musical
Hang On Sloopy / The McCoys
Heaven / Los Lonely Boys
Hey Jealousy / Gin Blossoms
Hit Me With Your Best Shot / Pat Benatar
Honky Tonk Women / Rolling Stones
The Humpty Dance / Digital Underground
Hurts So Good / John Mellencamp
Ice Ice Baby / Vanilla Ice
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) / Four Tops
I'll Be / Edwin McCain
I'm A Believer / Smashmouth
Inside Out / Eve 6
I Gotta Feeling / Black Eyed Peas
I Like To Move It / Crazy Frogg
I Love Rock And Roll / Joan Jett
I Melt With You / Modern English
I'm Yours / Jason Mraz
In The Mood / Glenn Miller
I Want You Back / Jackson 5
I Want You To Want Me / Cheap Trick
I Will Survive / Gloria Gaynor
I Saw Her Standing There / Beatles
Island In The Sun / Weezer
Jack & Diane / John Mellencamp
Jailhouse Rock / Elvis Presley
Jessie's Girl / Rick Springfield
The Joker / Steve Miller
Jump Around / House Of Pain
Jump In The Line / Harry Belafonte
Just A girl / No Doubt
Just Like Heaven / The Cure
Keep Your Hands To Yourself / Georgia Satellites
La Bamba / Los Lobos
Laid / James
Lady In Red / Chris DeBurgh
Landslide / Stevie Nicks
Life Is A Highway / Tom Cochrane
Let's Get It Started / Black Eyed Peas
Let's Twist Again / Chubby Checker
Livin' On A Prayer / Bon Jovi
Loser / Beck
Love & Memories / O.A.R.
Love Shack / The B-52's
Man, I Feel Like A Woman / Shania Twain
Margaritaville / Jimmy Buffet
Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard / Paul Simon
My Prerogative / Bobby Brown
Mustang Sally / Wilson Pickett
My Girl / Temptations
My Own Worst Enemy / Lit
New Shoes / Paolo Nutini
One Love / Bob Marley
Only Wanna Be With You / Hootie & The Blowfish
Our Lips Are Sealed / The Go Go's
Party In The U.S.A. / Miley Cyrus
Peppermint Twist / Joey D.
Play That Funky Music/ Wild Cherry
Pokerface / Lady GaGa
Pour Some Sugar On Me / Def Leppard
Ring Of Fire / Johnny Cash
Roadhouse Blues / The Doors
Rock And Roll All Night / Kiss
R.O.C.K. In The USA / John Mellencamp
Santeria / Sublime
Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy / Big & Rich
Save Tonight / Eagle Eye Cherry
Say Hey (I Love You) / Michael Franti & Spearhead
Semi-Charmed Life / Third Eye Blind
Send Me On My Way / Rusted Root
Sex On Fire / Kings Of Leon
Sexy Back / Justin Timberlake
Shake It / Metro Station
Shake Shake Shake / KC & The Sunshine Band
Short Skirt Long Jacket / Cake
Should I Stay / The Clash
Slide / Goo Goo Dolls
Smooth / Santana
Somebody Told Me / The Killers
Still The Night / The BoDeans
Surfin' U.S.A. / Beach Boys
Some Kinda Wonderful / Grand Funk
Summer Of 69 / Bryan Adams
Suspicious Minds / Elvis Presley
Sweet Caroline / Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama / Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Chicago / Blues Brothers
Tainted Love / Soft Cell
That's The Way I LIke It/ KC & The Sunshine Band
Talk Dirty To Me / Poison
Twist & Shout / The Beatles
Tubthumping / Chumbawumba
Unforgettable / Natalie Cole
Use Somebody / Kings Of Leon
Volcano / Jimmy Buffet
Walk This Way / Run DMC
Wanted Dead Or Alive/ Bon Jovi
The Way You Look Tonight / Frank Sinatra
We Are Family / Sister Sledge
We Got The Beat / The Go Go's
What I Got / Sublime
What I Like About You / The Romantics
Wonderful Tonight / Eric Clapton
Wonderwall / Oasis
Word Up / Cameo
Your Love / The Outfield
867-5309 (Jenny) / Tommy Tutone
3 A.M. / Matchbox 20
1999 / Prince