Amazing Sounds of Motown - 70’s 80’s show.
Over 350 shows since 2016, Soul Vibes Entertainment and The Soul Vibes Band proudly brings you the ultimate “Amazing Sounds of Motown”. Soul Vibes Band, will perform, “All Night Long, Brick House, Signed, Sealed and Delivered, Treat Her Like A Lady, Disco Inferno, Just The Two of Us, Master Blaster, Soul Man, Hold On, Superstition, Your love keeps lifting me, Get Down On It, Nightshift, Walk on By” These, are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of Motown.
Between the score of recognisable tunes, Nightshift, “In The Spirit of Motown” delivers informative and often hilarious banter between the talented, cast of New Zealand, Polynesian, American born, musicians.
In 1959 founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, and later incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960 headquartered in Detroit, where the Big Three produced automobiles, it quickly became another Detroit factory. Motown assembled, soul and pop classics that changed America. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, which had become a nickname for Detroit.
In 1988 as a nonperformer Berry Gordy was inducted into the Rock and roll hall of fame. In 1998 he was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame, and in 2013 he became the first living person to receive the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Pioneer Award.
“Amazing Sounds of Motown” aspires to be true, vocally to the original, yet with a distinct south pacific flavour, that’s saturated with perfect harmonies. Soul Vibes pays tribute to the legacy of the Motown greats. The end result is a show as fresh and relevant today as it is nostalgic for the listening audience.
2023, Soul Vibes Band became one of few live acts to perform at Waitomo Glowworm Caves “Cathedral” The Cathedral probably ranks up there as one of the most unique venues in New Zealand for it’s unique natural acoustic qualities. The cave cathedral has hosted performances by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, musicians Lyn Crown and the Taane Sisters and also includes Soul Vibes Band.
Erana Watts
Serene Boulton
Katja-Marie Konings
Eddie Tai
Fa’aoso Aneru
Larry Nimalota Johnson
Kawa Pikaahu
Fred Baker
Joseph Seniloli
Reg Hellesoe
Dress up in the style of the day where glam was the thing. Come immerse yourself in this exhilarating, family-friendly musical revue that will be thrilling audiences around the country with great choreography, boundless energy, humour, and instantly recognisable classic pop songs that have become timeless.
Ideal for: concert, corporate event, charity function, community event, private party
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Boogie on Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
Brick House - Commodores
Dec, 63 - The Four Seasons
Easy - Commodores
Get Down on it - Kool and the Gang
Gimme Some Lovin' - Blues Brothers
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Hold on I'm Comin - Sam and Dave
Pick up the Pieces - Average White Band
Rock with You - Michael Jackson
Rock Your Baby - George McRae
Signed, Sealed and Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Soul Man - Blues Brothers
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Treat Her like a Lady - Temptations
Heard it through the Grapevine - Gladys Knight and the Pips
Best of my Love - The Emotions
Car Wash - Rolls Royce
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Ain't too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
Boogie Shoes - KC and the Sunshine Band
Can't get Enough of your Love - Barry White
Disco Inferno - Trammps
Hard to Handle - Black Crows
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers / Grover Washington
Love Train - The O'Jays
NMaster Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Never too Much - Luther Van Dross
Nightshift - Commodores
Rock the Boat - Hues Corporation
Rubberband Man - The Spinners
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Chicago - Eric Clapton
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Jailhouse Rock - The Blues Brothers
I Can't Help Myself - The Four Tops
Stand by Me - Otis Redding
My Girl - Otis Redding
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Shake your Tail Feather - The Blues Brothers