During the '60s, among the most legendary names in music history were born in the Motor City of Detroit, which brought upon a global obsession that transformed into '70s soul. The Magic of Motown is a show that memorializes the great music of the Motown Record label. The show weaves its way through the great songs of Motown, highlighting artists... read full bio
Seamlessly blending funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll - think Stevie Wonder meets Red Hot Chili Peppers- The Main Squeeze promises to keep your body moving with their infectious, feel-good musical gumbo. With their unique musical blend, the Chicago-based band has attracted a remarkably loyal and ever-growing national fan base. Further, their high-energy live shows that showcase each member’s virtuosic... read full bio
The Marías is a five-member alternative band formed in Los Angeles that creates a unique blend of psychedelic soul, jazz, funk, and lounge music. The band members, Josh Conway, María, Jesse Perlman, Carter Lee, and Edward James, come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for creating authentic, soulful music that reflects their individuality and their love for the Hollywood... read full bio
Marcus King, who is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, leads The Marcus King Band. King’s father is Marvin King and Marcus spent his childhood watching his father perform blues from the sidelines and it was from there that he knew what he wanted to grow up to be. Marcus ranges anywhere from funky R&B, Southern soul, Americana, and soul in... read full bio
The McCrary Sisters, labeled "Nashville music royalty" by NPR, have lost two members of their illustrious family since the release of their recording of "Amazing Grace": sister Deborah and brother Sam, Jr. The legendary trio will release the songs "Shake It Off" and "Run On," which include some of Deborah's final recordings, in an effort to promote healing. "Shake It Off" is... read full bio
The Miracles are a rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy’s Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown’s signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of... read full bio
The most significant Soul performer in history is Sam Cooke and The Music of Sam Cooke is a show dedicated to celebrating his legacy. H e created soul music, making him the most well-known and adored singer of his era. Cooke spanned generations and the divide between audiences of black and white people. Because of his distinctive singing style and impact... read full bio
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The O'Jays are one of Philadelphia soul's most popular and long-lived outfits, known as soul's greatest vocal group of the '70s. Their recordings epitomized the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk. The O'Jays' debut, Back Stabbers, became a classic landmark of... read full bio
The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B singing group who had peak success in the 70’s and 80’s. Since then, they have gone on to release music from genres such as, pop, disco, jazz, blues, soul, funk, dance, country, and rock. They have released 16 studio albums reaching the most success with albums “Break Out” and “Contact”. Some of their... read full bio
The Roys consists of Elaine Roy and Lee Roy. Their album, The View, was released Sept 2014 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The title track was co- written with Opry Legend Bill Anderson. The lead off single No More Lonely reached #1 on Bluegrass Today charts. In Nov. 2014 The Roys released a Christmas Album called... read full bio
The Shadowboxers are an American pop band that consists of Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins, Scott Tyler, Cole McSween, Carlos Enamorado, and Nick Rosen. The band named their band Shadowboxers because it can be defined as someone who makes the motions of attack or defense, which for them represents rhythm and method, and they describe their sound as anything soul. They... read full bio
The Slide Brothers - Aubrey Ghent, Calvin Cooke, Chuck Campbell and Darick Campbell - are musicians who embody the Sacred Steel Tradition in gospel. The group grew up in a church, where they were able to perform and travel at a young age. The joyous music these legendary artists create extends far beyond sacred steel to encompass blues, rock and... read full bio
The Sound is a Christian-Gospel group that consists of members Rob Mills, and his sons, Levi Mills and Jacob Mills. Rob has been performing gospel music since an early age. As a teenager, he began working as a backing musician and singer and by the time he was 17, he joined the quartet, the Happy Travelers. He then went on... read full bio
The Spinners are an American rhythm and blues vocal group that currently consists of members Henry Fambrough, Charlton Washington, Marvin Taylor, Jessie Robert Peck, and Ronnie Moss. They have previously been named as the Detroit Spinners and the Motown Spinners, have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and have been nominated for induction into the Rock and... read full bio
Nashville-based country music band The Steel Woods are known for their own take on the Southern Rock genre; they combine elements of soul, heavy metal, R&B, blues, bluegrass, and gospel into their signature musical sound. The band was co-founded by Jason “Rowdy” Cope and Wes Bayliss, and after forging a friendship, the two started writing music together with the help... read full bio
In the great Philadelphia R&B tradition, The Stylistics emerged to record an unbelievable seven Platinum Albums, producing several Billboard Top 40 hits, including ""You'll Never Get To Heaven If You Break My Heart,"" ""Rockin' Roll Baby,"" and ""Let's Put It All Together."" Russell Thompkins, Jr.'s soaring falsetto voice and the lush productions of Thom Bell helped make the Stylistics one... read full bio
The Talleys are a southern gospel trio that consists of Roger, Debra, and Lauren Talley. The trio has been performing for over 20 years and have appeared all over the world. Roger and Debra are set to retire shortly and will let their daughter Lauren perform as a solo artist. Roger got his start performing with the Hoppers while Debra... read full bio
The most versatile of Motown's vocal groups, and one of the most successful soul acts of the '60s, The Temptations epitomized classic soul at its most urbane and graceful. Stop-on-a-dime choreography and classy elegance made the group a hit on stage; in the studio, their harmonies benefited from Motown's best songwriters and producers. The presence of several talented lead vocalists... read full bio
The Teskey Brothers are a blues-rock band that was formed by brothers Josh and Sam Teskey, and features Brendon Love, and Liam Gough. Inspired by their parent's soul music record collection, the two Teskey brothers began playing music as teenagers, learning the blues. Later in their musical careers, the Teskey brothers were joined by Gough and Love, adding drums and... read full bio
The Walcotts are a rock n’ roll band with a huge lineup of highly talented musicians. Their sound has been described as a mix between country, blues, soul, and classic rock. Their music is highlighted by their male-female dual vocals and the use of instruments like piano, fiddle, pedal steel, horns, etc. They’ve opened up for the likes of Honeyhoney,... read full bio
