The Lowdown: “Motown is forever,” says Gerald Foster keyboardist for KGB, one of just a few Motown tribute bands working in metro Detroit. They’re frequent favorites at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino and also heated things up at the recent Motown Winter Blast downtown. 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.
I could be picky and maybe point out a couple of things that were not perfect, but over-all they did the great performance that we wanted and expected and we were happy with what they did. The feed-back from our audience was very positive. Some even commented that they thought it was better than the previous year's Motown group we used. So, I do not want to mention anything picky. We were just pleased with what they did.
They were terrific. Got everyone out of their seats and dancing.
This band is so fun! And so talented! If you love Motown (who doesn’t?), this band is the real deal!
KGB was an EXCELLENT Motown review band. They played all of the greatest hits and had the attendees from our Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser dancing. They were very considerate and understanding of the timing of the event and the interuptions for our auctions and announcements.
If you want a great group that has great voices, that can sing and put on a show, I would highly recommend KGB for your event. One of the very best I have ever seen.
The KGB did it right! Everyone loved them. More people were on the dance floor more than any other event in the past 10 years!
Saw them for the first time tonight at Smugglers in Wyndotte. I'm a fan now. They are the best and can they dance. Awesome.
Cookie & Kgb were awesome!!!!!
Very professional.
The best group ever! Fabulous, positive comments from all the attendee’s.
We have had KGB for our fundraiser for the past few years, and since they’ve been part of our event, attendance has risen!! They keep everyone moving and engaged!! Looking forward to many years of events with KGB!!
So talented and entertaining! Great party group!
KGB was Awesome, they arrived in plenty of time to set up and get the event started. We were running behind they were very patience. We had a small venue and they were perfect got the group involved and everyone had a Wonderful time. We will be hiring them again for sure!! I can't say enough good things about them.
KGB had our amphitheater rockin’ & rollin’. Enjoyed every minute of their performance. These guys are the real deal.
Once again, a fantastic evening thanks to KGB!!!!
KGB keeps the party going allllll night!! This is our second year having them headline our fundraiser and the compliments never stop! If you're looking for a group that will keep everyone dancing, you want KGB!!!
I highly recommend you book KGB asap for your party - Our guests loved them! The music/talent/singing/dancing is awesome, they interact w/ the guests/audience and are entertaining to watch! And they are just nice folks - I wish I had more parties to plan so I could hire them! Gerald also played the piano for our appetizer hour and it was a very nice touch. The gentlemen and Cookie are First-class all the way - Thank you for making our holiday party memorable!
KGB had the entire wedding on their feet. They were phenomenal
We couldn't have selected a better band for our event!!! Each and every person from whom we received feedback, had nothing but immense praise for the band. Great crowd work, perfect music,fun, fun, fun!!! We look forward to hving KGB for SoleTrain 2017!!
We hired KGB for our restaurant's 5th Anniv Party. They made it a total success.
That are extremely talented and their showmanship was over the top. We will definately rehire them.....MOTOWN AT IT'S BEST !
I just had a 25th anniversary party for my law firm in Ann Arbor and Kgb was there for entertainment. They were the stars of the events. Everyone was dancing. A local psychologist was there and said he wanted them for the holiday party of his association b/c he was sure Kgb could loosen up an up-tight crowd! We had all ages at our party, and they all LOVED this group. Two other people wanted information so that could have Kbg at their events. You can't go wrong with these guys. Talented and very professional. Marian Faupel
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LOCAL BAND SPOTLIGHT: KGB and Karen Harris
March 4, 2005 Detroit Free Press
The Lowdown: "Motown is forever," says Gerald Foster of KGB and Karen Harris, one
of just a few Motown tribute bands working in metro Detroit. They're frequent favorites
at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino and also heated things up at the recent Motown Winter
Blast downtown.
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, while Karen Harris
sports a powerful alto.
The Sound: The music is straight-up Motown with an electronic base. Dotson,
McFarland and Sims produce three-part harmonies effortlessly and with a lot of love.
When Harris comes out about 20 minutes into the show, the guys become Pips for a bit.
You'll hear a healthy sampling of Motown hits and other pop songs. It's the showstopping
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.
Don't be surprised when audience members get up and start dancing, too.
The Name: There's nothing sinister here; it's simply the first letters of each male
vocalist's first name, in catchy order. Harris got her own billing by joining shortly after
the group's inception, while Foster prefers to remain unannounced.
Little-Known Fact: Even though they're Motown specialists, all the group members hail
from that friendly town to the south, Toledo. Foster now lives in Lansing, Dotson in
Troy, while the other three have stayed put. They initially came together at a nightclub
Foster once owned in Toledo, as professional musicians who spent their off hours
hanging with their colleagues and singing their favorite music for fun. They remain
crowd-pleasing favorites in their hometown.
When to see them: KGB and Karen Harris perform several times a month at the Stage
Bar at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino. They're also popular at Silky's Martini & Music
Cafe, in Dearborn Michigan.
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| December 13, 2015 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| December 06, 2015 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| October 23, 2015 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Campus Event |
| August 09, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
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