Get your groove on with

THE ORIGINAL SILK BAND!

With their high energy, funky tunes, the band will have you dancing all night!

Get your groove on with

THE ORIGINAL SILK BAND!

Ohio's Own
Original Silk Band!

We are the Original Silk Band. We have been performing for 40 plus years and we love what we do.

We play all types of music, but our specialty is R&B, Funk & Motown dance music. Our goal is to make your event a success by providing you with great entertainment!

Upcoming Performances

The Silk Band is a R&B funk Motown dance band from Northeast, Ohio. They have been active for over 40 years and make their audiences happy by getting them to exercise on the dance floor. If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-octane band to make your event the talk of the town, we’re your go-to. Your audience will dance all night long and leave with a smile on their face.

Hardesty Park

06/16/25

1615 W Market St

Akron, OH 44313

Starts at 7:00 pm

Patterson Park

07/10/25

800 Patterson Ave

Akron, OH 44310

Starts at 7:00 pm

Mustard Seed

07/12/25

867 W Market St.

2nd Floor | Akron, OH 44303

Starts at 8:00 pm

Kc's Nashville Nights

07/18/25

88 W Wilbeth Rd

Akron, OH 44301

Starts at 8:00 pm

Sweetbeats Sports & Karaoke Bar

07/19/25

1954 Buchholzer Blvd

Akron, OH 44310

Starts at 8:00 pm

Mercedes

07/26/25

Steve Saloon

08/09/25

Medina

Village Garden

09/19/25

2437 State Rd,

2nd Floor | Cuyahoga Falls 44223

Starts at 8:00 pm

Mustard Seed

11/1/25

867 W Market St.

2nd Floor | Akron, OH 44303

Starts at 8:00 pm

Mustard Seed

12/13/25

867 W Market St.

2nd Floor | Akron, OH 44303

Starts at 8:00 pm

Want to Book Us?

For inquiries about booking The Original Silk Band for your next performance or event, or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us by sending an email using the form below. We would be delighted to assist you!

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MEET THE BAND

Pete Claxton

Guitar & Founder

Mery White

Lead Singer

Bubba Watkins

Bass & Vocals

Eric Thomas

Drummer

Thomas Portis

Keyboards & Vocals

If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-octane band to make your event the talk of the town, we’re your go-to.

Your audience will dance all night long and leave with a smile on their face.

the original silk band red outfits
The original silk band

Contact us for booking!

For all inquiries related to booking simply click or tap the button below to email us directly.