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Motown Band in Balmain, NSW
- Travels up to 50 km
- From $750 to $1,500
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Available on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Expect all the soul Motown/ Stax record label classics from the 60's-70's and than some more super hits from blues to jazzy pop modern hits. An energetic 7 piece band who bring accuracy and skill to their performances and get you moovin.
Motown & Beyond are:
John Gilmovich-Bass
Jeff Cox-Guitar and vocals
Fiona Loder-Keyboard
Gabi Tarte-Back up and lead vocals
Drummer-Jess Ciampa
Omar Saf- Lead vocal
Ian Howard-Sax
They have a professional professional approach with attention to detail for their audience. From a single set to 4 x 45 minutes of songs (1-3 hours) sets they can cater to suit your needs. They play well known hit classics from the 60's to 2000's and can do requests.
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Expect all the soul Motown/ Stax record label soul classics from the 60's-70's and than some more super hits that takes you beyond the 70's into blues to jazzy pop contemporary as well as RnB hits. An energetic 7 piece band who bring accuracy and skill to their performances and get your party or event mooving and dancing. We celebrate music from the Motown era (1959-the present), including greats such as Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Grover Washington, The Temptations, James Brown as well as later artists inspired by the Motown style such as Eric Clapton, The Doors, Bryan Ferry, The Rolling Stones, Human Nature, Gloria Gaynor, Tina Turner and Amy Winehouse.
Originally Motown music was specifically written and mixed to sound good on car radios (in Detroit where the style was born) and is characterised by a thumping back beat which made everyone want to get up and dance. Added to this Motown Records sound is the characteristic sound of a strong rhythm section and brass.
The band go ‘beyond’ Motown to play soulful tunes from a myriad of famous recording artists, with some high-energy songs by dazzling vocals that will make you want to get up, tap your feet or sing along. Of course you may just want to sit back and just relax ,with dinner & drinks packages available your favourite songs from the ‘60’s, 70’s, 80's through to recent pop classics await you.
These are the categories of entertainment or other services offered by Motown & Beyond.
We require any outdoor event set up to be under cover in case of extreme heat or wet weather which can damage our instruments and stage gear.
Indoor set up to be free of any obstructions and trip hazards.
We take as much precaution as we can when setting up our gear and are mindful of anyone being personally injured. Murphy's law!
What’s going on Marvin Gaye
Superstition Stevie Wonder
My Girl The Temptations
Knock on wood Eddie Floyd
Lean on me Bill Withers
Wonderful world Otis Rredding
Just the two of us Grover Washington
Aint no sunshine Bill Withers
Crazy little thing called love Queen
Eagle Rock Daddy Cool
Signed sealed and delivered Stevie Wonder
Unchain my heart Joe Cocker
I shot the sherrif Eric Clapton version
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
Play that funky music Wild Cherry
Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
Happy together The turtles
I'm a believer The monkees
Gimme some lovin Blues Brothers
Old time rock n roll Bob Segar
Cocaine Eric Clapton
Roadhouse Blues The Doors
Let’s stick together Bryan Ferry
Jumpin Jack Flash The Rolling Stones
Leave your hat on Joe Cocker
I feel good James Brown
No Woman no cry Bob Marley & The Wailers
April Sun in Cuba Dragon
Dancing in the streets Human Nature version
I will survive Gloria Gaynor
To Love Somebody The Bee Gee's
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Money Barret Strong
Nutbush City Limits Tina Turner
Please make enquiry to your specific needs and we will quote you a price.
We are insured with $20mil public liability insurance.