The J. Powers Band - 602.291.7752 /602.996.1999
The J. Powers Band is a 5 piece group, with a mixed-bag of R&B, Blues, Soul, Motown, Reggae, Pop & Classic Rock. Female front-lead vocalist, with great 3 part harmony arrangements, 4 of the 5 members sing lead, entertaining melodies, professional and high energy group. Our outstanding repertoire includes the best classics and new hit favorites. We provide great dance music. The drive behind this versatile band comes from the band leader and soulful vocalist - Joann Powers - formerly from Detroit Michigan - influenced by the Motown sound and sweet soul music. Starting her singing career at a very early age, she knew she wanted to be an entertainer. Lead vocalist for several well known bands (Kamage, Take Five, and Starlight), in the Detroit area and surrounding suburbs. Moved to Arizona in 1985, worked with a couple of local bands then decided to take a short hiatus from the music scene - in 2001 started her own band and has been working ever since with some of the best musicians in town. Bandmember Bio's: Working closely to keep the music sweet is Rick Henry, formerly from Chicago - a seasoned guitarist, catch his tasteful solos and mellow blues renditions. Michael Black, formerly from Chicago - the funkmaster, thumping and jumping bass man - in addition to his bass he adds lead and harmony vocals. Mike Mattingly - formerly from Germany - a super drummer that keeps the groove and solid beat, plus adds leads and harmony vocals. (Mike owns a rehearsal business/studio right here in Phoenix - called Perfect Timing Entertainment (http://www.perfecttimingentertainment.com/welcome.cfm). Tom Powers, formerly from Detroit - keyboard extraordinaire, lead vocals, harmony and the group's musical director, songwriter and an all around phenomenal musician - led the Tom Powers Group back in Detroit. Member of ASCAP,Tom was signed by Clive Davis, Arista records, and released an album on Atlantic Records, and also had an original tune on the Billboard Top 100 chart. (http://www.tompowersmusic.com/) Gigs at Dillon's, Roadrunner, Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen,Tropicana/Laughlin, Fort McDowell Casino, Avi Casino/Laughlin, Zendejas, El Pedregal, Rhythm Room, Portofino/Dirty Pelican, Toso's, Fuzzy's, O'Donoghue's, Char's Has The Blues, Wild Bills, Bullocks, Majerles, Stingers, Hoopers, O'Briens, My Ole Man's, Skippers, Jersey Tavern, Anthem Country Club, Lake Pleasant Marina, Scorpion Bay Marina, Satisfied Frog, Skye Restaurant, Bird Cage/Prescott AZ, Payson Concert Series, Chandler Ostrich Festival, Chandler Rhythm Festival, Tempe Lakes Oktoberfest, Vistancia Wine and Jazz Festival, Chaparral Pines Country Club, Harold's Corral/Cave Creek etc.... and various festivals and concerts ...always keeping an eye open for other popular clubs in the valley and out of state. If you know of a club/venue you think we would be perfect for please contact me - appreciate the referral. Joann email: joannmpowers@cox.net. We also do corporate and private parties. So, now you have it - the valley's best kept secret is out! Come on out and groove to their solid soul sound. To book The J. Powers Band please email Joann or call 602.291.7752 Thank you! Members of The Phoenix Blues Society. |
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