Darryl Buchanan is a former world touring Motown musician. His seven piece band features a multi-talented group of premier vocalist's and musicians. Performing some of the greatest Jazz, Pop R&B Dance and Motown hits of our era. With a high energy show they are one of the most requested show bands and have been on the music scene for the past 20 years. When you book this group you also get a DJ service included. Your heart will be filled and the dance floor will stay full. This group can travel throughout the USA.
Darryl Buchanan performed at our Notre Dame graduation party this weekend. They are amazing musicians and vocalists! Music appealed to all ages. Thank you !
Darryl Buchanan & his Allstars are the very best in Motown entertainment & beyond. I have listened & followed this group for many years & they always deliver. Darryl is always professional & knows exactly what people like to hear. A great band for any occasion!
Price Range: $2,(phone number hidden)
Gig Length: 180 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Darryl Buchanan's Soul & Motown Allstars bring to the stage 30 plus years of music and a exciting high energy performance filled with the best dance classics. With 4 lead vocalist and top flight musicians the dance floor music and fun never fades! Performing the best dinner Jazz classics into the best dance songs. It's a show for all age groups to enjoy.
BIO
Darryl Buchanan toured the globe for over 20 years as a musician. While growing up in South Bend, IN at age 17 he was discovered by the legendary Motown recording artist Jr. “Shotgun” Walker and started doing world tours in the early 1980’s. Through out his musical career he toured with many legendary groups including, The Temptations, former legendary James Brown band director Trombonist Fred Wesley of the JB’s, and the Motown Revue. In 1993 while a member of the Jr. Walker's band, Darryl had the honor to perform at President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball.
Darryl has also performed on numerous TV shows including NBC’s Saturday Night Live and has performed at the world famous Apollo Theatre. Growing up in a family of talented singers and musicians, he first picked up the bass and guitar at age 12. Years later Darryl also advanced his musical skills to the keyboards. Influenced by musician legends like George Benson, James Jamerson and Carlos Santana, Darryl’s explosive bass and guitar solo’s are always a crowd pleaser! His musical gifts and stage persona has earned him popularity with diverse crowds..
His smooth vocal style fits the legendary sounds of artist like Smokey Robinson and Al Green. On top of having a busy performing schedule, Darryl Buchanan is currently producing Club R&B, Pop and Gospel music for various artist and recently released his new club single "Facebook Twitter Talk" with former NFL wideout, producer Don Carlos in January of 2020. On August 29, 2009 Darryl was awarded the certificate of recognition by then city of South Bend, IN Mayor Stephen J Lueke for his 30 years in music and his accomplishments. Darryl Buchanan continues to perform with his talented music group " Darryl Buchanan's Soul & Motown Allstars.
| May 13, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Graduation |
| February 21, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Darryl Buchanan Jazz & Motown Soloist |
| January 16, 2021 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Darryl Buchanan Jazz & Motown Soloist |
| August 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | South Bend Country Club Invitational |
| July 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Chiming Country Club Private Event |
| June 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Villa Macri Private Event |
| June 18, 2016–June 19, 2016 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Chikaming Country Club Private Event |
| June 17, 2016–June 18, 2016 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | South Bend Symphony Celebration |
DARRYL BUCHANAN’S SOUL & MOTOWN ALLSTARS
DANCE R&B JAZZ AND MOTOWN CLASSICS PLAYLIST 2021
RESPECT ARETHA FRANKLIN
GET DOWN TONIGHT KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
MY GIRL THE TEMPTATIONS
LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT EARTH WIND & FIRE
LET’S STAY TOGETHER AL GREEN
LADIES NIGHT KOOL & THE GANG
BLURRED LINES ROBIN THICKE
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC RIHANNA
SOUL MAN SAM & DAVE
GET READY THE TEMPTATIONS
KISS PRINCE
ROCK WITH YOU MICHAEL JACKSON
REMEMBER THE TIME MICHAEL JACKSON
AIN’T TO PROUD TO BEG THE TEMPTATIONS
LET’S GET IT ON MARVIN GAYE
SHOUT ISLEYS BROTHERS
WHATS GOIN ON MARVIN GAYE
GOOD TIMES CHIC
FREEWAY OF LOVE ARETHA FRANKLIN
GET DOWN ON IT KOOL & THE GANG
BRICKHOUSE THE COMMADORES
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE BARRY WHITE
ROLLIN ON THE RIVER IKE & TINA TURNER
I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR
SEPTEMBER EARTH WIND & FIRE
I’LL BE AROUND THE SPINNERS
SUPERSTITION STEVIE WONDER
SWEET HOME CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
BROWN EYED GIRL VAN MORRISON
THIS IS HOW DO IT MONTELL JORDAN
UNCHAINED MELODY RIGHTIOUS BROTHERS
I LIKE THE WAY YOU MOVE EARTH WIND & FIRE
JUST MY IMAGINATION THE TEMPTATIONS
HAPPY PHARELL WILLIAMS
1999 PRINCE
LADY MARMALADE LABELLE
CHAIN OF FOOLS ARETHA FRANKLIN
AND THE BEAT GOES ON THE WHISPERS
TREASURE BRUNO MARS
I WISH STEVIE WONDER
SMOOTH JAZZ AND VOCAL CLASSICS - COCKTAIL & DINNER MUSIC
UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE
AT LAST ETTA JAMES
MY CHERIE A’MOUR STEVIE WONDER
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT FRANK SINATRA
STAND BY ME BEN E KING
ISN’T SHE LOVELY STEVIE WONDER
FLY ME TOO THE MOON FRANK SINATRA
JUS THE TWO OF US BILL WITHERS
RIBBON IN THE SKY STEVIE WONDER
SUMMER TIME NORAH JONES
THE WAY OF THE WORLD EARTH WIND & FIRE
AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH MARVIN GAYE
DOCK OF THE BAY OTIS REDDING
HUMAN NATURE MICHAEL JACKSON
RAPTURE OF LOVE ANITA BAKER
Darryl Buchanan grew up listening and traveling with Motown Legends. He is well rounded in all styles of popular dance music! From the dance sounds of Michael jackson to the soulful harmonies of the Temptations. His music performances and music playlist always create applause with diverse audiences and age groups! Some of Darryl Buchanan's biggest music influencers are groups like Earth Wind and Fire, Michael jackson and of coarse the sounds of Motown!
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