The Motown Sounds Take Two!

Our doors would be open starting at 2:30 on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 for a special behind the scenes encore recording session that will run from 3:00-5:30.

"The Motown Sounds" presented and produced by Brian J. Trim & Spectrum Theatre Productions will be performing songs from our February Dinner & Show. The recording of this performance will be used for their promotional needs moving forward. The dance floor will be open and all guests are encouraged to have a good time. Though it won’t hinder the overall experience there may be moments of pausing, rehearsing, or even redoing a song if need be. This event will again feature the amazing talent of the Detroit based Motown Beat, members of the Funk Brothers and Smokey Robinson tour, together with our other dynamic featured Motown, Classic R&B, Blues, & Jazz artists of the Detroit musical scene!

Because of the informal behind the scenes feel of the event tickets are deeply discounted. Our cash bar will be open and apps are available for purchase to match the causal nature of this event.

Appetizers available:

Onion Rings: $6

Seasoned fries: $6

Soft Pretzel (2): $6

Mac ‘n Cheese bites: $6

Brat with kettle chips: $8

Sauced chicken wings (BBQ, Buffalo, Teriyaki, Plain), 6 piece: $10

2:30 Doors open, drink and app purchase available

3:00 recording begins and dance floor will be open

~ 5:30 set finished

Tickets are limited to maximize experience. All reservations will be seated at round tables of 8. If you are purchasing tickets and would like to join a group, please indicate their names at check out.

Call (989)723-7028 for additional questions!

Get to know the artists:

Sandy Love - Lead Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals. Sandy is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who was mentored by the Funk Brothers, Musical Director for Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Road Musician for Motown Records, The Miracles, The Originals, Freda Payne, Sweet James and the Fantastic Four, among many others. Sandy also holds a Bachelor & Masters degree in Music.

Rick Hicks - Lead Guitar, Lead Vocalist. Rick is an amazing talent of Blues, Jazz, Classic R&B, Motown, whose guitar playing is often compared to that of B.B. King / George Benson & his uniquely talented voice to the sweetness of Sam Cooke's. Rick has special rapport with the audience as the band's MC who just fall in love with his soulful style during the course of the performance. He has opened for many industry giants in USA & abroad, including: Smokey Robinson, The Isley Brothers, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Spyra Gyra, Chaka Khan, Bobby Blue Bland, The Spinners, Kool & The Gang, The Gap Band, among many others.

Rich Willis - Keyboardist. Rich is managing and artistic partner of RAWW Music LLC. He is a full-time music buisnessman involved in performing, providing sound systems, creating music for theatrical productions, accompanying vocalists, producing, arranging and developing recordings and charts for clients. His fluid motions on the piano and his quick laid back findering are his trademark.

James Chaney - Tenor Sax. An outstanding & talented sax player, James is well known to the Detroit music scene and has also performed with The Temptations, the Funk Brothers, Muddy Waters, Johnny Lee Hooker, New Birth, Little Milton. Tyrone Davis, The  In the Pocket Band, Larry Lee & Back In the Day Band, among many others.

Lenny Lucas - Bass Guitar. A seasoned accomplished bass guitarist of over 35 years, Lenny began his career in the 70s with CJ & Company in Detroit. He has performed with the legendary Platters, The Floaters, Ron Banks of The Dramatics, several Detroit local bands, recorded extensively in studio sessions, and has taught bass guitar to many aspiring musicians throughout the years.

Chris Thomas - Drums. Chris has been playing the drums since childhood, beginning in church. As he grew, he began listening to different styles of music which influenced his later professional development. He currently is also a member of the group Raydio - featuring Arnell Carmichael. In addition to performing with many of Detroit's classic artists, he's played with many recording artists, such as Bunny DeBarge, Chico DeBarge, KJon, Case, Troop, Andre Ward, Dave Bank, and Enchantment.

Brittney B. Hayden - Lead Vocalist Brittney is an extraordinary emerging talent & Detroit based vocalist in the spirit of Aretha Franklin & Etta James, who has performed with many of our ensemble and Detroit greats. Her strong beautiful voice  and stage presence leads, complements and completes our ensemble. Brittney's future is bright in the world of musical performance and promises to be one of Detroit's great voices.