Seven pieces, and every one of them there for a reason. Motown & Beyond play the Motown and Stax soul catalogue from the sixties and seventies, then keep going: blues, jazzy contemporary pop, RnB. Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Grover Washington, The Temptations, James Brown. Then the later stuff that grew out of the same soil, from Tina Turner and Gloria Gaynor to Amy Winehouse. Expect "Superstition", "My Girl", "Knock on Wood", "Mustang Sally" and "Lean on Me", plus a few left turns like "Eagle Rock". Requests are fine. Book anything from a single set to four 45-minute sets, roughly one to three hours. Outdoor gigs need cover for the gear.
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Songs Motown & Beyond can play
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What’s going on Marvin GayeSuperstition Stevie WonderMy Girl The TemptationsKnock on wood Eddie FloydLean on me Bill WithersWonderful world Otis RreddingJust the two of us Grover WashingtonAint no sunshine Bill WithersCrazy little thing called love QueenEagle Rock Daddy CoolSigned sealed and delivered Stevie WonderUnchain my heart Joe CockerI shot the sherrif Eric Clapton versionMustang Sally Wilson PickettMidnight Hour Wilson PickettPlay that funky music Wild CherryPretty Woman Roy OrbisonHappy together The turtlesI'm a believer The monkeesGimme some lovin Blues BrothersOld time rock n roll Bob SegarCocaine Eric ClaptonRoadhouse Blues The DoorsLet’s stick together Bryan FerryJumpin Jack Flash The Rolling StonesLeave your hat on Joe CockerI feel good James BrownNo Woman no cry Bob Marley & The WailersApril Sun in Cuba DragonDancing in the streets Human Nature versionI will survive Gloria GaynorTo Love Somebody The Bee Gee'sValerie Amy WinehouseMoney Barret StrongNutbush City Limits Tina Turner
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What to expect
Seven pieces, brass and a strong rhythm section, playing the Motown and Stax soul catalogue from the sixties and seventies with real accuracy. Then it goes further out: blues, jazzy contemporary pop, RnB. Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding. Stevie Wonder. James Brown, Eddie Floyd, Bill Withers, The Temptations, Grover Washington. Later artists who grew out of the same sound get a look in too, from Tina Turner and Gloria Gaynor through to Amy Winehouse. The Motown records were mixed to sound good on car radios in Detroit, which is why that thumping back beat still lifts a room off its chairs. Sit and enjoy dinner if you'd rather. Most people don't.
On the day
Outdoor events need the performance area under cover. Extreme heat and rain both damage instruments and stage gear, so this one isn't negotiable. Indoors, the setup area should be clear of obstructions and anything that could become a trip hazard. The band are careful about how they run cables and place gear, and a clear space makes that a lot easier for everyone walking past.
