Motown & Beyond is a Sydney-based Classic soul, funk & RnB band featuring an amazing talented line up, bringing to life all your favourite classic hits to dance the night away. They celebrate music from the Motown era (1959-the present), including greats such as Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Grover Washington, The Temptations, James Brown as well as later artists inspired by the Motown style such as Eric Clapton, The Doors, Bryan Ferry, The Rolling Stones, Human Nature, Gloria Gaynor, Tina Turner and Amy Winehouse. Originally Motown music was specifically written and mixed to sound good on car radios (in Detroit where the style was born) and is characterised by a thumping back beat which made everyone want to get up and dance. Added to this Motown Records sound is the characteristic sound of a strong rhythm section and brass. The band go ‘beyond’ Motown to play soulful tunes from a myriad of famous recording artists, with some high-energy songs by dazzling vocals that will make you want to get up, tap your feet or sing along. Of course you may just want to sit back and just relax ,with dinner & drinks packages available your favourite songs from the ‘60’s, 70’s, 80's through to recent pop classics await you.

What’s going on Superstition My Girl Knock on wood Lean on me Wonderful world Just the two of us Aint no sunshine Signed sealed and delivered Unchain my heart I shot the sherrif Mustang Sally Midnight Hour Play that funky music Pretty Woman Happy together I'm a believer Gimme some lovin Old time rock n roll Cocaine Let’s stick together Leave your hat on I feel good Dancing in the streets I will survive To Love Somebody Valerie Money Nutbush City Limits Dock of the bay Son of a preacher man Waiting on the world to change Shape I'm in Careless Whisper It must be love Oh what a night,Dec 63"

Sound/PA System, Microphones, Backline (instruments)