KGB
The Lowdown: “Motown is forever,” says Gerald Foster, one of just a few Motown tribute bands working in metro Detroit. The Lineup: Multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Foster plays live keyboards and triggers via laptop tracks he recorded and mixed to re-create Motown hits. Glenn McFarland is the baritone, Keith Dotson and Bruce Sims tenors. The Sound: The music is straight-up Motown with an electronic base. It’s the show stopping Temps-n-Tops medley, though that knocks ’em out every time. The Moves: While not lifted directly from their originators, the men’s dance moves are energetic and evocative of the era. Their matching suits, in vibrant colors (selected by Dotson), and Harris’ sparkling coordinated costumes are also reminiscent of the originals. The Name: There’s nothing sinister here; it’s simply the first letters of each male vocalist’s first name, in catchy order.
Serieux
Audiences worldwide have described the explosive entertainment provided by the group Serieux as innovative, fantastic, awesome, and dynamic. This group of high impact singers and musicians has resurrected the “back in the day” Motown sound that once captivated the world. If you’re looking for a group with an authentic “Motown” sound, i.e. born and raised in “Motown” than this is the group for you. Serieux continues the legacy of Motown acts such as the Temptations, Contours, Miracles, and the Four Tops, by wowing their audiences with phenomenal vocals and energetic choreography. The group has been featured at various Detroit and Las Vegas casinos, opened for such acts as; The Four Tops, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Neville Brothers, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band and performed on the Asian, and European entertainment circuits.
The Motown Experience
The Motown Experience is an all-star lineup of world-class vocalists drawn from the ranks of the legendary groups that made these hits timeless classics. This dynamic vocal group is assembled from members of The Capitols, The Miracles, and from former members of The Temptations. The show is jam-packed with impeccable harmonies, dazzling choreography,flashy suits, and those timeless Motown grooves that everyone knows and loves including the greatest hits from the likes of The Temptations, The Miracles, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. The backup band is made up of seasoned performers who have been the musicians of choice for hundreds of Motown, Nostalgia, Classic Rock and Doo Wop shows around the country. They have both live performance and recording credits with a veritable who’s who of popular music artists from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. This show is an unforgettable celebration for audiences from 8 to 80.
Phase 5
Phase 5 has evolved to be one of the most electrifying acts to come out of Detroit in a long time. They have developed a sound of smooth jazz mixed with slamming, “in your face” style of today’s Hip Hop and R&B. They are well known for their flashy well-choreographed dance moves, as well as their glittering and eye popping stage attire. Once you have seen this act you will leave knowing that you have just witnessed something unique.
The Prolifics
Performing for more than 30 years, our story begins like so many others- five adolescent young men singing a cappella on the street corners of Detroit. Over the years, while honing our skills, we have become known for our vocal harmonies, timed-choreography and high-energy. Our repertoire of music proudly represents a composite of the groups that inspired the legacy of Motown, Sounds of Philadelphia and many others. Singing songs by the Temptations, the Spinners, the Four Tops, the Dells, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the Jackson Five, the Contours, the Drifters, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the O’Jays, the Dramatics, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, etc. Our years of experience at entertainment venues, casinos, weddings, community festivals and charity events can truly be appreciated once we hit the stage.