The Magic of Motown – Celebrating the sound of a generation
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
26th Oct 19
8:00pm
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
26th Oct 19
8:00pm
We know you’ve had The Temptations for some classic Motown!
The Magic of Motown is now in its 13th year! And with over a million people coming to twist the night away with us, the legacy of the sweet soul of the Sixties is unparallel to any other music genre. Get Ready to be Dancing in the Street with back-to-back classics; recreated with the same passion and excitement, from all your favourite Motown stars!
From the compelling and passionate solo performers such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson; to the Detroit groups who changed the Motown music scene forever including, The Temptations, The Supremes, Four Tops and the Jackson 5. This show has it all!
You’ll be calling for Mr Postman to deliver your tickets, with timeless classics including Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Blame It on the Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, All Night Long and so many more!
Celebrate the sound of a generation, Reach Out for The Magic of Motown!
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
From the compelling and passionate solo performers such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson; to the Detroit groups who changed the Motown music scene forever including, The Temptations, The Supremes, Four Tops and the Jackson 5. This show has it all!
You’ll be calling for Mr Postman to deliver your tickets, with timeless classics including Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Blame It on the Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, All Night Long and so many more!
Celebrate the sound of a generation, Reach Out for The Magic of Motown!
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
STATS AND FACTS
- Having been seen by over a million people, The Magic of Motown is one of the most successful and biggest tribute shows the UK has to offer!
- Motown Records was the most successful record label of soul music. During the 60’s, Motown achieved an incredible 79 records in the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100, between 1960 and 1969.
- The name Motown is derived from Detroit’s automotive scene, where the fabled city is otherwise known as Motor Town.
- Motown founder, Berry Gordy, wrote or co-wrote over 200 songs for Motown’s incredible music catalogue, consisting of approximately 15,000 songs.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST – ANDRE
How did you get into performing, was there a particular artist you saw that resonated with you?
My dad was a singer/performer. I got into singing in the Gospel Choir at my church in Miami Florida.
What is your favourite performing memory?
Wow, I have so many great memories from performing, singing ‘Three Times a Lady’ to my wife on stage on our 9 years wedding anniversary. Also, holding my son in my arms when he was two years old on stage when performing.
How long have you been a fan of Motown?
Since I was a kid, I grew up with Motown! My dad used to sing to my mum around our house. Stevie Wonder was always a favourite of mine, and still is my favourite artist.
How long have you been singing in a Motown act?
I have been singing in our Motown act for 16 years I think, it’s been a long time, but I still love it more than anything.
If you hadn’t had been a performer what would you be doing?
If I hadn’t become a performer I would’ve been gardening and landscaping as I love it, I used to do it in America when I was a teenager and had a passion for it. I had my own gardening business in America before I took up singing as a career.
What’s been a funny moment for you all on stage? Any mishaps you want to share?
The funniest moments in my career has to be when I fell off stage! I rolled over a wire on the front of the stage and fell off, but still carried on singing!
A lady once came on stage and stripped off, security got her off stage very quickly. That had never happened before!
What do you like to do in your free time when not performing?
I enjoy gardening and relaxing at the movies!
What advice would you give to someone who would like to get into the industry?
The advice I would give to someone wanting to get into the industry would be to keep singing and never give up on your dreams. Keep learning new music and be able to accept constructive criticism to improve.
What is the most rewarding thing about your work?
The most rewarding thing about my work is seeing the smiles on the audience’s faces when performing and hearing the comments they make afterwards about how they forget all their worries and problems during our performance because they are dancing and singing along, enjoying themselves. We’ve brought back good memories for couples, bringing them closer together. It’s amazing and uplifting what good entertainment can bring to people.
My dad was a singer/performer. I got into singing in the Gospel Choir at my church in Miami Florida.
What is your favourite performing memory?
Wow, I have so many great memories from performing, singing ‘Three Times a Lady’ to my wife on stage on our 9 years wedding anniversary. Also, holding my son in my arms when he was two years old on stage when performing.
How long have you been a fan of Motown?
Since I was a kid, I grew up with Motown! My dad used to sing to my mum around our house. Stevie Wonder was always a favourite of mine, and still is my favourite artist.
How long have you been singing in a Motown act?
I have been singing in our Motown act for 16 years I think, it’s been a long time, but I still love it more than anything.
If you hadn’t had been a performer what would you be doing?
If I hadn’t become a performer I would’ve been gardening and landscaping as I love it, I used to do it in America when I was a teenager and had a passion for it. I had my own gardening business in America before I took up singing as a career.
What’s been a funny moment for you all on stage? Any mishaps you want to share?
The funniest moments in my career has to be when I fell off stage! I rolled over a wire on the front of the stage and fell off, but still carried on singing!
A lady once came on stage and stripped off, security got her off stage very quickly. That had never happened before!
What do you like to do in your free time when not performing?
I enjoy gardening and relaxing at the movies!
What advice would you give to someone who would like to get into the industry?
The advice I would give to someone wanting to get into the industry would be to keep singing and never give up on your dreams. Keep learning new music and be able to accept constructive criticism to improve.
What is the most rewarding thing about your work?
The most rewarding thing about my work is seeing the smiles on the audience’s faces when performing and hearing the comments they make afterwards about how they forget all their worries and problems during our performance because they are dancing and singing along, enjoying themselves. We’ve brought back good memories for couples, bringing them closer together. It’s amazing and uplifting what good entertainment can bring to people.
