Walk into Oldfield’s on North High Street any Sunday night, and it’s highly unlikely you’ll notice any visitor sitting still. Once through the door, you’ll find patrons slapping the bar, tapping their feet and tearing up the dance floor to Hoodoo Soul Band, a local cover band. Over the last three years, this 11-member ensemble has covered everything from “Brickhouse” to “Soul With a Capital S.” “We do a little of everything,” said lead vocalist Bobby Stewart. “Marvin Gaye, James Brown – lots of stuff.” But what sets Hoodoo apart from other cover bands is their eclectic style. Many of the cover songs aren’t even recognizable at first, due to the band’s unique sound which combines soul, funk, rock and blues. Although one of the keys to the band’s success in Columbus definitely stems from their original sound, the band members’ camaraderie with one another and their easygoing attitudes also help. While Hoodoo has been together for more than three years, the friendship between the band members goes back much further than that, and it shows when they’re up on stage together.”We’ve all been friends for years, way before this band,” said guitarist and vocalist Kevin Oliver.Hoodoo’s deep roots and musical precision enables them to leave room for versatility and improvisation. Sets change, requests are thrown in, and each member takes his turn on center stage at any given show.The band’s greatest strength, though, comes from the musical talent of each of the 11 members. Whether it’s the relaxed voice of Stewart, the complex guitar riffs of John Boerster, the dynamic drum solos of Tony McClung, or the bold sounds of the three-piece brass section, the Hoodoo Soul Band has it all. Most of the members are featured in other local bands like Men of Leisure, Paradise Island and Vinyl, which gives them all the time they need to practice and grow as musicians. “What I love about this band is the different people it attracts,” said fourth-year Ohio State student Erin Chancelor. “You’ve got young people, old people, students, teachers and even businessmen. Everyone loves them.”The smiling faces of the band’s diverse crowd is a definite indication of Hoodoo’s appeal. This, of course, means smiling faces for the management. According to manager Randy Samples, Sunday nights are by far the busiest. On this particular night, by the beginning of the second set, the dance floor is a flood of moving bodies and the walls are lined with listeners.By creating a great rapport with the audience and offering a rich, unique sound, the Hoodoo Soul Band definitely has one of the best shows in town.