The essence of Motown creates a wonderment of joy and happiness in the hearts and mind for multiple generations. David Ruffin the former lead singer of the Temptations once said, “I want my grandchildren to be able to sing my music.” The “Divas of Detroit Tribute to the Motown Divas” exudes that exact sentiment in the bases of their performances. Authentic Detroit divas from the Motor city Metropolitan area will heat up the stage to create the essence of Motown magic through song and dance. The record company’s motto is that they were the “Sound Of Young America”, and 50 years later a new generation is honoring that legacy in tribute. The Detroit divas are seasoned professionals with a collective body of over 60 years of experience. With that amount of talent on the stage, you will marvel in the music arrangement and performance quality. This 2-hour creation is the cornerstone of Motor city excellence. The production even includes authentic Detroit musicians that currently perform with original Motown artists. What makes this show extraordinary is the fact that every entertainer is from the Detroit area, the actual birthplace of Motown Record Company. Relax and enjoy the montage of pictures and information compiled to tell the story of the Detroit Divas adventure into the history of the matriarchs of Motown. We think this promotional compilation has the essence of what you as a client need as a true representation of the Motown Sound.
MISTY LOVE Misty is the producer and creator of the … “Divas of Detroit Tribute To The Motown Divas” She is also the founder of the Detroit Black Music Awards, Detroit’s most elegant award spectacle. Misty’s distinction in the music industry is vast, but she was one of the singers in Kid Rocks early career band the Brown Truckers. She was on Kid Rocks first 1998 hit album “Devil Without A Cause”; which garnered her 10 diamond, 6 platinum and 1 gold albums. Love performed as the lead vocalist for the 70s disco group Bohannon (“Lets Start The Dance” {after Caroline Crawford left}). She was a background vocalist in the 2003 Motown musician based movie “Standing In The Shadows Of Motown”, and sung with La La Brooks was a member of the girl group The Crystals (The lead vocalist on their hits "Then He Kissed Me" and "Da Doo Ron Ron".
TERESA MARBURY Teresa is a seasoned veteran with decades of professional experience. Her most recent distinctions include winning the Best Female R&B Singer of the Year at the Detroit Black Music Awards, and being the original member of the singing group 777; the current background vocalists for LJ Reynolds of the Dramatics.
KYMBERLI WRIGHT Kymberli is the powerhouse of the cast; her vocal range projects with the essence of strength only a Motor city native could exude. She is the current lead singer of the International recording group, and smooth jazz combo Straight Ahead. She has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, The Toronto Festival, and virtually every major Jazz festival in the United States and abroad.
TIYE STYLZ This born and raised Detroiter is the baby of the cast. We learned early that she was a force to be reckoned with, and she showed herself to be a quick study of Motown grandeur. Stylz has come up the ranks and earned her diva credits with the divas she is currently working with. Tiye was nominated for R&B Female of the year 2012, and is one of the stars for the Mary Well Tribute Show in Detroit. Stylz is independent record executive & recording artist with her own record label.
LARAE STARR The Motor city is very familiar with Larae. She has spent decades horning her skills as the premier professional singer in Detroit. Her vast skills allowed her to perform at the world renowned Arts Beats and Eats Festival in Pontiac Michigan, The Ribs and Soul Festival in Detroit, and she was nominated for Best Female R&B Singer for the Detroit Black Music Awards. Larae is 1/3 of the Detroit based background-singing group 777.
NYNYE JAEL COSTON A Detroiter born and raised “Jael� is a voluptuous beauty that has the pipes to back up her alluring diva disposition. She is the other half of the background-singing group 777. The group was nominated for Best R&B Group for the 2012 Detroit Black Music Awards.
THE DETROIT DIVAS BAND Left to Right: Clarence Williams Jr. - Guitar David Brandon –Music Director, Drummer Jamal “King Mellowman” Clarke – Lead vocals, Bass guitar William Wooten - Keyboards
DIVAS OF DETROIT TRIBUTE SHOW BOOKING AGREEMENT THIS CONTRACT, entered into on this th day of , 2012, is for the personal services of the Musician(s) for the performance described below. The undersigned employer and the undersigned musician(s) agree and contract as follows: 1. NAME OF MUSICIAN(S): DIVAS OF DETROIT TRIBUTE TO THE MOTOWN DIVA (Further known as Divas Of Detroit) 2. NUMBER OF MUSICIAN(S): 11 3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
4. DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE: 5. TIME(S) OF PERFORMANCE: 2 hour performance – starts approximately __pm. Exact starting time may vary 6. WAGE AGREED UPON: 4,000 7. DEPOSIT: $2,000 (half of wage agreed upon) on date: , 2012 8. PAYMENT OF BALANCE $2,000 IS TO BE MADE IN U.S. CURRENCY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PERFORMANCE. 9. ADDITIONAL TERMS: Employer must provide: 9 – quality hotel rooms –Marriott, Ramada, Regency or kind. Transportation to and from the airport (if applicable), to and from the hotel room; and includes to the place of the performance area, and back to the hotel room. Employer must provide transportation from the hotel room to the airport after the performance (if applicable). Employer must provide air transportation for 11 individuals from the perspective place places of origin (11 individuals out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport). If the group must supply its own transportation, an additional $3,000 must be added to the wage agreed upon, and half of the total wage agreed upon must be paid 30 days in advance of the proposed date of the event. The additional price is an “all in” price that the group will pay for which includes air transportation, room, and board. Employer is to provide one meal per day for 11 individuals Employer must abide by all riders attached to this agreement. (Rider is applicable) 10. This contract constitutes a complete and binding agreement between the employer and the musician(s). 11. In case of breach of this contract by Employer, the Employer agrees to pay the amount stated in Section 6 as mitigated damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and legal interest. 13. The Employer agrees to be responsible for harm, loss, or damage of any kind to musician(s) person or property while located at the place of performance (Section 3 herein). 14. The persons signing for Employer and the Musician(s) agree to be personally, jointly, and severally liable for the terms of this contract.
DIVAS OF DETROIT TRIBUTE SHOW The Following rider(s) are applicable to this contract; the employer must provide the following:
4- Separate dressing rooms that will accommodate approximately 3 individuals per room and or its equivalent; at the place of employment. 6 full length & 6 half-length mirrors or their equivalent. Approximately 18 clean dry towels per dressing room area. Cold Liquids: juices, water, and other non-alcoholic beverage – per room Lunch meats, breads, and or other hor d’ourves for the Divas Of Detroit to munch on. Rooms must have access to private MEN AND WOMEN bathroom facilities for the group. Accessible only the main entertainment and the Divas Of Detroit. Security personnel at the main entrance of the dressing room area. Escorts and security to and from the stage area (if applicable). The Divas of Detroit has special passes for family members, that allows individual family members back stage access to the Divas Of Detroit area. The Divas Of Detroit will confirm the passes with the Employer before passes can be used. Other entertainers are NOT allowed to use the dressing room facilities obtained by the Divas Of Detroit unless the manager of the Divas Of Detroit gives permission. An individual with an official driver’s license must be available the entire time of the event to retrieve items for the female artists in the group. Items such as stockings that are ripped, forgotten make up, forgotten items in the limousine, etc. That individual should have an additional $50 on his/her person for such emergencies. The Employer must supply funding to that individual. Small container of juices & waters in each of the individual hotel rooms.
The preceding specifications are applicable to the Divas Of Detroit Band only, and is binding in accordance to the state laws the contract is signed in. This contract abides by the laws in all of the States of the Union of the United States. After signing this document, the Employer agrees to all of the conditions set in place in this contract. Date: Billy Wilson - Management Email: __________________________________ Phone number: _______________________ Date: Employer Email: __________________________________ Phone number: _______________________
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GUITAR: Fender Twin Amp, w/ tuner and 2 -25ft. regular guitar cord Furman Power Conditioner and Power strip; Guitar stand (Standard professional miking-system for amp through the PA) BASS GUITAR: Ampex product or like, with tuner and 2- 25 ft. guitar cords (Standard professional mike-system for amp through the PA) KEYBOARDS: One (1) Yamaha Motif 8 keyboard One (1) Roland XP‐80 synthesizer One (1) Roland JV‐1080 module One 2‐tier Quik‐lock keyboard stands (NO SUBSTITUTIONS) Sustain pedal & two (2) Midi cables One Roland Keyboard amp Drums & Accessories One Yamaha Maple Custom six (6) piece drum kit with all hardware to include: One (1) 22" Kick Drum Two (2) 5x14 Snares w/Remo Emperor Coated snare heads & stands (one as backup) Three (3) Rack Toms (10” 12” & 14”) AND one (1) Floor Tom w/Remo Pinstripe Tom heads for all four toms Two (2) Yamaha kick drum pedals One (1) tractor style drum throne One (1) Clearsonic 5‐panel drum baffle Zildjian Cymbals to include: One (1) 22" ride cymbal 9 of 15 Two (2) 16" crash cymbals; 1 thin, 1 heavy One (1) 17” crash china boy cymbal 10” splash cymbal 14” hi hat cymbals Six (6) Boom CymbalOne (1) Clearsonic 5‐panel drum baffle Zildjian Cymbals to include: One (1) 22" ride cymbal Two (2) 16" crash cymbals; 1 thin, 1 heavy One (1) 17” crash china boy cymbal 10” splash cymbal 14” hi hat cymbals Six (6) Boom Cymbal Stands
Lighting can vary based on high quality professional standards.
The “Divas Of Detroit Tribute To The Divas Of Motown is produced by the DBMA Production company and the Motown Alumni Association. * Go to the Electronic Press Kit to view and download: http://issuu.com/maanews/docs/detroitdivas Go to the promotional video on Youtube: http://youtu.be/R3iYN6lFoto Manager/ co-producer: Billy Wilson President Motown Alumni Association 15821 Stout St. Detroit, Michigan 48223 MotownAlumniAssociation.com MotownALumniAssociation@gmail.com or MyBillyBilly@yahoo.com Facebook .com@ Motown Alumni Association (734) 972-7582
Producer - Misty Love DetroitBlackMusicAward.com
* The Motown Alumni Association is not affiliated with Motown Records or any of its Def Jam Island Records or Universal Music Group affiliates.