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Harvey Fuqua of Motown Hitsville, U.S.A owned a record label, Anna Records and Harvey’s label’s artist Johnny Bristol, brought a band to Harvey's attention: “Jr. Walker and The All Stars” with Tony Washington on drums, Autrey DeWalt (aka) Jr. Walker on sax and vocals, Victor Thomas on keyboards and Willie Woods on guitar. Harvey Fuqua signed the band to his label in 1963; he closed his label and Harvey Fuqua brought his artists including the band with him to Motown Records. They started recording in 1964. Harvey became a songwriter and executive at Motown. The 90's sadly brought the untimely death of Autrey DeWalt (aka) Jr. Walker and Willie Woods. Since then, Victor Thomas and Tony Washington have united with Kenny Walker on sax and Acklee King on percussion. Throughout the 48 years of making music this band has worked side by side with Harvey Fuqua and in 2002 was inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame. Present’s A NIGHT OF MOTOWN 2008-2009 -- Legendary Classic Motown Show is available for routing dates in your area. Routing price and complete promotional kits are available with this Show. With Songs of the Motown Acts known for their great songs, harmony sounds, and choreography through-out the decades that helped define “The Sound of Young America.” Their shows are every bit as entertaining as it was in the sixties and seventies. Re-introduce the Legendary Classic Motown show to a whole new generation of fans. Jr Walkers Allstar Band from Motown Records. 2002 GRAMMY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE The Legendary Classic Motown show featuring: , Hits of: The Supremes: Stop (In The Name of Love), Come See About Me; Martha and the Vandellas: Dancing In The Streets, Jimmy Mack; Marvelettes: Mr Post Man, Beachwood 45789; Gladys Knight & The Pips: Mid-Night Train To Georgia…and many, many more; The female part of "The Jr Walkers Allstar Band" is handled by a group affectionately known as "The Ladeez". The Ladeez being from Detroit have toured and worked with many of the Motown legends around the world helping to keep this music authenic. This list consist of FLO The Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Temptation Revue feat. Dennis Edwards, The Contours, Freda Payne, Laura Lee, The Floaters, The Dramatics, The Jones Girls, Carl Carlton, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick and The Miracles to name a few. The Ladeez are a great addition to Jr.Walkers Allstar Bands Motown sound. The combination makes for a great evening. Jr Walkers AllStar Band: ShotGun, What Does It Take(To Win Your Love), RoadRunner, Cleo,s Back, These Eyes…and many many More. A 1-HOUR HIGH ENERGY SHOW TO FIT A LOW BUDGET Categories: Urban, R&B, Soul, Classic R&B, Motown, Holiday, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s Touring Region: International
Kiahyo is a touring band available for travel worldwide. Fabulous and upscale entertainment is what fans want when they are chillin' at a hot concert!! Kiahyo, known in the entertainment world as 'The Sweetheart Of Hip-Hop' brings to the stage what the fans are looking for!! In the style of Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Mary J Blige, India Irie, Brandy, Britney Spears, and Monica, Kiahyo still tags her unique signature and style to her concert which is second to none. A sensation of Soul, a pinch of Pop, a taste of Top 40, a receipt of R&B, and a hot serving of Hip-Hop is what Kiahyo delivers! She is a young sistah that also performs the ole' school jams!!! Classy, dynamic, upscale, and dangerous describes Kiahyo!! The best R&B vocalist and Rapper in the business, Kiahyo rips and spits the rhymes like no other!! Her sexy, sultry vocals keep the ears dancing to a perfect beat while the feet follow in exact harmony. The Sistah is baaaaaaaaaad!! Kiahyo was formally a member of The Hottest Las Vegas R&B Group In The Nation''...'Darron Moore and The 14th Floor'. She was a writer on 'The 14th Floor's CD 'Love's Flight' and is currently working on her new CD, 'Gutter Love'. Now as a solo artist, Kiahyo continues to move to new heights. For your entertainment pleasure, book her here and you'll see why she is called 'Kiahyo The Sweetheart Of Hip Hop and RnB!! ***Article from Superbowl 2006*** Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 - Former Green Bay Packers safety Julius Curry sponsored an all-star Super Bowl "Legends" party at the luxury Atheneum Hotel Suites in downtown Detroit last Saturday, February 4th, 2006 to benefit the "Walter and Connie Payton Foundation". The Foundation is dedicated to the emotional healing of neglected, abused, and underprivileged children by providing tools and opportunities to build self- esteem and encourage a better family unit giving hope for a brighter future. The glamorous event welcomed approximately 1,000 guests who enjoyed an evening of great food, fancy drink, live music, dance, a silent auction and premiere fashion show. EQ, the Smart Energy Drink was present as an honored contributor, and kept guests energized through the night with complimentary samples. Mounds of empty EQ wrappers abandoned and emptied drink glasses and EQ chatter signified the crowd’s enthusiasm toward the industry’s newest effervescent technology in energy drinks. Because EQ is currently available only in select high-end hotels and online, guests were ecstatic to have first-hand exposure to EQ, the hottest product to hit the energy drink market in recent years. The night began at 8pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Atheneum, an 8th floor venue offering a floor-to-ceiling window view of Detroit’s downtown cityscape. Guests mingled over cocktails on both the VIP and general admission levels and took in the scene admiring art and high-end fashion items from local designers, as well as unique and priceless items for bid in the silent auction. The night kicked off with a fashion show from Nocce Designs, followed by a live musical performance from Kiahyo. Attendees included Jimmy Kimmel, Boys II Men, and NFL players such as Mike “Scooter” McGruder, Roy Manning and Steve McMichael, as well as NASCAR racing sensation Chase Montgomery. Media relations guests included Access Hollywood, FHM Magazine, Sister to Sister Magazine and the Detroit Auto Scene. Other invited guests included Nick Lachey, David Givens, Julius Jones, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, Drew Henson, William “The Refrigerator” Perry, Derrick Coleman, Marlon Jackson, DJ Polo, DJ Steadyrock, P Live, Antonio Gates and Braylon Edwards. EQ representatives were on-site to captures photos of guests enjoying each other’s company, the entertainment, and of course, EQ. Partiers spent time at the bar getting creative with EQ recipes and experimenting with the effervescent tablet in a multitude of different beverages. Several guests were also spotted stashing a few extra EQ tablets in their pockets and purses to cure their virtually unavoidable Sunday morning hangovers. With its essential mix of vitamins, ginkgo biloba and unique energy blend, EQ was extremely popular and well-received among both the VIP and general admission guests. And the buzz didn’t just stop there—several party attendees were heard proclaiming their excitement about EQ while cheering on their favorite teams at Super Bowl parties the following day. To date, EQ has been made available online, at major events and to premiere hotel establishments such as the Soho House, a members-only luxury club and hotel. Through partnerships such as these, EQ has been presented to partygoers and clients in Las Vegas, New York and Washington DC, and featured at events such as New York's Fashion Week (where Mary-Kate Olsen was spotted yesterday morning leaving her hotel with her EQ) and the Super Bowl in Detroit.
Imagine a band with off-key tempo's, incorporating weird time signatures, intense break-downs, off the wall transitions, and mega-energy. That is what Nothings Short of Everything brings to the table. It is a very eclectic style of music, with roots in Metal, Hardcore, punk, screamo, jazz, dance, etc. Their knack is to be different, to do things that people say 'they aren't supposed to do' in the music world. Nothings Short of Everything brings forth every human emotion (from love to hate, from happy to sad to anger, jealousy, betrayal, compassion, unity, companionship, etc) and channels it through their medium of the creative process called music. They are very passionate about their music and each other. They came onto the scene strong at the beginning of 2003, and there live show always brings something crazy. If you don't remember the name, you'll remember the show. "Growth comes from the life experiences you encounter on a day to day basis, we use these experiences as a foundation for creating a passion for life and then we channel it through our music". -Derek from NSE The History: My (lil' pup's) sister came home one day from work (Reno's west). She had some good news, 'This cook at my work is going to be calling you about forming a band'. You see, I had been in many bands before, with no luck in finding musicians with heart, drive, dedication, or determination. Nervousness immediately started to overtake my body, my heart pounding and my palms sweating. I hadn't jammed with anyone in so long; I wouldn't even know what to do. Sure enough, 'Felix the cat' ended up calling me minutes later. He insisted that we jam that very same day. His persistence was a little intimidating, but I was up for the challenge. So, he comes to my quiet suburban home, and crams into my little 'hole in the wall' bedroom with his equipment. We immediately hit it off; not only on a musical level but our personalities clicked (I could tell we were on the same page). That day we wrote the foundation of what is now the song, 'I tried to tell you, but you wouldn't listen'. Even though that song has changed tremendously throughout our evolution as a band, it created the base, the roots, of what is now Nothings Short of Everything. Felix brought in Dylan Chedester, a long time friend of his, to play bass. We answered an add in Music Manor ('Singer looking for metal band'). I threw into the mix a very good lady friend of mine as backing vocals, and we were off and running. Derek the 'Lil Pup' playing percussion, 'Felix the Cat' on guitar, Dylan on bass , Dan Martinez and Liz Garcia on vocals. For a while things were good, and we wrote a lot of material. Then things started to go sour, Dan had personal problems with the writing process and decided to leave the band, but on a good note. Dan is still my boy and I love that kid to death. Then, we had to split ways with Liz because she did not have the same drive or determination that we had, she agreed and left the band (again on a good note). She is still and will always be our sister, we love her. So, only the three musketeers were left and the first thing we did was put up an add for a singer. Regretfully, the majority of our auditions did not fit the kind of style we were looking for. Very good vocalists, the styles just didn't match. The more we looked the more we got frustrated with our endless search and almost came to the point of giving up. My wonderful girlfriend mentioned she had a life long friend, which had been in and out of bands but was looking. I knew this cat because I went to High School with him, but we were never on a personal page. He came out to a couple of rehearsals at the old Williamston storage facility (where we used to practice), and fell in love with our unconventionalism, the chaotic vocals would put a good emotional touch on the music we were trying to create. We all hit it off really well, and were excited to show people what we had to offer. Another speed bump presented its unfortunate self to us, Dylan left the band because of personal differences. Why he left is a very personal topic, but we love him very much and he will always hold a place in our hearts. After, that we decided to throw out every song, except two, and those two would eventually be totally re-written anyway. Tom, frequently visits Reno's and heard Felix was looking for a bass player, we threw what we had at him, and were amazed at his quick learning process and what he could add to the sound. We have been together for a year, playing all around the mid-west with acts like Misery Signals, Premonitions of War, Most Precious Blood, Know Lyfe, Bestiary, Summer Dying, Hope and Suicide, Signs of Collapse, From a Second Story Window, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Ion Dissonance, Flesh and Blood Robot, Closer Than Far, Kenshiro, Fordirelifesake, End of All, And the Sky Went Red, Robinson, Into the Silence, and many more. The Purpose: Nothings Short of Everything is all about appreciating life for what it's worth and not letting anyone get in the way of your potential to have a happy and successful life. Living life to it's fullest without looking behind you, being true and honest to yourself and others. Because that is the way life should be lived. Appreciating all the things you have because tomorrow they could no longer exist. Joe our singer knows about this more deeply than anyone of us could imagine, because Joe was very close to loosing his own life. He will gladly share his experiences with you, if you ask him. Life is the basis for everything we do, and that is why Nothings Short of Everything. 'Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today' 'James Dean 4 song EP 'Passion Defying the Laws of Humanity' 1. Sadness Far Beyond Human Compassion 2. Hate Bled Through Temptation 3. Life So Dark And Dismal, Without Knowing Such Wondrous Beauty and The Giving It Up For No Reason At All 4. Misconceptions of a Mental Horror Show
Featuring George Clinton a.k.a DR. FUNKINSTIEN of the P-Funk AllStars & Poo Poo Man Jumping Gene Anderson a.k.a SIR NOSE A LOT the Boss Player From P Funk Allstars and Acklee King a.k.a PROFESSOR FUNK KUN of JR. Walkers Allstar Band. A Funk Kun Allstar Evening with Hit Songs from the New Hit C.D Snot Logical. A FUNK KUN ALLSTAR SHOW.
The Contours are the multi-platinum Motown recording artists, best known for their blockbuster hit "Do You Love Me". They have proudly worn the label "Motown's #1 party group" for more than 40 years. A Contours show is jam-packed with dazzling high-energy choreography, impeccable harmonies and those timeless Motown grooves that everyone knows and loves.
You can choose to dance, sing along, or just sit back (if you can) and watch the show as they perform all of their greatest hits together with many of the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s era, as well as a selection of classic songs from the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack