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Luther Vandross Bio: Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951. He was a performer and record producer. His soulful and tender vocals are renowned. In addition to his success as a solo recording artist, Vandross was in demand as a background vocalist for many artists throughout his career. Luther vandross biography Source: LutherVandross.com Live In Concert Song Lyrics Luther Vandross Biography, Age, Birthday, Family, Net Worth By Newsd Follow Newsd On GOOGLE NEWS I n addition to his success as a solo recording artist, Vandross was in demand as a background vocalist for a number of other artists throughout his career. To help you celebrate his special day, you can learn about this music icon's impressive accomplishments and other fascinating details right here. Luther Vandross Biography: BACKGROUND Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr. was born at Bellevue Hospital on April 20, 1951, in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Vandross was the second son among Mary Ida and Luther’s four offspring. His mother was a nurse, while his father was an upholsterer and singer. Vandross grew up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan’s Alfred E. Smith Houses public housing community. When he was three years old and possessed a phonograph, he taught himself to play piano by ear. At the age of nine, Vandross’s family relocated to the Bronx. Patricia and Ann began bringing him to the Apollo Theatre and a Brooklyn theatre to see Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin. Patricia was a member of the vocal group the Crests and performed on the tracks ‘My Juanita’ and ‘Sweetest One.’ 1969 William Howard Taft High School graduate Luther Vandross attended Western Michigan University for one year before opting out to pursue a career in music. In high school, he led the first Patti LaBelle fan association he founded. Luther Vandross Early life: He also performed with the Shades of Jade ensemble at the Apollo Theatre. During his early years in show business, he performed multiple times at Apollo’s renowned amateur night. He participated in the singles ‘Only Love Can Make a Better World ’ and ‘Listen My Brother’ while a member of the theatre workshop. In late August 1969, the ensemble performed before tens of thousands of people at the Harlem Cultural Festival. From 1969 to 1970, he appeared with the group in the premiere episode and subsequent episodes of Sesame Street’s first season. Vandross rose to prominence as a featured singer with the acclaimed pop-dance act “Change,” which was established by French-Italian businessman Jacques Fred Petrus. Vandross was the lead vocalist on their 1980 hits ‘The Glow of Love’ and ‘Searching.’ In a 2001 interview, he described ‘The Glow of Love’ as “the most beautiful song I’ve ever sung.” The song “Never Too Much” topped the R&B charts and marked the beginning of Luther Vandross’ composition partnership with bassist Marcus Miller, who played on many of the tracks and would also produce or co-produce them. The ‘Never Too Much’ album was orchestrated by Nat Adderley Jr., a high school classmate of Luther Vandross. This collaboration would continue throughout Vandross’ career. Luther Vandross Achivements: Additionally, he composed, produced, and sang background vocals for Whitney Houston’s 1990 album “I’m Your Baby Tonight” track “Who Do You Love” In the 1990s, additional albums were released, commencing with “Power of Love” in 1991, which produced two top 10 pop hits. In 1991, Vandross received his first Grammy for ‘Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.’ In 1992, he won his second Grammy for ‘Best Male R&B Vocal’ and his song ‘Power of Love’ won the Grammy for ‘Best R&B Song’ in the same year. 2003 saw the publication of Vandross’s album “Dance with My Father.” In its first week, it sold 442,000 copies and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. He and co-writer Richard Marx won the 2004 Grammy Award for ‘Song of the Year’ for the same-titled melody, which was dedicated to Vandross’ childhood memories of dancing with his father. Additionally, the composition earned Vandross his fourth and final award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.The album was his only No. 1 on the Billboard album chart during his entire career. The Original Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore AWARDS GRAMMY AWARDS 1991: Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Here and Now” 1992: Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Power of Love” Best R&B Song “Power of Love/Love Power” 1997: Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Your Secret Love” 2004: Song of the Year “Dance With My Father” Best R&B Album “Dance With My Father” Best R&B Vocal Performance by Duo or Group “The Closer I Get to You” (duet w/Beyonce) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Dance With My Father” GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 1982: (2) Best New Artist, Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Never Too Much” 1983: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Forever, For Always, For Love” 1986: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “The Night I Fell In Love” 1987: (2) Best R&B Song, Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Give Me the Reason” 1989: (2) Best R&B Song, Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Any Love” 1990: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “She Won’t Talk to Me” 1992: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance by Duo or Group “Doctor’s Orders” w/Aretha Franklin 1993: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance by Duo or Group “The Best Things in Life Are Free” w/Janet Jackson 1994: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “How Deep Is Your Love” 1995: (4) Best Pop Vocal Performance-Male “Love The One You’re With” Best Pop Collaboration w/Vocals “Endless Love” w/Mariah Carey Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Always and Forever” Best R&B Album Songs 1997: (2) Best R&B Song “Your Secret Love” Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Your Secret Love” 1998: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “When You Call On Me/Baby That’s When I Come Runnin’” 1999: (2) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “I Know” Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance “I Know” 2003: (1) Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance “Any Day Now” 2004: (1) Best R&B Song “Dance With My Father” 2007: (1) Best R&B Vocal Performance-Male “Got You Home” (posthumous) AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Winner (7): 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2003 Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Winner (2): 1992 Power of Love 2003 Dance With My Father AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS 1986: (2) Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Favorite Soul/R&B Album The Night I Fell In Love 1988: (1) Favorite Soul/R&B Album Give Me The Reason NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Outstanding Male Artist, Winner (3): 1999, 2002, 2004 Outstanding Album of the Year, Winner (1): 2004 Dance With My Father ADDITIONAL HONORS 2008: #54 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time 2010: Named one of NPR’s (National Public Radio) 50 Greatest Voices 2014: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame TIMELINE April 20, 1951 Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr. is born to Luther Sr., an upholsterer, and Mary Ida, a nurse, in New York City. When Luther is eight years old, his father dies suddenly. 1964 Luther decides to become a singer after hearing Dionne Warwick sing the Bacharach-David songbook at Brooklyn’s Fox Theatre. 1967 At William Howard Taft High School, Luther meets singers Robin Clark and Diane Sumler. Luther forms Shades of Jade during a summer program for gifted high school students at Fordham University called Upward Bound. Carlos Alomar plays guitar for the Shades during that earliest incarnation. Luther first meets Fonzi Thornton at his sister Ann’s house in East Harlem, New York. Luther makes four appearances at the Apollo Theater’s brutal Amateur Night competition, but never wins. The Shades of Jade that appeared on Apollo Amateur Night consisted of Luther Vandross, Fonzi Thornton, Bruce Wallace, Gayle Matthews and Brenda West. The group earns second place twice and is never booed off the stage. 1969 Luther joins the Listen My Brother Revue, and later recruits Robin Clark, Diane Sumler, Fonzi Thornton, Bruce Wallace and Carlos Alomar to join the group. Listen My Brother appears onSesame Street in the first two years of the show. 1973 Luther contributes vocals and writes a song for Delores Hall’s RCA debut (credited as Luther Van Dross). He also composes “Everybody Rejoice” for “The Wiz.” 1974 Carlos Alomar invites Luther and Robin Clark to the sessions for David Bowie’s Young Americans album. Bowie hires Luther on the spot and then reworks Luther’s “Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)” as his own “Fascination.” Luther goes on tour with Bowie. 1975 On Bowie’s recommendation, Bette Midler hires Luther to sing on her new record and he makes an immediate impression on producer Arif Mardin. Luther records with Ben E. King, Chaka Khan, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack and the Average White Band. 1976 Luther forms the group Luther, and releases a self-titled album on Atlantic’s Cotillion label. 1977 The group Luther releases a second album, This Close To You, and is then dropped by Cotillion. Luther sings on the demo for Chic’s “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah).” He later sings on Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” and “Lost In Music.” 1978 Luther sings on Quincy Jones’ Sounds… And Stuff Like That!! with Patti Austin and Gwen Guthrie. 1979 Luther leads the chorus on “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” by Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand, then sings backup for Cher, Evelyn “Champagne” King and several studio groups. 1980 Luther finds success on Urban Contemporary radio with his vocals on “Searching” and “The Glow Of Love” for the studio band Change. While on tour with Roberta Flack, she implores Luther to follow his joy. He produces several songs and shops them to major labels. 1981 Epic Records signs Luther Vandross and releases the self-produced Never Too Much. Now the toast of the town, he’s profiled in New York Magazine and performs his first solo set at New York’s super-sophisticated Savoy Theater, opening for Chaka Khan. 1982Luther releases his second album, Forever, For Always, For Love, a million-seller. Headlining New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Luther performs two sold-out shows. 1983 Luther produces Aretha’s Jump To It album and the title track to Dionne Warwick’s How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye. He also duets with Cheryl Lynn on a cover of “If This World Were Mine.” Luther releases his third album, Busy Body, which goes Platinum. 1985 Luther releases his fourth album, The Night I Fell In Love, which sells more than 2 million copies. He contributes vocals to Stevie Wonder’s No. 1 hit “Part Time Lover” and joins Patti LaBelle on her first NBC television special, The Patti LaBelle Show. 1986 Luther’s fifth album, Give Me The Reason, begins its march to double platinum. 1987 Luther writes and produces “It’s Hard For Me To Say” for Diana Ross. 1988 Luther performs 65 dates during a three-month tour, grossing $12.8 million and becoming one of music’s top live attractions. He co-hosts the first annual Soul Train Awards show. His sixth album, Any Love, reaches No. 9 in the national Top Ten. 1989 The Best of Luther Vandross… The Best of Love charts for 51 consecutive weeks in Billboard and sells over 3 million copies. “Here And Now,” written by Dionne Warwick’s son David Elliott, becomes Luther’s first Top 10 pop single. Luther sells out 10 nights at London’s Wembley Arena. 1990 “Here And Now” wins Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards — his first Grammy win after nine nominations. Luther produces the song “Who Do You Love” for Whitney Houston’s third album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. 1991 Luther is profiled in The New York Times Magazine as his new album Power of Love sells more than a million copies, becoming his eighth consecutive Platinum album. In Los Angeles, June 1st is declared “Luther Vandross Day.” 1992 Luther’s “Power of Love/Love Power” wins Best R&B Song, and the album Power of Lovewins Best Male R&B Vocal Performanace at the Grammy Awards. 1993 Luther records “The Lady Is A Tramp” for Frank Sinatra’s Duets album. 1994 Luther records the album Songs, including the No. 2 pop single “Endless Love,” a duet with Mariah Carey. The album sells 2 million copies. 1995 Luther releases the holiday album This Is Christmas. 1997 “Your Secret Love,” the title track from Luther’s twelfth consecutive platinum album, wins Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards. Luther sells out Madison Square Garden and releases his second hits retrospective, One Night With You: The Best of Love, Vol. 2. 1998 Luther releases I Know, his only album for the Virgin music label. 2000 Luther is honored on BET’s Walk of Fame. 2001 Luther signs with J Records and releases the Platinum album Luther Vandross. 2003 In February, Luther records a series of sold-out shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. In April he performs “One Shining Moment” at the NCAA tournament finals in New Orleans. On April 16, Luther suffers a massive stroke related to his lifelong struggle with obesity, hypertension and diabetes. “Dance With My Father” debuts at No.1 in Billboard. Musicians everywhere celebrate Luther’s legacy. J Records releases So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute To Luther Vandross. GRP and Rendezvous release two volumes of smooth jazz performances (Forever, For Always, For Luther) while Twista scores a big hit with “Slow Jamz” by referencing Luther’s “A House Is Not A Home.” 2004 Luther appears on screen at the Grammy Awards as his co-writer Richard Marx accepts the Song of the Year award for “Dance With My Father.” The album Dance With My Father is also named Best R&B Album, and the tracks “Dance With My Father” and “The Closer I Get To You,” his duet with Beyonce, win in R&B vocal categories. Oprah Winfrey broadcasts an interview with Luther from his rehabilitation facility. July 1, 2005 Luther Vandross dies at age 54 at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Days later, a funeral procession passes the Apollo Theater before the service at Manhattan’s Riverside Church. Mourners include Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Cissy and Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Patti LaBelle reads from a poem by Luther’s mother: “God gave you love to sing to the world…”

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Great ideas on how to book live entertainment for your event. Tips On Saving Money For Artists TIPS ON SAVING MONEY FOR ARTISTS Artist bookings are a great way to boost the profile of an event and take it from just another party to a star-studded affair. Depending on the celebrity, the cost of booking a celebrity can rise dramatically, and for event planners on a budget, that extra cost might not be affordable. Luckily, there are some ways you can save money on an artist booking — let’s take a look at a few options. Despite what you may think, booking a celebrity doesn’t necessarily have to mean that the celebrity does a performance at your event. There are plenty of event planners who couldn’t afford the cost of a performance, but still want the celebirty to attend. How? By working out alternative agreements with the celebrity. Here are a few you can try to lower your costs. Hosting If a performance is going to pose too much of a logistical challenge for you (especially considering all the equipment the artist will likely need to perform), you might want to try a hosting arrangement. Hosting deals require the artist to spend a significant amount of time at the event; they usually act as an emcee, and when they’re not doing that, they’ll be engaging with guests. DJing Many celebrities are looking to Djing as another option of performing at nightclubs and some prefer doing this. The celebrity is still providing entertainment, but with a DJ set, the burden isn’t on them to make sure they have a great performance and entertain the crowd. Another great thing about DJ sets is that the audience gets an inside look at the artist’s influences, since the artist will typically play songs that resonate with or inspire them. A DJ set is definitely a good alternative, and it’ll save you some money to boot. Appearance/Walkthrough If you’re really strapped for cash but think the event could use a boost from a famous guest, an appearance or walkthrough arrangement could be a great option. Making an appearance depends a lot on the specific celebrity you’re targeting, but in most cases an appearance fee requires the celebrity to hang out at your event for a set amount of time and mingle with guests. Walkthroughs are the cheapest option, and while you get what you pay for, they can be a good way to save some dough. A walkthrough is basically a much shorter version of an appearance: the celebrity will show up at the event, walk around for a little bit (typically not more than 30 minutes to an hour), then leave. In some cases, the celebrity might mingle with guests, but that’s entirely up to them. Afterparty If the artist you’re targeting isn’t willing to do a performance, you should consider hiring them to host an afterparty at another location. Since afterparties typically don’t run as long as the event itself, you’ll save a little money on the hosting cost. And as an added benefit, it will allow you to utilize the built-in publicity and momentum from their tour to promote your event and get more people in the door. Depending on the amount of effort required by the artist, some of these arrangements will be more expensive than others. But if you’re hoping to shave a few crucial dollars off your budget, these options can be great alternatives to a traditional performance agreement. Time Your Event One of the costs that tend to add up is the cost of the artist’s travel. Since artists’ contracts typically set a minimum standard for their travel and accommodations (plus the travel and accommodations of everybody who comes with them), you’ll have to spend a fair amount of money to keep them satisfied. Most artists will expect a 4- or 5-star hotel with certain amenities in the artists rider contract , so contractually, you’ll have to pay for the level of accommodations they expect as a condition of their performance. One way to save money here is to time the event. If an artist is currently on tour or about to begin a tour, take a look at the dates when they’ll be in your area and see if you can get them to add an appearance at your event on an off night. If they’re already touring, you’ll still be responsible for hotel and other travel costs, but since touring artists work their way through a particular area at a time, you’ll spend less on their travel costs. And speaking of timing… Be Flexible On Your Dates This one may be easier said than done, but if you have any flexibility on the date of your event, it’s always worth seeing if certain dates will cost less money than others. If the artist has a jam-packed schedule (or is currently touring in a different part of the country), their time is at a premium, which means you can expect to pay more for them to attend your event. Sometimes being a little flexible on the date of your event can save you a lot of money. Depending on your event, this may not be feasible, but if you do have the flexibility to shift your event, it’s worth asking the artist’s representatives if there are any dates that would cost you less money. Negotiate Their Rates Finally, always try negotiating the artist’s rate, even if the quote you received fits into your budget. This is pretty straightforward, but you’d be surprised how many event planners ignore it — sometimes planners are so relieved just to secure an artist for an event that they end up accepting whatever price the artist’s agent offers. But by doing that, not only are they potentially overspending on this event, they’re also establishing a precedent with that agent that they’ll pay whatever they’re asked to pay for all future events. For starters, when you’re reaching out to an artist’s agent, don’t make your first offer your best one; instead, set a limit on how much you can spend, then take 10% off that number and make that your first offer. That way, if the artist’s team pushes back, you’ve left yourself some room to negotiate. Also, don’t be afraid to walk away from a negotiation if it seems like you’re not going to reach an agreeable number; remember, you have a budget, and there are other artists out there. Putting on an event takes a lot of time, effort, and money. But if you use these tips, you’ll find yourself spending a lot less of all three on an event you can be proud of.

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Ambient Acts < Ambient Previous Next> Ambient Acts Reykjavík, Iceland Sigur Ros Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/book-entertainment-for-sigur-ros Full Live Concert Social media posts on February 14th – Valentine’s Day – sent Sigur Rós fans into a frenzy of reignited passion. Not only was there advance news of the band’s first studio album since 2013 – due in the autumn of 2022 – but the return of their keyboard player Kjartan Sveinsson after an absence of ten years, to rejoin lead singer/guitarist Jónsi and bassist Georg Holm. News was subsequently confirmed of the band’s first live dates in five years, starting on April 30th in Mexico and winding its way across the US and Canada to end in New York on June 18th. With Kjartan back in the band, says Jónsi, “It’s really normal. It doesn’t feel that long apart at all.” “It’s bit like nothing happened,” ventures Kjartan. “Maybe because we had worked a lot together before. There is a saying in Icelandic, and in English too, that we have hit the ground running.” Since breaking internationally in 1999 with their uniquely brilliant second album Ágætis byrjun, which won the inaugural US Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement in Music, Sigur Rós have been a global sensation, from their six number one albums in Iceland to platinum-selling albums and sell-our tours in all directions. It’s hard to think of another band that so creatively fuses the apparent opposing forces of majesty and intimacy, drawing on ambient and neo-classical strains as much as rock and shoegaze, spearheaded by Jónsi’s haunting falsetto and reverberating guitar (often played with a cello bow). If you believe in psycho-geography, it makes sense that the compact island that Sigur Rós call home is a wild landscape of volcanic rock, fire and ice, with mountains, glaciers and sea in every direction. If the band’s music taps the power within, their creative choices look outward, and upward, not just touring overseas but releasing their own film documentaries, including Route One, filmed on Iceland’s ring road in permanent daylight on the longest day of the year and broadcast live on national TV and YouTube, to a soundtrack created by generative music software. Hollywood, independent film and TV have used their music extensively including the BBC natural history series Planet Earth. And they have created special recordings for The Simpsons and Game Of Thrones (even appearing on screen for the latter) in 2013. They’ve collaborated with Icelandic folk heroes on the stirring orchestrated/choral opera Odin’s Raven Magic (a live version was finally released in 2020 having last been performed in 2004), and with Radiohead for music for Merce Cunningham’s dance piece Split Sides. The beginning of a thrilling new chapter in Sigur Rós’ life follows the departure of drummer Orri Páll Dýrason (in 2018), Jónsi moving to Los Angeles, to continue work on his second solo album (Shiver was released in 2020, and its surprise sequel Obsidian in 2021 in conjunction with a new art installation in New York) whilst expanding his ambient project Liminal, releasing mixtapes and staging live ‘soundbaths’. Sigur Rós, not for the first time, went into hibernation. “It was normal for us to take a break, for two or three years,” explains Georg. “I guess it’s abnormal it being nine years between albums, but things happened. Maybe we would have been further into this project if it wasn’t for Covid, you never know.” Since leaving Sigur Rós’, Kjartan had written film soundtracks and collaborated with other artists whilst running the Sundlaugin studio outside of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik (where the band are recording the new album). But he and Jónsi also decided to collaborate again, free of expectations or deadlines, simply to enjoy the creative process again after all the stress. But when Georg heard they had created, “I thought, I can be part of that,” he says. Jónsi and Kjartan agreed. “Initially, it was nothing to do with Sigur Rós, but with time, it became the obvious way forward,” says Kjartan. “Georg brings so much energy.” As for Kjartan, “It’s great to have him back,” says Jónsi. “He’s such a genius melody-maker.” The template for the new album was, “Wouldn’t it be nice to do something beautiful?” Kjartan recalls. They’re deploying an orchestra for the first time on record since their fifth album, 2008’s Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, captured during recording sessions at London’s legendary Abbey Road studios. Also present will be the band’ signature sound: “Bold guitar and piano and Georg’s fat bass sounds,” says Kjartan. “Maybe not very rhythmically driven, but more atmospheric. Will there be drums? Possibly not. But everything seems quite open-ended. For example, we recorded a lot of electronics today. In the end, it might be completely different. That’s very Sigur Rós.” The band have not yet decided whether to bring string or brass players on tour with them, but the set list will include new songs aired for the first time and older songs from across their distinguished discography. But first there is an album to finish before tour rehearsals begin. “I’m sure we will pull through,” says Georg, “even if we’re under pressure right now. But it’s fun at the same time. I’m not too worried about the tour either. Five minutes before we walk on stage for the first show, I know it will be, ‘Let’s go!’” ends

Motown Acts < Motown Roster < Previous Darron Moore and The 14th Floor Motown Acts Next > Detroit, MI, USA Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-darron-moore-and-the-14th-floor Known as Detroit’s favorite Son, Darron continues stand high ‘UP ON THE 14TH FLOOR!’ Darron Moore is an Urban R&B performer and Luther Vandross Tribute Artist. Darron currently performs as a solo artist and is also the lead vocalist in his 14-piece band, The 14th Floor. A born entertainer and one of Detroit’s most popular and celebrated performers, the multi-talented and captivating Darron Moore, is an American Treasure. An evening in concert with Darron Moore puts you ringside, where Darron’s charismatic stage presence and engaging wit takes you on an unforgettable ride through the spirit of music. With a stage presence that appeals to a cross section of music lovers, Darron blends the sounds of Funk, Jazz, Motown, Pop, un-adulterated Soul, and gives it his own special flavor! Darron Moore is currently performing a tribute show to Luther Vandross. It is a very special tribute show featuring Luther Vandross’s best known and greatest hits. The show brings to life the soul-stirring sounds of Luther Vandross’ legendary performances and honors the brilliance and music of one of R&B’s most beloved singers. Darron Moore performs Luther’s greatest hits such as “Dance with My Father,” “Never Too Much,” “A House Is Not a Home,” “Glow of Love,” & more! When ask if he sounds like Luther Vandross, he said, “I don’t try to sound like Luther. I just honor his music.” Enough said. Darron Moore was born on January 16, 1958 in Washington D.C. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. This talented R&B singer continues to demonstrate his unique ability as a record producer and song stylist capable of interpreting material from literally every part of the musical spectrum. Darron Moore covers songs by The Temptations, Benny Mardonnes, Evelyn Champaign King, Sade, Maroon 5, and even Madonna. From the age of three, the entertainment bug bit Darron Moore. He would enjoy putting on impromptu shows in the family living room and singing on the street corner with his friends. Darron grew in musical maturity. Writing, recording, and performing music, with love as a central lyrical theme, has been at the core of Darron Moore’s work. During his teenage years, Darron Moore began singing with local bands and gaining the kind of on-stage experience that provided a strong foundation for his emergence as a recording and performing artist. Growing up experiencing and being apart of the Motown sound, ‘The Sound of Young America,” Darron Moore has embedded the Spirit of Motown. It reflects in his live performances. Influenced by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Fantastic Four, Lamont Dozier, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, and other great performers, Darron Moore has developed his own style and unique flavor. Darron Moore has formed and performed with a number of bands, ‘The Sons of Soul’, a band he organized in elementary school, ‘The Exceptions’, which was a High School R&B group which later began a gospel group, and currently, as of 1973, Darron Moore and The 14th Floor. After 1973, Darron Moore started performing as a solo artist. The name of his band was, The 14th Floor. Fourteen musicians made up The 14th Floor. The band consisted of the bass, lead guitar, drummer, two keyboard players, two violinists, a percussionist, Sax, French horn, Trombone, and three background singers. The band has since changed formats over the years. His father, the late visionary, Leroy Moore, managed Darron. Leroy Moore named the band. Leroy Moore had an office in the prominent Detroit Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit on the 14th Floor. At that time, many high profile Detroit Companies had offices on the 14th Floor. If you needed something, you went UP to the 14th Floor to make it happen…, even if you were on the 40th floor! Leroy Moore believed that his band, Darron Moore and the 14th Floor, like the companies on the 14th floor of the Detroit Renaissance Center, should be high profile and upscale. Therefore, at his insistence, Darron Moore and the 14th Floor has always remained to this present day, one of the most entertaining, best dressed, and most celebrated bands in Detroit. Darron Moore and The 14th Floor Discography include Love’s Flight, Love’s Flight Reflections, Darron Moore and The 14th Floor Live!, and A Real Christmas, Forever, For Always, For Luther, Undercover, and Night On The Town. Darron Moore continues to grow. He is an executive record producer and songwriter with his own independent label, Dana Day Records. Moreover, he is now promoting and organizing concerts for public and private events. Known as Detroit’s favorite Son, Darron continues stand high ‘UP ON THE 14TH FLOOR!’

14th Floor Music and Entertainment is a company that provides professional entertainers specializing in music, comedy, and dance for events such as corporate functions, weddings, and private parties They offer a wide selection of entertainers to fit any event, from major and local music performers to DJs The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a branch in Detroit, Michigan Darron Moore is the corporate entertainment specialist who works with 14th Floor Music and Entertainment 678.224.1413 Call 678.224.1413 to book Entertainment services through EntertainersForHire.net or contact Entertainers directly from their profiles Book 14th Floor Music Stage Lighting & DJ Services Here Entertainers For Hire.net Booking Form Book Any Celebrity in The World ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET * Book Performer(s)/Karaoke DJ/Stage Lighting/Sound Sevices/etc.,etc * Organization Booking Entertainment * Event Planner's First Name * Phone * Event Planner Last Name * How did you find out about us? * Select an option Email * Event Planner Address * City * State * Zip Code * Country * Describe The Event * Estimated Number Of Attendees * Will You Be Providing Backline * Required Yes No *Backline and A Guide To The Vocabulary Of Venues, Tours, And Gigs. Act Inquiry Act Inquiry Act Inquiry Name Of Event * Date Of Event Choice 1 * Date Of Event Choice 2 * Date Of Event Choice 3 * Name Of Venue * Is Venue Paid For And Secured? * Required Yes No Address of Venue * City of Venue * State Of Venue * Zip Code * Country Of Event * Capacity Of Venue * View Booking Tips Submit Inquiry Thank you for your inquiry.

14th Floor Music and Entertainment is a company that provides professional entertainers specializing in music, comedy, and dance for events such as corporate functions, weddings, and private parties They offer a wide selection of entertainers to fit any event, from major and local music performers to DJs The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a branch in Detroit, Michigan Darron Moore is the corporate entertainment specialist who works with 14th Floor Music and Entertainment 678.224.1413 Genres ARTISTS ROSTER Booking Tips View A C appella Adult Contemporary Alternative Ambie nt Big Band Bluegrass Blues C ajun Caribbean C omedian s Country Cover Dance D isco Doo Wop DJs Easy Listening Funk Gos pe l Hip Hop Jazz Latin Moto wn Mus icians Po lk a R&B/Soul Reggae Rock & Roll Speakers Swing Tribute Acts Variety Acts Worldbeat Zydeco DJ's Performers Stage Lighting and Sound Can't Find The Performer You're looking For? Inquire HERE Featured Acts Free Membership for Non-Performers $ Brand Ambassador Affiliate Program $ $ Brand Ambassador Affiliate Program $

Detroit Dana, a comedic force to be reckoned with with an infectious laugh that spreads across the audience like wildfire. Step aside, here comes Detroit Dana! With her sassy attitude and quick wit, she has audiences in stitches from the moment she steps on stage. Whether riffing on the absurdities of motherhood or sharing hilarious stories from her childhood, Dana connects with crowds through raw comedic talent and a charming onstage persona. < Back Detroit Dana Comedian Acts Atlanta, GA, USA < Previous Next > DL Styles Detroit Dana, a comedic force to be reckoned with with an infectious laugh that spreads across the audience like wildfire. Step aside, here comes Detroit Dana! With her sassy attitude and quick wit, she has audiences in stitches from the moment she steps on stage. Whether riffing on the absurdities of motherhood or sharing hilarious stories from her childhood, Dana connects with crowds through raw comedic talent and a charming onstage persona. Growing up in Detroit, Dana has been making people laugh since she could talk. Her siblings will tell you she has always been the funny one in the family. But it wasn't until after raising her kids that Dana decided to pursue her dream of becoming a professional comedian. She started by taking the stage at local open mic nights, working tirelessly to hone her 5-minute sets into comedy gold. Word quickly spread about "the hilarious lady from Detroit" and before long Dana will soon be headlining shows across the country. Her effective humor and classy stage presence have made her a favorite at corporate events and comedy clubs alike. Audiences can't get enough of Dana's quick wit, infectious energy, and unique perspective on life as a wife, mother and woman of a certain age. She proves that true comedic talent has no age limit. So next time you're looking for a comedian who will leave your audience in stitches, look no further than Detroit Dana. But be warned: you may need to reschedule the next day's meetings, because no one will be able to stop laughing for hours. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-detroit-dana

Regardless of the size, venue or theme of your event, Weekend Comeback has you covered. Start with our four-piece core band, featuring four vocalists accompanied by saxophone, bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, hand pick your songs and dance the night away. < Cover Acts WEEKEND COMEBACK Cover Acts Royal Oak, MI, USA < Previous Next > WEEKEND COMEBACK SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN'S PREMIER COVER & WEDDING BAND Weekend ComeBack is a high-energy variety band! We perform a variety of covers from the 60s through today's hits. Our four-piece full band features four vocalists accompanied by saxophone, bass, guitar, drums and keyboard. Our upbeat acoustic trio features three vocalists accompanied by acoustic guitar and acoustic percussion. Weekend ComeBack typically performs 3-4 times during the week. Our shows include, but are not limited to, weddings, parties, bars, clubs and casinos. Whether you catch us at a public show, or have us for your very own special event, we can't wait to get your feet tappin'! Three Lead VocalistsFour Part Harmony The leads vocals of Kayla, Nic and Wil bring unmatched quality and energy to every performance. Our tight four-part harmonies mean we make any genre or decade of music come to life. Stellar instrumentalsRock solid grooves Whether its Nic's soaring guitar solos, Kayla’s shimmering sax lines or Wil laying down the backbeat, it all adds up to infinite possibilities to hear and dance to music YOU love. Regardless of the size, venue or theme of your event, Weekend ComeBack has you covered. Start with our four piece core band, featuring four vocalists accompanied by saxophone, bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, hand pick your songs and dance the night away. Thinking about a larger group? No problem. We regularly add on additional horn players, a full horn section or even extra vocalists! If you have a selective taste in music or specific songs you want to hear; we have you covered. We take the time, through our planning meeting and questionnares, to get to know your tastes in music. We even allow our couples to select up to 10 must plays from our songlist. If there's something there you don't see, no problem. We'll learn up to 3 songs, just for your wedding! No matter your vision for your event, come and check out a show! Weekend ComeBack typically performs 3-4 times during the week. Whether you catch us at a public show, or have us for your very own special event, we can't wait to get your feet tappin'! Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-weekend-comeback

Performing over 140 events annually, Band leader/trumpet player Mark and his bands are preferred vendors for   Disney World, Universal Studios, Disney Cruise Lines and frequently perform at The Breakers in Palm Beach, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the Ritz Carlton, and many more. Mark Zauss and the Z Street Speakeasy Band Orlando, FL. The Z Street Speakeasy Band is Florida's most versatile, prestigious, and sought after musical groups. Reliable, experienced, polished and professional, they're the ultimate theme party band that keeps your dance floor packed. Give your guest the ultimate Gatsby, Speakeasy, Roaring 20s, 1940s Old Hollywood, Casino, USO or Rat Pack theme experience with the sounds of a live band. Based out of Orlando, they're available from 3 to 8 pcs. and specialize in corporate entertainment, private parties, charity galas, and award shows. Whether you're looking for light background music or and over the top dance party, they have it covered. They play 20's, 30's & 40's Swing, Jazz, Gatsby, Big Band, Vintage, but unlike other swing bands, they can transition into Rock, Pop, R&B, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's and current hits. THEY CARRY MULTI MILLION DOLLAR LIABILITY INSURANCE, WHICH MOST VENUES REQUIRE. Dressed in your choice of hand made themed vintage attire, or non themed cocktail or tuxedos.The musicians in the Z Street Speakeasy Band also perform daily at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom.The Z Street Band is located in Orlando, Florida and travels throughout the United States. FULLY INSURED AND ESTABLISHED IN 1998. Video of the Z Street Speakeasy Band filmed live for 4,500 corporate guests at Disney's Dolphin below: Performing over 140 events annually, Band leader/trumpet player Mark and his bands are preferred vendors for Disney World, Universal Studios, Disney Cruise Lines and frequently perform at The Breakers in Palm Beach, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the Ritz Carlton, and many more. They've opened for Sting, Taylor Swift, Matteo Bocelli, Howie Mandell, and performed for Fortune 500 Corporations including McDonalds, HGTV, Macy's, Cisco, and the prestigious INC. 5000 Gala Awards. Band leader, trumpet player and vocalist Mark holds a BA in music from Rollins College, and Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. Mark is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist. Vocalist Kathy is a graduate of the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy where she Majored in Vocal Music, Theater and French Horn. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles where she studied theater arts, including costuming, musical theater, makeup and dance.Together they create polished and professional entertainment that is second to none in the theme event market. BOOK DIRECT: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/book-entertainment-for-mark-zauss-and-the-z-street-speakeasy-band

Broadway Records Recording Artist, Blue Jupiter, is four singers belting soaring pop and Broadway leads with tight harmony and unbelievable beatboxing. < Back Blue Jupiter A Capella Act Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/book-entertainment-for-blue-jupiter New York, NY, USA Broadway Records Recording Artist, Blue Jupiter, is four singers belting soaring pop and Broadway leads with tight harmony and unbelievable beatboxing. And most importantly, nothing else. This New York City-based quartet is just 4 mouths and 4 mics. Real voices and non-stop energy. Blue Jupiter’s biggest exposure came from the Lifetime TV show “ Pitch Slapped ” seen by millions . Blue Jupiter’s female lead singer, and star of Pitch Slapped, Diana Preisler , alongside members of Blue Jupiter became known to their loyal audience as they all coached and performed for young a cappella singers weekly, on TV screens across the globe. However, Blue Jupiter's fan base was earned way before their reality TV stardom, from over 15 years of non-stop touring. Blue Jupiter’s “twisted” a cappella versions of Broadway and pop songs have garnered awards such as “Audience Favorite” at the Moscow Spring A Cappella Festival, and “Audience Favorite” and “Best Arrangement” at several Harmony Sweepstakes Competitions in the US. In 2019, Blue Jupiter was asked to be US Cultural Ambassadors to Russia, where the group toured the Urals region of Russia, and performed at the US Consolate in Moscow for international dignitaries. Their creative, a cappella twist has landed Blue Jupiter on Oprah, LifetimeTV , and as the voice of the Oreo Cookie commercials produced by Randy Jackson (American Idol, Mariah Carey). They've headlined shows for Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, Sands Casino in Macau China, and Villa Roma Catskills Resort. They’ve shared the stage with national touring artists like Pentatonix , ‪ Livingston Taylor ‪ , Owl City , Third Eye Blind ; Blake Lewis of American Idol, Neil Sedaka, Take 6, Andy Samberg, and many more. They’ve sung for tens of thousands of kids, from elementary age to college as part of their educational outreach Program “ The A Cappella Experience . ” Blue Jupiter has performed for international brands like Disney, Nokia, ABC Family, Microsoft, Honda, Weather Channel, Berkshire Hathaway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the NBA and many more. With performances in 49 US states and over 200 shows in China and Japan , Russia, Canada, Costa Rica, and across the Caribbean. Previous Next

A self-proclaimed “late bloomer” into the country scene, Dover reflected, “I’ve spent lots of years making other kinds of music that I more or less liked, but there’s been nothing that took the place of that gut-level passion for country music. < Blue Grass Next >>> < Previous Neil Dover Houston, TX, USA Blue Grass Acts Hey music lover and friend! I’m glad you stopped by my website. If you found me you probably already know who I am but just in case you don't here’s a really quick summation: I’m a country singer songwriter based in south Alabama. My music is kind of country and kind of rock and a little beachy. I've been recording Independent Country Music for ten years now. I’ve only stayed in business so long because of people like you. There are people who’ve been pushed away from mainstream country because they just don’t like much of it anymore. I’m now making up for the time I lost trying to do something else. I should’ve been making country music since I was twenty. But now’s better than later.” Singer songwriter entertainer recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, Neil does a weekly show at the Florabama Lounge in Perdido Key Florida that thousands pilgrimage to every year. I’m thrilled to have you here and I hope you’ll put my music in one of your playlists (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, Pandora) and look me up sometime. Please, hangout and read about an independent music career. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-neil-dover

14th Floor Music and Entertainment is a company that provides professional entertainers specializing in music, comedy, and dance for events such as corporate functions, weddings, and private parties They offer a wide selection of entertainers to fit any event, from major and local music performers to DJs The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a branch in Detroit, Michigan Darron Moore is the corporate entertainment specialist who works with 14th Floor Music and Entertainment 678.224.1413 Booking Tips Continued Booking an artist is usually considered a great way for promoters and event planners to make money. After all, if the artist is highly-regarded, they have a built-in customer base, and their fans will show up usually if they know about the show. And if they’re a little more obscure, the artist will be so grateful for the opportunity to showcase their talents that they’ll do a lot of the legwork in bringing people to their show, right? Too often, that’s not the case. In fact, many concert and event promoters actually lose money on artist bookings, and they learn the hard way that securing an artist for an event is only part of the equation. While it’s all well and good to secure the artist, there are a lot more considerations to take into account in order to determine whether it ends up being a profitable endeavor for the promoter. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the other factors that can be the difference between a positive experience with booking an artist and a nightmare. Overestimating the Artist’s Popularity When booking an artist, it’s easy to be drawn in by the amount of hype or buzz an artist has. When considering acts to book, some promoters simply do a quick straw poll of their friends and contacts to determine if they would see the show, but if you’re looking for a thousand or more people to attend, asking a handful of people isn’t going to give you an accurate projection of the turnout. Other promoters use things like the number of Spotify streams an artist gets as a barometer of that artist’s popularity, and they assume that just because a good amount of people listen to that artist, they can expect a similarly high turnout to their show. But there’s more to an artist’s popularity than the number of people listening to their music. After all, listening to a song is a mostly-passive activity: all the audience has to do is press “Play” and sit back and listen. On the other hand, actually attending a concert is an active endeavor: people have to pay money for the show, make plans to get there, and plan their entire evening around one activity. And it’s the difference between those types of activities that can determine whether or not people pay the price of admission. Finally, you should always take into account where an artist’s fanbase is located. Booking the Arctic Monkeys for an event in London is a smart move; booking them in Omaha is not. Underestimating the Artist’s Rider The most famous example of an artist’s rider is probably Van Halen’s “no brown M&M’s” stipulation. While it might seem like another example of a celebrity ego gone wild, there was actually a good reason for it: if a promoter hadn’t read the contract in enough detail to notice that request (or saw it and decided to ignore it anyway), then there was a good chance that they also didn’t see or chose to ignore the other stipulations in the rider (like the proper stage setup) that were there to ensure the band’s safety. Nearly every touring artist has a rider in their performing contract that sets terms for the equipment, setup and amenities they require. Depending on the artist, however, the specifics of the rider can vary, and not paying close attention to detail can cost promoters far more than they expected. Promoters should always take a careful look at an artist’s rider before agreeing to the terms of the contract. Lazy Accounting In addition to securing the artist and making sure people attend the show, promoters are also responsible for setting the ticket price. Like everything else in the realm of artist bookings, this can go bad fast if it’s not done correctly and responsibly. It’s a difficult balancing act: set the prices too low, and the promoter won’t make enough money to cover the costs; set them too high, and people won’t bother to pay for a ticket. When setting the ticket price, a lot of promoters make the mistake of dividing the cost of the artist and the venue by the expected number of people who will attend. So if the venue and artist cost $100,000 and the capacity for the venue is 5,000 people, the promoter thinks “I can charge $20 per ticket in order to break even, so I’ll charge $40 and make a profit.” And if it were that simple, we wouldn’t be talking about it. What this “math” (if you want to call it that) fails to take into account is, well, a laundry list of things. For one, the cost of the artist and the venue aren’t the only costs associated with putting on an event. If the artist’s rider adds $50,000 worth of equipment and other expenses to the bill, then the break-even number is now $30 per ticket. Well, still making a profit, right? Sure- assuming the place is filled to capacity. If only 4,000 people show up, the promoter loses $10,000 after paying all the expenses. And though it might be tempting to say “Next time, I’ll charge $60 per ticket just to be sure,” keep in mind that the higher that price gets, the less people are going to be willing to pay it. So when figuring out the ticket cost, promoters should first determine exactly how much they’ll need to spend on everything: the artist’s appearance fee, the items in their rider, the venue, security, et cetera. They should also confirm (and double-confirm) the artist’s fee before the contract is signed, and they should also look at the average percentage of attendance capacity the artist actually brings in. If an artist consistently only sells enough tickets to meet 75% of a venue’s capacity, the promoter should adjust the ticket price to reflect that. There are enough variables in the booking industry to keep promoters on their toes. But by using the data available to them and being thorough in their research, they can minimize the number of unknowns and focus on what they do best: putting on a great show.

Alternative Acts < Back The Shinedown Band Alternative Acts Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-the-shinedown-band Nashville, TN, USA Previous Next Shinedown's music has most commonly been described as hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, Shinedown's music has most commonly been described as hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, alternative rock, grunge, arena rock, nu metal with pop and Southern rock influences. In August 2013, Kerch disagreed with more specialized genre ascribed to the band, stating that "We're just a rock 'n' roll band" while conceding that each album did have a markedly different rock sound to them by design. The nu metal label has been applied to the band's earlier work by journalists on occasion, though the band disputes that term as well. The band's first album, Leave a Whisper , largely stayed away from having any guitar solos, something then-guitarist Todd felt was undesirable due to the popularity of nu metal at the time of recording album, though he felt the band was never particularly part of the genre's movement. With nu metal falling out of popularity by the mid-2000s, they began adding guitar solos more prominently to their music, starting with their next album, Us and Them . Us and Them has also been described as less "grungy" than its predecessor with "more twisted, progressive song structures". The Sound of Madness went in different musical and lyrical directions as compared to the band's previous two albums. Barry Kerch noted that lineup changes and volatility in the band members' lives produced a darker and angrier sound. The album's lead single, "Devour", is an anti-war anthem, but The Sound of Madness also contains "If You Only Knew", the band's first love ballad. Amaryllis has been noted to have a more positive, "anthemic" bent. Writing for Loudwire , Anne Erickson described the album's sound as "aggressive-yet-cathartic." Their fifth studio album, Threat to Survival , was described as the band's most "pop-oriented" album, with the single "State of My Head" being referred to as "a slick amalgam of electro-pop and vintage alt-rock with a catchy as hell though extremely well-worn chorus." The 2018 follow-up, Attention Attention , is a concept album that begins with the narrator in a "dark, negative place" and gradually emerging from that over the course of the track listing. Both Threat to Survival and Attention Attention have been described as having more of a pop rock sound but have also been described as hard rock.

IRIE TIME (prounouced "eye-ree") is a group of culturally-diverse musicians based in Houston, Texas, performing a cross-genre mix of Caribbean jazz, reggae and soca music. Tracks from the band's Island Romance CD were recorded in Kingston, Jamaica and were produced by the legendary Earl 'Chinna' Smith of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and the Wailers band. < Back IRIE TIME! Houston, TX, USA < Back Caribbean Acts < Previous Next > IRIE TIME! -- *Irie* (pronounced 'eye-ree') is a Jamaican patois word that means 'feeling great', and it's the 'up', feel-good sounds of the Caribbean that this culturally-diverse group of musicians delivers. They recorded album tracks in Kingston, Jamaica produced by legendary guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and also released an album and two videos nationally in the country of New Guinea where the band's popularity has spread to the Pacific Rim and Hawaii. IRIE TIME's live performances mix their internationally acclaimed Reggae with infections 'Hot Hot Hot' Soca rhythms. While performing primarily throughout the Texas-Louisiana region, IRIE TIME has traveled as far away as Detroit, Tucson and Miami promoting their releases Stateside, and has performed shows in a number of European cities. The group is self-contained in terms of sound and lights, and encourages booking offers from most locale Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-caribbean-acts

R&B Acts < R&B Roster R&B Acts Foundation of Funk with Valerie Barrymore Ypsilanti, MI, USA < Previous Next > Foundation of Funk with Valerie Barrymore is a top notch, vintage R & B Funk Band. Now, because of Valerie being often called the Queen of Funk, the Band now has an added dimension; thus, the name `Foundation of Funk’ was born.The Band has successfully entertained audiences from major festivals to private parties. The Band has the ability to perform for both listening and dancing audiences with the ability to tailor its performances to meet the demands of the crowd. Be it strictly blues, up-tempo R & B, Motown dance music or riveting funk and rap, this band is ready to put on a show! The band is very strongly involved with the promotion of all their appearances. Some of these promotional devices include an extensive mailing list, flyers, newspaper listings and word of mouth. The band has developed a strong following all over Michigan. Their first CD, FOUNDATION OF FUNK, received six 2001 Detroit Music Award nominations. The band has been nominated for 2005 Best Urban Band.The band is extremely experienced. They have appeared in the `Ribs & Soul’ festival 1999-2001 and the Afro-American festival 1999-2001. The band has appeared in the 2004/5 Pontiac Jambalaya and the 2004/5 ARTS, BEATS & EATS. They have appeared with Motown’s Betty Lavette, Midnight Star, and The Contours. In 2000 they appeared with The Ojays at the Michigan State Fair, in December 2000 they appeared with Morris Day and The Time at the Royal Oak Theater, and one of their most rewarding appearances was opening for Gladys Knight at the 2001 Common Ground festival in Lansing, Michigan. Valerie and the core of the band occasionally serve as members of the Jr Walker All-Star Band, on national tours Valerie Barrymore was born and raised in Detroit. She attended Michigan Christian College, where she was chosen as a lead vocalist for the school’s annual program `Celebration in Song’. After college, she toured Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, the Eastern United States and the Southern United States. In Japan she appeared at Club PePelomoco and Club ViVi. In the early 1990’s Valerie came back to Detroit and did some recording with one of Detroit’s Techno Geniuses, Mr. Blake Baxter, soon after she started working with The Steve Somers Band, she fronts the band and impresses audiences with her dynamic stage presence and high-energy. Also, a talented writer, she penned the tracks `Desire’, ‘Love Me Now’ and several others. In 1999, she formed Foundation of Funk and started Barrymore Publishing and B. Rox Records. She has been nominated for several Detroit Music Awards Best R&B & Funk vocalist in 2005 she won the award! Valerie has performed in two plays; WE ARE NOT GOOD GIRLS 2009 and 2017 THE PARTY AT BELSHAZZAR’S HOUSE, which Valerie wrote and performed EVERYTHING. Next Previous Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-foundation-of-funk-with-valerie-barrymore

RythmTrail is the most unique and highly sought-after Caribbean steel drum band in Florida, because each member of RythmTrail are actual Caribbean Island natives, with more than 20 years of playing experience. With just a few simple beats, RythmTrail can transport you to paradise. < Back RythmTrail Orlando, FL, USA < Back Caribbean Acts < Previous Next > Are you looking for great music and entertainment for your beach wedding ceremony, reception, corporate event, convention or party? Do you want entertainers who create excitement and a happy mood with music that’s great for any age? Call Rythm Trail Caribbean Steel Drum Band! RythmTrail is the most unique and highly sought-after Caribbean steel drum band in Florida, because each member of RythmTrail are actual Caribbean Island natives, with more than 20 years of playing experience. With just a few simple beats, RythmTrail can transport you to paradise. We travel everywhere RythmTrail Caribbean Steel Drum Band plays at more than 300 events annually in Florida and around the nation. Contact RythmTrail today to discuss your event and needs by calling 866-495-4522! You can also request a quote online at your convenience. They’ll make your next occasion an unforgettable island experience. This is why we are so popular Variable band size, from a solo act to four musicians or more.See Other Acts Versatile repertoire, including Caribbean steel drum music, calypso, soca and reggae Personalized play lists to enhance the mood of your event, including romantic, festive and even dramatic Available to travel nationwide and internationally Caribbean steel drum music that is appropriate for all ages and audiences, and welcomed at weddings, corporate events, conventions and parties Each client is provided with services tailored specifically for their occasion Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-rythm-trail