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The "Original" Moonlighters®
- Washington, DC
- Motown Group
- Travels nationwide
- Contact for rates
Overview
Since 1990, The "Original" Moonlighters have been performing throughout the United States as one of the country's best-loved and most authentic Motown and variety dance bands.
Averaging over one hundred appearances per year, The "Original" Moonlighters offer affordable quality, specializing in weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, and concerts, with an emphasis on strong, soulful vocals and solid instrumentation.
Just close your eyes and you'll swear the original artists are performing. But don't close them for too long or you won't be able to enjoy their outstanding dance moves and showmanship...
39 Reviews
The Original Moonlighters is hands down the BEST motown/variety band in the DC area! They recently played at our wedding reception in Old Town Alexandria and absolutely brought down the house - everyone is still raving about how they are the best wedding band they have ever seen. They truly made our wedding the best day of our lives and the most fun party we have ever been to! The male and female vocalist have incredible voices and would come into the crowd during songs which added to the fun. All of the musicians are so talented, and they performed each song as good if not better than the original. They are also great at feeding off the crowd and always seemed to play the right song at the right time. The booking process with William was straightforward and easy, and the price was excellent value for money compared to other bands in the area (that aren't as good!). We can't recommend this band highly enough to future brides and grooms - you are guaranteed to have the most fun wedding of your dreams!!
Cover Band, Dance Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Wedding Band, Motown Group
The best decision I made for my wedding, besides choosing my partner, was selecting the Original Moonlighters as our band.
Our wedding was somewhat intimate with 60 guests, ranging in age from 18 to 77. We were concerned about finding a band that could appeal to such a broad age range with eclectic musical tastes, but this band more than appealed to our guests. They had everyone on the dance floor smiling and having a spectacular time.
The band included two vocalists and four instrumentalists for a three-hour event that included the dinner hour and two hours of dancing. For the dinner hour, the band played beautiful jazz music, which allowed the guests to enjoy their dinner and conversation with soothing music playing in the background. The dancing portion of the night kicked off with the song, At Last by Etta James that was beautifully performed by their female vocalist. In fact, I think she sounded better than the original artist. From there, the band transitioned smoothly from one genre to the next with pure talent. Almost all of the guests were on the dance floor throughout the night dancing, laughing and having a great time.
Not only was the music by this band flawless but they were also very professional, fun, easy to work with and even attired themselves in my wedding colors. You cannot go wrong in hiring this band; they will make your wedding event the talk of the town.
Dance Band, Jazz Band, Party Band, R&B Group, Wedding Band
The Original Moonlighters are a legend. People talk about bands that elevate a mere party to the status of a mythical event. People talk about bands that can speak to everyone: young, old, white, black, local, and foreign; bands that transcend these separations. In my life as a former wedding caterer, I’ve seen dozens of wedding bands and DJs show up, play some music and leave. Very rarely does a band even manage to make any kind of difference, let alone transcend division. The Original Moonlighters not only manages to transcend, but now exists in the mind of our wedding guests of our mixed-race wedding as the band responsible for creating the best time many of us have ever had. Their musical knowledge and skill are considerable and impressive, but even skilled musicians are a dime a dozen. What sets The Original Moonlighters apart is their openness, attentiveness and care. They willingly learned our favorite song for our first dance and it was amazing! They have mastered the elusive and subtle skills of reading the room and caring about what each person actually felt is a good time. Everyone at the reception from 90 year old world-traveling grandmas to down-south country cousins to hard-working family from the mid-west to teenagers to 5-year-olds who have never heard most of the songs previously got up and danced until their legs went out. They helped us to see that even though we all may be from different places, have vastly different experiences, and different skin colors, we are all one family. The band wasn’t just folks who played at our wedding --they were a true part of it. We are deeply grateful for their performance, care, and emotion. We wholeheartedly recommend them for your wedding. Their music is beautiful and the emotional memories it will leave in your heart are easily worth their reasonable and fair booking fee. Don’t wait, book them now.
Wedding Band
The Moonlighter played for our event. They played 1950's music. It all sounded wonderful. They were the perfect band for our sock hop event!
1950s Era Entertainment
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a wonderful concert this past Saturday. Those in attendance were truly blessed with such a wonderful time being taken back to days of old 😁 2 1/2 hours of pure energy and delight!
Everything about that day was perfect
R&B Group
I hired 5 pieces of The Original Moonlighters for my husband's SURPRISE 70th birthday party and they were wonderful - totally professional, personable, and so talented! They requested a song list ahead of time and then "read the crowd" and worked from that to provide a really enjoyable party. Everyone kept asking where I found the band! You cannot go wrong with this group.
Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band
The Moonlighters are true professionals, and put on the best show that we could have hoped for our wedding . We really appreciate them so much. Everyone had a blast, and we’ve received so many compliments on how great the band was. They were such a pleasure to work with and have a huge catalog of songs to choose from. They had the party going all night, and added their own spin on the event that made it very special for us. This band is top notch and your event guests will have the best time dancing to their music!
Dance Band, Wedding Band, Motown Group
We hired The Original Moonlighters for my 60th birthday bash and they were great. They were easy to deal with, played fun music and had everyone dancing. The manager, William, communicated through the whole process and was very professional.
Party Band
As soon as the band started, just about every wedding guest was on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Their great music and charm brought so much energy to the party and made for an unforgettable night of dancing. The "Original" Moonlighters were wonderful to work with: very professional, personable and flexible during COVID-19. I cannot recommend them enough - they truly made our wedding night and people are still asking about "the amazing band" we had!
R&B Group, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
The Original Moonlighters are the best! We hired them as our wedding band back in 2019 and we ended up having to reschedule our wedding twice due to Covid. The Original Moonlighters were extremely kind, flexible, and easy to work with. We are SO glad they were available for our rescheduled wedding date in June 2021. Our wedding reception was a blast because of this band! They played a fantastic song selection and really got the dance floor going. The band was so engaging with us and our guests - it was fun because they were having a great time, too! We loved the Motown songs they played, and our guests of all ages were dancing. The Original Moonlighters are absolutely the best band for a wedding reception, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. We had a wonderful party thanks to this band! Do yourself a favor and hire The Original Moonlighters!
1970s Era Entertainment, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Soul Band, Wedding Band, Motown Group
The Moonlighters are the BEST party band you could possibly have! Every member of the band is exceptionally talented! They played a great variety of tunes for our large backyard party and had everyone dancing but could handle any size group! I would recommend them for weddings, birthdays, or any event!
They were professional from set up to finish! Will definitely have them again.
PERFECT way to get everyone partying again post pandemic!
Also, we were a mixed age group but everyone enjoyed the variety they provided which was AWESOME!
Motown Group
This is our third event with the Moonlighters (all Bar/Bat Mitzvahs) and this time they totally outdid themselves. They were rocking!! We can’t thank everyone enough for the fantastic show they did for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. Every song was incredible. When they sang Purple Rain, I could swear that Prince had been resurrected. So many people at the party raved about the band and even those who were not dancing were listening and grooving wherever they were. Kids and adults alike. A cousin of mine who is in a jazz band himself (saxophone) commented how much he loved the Moonlighters’ music and how clean and together they sounded.
A special thanks for bringing the additional two band members, what an incredible surprise! The horn section was super!! As usual, the Moonlighters went above and beyond, and integral in making our party a huge success.
We are done with the “mitzvahs” but hope we can hire the band again for a future celebration. Thank you, Moonlighters!!
1970s Era Entertainment, Funk Band, Party Band, Soul Band
The Moonlighters played at our annual school fundraiser. They were energetic, sounded great, and kept people on the dance floor all night long! Professional, fun, and easy to work with. Would definitely hire them again.
Motown Group
Just wanted to say, you need to hire these guys and gal ASAP...they're so easy to work with and always put on a show!!! We heard them at a friend's wedding and booked them 2 weeks later: Best. Band. Ever.
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band, Motown Group
Yes, they do!!! I've been to Tons of weddings with boring DJ music, so we decided to hire a live band covering all the classics and top 40 hits. But the Moonlighters pretty much know every song in the universe, so it was an easy decision. Pricing was reasonable, they took all our requests, and even personalized some songs with our names...now how cute is That??? But when they let our family members on stage, singing a couple songs with the band, it brought the whole house down!!! You guys totally rock, and we're already making plans to book you again for our family reunion next year.
Party Band, Pop Music, Wedding Band
Cover Band, Motown Group
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We have booked the Original Moonlighters two years in a row for our lawn party for about 140 people. What a great, professional and fun group! They were super entertaining, a lot of fun and got people up dancing right from the start. They were prompt, set up without any hassles and played a lot of songs. This year, we got caught in a brief but wild thunderstorm just before the event. Under the tent, still got wet and the wind blew things all over. The band, just set everything back up again and went to work. It was above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommended for your event, no matter what it is!
Party Band, R&B Group, Motown Group
The “Original” Moonlighters performed at our daughter’s wedding reception on May 5th at the Potomac View Terrace. We first learned of the band when they played at our goddaughter’s wedding a few years ago. The Original Moonlighters perform a broad range of music as you can tell by viewing their website. We have received many favorable compliments about the band’s performance from our guests, as well as our daughter and new son-in-law. In addition, we found their manager to be responsive to our inquiries and requests and would highly recommend you consider them for your event. We are sure you won’t be disappointed.
Dance Band, Oldies Music, Wedding Band
The Moonlighters were a hit! They played phenomenally and really got the crowd moving! The shout-outs to different presidents and their favorite songs were especially appreciated. Please be sure to pass along my thanks and congratulations on a fantastic show. We had thousands of people in the courtyard on Saturday and the music helped create a really great atmosphere.
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Motown Group
This band was THE BEST! We had an international group of childhood cancer leaders who wanted to experience Motown and have fun and the Original Moonlighters did just that! I've received feedback from around the world that this was the best time in their lives! Am trying to think of another event I can plan to book them again!
Soul Band, Motown Group
The Moonlighers were so incredibly professional and easy to work with. They needed little direction from our team and were gracious, fun, and flexible.
People absolutely loved them and I hope we can have them back soon!
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Blues Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music
Cannot say enough about how amazing The Original Moonlighters were at my wedding! We had 190 people at the wedding and as soon as dinner was over everyone was up and dancing for the entire reception. We had the 9-piece band and highly recommend them. We were thrilled with how many genres they could cover from oldies to Motown, pop, funk, rock, etc. Their musicians handled cocktail hour with a solo keyboardist and a dinner jazz trio as well. It could not have been easier working with the band as they were always accessible by phone and email. My wife and I could not be happier with the band, don’t hesitate to book them! Thanks to The Original Moonlighters for making our day that much more special.
Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Wedding Band, Motown Group
We requested this group to play at our event. The member that showed up said they had been notified last minute and needed them to pull together to this show. Some of them not even knowing each other at all or had never played a gig together. NO REHEARSALS. This was a sold out event for me and I had to refund every single one of my guests because they expected this group to show up and they did not. They took on another higher paying gig and sent me NOTHING close to what they promised. The show they sent me looked like something out of a Karaoke Night. A mess!! It was a nightmare. Make sure when booking this band that you are getting what they are selling.
Motown Group
Response from The "Original" Moonlighters®:
Why is this being posted almost two yrs. later with a fake 2016 date? Is it because we declined your request earlier this wk. for a 'free' performance? Back in 2015 you posted pics/vids. showing guests enjoying the event. The band received TONS of compliments. And after mentioning that some, but not all, ticket sales were being refunded, you wrote: "Things happen, we fix it and move on. Your back up group did a great job and our guests has a nice time..." Originally booked for June, the date was changed to July and then Oct., finally confirming with us only TWO wks. prior...after your company's bank account was frozen! Of course our regular musicians weren't available with such short notice, but the show must go on. You also told us it was just a casual event, increasing the # of hrs., which we then agreed to honor at the same rate. Despite signing off on providing sound, that was another empty promise. Beware of this client: dubious dealings and misleading communications throughout!
The Original Moonlighters were the BEST wedding band!!! We wanted a good variety of songs that kept everyone dancing all night, and they delivered and then some! Their musical talent was awesome, and the playlist couldn't have been better. They were also ready to roll with the punches when unplanned things occurred, like an over-served groomsman jumping on stage and being the lead singer for an entire song, or when they broke into an impromptu version of "The Stars at Night" on the trumpet for our guests, half of whom were from Texas. They were absolutely incredible and just MADE our reception. The dinner music they played was classy and made us feel like we were at the most chic of events, and the dance music after dinner was just so much fun. They are laid back, easy to work with and receptive to ideas. They're great at MCing the event, as well, and keeping a good flow throughout the evening for things like the cake cutting, first dance, intros, bouquet toss, send off...and "Shout!" as the last song was the best three minutes of my entire life. They're awesome, and a great price for this area. BOOK THEM!!!
Wedding Band
The Moonlighters were a highlight of our wedding and kept everyone dancing for hours. They did a great job as emcees for the night, and played a variety of music -- perfect for a mix of ages and cultures. Can't say enough good things about the band!!
Motown Group, Big Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Pop Music, Wedding Band
WOW! We were beyond thrilled with the quality and sound of the Moonlighters at our wedding. They were professional, extremely talented, and had everyone raving about what a great band they were. We are so glad that we hired them as our band and have great memories of our evening and they were a big part of it!
Motown Group, Big Band, Dance Band, Oldies Music, Swing Band, Wedding Band
They made my wedding. Velvet voices, soothing sounds, dressed in tuxedos. Everyone loved, loved, loved the band. They sung every request we asked, effortlessly. The band was prompt, and professional. After my groom, gave me a toast.....they played a song that reflected the moment perfectly. It was a great time. If you want a stellar Motown band do not hesitant to contact the Moonlighters. I am already planning to hire them for my party next year. Great Band.
Motown Group, 1950s Era Entertainment, Doo Wop Group, Oldies Music, Swing Band
Outstanding performance, we received several congratulations from attendees about the Moonlighters. Helped us with annoucements and scheduling during reception while putting on a first class show that had folks dancing all night. Highly recommend.
Motown Group, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Great band. They were easy to work with, accommodated my two requests and did a good job. Everyone at the wedding was very pleased with their performance.
Motown Group, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
The Moonlighters did a fantastic job at our wedding! They brought such wonderful energy to the room. Everyone was dancing until the very end. Vance also was wonderful. I spoke to him a week before the wedding and he completely put my mind at ease that everything would be taken care of and it definitely was! I couldn't have been happier with them. I would recommend them in a heartbeat (and already have!). Thank you Moonlighters!!!
Motown Group, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
We had a "Barn Dance" - The Moonlighters ROCKED the house. There were 1,000 people there and they were mostly dancing from beginning to end. Afterwards, half of them asked for the contact info. If you want a party, if you want dancing, if you want classic soul....the is where you go! No Question!
Motown Group, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Soul Band
What a fantastic band! They started on time and played without a break, despite the intense heat outside. Songs were perfect for our guests, and everyone enjoyed the music. My only regret was not booking them for a longer timeframe, as they left us wanting more. All band members were professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Can't wait to have them back for my next party!
Motown Group, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band
Amazing band! Really engaged the audience, enthusiastic, outgoing, extremely talented. Would recommend for any party/event...had us dancing the night away!
Motown Group, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment
The Moonlighters were FANTASTIC!! They set the mood for the entire evening and were even able to get some of the guests out on the dance floor...which is saying a lot with this group! I would definitley recommend them to friends and family for future events.
Motown Group, Dance Band, Swing Band
The Moonlighters were fantastic! Leading up to the event, their manager was very accommodating and professional. At our reception, the band sounded great and everyone was dancing! We received so many compliments on the band and they really helped make our reception a resounding success!
Motown Group, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Dance Band, Wedding Band
We all enjoyed the Moonlighters. They got everybody up to dance!
Motown Group, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Dance Band, Wedding Band
Wonderful!!! The moonlighters were amazing! Great music, nothing to complain! I'm so happy we booked them for our wedding!
Motown Group, Cover Band, Dance Band, Disco Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Avo and I could not have been happier on Saturday!!!! You guys were incredible, we were absolutely blown away- and I can't count the number of guests who commented on your awesomeness:) We can't thank you enough for your talents, hard work and professionalism- so THANK YOU and each member of your amazing band... We were truly impressed!!!
Motown Group, Cover Band, Dance Band, Disco Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
We searched for months in order to find the PERFECT wedding band for our event. And then we saw The Moonlighters at a friend's wedding. They were absolutely incredible!!! This is the first time we've ever seen the entire dance floor packed from beginning to end. So we hired them for our wedding, and even our non-dancing folks were shaking it...we were shocked, lol! They're really friendly and easy to work with, answering ALL our questions, taking requests, learning songs etc. People are still asking us about our amaaazing band!!! And thanks to them, it was truly the BEST day of my life...thanks Moonlighters!
Motown Group, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Dance Band, Disco Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
What to Expect
Music is THE most important part of any event.
And there are many choices out there. But when you hire The Moonlighters, you are hiring the very best in the business.
Providing a level of service second-to-none, during your event and in the many months before, we manage ALL the details. We'll answer every question, offer suggestions based upon almost twenty-five years of first-hand experience, AND provide the finest show absolutely possible.
Nobody else offers the same level of attention, quality or value.
About
Famous for getting guests out on the dance floor and more importantly, for keeping them there, The Moonlighters are experts at reading the crowd and gladly take requests, making their performances highly entertaining and interactive as audiences just feed off the band’s energy and vice versa.
They can also be booked in several different combinations to fit any budget and venue from just two or three musicians to as many as ten or twelve, including one of the tightest horn sections in the country and some of the finest male and female vocalists anywhere. Meticulously-groomed and costumed, whether it’s for ceremony, cocktail or dinner music, a casual outdoor reception or a classy black-tie affair, The Moonlighters have a show custom-tailored to best suit any theme.
Featuring HUNDREDS of songs in a wide variety of styles, they do it all very well. Critically-acclaimed, they have performed an unprecedented seven times at The Kennedy Center, for countless political and business leaders, at various foreign embassies, and other prestigious venues, covering well over a dozen different states, including: DC, MD, VA, WV, DE, PA, NJ, NY, KY, TN, OH, IL, IA, NC, SC, GA, FL, UT, and MT.
As seen again and again in their many rave reviews, thousands of appreciative listeners and hundreds of satisfied talent buyers all agree, The Moonlighters are dedicated, professionals truly committed to making each and every show an event to remember. But of course, they're in heavy demand with a schedule that always fills up fast, so don’t delay…please contact them today!
Additional Booking Notes
We are completely self-contained. But enhanced sound, lighting, portable dance floor, stage, DJ and even professional dancers/dance instructors can all be provided, upon request!
Past Booked Events
September 13, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
Set List
Instrumentals/Jazz Standards:
After Hours – Ronnie Jordan
Ain’t Misbehavin-Fats Waller
Breezin’ – George Benson
Chameleon- Herbie Hancock
Chitlins Con Carne-Kenny Burrell
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
Devotion- Earth Wind & Fire
Don’t Know Why-Norah Jones
Friends and Strangers – Ronnie Laws
God Bless The Child – Billie Holiday
Honky Tonk-Bill Doggett
Inner City Blues – Grover Washington
Inseparable- Natalie Cole
Linus and Lucy-Vince Guaraldi
Maputo - David Sanborn
Mercy, Mercy-Cannonball Adderly
Mister Magic – Grover Washington
Moonlighters Theme-Original
On Broadway- George Benson
People Make the World Go Round- Herbie Hancock
Song for My Father- Horace Silver
Sidewinder-Lee Morgan
Summertime-George Gershwin
Unforgettable-Nat King Cole
Blues/Rhythm and Blues Standards:
Baby Please Don’t Go-Muddy Waters
Baby, What You Want Me to Do-Jimmy Reed
Big Boss Man-Jimmy Reed
Blues with a Feeling-Little Walter
Born Lover-Muddy WatersCha Cha Ching - Original
Clean-up Woman – Betty Wright
Crazy Mixed Up World-Little Walter
Don’t Lie to Me-B.B. King
Down Home Blues – ZZ Hill
Driving Wheel-Junior Parker
Dust My Broom-Elmore James
Got My Mojo Working-Muddy Waters
How Blue Can You Get-B.B. King
Key to the Highway-Little Walter
Long Distance Call-Muddy Waters
Messin’with the Kid-Junior Wells
Reconsider Baby-Lowell Fulson
Shake Your Hips-Slim Harpo
Sweet Little Angel-B.B. King
T-Bone Shuffle-T. Bone Walker
Things I Used to Do-Guitar Slim
Thrill is Gone-B.B. King
Watch Yourself-B.B. King
When the Eagle Flies-Muddy Waters
40’s Big-Band/Swing Standards:
Best is Yet to Come-Tony Bennett
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darrin
Caledonia-Louis Jordan
Come Fly with Me-Frank Sinatra
Everyday I Have the Blues-Big Joe Turner
Fever-Peggy Lee
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Flying Home-Lionel Hampton
Hold On – Michael Buble’
It Had to Be You-Frank Sinatra
Jump, Jive and Wail – Louis Prima
Kansas City-Wilbert Harrison
Luck Be a Lady-Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife-Bobby Darrin
Moondance- Van Morrison
My Way – Frank Sinatra
New York New York- Frank Sinatra
Route 66-Nat King Cole
Shake, Rattle and Roll-Big Joe Turner
Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland
Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
When the Saints Go Marching In-Louis Armstrong
Wonderful World – Louie Armstrong
50’s Rock and Roll/Oldies:
All Shook Up-Elvis Presley
Blue Moon- Marcels
Can’t Stop Falling in Love-Elvis Presley
Crazy-Patsy Cline
Crying in the Chapel-Orioles
Cupid-Sam Cooke
For Your Precious Love-Jerry Butler
Goodnight Sweetheart-Spaniels
Hound Dog-Elvis Presley
I’ve Only Got Eyes for You-The Flamingos
Jailhouse Rock-Elvis Presley
Johnny B. Goode-Chuck Berry
Night Time is the Right Time-Ray Charles
Only You - The Platters
Outskirts of Town-Ray Charles
Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley
Roll Over Beethoven-Chuck Berry
Shout! – Isley Brothers
Stand By Me-Ben E. King
Tequila- Champs
Twilight Time-The Platters
Twist - Chubby Checker
Under the Boardwalk-The Drifters
What I Say – Ray Charles
You Send Me – Sam Cook
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60’s/70’s Motown/Soul:
634-5789-Wilson Pickett
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg- Temptations
At Last – Etta James
Baby, Baby-Smokey Robinson
Can’t Hurry Love – Diana Ross & the Supremes
Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin
Dancing in the Streets- Martha and the Vandellas
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Funky Broadway-Wilson Pickett
Get Ready- Temptations
Green Onions – Booker T and the MGs
Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Heatwave – Martha and the Vandellas
High Heel Sneakers-Tommy Tucker
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You)-Marvin GayeI Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Want You Back-The Jackson Five
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
I’ll Take You There- Staples Singers
In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Just My Imagination- Temptations
Knock on Wood-Eddie Floyd
Let’s Do It Again – Staple Singers
Let’s Get Married-Al Green
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Livin’ in the City – Stevie Wonder
Locomotion – Little Eva
Love and Happiness – Al Green
Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight
Mustang Sally-Wilson Pickett
My Girl – Temptations
My Guy – Mary Wells
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Neither One of Us – Gladys Knight
Ooh Baby, Baby – Smokey Robinson
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag - James Brown
Poppa Was A Rolling Stone – Temptations
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Reach Out (I’ll Be There) - Four Tops
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Respect Yourself-Staple Singers
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Rock Steady- Aretha Franklin
Second that Emotion-Smokey Robinson
Sex Machine – James Brown
Shake Your Body Down to the Ground- The Jacksons
Signed Sealed Delivered- Stevie Wonder
Sitting on The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Son of a Preacher Man – Aretha Franklin
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Standing on Shaky Ground - Temptations
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch – Four Tops
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
These Arms of Mine-Otis Redding
This Girl’s In Love With You – Dusty Springfield
This is a Man’s World – James Brown
Unchained Melody-The Righteous Brothers
Walk the Dog-Rufus Thomas
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
When a Man Loves a Woman-Percy Sledge
60’s/70’s Classic Rock/Pop:
All My Life – Beatles
Black Magic Woman-Santana
Brown-Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Build Me Up Buttercup - Foundations
Chapel of Love-Dixie Cups
Crazy Love-Van Morrison
December ’63 – Four Season
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart
Drift Away- Doby Gray
Fly Like An Eagle – Steve Miller
Good Lovin- Young Rascals
Good Vibrations - Beach Boys
Groovin’-Young Rascals
Higher Ground – Eric Clapton
In My Life - Beatles
Into the Mystic-Van Morrison
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
Maria Maria – Santana
Miss You-Rolling Stones
Old Time Rock and Roll-Bob Seger
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Ride Like the Wind – Christopher Cross
She’s Always A Woman – Billy JoelSweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Taking Care of Business – Bachman Turner Overdrive
Twist and Shout – Beatles
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
You are So Beautiful-Joe Cocker
70’s Funk/Disco:
Ain’t No Half Steppin – Heatwave
Always and Forever – Heatwave
Bad Girls - Donna Summers
Boogie Oogie Oogie – Taste of Honey
Brick House- Commodores
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Easy – Commodores
For the Love of Money- O’Jays
Get Down On It - Kool and the Gang
Get Down Tonight- KC& Sunshine Band
Good Times – Chic
Hollywood Swinging – Kool and the Gang
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
Jungle Boogie- Ohio Players
Kisses Don’t Lie – Evelyn Champagne King
Lady Marmalade- Labelle
Last Dance-Donna Summer
Le Freak- Chic
Love Roller Coaster – Ohio Players
Low Rider - War
Mary Jane- Rick James
My Boogie Shoes- KC& Sunshine Band
Pick up the Pieces – Average White Band
Play That Funky Music– Wild Cherry
School Boy Crush- Average White Band
September-Earth Wind and Fire
Sexy Thing (I Believe in Miracles) – Hot Chocolate
Shake Your Booty- KC & Sunshine Band
She’s A Bad Mama Jama- Carl Carlton
Skin Tight – Ohio Players
Tell Me Something Good – Rufus and Chaka Khan
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – Sly and the Family Stone
That’s the Way I Like It- KC & Sunshine Band
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)- Natalie Cole
We Are Family –Sister Sledge
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80’s/90’s Pop/Top-40:
All Night Long – Commodores
Angel- Anita Baker
Bad Boy – Luther Vandross
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Butterflies – Michael Jackson
Candy – Cameo
Careless Whispers - Wham
Caribbean Queen – Billy Ocean
Don’t Be Cruel – Bobby Brown
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Electric Slide – Marcia Griffiths
Fallin’ – Alicia Keys
Honey Love – R. Kelly
How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore- Alicia Keys
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
I Can’t Stop Loving You – Michael Jackson
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Kiss – Prince
Kiss of Life – Sade
Lady in My Life- Michael Jackson
Let’s Go Crazy - Prince
Love Shack – B-52s
Morris Day and the Time-Jungle Love
My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Purple Rain – Prince
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Smooth Operator – Sade
Step in the Name of Love - R Kelly
This Is How We Do It – Montel Jordan
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
When A Woman Loves – R. Kelly
00’s Pop/Top-40:
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Golden- Jill Scott
He Loves Me – Jill Scott
Hey Ya – Outkast
I Got A Feeling – Black Eye Peas
It’s Love –Jill Scott
Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eye Peas
Long Walk – Jill ScottMoves Like Jagger-Maroon Five
Raise Your Glass – Pink
Single Ladies – Beyonce
The Way – Jill Scott
Wide Open Spaces – Dixie Chicks
Yeah – Usher
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Christmas/Holiday Favorites:
Aulde Lang Syne-Guy LombardoChestnuts Roasting (The Christmas Song)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Oh Christmas Tree
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
Run Run Rudolph
Santa Baby
Silver Bells
This Christmas
White Christmas
Ethnic/Family Favorites:
Beer Barrel Polka
Hava Nagila
Iko Iko
Oye Como Va
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Team
Ondrea Richardson | Female Vocalist |
Linda Clowe | Female Vocalist |
Deneen Brent | Female Vocalist |
Nez Wilkenson | Male Vocalist |
Austin Turner | Male Vocalist |
Rick Williams | Electric Guitars |
Scott Mattern | Acoustic Guitars |
Kevin Bentley | Upright Bass |
Bill Harris | Keyboards/Vocals |
Ron Reace | Piano/Vocals |
Vance Wilkerson | Drums/Vocals |
Jimi Jones | Percussion/Vocals |
Jacques Johnson | Saxophone |
Earnest Bennett | Trumpet |
Ray Johnson | Trombone |
Influences & Inspiration
James
Aretha
Ray
Otis
Smokey
Michael
Marvin
Etta
Prince