The Motor City Revue -- from Hitsville to Soulsville -- an 11-piece band covering popular and rare Motown hits, plus Stax artists and popular rock and soul classics. An authentic, danceable band consisting of female and male vocalists, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and a 5-piece horn section! We are dedicated to honoring this world-renowned signature sound. Wear your dancing shoes! 

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BIOGRAPHY

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A little more than half a century ago, a new sound took shape in and around Detroit that revolutionized the music industry. Today, the all-star Motor City Revue faithfully recreates that signature Motown sound…and, in the process, takes audiences on a journey back in time to where it all began. Although there are many bands that cover Motown tunes, few strive to match the vocal harmonies and instrumental mix that distinguished the original recordings. Motor City Revue was formed to offer music lovers an authentic tribute to the artists and songs that defined a generation.

 

In 2010,  Vocalist Layonne Holmes’ love of Motown was rekindled after performing with Bob Bandiera's Jersey Shore Rock 'n' Soul Revue with Vocalist Ricky Collins.  She brought the idea of creating a top-notch Motown tribute to Bassist/Musical Director Gerald Carboy (of David Sancious & Tone and Barry Miles & Silverlight) and the two enlisted some of Jersey's A-list musicians to respectfully pay homage to this world renowned sound. 

Today the band members include:

Lead vocalists:  Layonne Holmes and Malcolm McDonald

Musicial Director & Drums/Percussion: David Anthony

Guitar/Vocals: Ralph Notaro

Keyboards/Vocals:  Arne Wendt

Bass: Ed Iglewski

Tenor Sax: Rick Brunermer

Baritone Sax: Joe Grillo

Trombone: Tommy Meares

Trumpet: Anibal Martinez

Trumpet: Mark McGowan

 

The band spent 6 months rehearsing before ever playing a gig, focusing on matching the sounds and vocal nuances of Motown’s artists, while adding a modern touch to the music.  The band now plays private events, as well as a regular engagement at McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ.  Motor City Revue will have you dancing and singing along to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes and countless others.

 

 The Motor City Revue faithfully recreates that signature Motown sound…and, in the process, takes audiences on a journey back in time. Paying homage by matching the vocal harmonies and instrumental mix that distinguished the original recordings, Motor City Revue was formed to offer music lovers an authentic tribute to the artists and songs that defined a generation.