Talent
Former Ladies of the Supremes
Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, Joyce Vincent
Performers
Universally acclaimed, The Supremes are a cultural icon for glamour, poise, style, charm, elegance and wardrobe. The Supremes topped the charts with 12 #1 smash singles, they sustained the legacy with a total of 33 Top 40 hits, sales of 20 million singles. In 1988 The Supremes were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1994 The Supremes received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! In all, the act consisted of eight bona-fide Supremes between 1963 and 1977.
Lynda Laurence excelled as both lead and backing vocalist with The Supremes from late 1971 to 1973. During her time, the group released “Bad Weather,” written and produced by Stevie Wonder. Lynda made numerous TV appearances with The Supremes, including on Soul Train and The Sonny and Cher Show.
Scherrie Payne, an accomplished screenwriter and songwriter, was discovered by renowned Motown producer Eddie Holland. Scherrie signed with Holland’s label, Invictus, and fronted their act, Glass House, who charted with the single, “Crumbs Off The Table,” written by Scherrie. Her affiliation with The Holland Brothers and Lamont Dozier brought Scherrie to be a member of The Supremes in 1973. Scherrie made her television debut with The Supremes on the "Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour".
Joyce Vincent has joined the group and while she was never a member of the original Supremes, she is quite accomplished on her own. Raised in the Motor City, Detroit, she is most recognized as one of the original members of the renowned singing/performing group “Tony Orlando & Dawn.” She became an international celebrity in the early 70’s and collected three #1 records, 14 top 40 singles, and a hugely popular CBS-TV weekly variety program.
The Former Ladies of The Supremes have performed live in concert and appeared on TV Shows throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia alongside such stellar acts as Tom Jones, James Brown, Sister Sledge, The Temptations, Martha & the Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Three Degrees and The Commodores, just to name a few.
"The Supremes" is a service mark and trademark of Universal Music Group / Motown Record Company, LP.
THE GENESIS PROJECT: Classics. Harmony. Soul.
Performers
The Genesis Project is a sophisticated exploration of performances that defined The Temptations and paved the way for generations of R&B. From the intertwining of intricate five-part harmonies to the gritty, experimental textures of "Psychedelic Soul," the show celebrates the songs that served as the blueprint for the American soundtrack. This is a night where the voice is the primary instrument, honoring the songwriters, the producers, and the incomparable vocalists who turned three-minute records into timeless masterpieces.
The show is the brainchild of three world-class vocalists who have spent years studying the
nuances of the Motown songbook and the complexities of soul music's vocal architecture.
Jalen Harris: Best known for his starring role as Eddie Kendricks in the Broadway
national tour of Ain't Too Proud, Harris is a master of the "sweet" soul sound. An
American Idol alum, his crystalline falsetto and technical precision bring a rare
authenticity to the group’s early balladry and high-tenor leads.
Harrell Holmes Jr.: Bringing the foundational depth required for true soul harmony,
Holmes garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of bass legend Melvin Franklin in the
Ain't Too Proud national tour. His resonant tone and rhythmic vocal timing provide the
essential heartbeat of the project’s acoustic and harmonic structure.
Marcus Paul James: A standout veteran of the Broadway community, James’s credits
include Ain’t Too Proud, In The Heights, Rent, and Motown: The Musical. As a
renowned singer-songwriter and vocal arranger, James bridges the gap between the
vintage sound and modern vocal technique, ensuring the musicality of the project is both
historically accurate and sonically fresh.
L. Young
Singer | Songwriter | Recording Artist
L. Young is a prolific talent. Not only a top selling singer, he is a successful songwriter. Among his many credits he co-wrote and produced the top 5 hit, "Hot Sauce," for Jessy J's #1 Billboard album of the same name and his music has been featured in many TV shows and films including According to Jim, One Life to Live, Booty Call and The Long Kiss Goodnight. He has recorded and released four albums. One, "Wrinkles In Time," garnered three #1 singles on the UK Soul Charts.
As a performer he has appeared on Scrubs, Nickelodeon's Just Jordan, and the film Hairspray and has graced the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Seal, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight.
Jr. Walker's All-Star Band
Recording Artists
Grammy nominated Jr. Walker & the All-Stars have sold millions of records over their long career dating back to their first hit, Shotgun (#4 Billboard Hot 100, #1 R&B Chart), in 1965. After the passing of Jr. Walker, his legacy continues with the Jr. Walker's All-Star Band. Led by original member, Acklee King, the band's current line-up consists of former members of the Contours, David Ruffin, the Dramatics and Wild Cherry. The All-Stars sell out venues around the country.
Bobby Wilson
Singer
Bobby Brooks Wilson is the son of Legendary R&B/Soul Singer, Jackie Wilson.
Bobby has the same amazing traits and talents of his Father and many say Jackie Wilson's legacy lives on through Bobby. Bobby's adoring fans have dubbed him "Mr. Entertainment" for his natural ability to entertain and bring crowds to their feet.
Alli Starr
R&B Artist
Alli Starr is a singer songwriter who has headlined at prestigious international venues across countries including China, Brazil, Korea, and London. She has collaborated with iconic figures such as Barbara Streisand at the MGM Grand and Matt Goss and Bros. Upon returning from her recent tour with Will Smith, she is now preparing to perform her highly acclaimed Whitney Houston Tribute Show in CA and Las Vegas.
Dave Shelton
Award Winning Film and TV Writer | Cartoonist | Musician | Author | Voice Actor
Dave is a multi-award winning film and TV writer, cartoonist, musician, author and voice actor. His credits include Everybody Loves Raymond, National Lampoon, Nickelodeon, Disney, Warner Bros. and the SyFy Channel. His award winning books include the International Book Award winning children's book, Bag Boy and Sweet Slob, and his best selling humor book, Brain Explosion, a collection of his work from National Lampoon, available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Dave is also the creator of the new hit teen horror TV show, Professor Creepy's Scream Party, that aired on the Monster Channel and Amazon Prime TV, and Cemetery GoGo, his syndicated late night FM radio show. As a musician, Dave has recorded with Larry Thomas (Seinfeld), had a hit kids song on JenniRadio and has performed all over the country as well as playing guitar at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Comedy wise, Dave has performed on the main stages of legendary clubs around the country including The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and Flappers. Dave currently has several major film and TV projects, book tour and live shows coming up. Dave is a high in demand speaker as well having appeared all over the country at conventions, schools and events.
Claude Hall
Jazz Singer
Claude Hall, a native New Yorker whose gypsy soul led her to live in Paris and Saint Barths, first expressed her creativity through fashion and design before moving onto developing her passion for Jazz. Living in LA, Claude has honed her craft performing to sold out audiences at some the city's most iconic venues including the Baked Potato and Vibrato, thus landing her the headline gig at the 2019 St. Barths Jazz Festival. She has earned recognition from Music Connection Magazine as one of the top 100 unsigned artists. Claude Hall's style blends the sultry class of Lena Horne with Eartha Kitt's alluring enunciation to create a tantalizing and unique brand of jazz phrasing.
Mike Marino
Comedian
World class comic Mike Marino, born and raised in New Jersey and known as New Jersey's bad boy, has performed all over the world and is currently running for President. See him on his national campaign trail tour to "Make America Italian Again."
Kevin Spirtas
Actor | Producer | Writer
Kevin Spirtas is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Craig Wesley on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," Jonas Chamberlain on the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live," and as Nick in the slasher film "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood."
In 2019, Spirtas won three Emmys for his series “After Forever” streaming on Amazon.
Tino Macchia
Singer/Entertainer
Tino Macchia is one of the most in-demand singers in Orange County. For the last 30 years he has performed at nightclubs, casinos, corporate functions, and theaters. He performs the great classics of Pop and the American Songbook, paying tribute to singers such as Tom Jones and Elvis. But he also finds a way to breathe new life into their beloved hits.
Tino’s new Tom Jones Tribute show has garnered acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “I grew up in a household where his music was playing all the time and his influence helped me create my vocal sound; Tom is my mentor and we have the exact same line up that Tom had when he toured the world: a 10 piece band with 4 horns and 2 female backup vocalists!”
When Tino performs his songs, he is not trying to imitate Tom Jones’ voice; he naturally sounds like Tom Jones and captures his essence. “I give the audience my love of Sir Tom Jones and my passion about the man as an artist."
