TOP SONGS

“Rubberband Man”

“Could It Be I’m Falling IOn Love”

“Sadie”

Biography:

Timeless in a way that few other acts today are, The Spinners are one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history. With a towering legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners have never lost their universal appeal… And this Summer, they return with their first all-new original album in nearly 40 years– the aptly-titled, Round the Block and Back Again.

The band both created and came to define the singularly smooth sound of Philadelphia Soul, channeling the highs and lows of romance and heartbreak into a catalogue of classic hits, beloved across generations. Throughout the years the Spinners have topped both the Pop and R&B charts with smash singles like, “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “Then Came You,” “The Rubberband Man” and many more– earning six Grammy nominations, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and selling millions of records worldwide in the process.

Though The Spinners popularized, and came to embody, the lush sound of Philly Soul in the 1970s, they got their start in Detroit at Motown, in 1954. After a brief time there, The Spinners signed with Atlantic Records in 1972, teaming up with producer Thom Bell in Philadelphia, where the band blossomed under his masterful watch.

In 1979, The Spinners completed their first collaboration with producer Michael Zager, and by early 1980, the single, “Working My Way Back to You,” was topping Pop and R&B charts giving the group its 12th gold record. The Love Trippin’ album’s release included “The Cupid Medley,” one of the fastest-selling records in The Spinners’ career. The follow-up album, Labor of Love, featured such stand-out tunes as “Yesterday Once More,” and “Long Live Soul Music.”

Four decades later, The Spinners haven’t skipped a single beat– as Round the Block and Back Again makes wonderfully clear. Melding intricate harmonies with breathtaking vocal acrobatics, the upcoming album, slated for release August 27, shows The Spinners at their soulful, multi-octave best.

Timely yet timeless, Round the Block and Back Again is a triumphant return. From the classic jazz of “Show Me Your Heart” to the very relevant ode to love in the age of COVID, “Missing Your Embrace”…The 2021 Spinners navigate the sands of time as seamlessly–and smoothly–as ever. Preston Glass, the album’s producer, studied at the feet of Thom Bell– and it shows…He knows precisely how to make what’s vintage feel contemporary, and vice versa.

Says Glass of working on the record, “I wanted to emphasize to the listener that these guys are ‘the real deal’ – (still today, with a virtually new line-up)… And the phrase, ‘Round The Block And Back Again’ came to my mind when describing this project and these gentlemen….It was so inspiring for me to produce and write songs for this new album….and I was so honored that original member, Henry Fambrough, still leading the group through its vocal paces, gave the stamp of approval to do so.”

A fan favorite drawing large crowds to sold out performances both at home and abroad, The Spinners have left an indelible impact, not only on music history– but on the hearts of millions of fans throughout the world. Today, Fambrough is joined onstage by Jessie Peck, Marvin Taylor, Ronnie Moss, and CJ Jefferson; a soul-infused 4-piece band, led by Keith Ferguson, backs them up. The group is currently on tour throughout the continental U.S. as well as Hawaii throughout the Summer and Fall.

TOP SONGS

“If You Don’t Know Me By Now”

“Love I Lost”

“Bad Luck”

Biography:

The Legendary BlueNotes (formerly Harold Melvin & The BlueNotes) featuring “Sugar Bear” is one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group’s repertoire included soul, R&B, doo-wop, and disco. Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the middle of the 1950s as The Charlemagnes.

Arthur Aiken, better known as Sugar Bear, “Lead Singer” of the-then-(The Original Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear with (Lawrence (pop pop) Brown, Bernie Wilson and Lloyd Parks of the newly formed, “The Legendary Blue Notes/Original Blue Notes”. He has been singing all the Blue Notes songs in the same Teddy Pendergrass if not better sultry voice for over forty years.

While other members of the group decided to go their separate ways, Arthur remained with Larry, Lloyd and Bernie as the lead singer.

Just before Lawrence (Pop pop) Brown passed, he made Art promise that he would keep the group going at all cost: Art kept his promised and enlisted Gregory G-Man Boyd, who at the time was their road manager, as his partner to help him keep his word to Larry as he prepared to go home to glory. The two of them mutually agreed that G-man would be the manager and handle the business end. He continues to do this today. Together him and his partner/manager have put together the perfect group consisting of Sonny (Twinkle Toes) King, Roger (Smooth) Banks and Frank (Love) Lee. So while Gregory G-man Boyd handles the business end, Art a.k.a. Sugar Bear concentrates on what he enjoys most (entertaining fans with his voice):

The group is most noted for several hits on Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label (PIR) between 1972 and 1977, although they performed and recorded until Melvin’s death in 1997, Sugar Bear and Gregory G Man Boyd maintained their partnership. Later the group performed with Harold Melvin’s daughter as Trudy Melvin’s Blue notes and the Legendary Blue Notes twice for the Soul Train Cruises, one in January 2020, the Ultimate cruise in February 2020. Before they could perform again, they were first hit with Trudy Melvin’s passing then immediately after, Covid 19 came along and prevented the group from completing their tour. But now!!!

The Blue Notes are on their way back……Strong

TOP SONGS

“Gloria”

“Where Do We Go from Here”

“Sunshine”

Biography:

The smooth and melodious soul group Enchantment was active by the late ’60s, but waited ten years for popular success with the Top 40 hit “Gloria.” Formed in 1967 at Pershing High School in Detroit — with members including Emanuel “E.J.” Johnson, Joe Thomas, Dave Banks, Ed “Mickey” Clanton, and Bobby Green.

Enchantment continued their hit-making ways in the late ’70s with a string of hits: “Where Do We Go from Here,” “Forever More,” “Moment of Weakness,” “Enchanted Lady.” The group continued to perform regionally as well as around the nation.

TOP SONGS

Love On A Two-Way Street

Special Lady

Biography:

Formerly known as The Moments this group has become a household name whenever you mention the words classic love songs. Their catalogue of hits contains multiple million record sellers like “Love On A Two-Way Street”, “Special Lady”, Look At Me I’m In Love”, Sexy Mama” and more are just a few that still captivates their fans at concerts

With the passing of original members Harry Ray and Al Goodman, long time member Billy Brown is still keeping their legacy alive in the hearts and souls of their fans all over the world along Kevin Owens and Larry “Ice” Winfree.

TOP SONGS

“In the Rain”

“Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”

“Be My Girl”

BIOGRAPHY:

The Dramatics (formerly The Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1962.

They are best known for their 1970s hit songs “In the Rain” and “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get”, both of which were #1 R&B and Top 10 Pop. Their other classic hits includes “Be My Girl”, “I Can’t Get Over You”, “Get Off My Mountain”, Me & Mrs Jones” and more.

TOP SONGS

“Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel”

“It Only Takes A Minute Girl”

“More Than A Woman”

BIOGRAPHY:

In the 70’s International recording artist Tavares scored multiple Top 10 hits like “Check it Out”, “She’s Gone”, “Remember What I Told You to Forget”, “It Only Takes a Minute”, “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” and of course the Bee Gees song “More Than a Woman” that earn Tavares their only Grammy.

Today the brothers are still touring around the globe and would love to add your event to their tour dates.

TOP SONGS

“Cowboys To Girls”

“I Wanna Know Your Name”

“Sad Girl”

Biography:

The Intruders were originally formed as a doo wop group in 1960 and sang around Philadelphia for As the first group to score hits with the songwriting/production team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the Intruders played a major role in the rise of Philadelphia soul but are sometimes lost in the shuffle amid other acts like the O’Jays or Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. The Intruders were originally formed as a doo wop group in 1960 and sang around Philadelphia for several years. Lead singer Sam “Little Sonny” Brown, Eugene “Bird” Daughtry, Phil Terry, and Robert “Big Sonny” Edwards signed with Gamble and Huff’s fledgling Gamble label in 1966. They scored a Top 20 R&B hit that year with “(We’ll Be) United,” and followed it up a year later with “Together,” as well as their first album, The Intruders Are Together. 1968, though, was the Intruders’ breakthrough year: “Cowboys to Girls,” a template for what would become Philly soul’s trademark sound, topped the R&B charts and climbed to number six on the pop side, giving the group their biggest hit. The follow-up, “(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game,” was their only other Top 40 pop hit, and the accompanying LP, Cowboys to Girls, wound up their most popular.

Gamble and Huff’s success with the Intruders helped convince Columbia to grant them the money to launch Philadelphia International, which became the most successful soul label of the early ’70s. The Intruders, meanwhile, were undergoing some internal turmoil; when they resurfaced on the 1970 Gamble LP When We Get Married, lead singer “Little Sonny” Brown had been replaced by nightclub singer Bobby Starr (born Robert Ferguson). The title cut, a Dreamlovers cover, was a hit on the R&B charts, as was the follow-up, “(Win, Place or Show) She’s a Winner.” Starr’s tenure with the group was short-lived; Brown returned for the 1973 LP Save the Children, which spawned the Intruders’ last two big hits, “I’ll Always Love My Mama” and “I Wanna Know Your Name.” For the 1974 follow-up, Energy of Love, the Intruders were switched from the Gamble imprint to the Philly International subsidiary TSOP; however, it was less successful than the quartet’s previous releases, and they disbanded in 1975. Eugene Daughtry formed a new lineup in 1984 (without any other original members); they recorded an album titled Who Do You Love? for the U.K. imprint Streetwave before disbanding once again.

Artist Biography by Steve Huey www.allmusic.com

TOP SONGS

“Tender Love”

“Tears”

“Here I Go Again”

Biography:

Perhaps no group embodies the spirit of classic eighties Hip-Hop R and B soul more than the iconic and unstoppable Force MD’s. Anyone who has attended a Force MD’s show knows that from the first words of “Tender Love” “Here I lay all alone…” the whole crowd is instantly unified, swaying arm in arm, passionately singing the soundtrack of their lives. The first few bars of timeless classics like “Love is a House”, “Tears,” or countless other hits can transform any arena into a nostalgic soul celebration in seconds.

In addition to a surge of new tour dates, and widespread industry buzz about the forthcoming feature length documentary Force MD’s Relived, the group’s momentum has also been fueled by a slew of recent celebrity endorsements. These range from President Obama’s highly publicized acknowledgement that he keeps the Force MD’s in rotation on Air Force One, to the growing roster of entertainers who cover Force MD’s songs in their show (including Wiz Khalifa, Alicia Keys, Marcia Ambrosius, New Edition, and others). As a result, the group is experiencing a new chapter in a long history of success.

The group is most known for the overwhelming commercial success from the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-penned classic “Tender Love.” The song proved to be a huge success, peaking at #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, remaining there for 19 weeks, and helping Jam & Lewis garner a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year. Incredibly, the group would follow this success in 1987 with their first #1 R&B hit “Love is a House.” But the Force MD’s deep catalog of classic R and B/ Hip-Hop staples including “Tears,” “Here I go Again,” “Let me Love You,” and their continued release of new anthems for all occasions has allowed them to maintain a consistent presence at radio and in the hearts of their fans.

The Force MD’s live show takes fans beyond the groups original classics and dazzles them with an uplifting soulful tour of the best of the black music experience. With the captivating energy that took the group from the Staten Island Ferry to the top of the charts, the group rolls out spontaneous crowd pleasing renditions of songs from artists such as the Temptations, Four Tops, the Jackson Five, Al green and others.

When the Force MD’s fans listen to their music and attend their shows they frequently state that they feel like they are celebrating a story of resilience, and triumph over obstacles and tragedy. The group is a living testimony that empowers fans to face the challenges in their own lives. And the group knows challenges all too well. Tragedy struck the group three times with the passing of three of its members: Charles “Mercury” Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack in 1995; Antoine “T.C.D.” Lundy died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 1998; and DJ Dr. Rock died under unknown circumstances. Nevertheless, the groups remaining members have transformed this tragedy into ongoing inspiration that they share generously with their audiences.

As the longest active member of the group, Stevie D is the dynamic thread that connects the group’s history, to its present and rapidly evolving future. As a powerful vocalist, pioneering freestyle artist, and electrifying dancer he exemplifies the blend of Hip-Hop and R and B that the group is known for originating. Khalil Lundy and TCD Lundy forged their vocal styles working closely together during their youth. Today Stevie D, Khalil, an their nephew Zieme (Zy-eem) continue to carry that legacy as the embodiment of the distinctive Force M.D.’s sound.