Second Hand Soul Band performing live on stage

The Band

Chicago's Funk SOUL & MOTOWN Experience

The raw, "Funk & Soul" performance of Second Hand Soul Band is both authentic and infectious. It takes you back to the days when all that mattered was meeting your friends for some drinks and an all night dance party! Between the funky hits of the 70s, the one-hit wonders, the disco and the soulful songs of that era, you will be moved to dance and sing.

"Songs you remember from the nights you don't!"

Lead Vocals

Kathy Fern

Influences: Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan

Kathy did her first solo voice performance at the age of 11, since then she's honed her skills in many different situations from church choirs to local bands. Kathy's band leader skills are something that cannot be taught; she's developed those skills while managing her own bands and spending countless hours performing live music in many different venues over the last 30 years. Her standard for excellence is followed by everyone in the band!

Lead Vocals

Lyle Miller

Influences: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Al Green, Wilson Pickett

Lyle has been a professional performer for over 30 years. He has appeared on concert and theater stages around Chicago and the world. He won best actor in 2010 for his role as Joe Tex in a theatrical production, and brings that theatrical energy to every Second Hand Soul performance.

Keyboard

Alex Keys

Influences: Jamiroquai, Average White Band, Maceo Parker, Oscar Peterson, Scott Joplin

Alex started learning music at age 10 in boy's choir and found the 'magic' of piano a couple of years later. During those early school years he became familiar with classical music and Beatles songs, and later got blessed to play funky grooves and a rich variety of soul music. Alex joined this incredible Chicago band in 2019 and feels happy to share soul and funk passion with our fans!