NICEVILLE — Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College will come to life with the sounds of Motown and soul.
“Souled Out,” presented by the Emerald Coast Concert Association is a musical ensemble that specializes in those great Motown sounds.
“Souled Out” is led by three dynamic performers whose vocals are unmatched. The seasoned R&B singers, perform – complete with dead-on vocals and smooth choreography – with the same panache and spirit as their Motown and soul predecessors, backed by the northeast renowned Souled Out Orchestra.
Leader of the band is Donald “Smoothie” McCall, who has been singing his whole life, performing with many groups as well as several theaters.
Joining him is singer Irving “Smokey” Lewis who grew up in an extremely musical family and started to sing at a very young age, performing in many talent shows. He continued his love for music and has been a front man for nearly 26 years.
The orchestra includes Ricky Marshall, drums; Rudi Weeks, bass; Pat Jennings, keys; Rod Caron, saxophone; and Dave Stangarone, trumpet.
“Souled Out” is the ultimate in musical nostalgia. Whether flawlessly reproducing the hits of the Temptations or energizing a room with the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, “Souled Out” is a show like no other.
Bringing the biggest and most memorable hits from the beloved Motown and soul legends, they entertain in a way that wows the audience and captures their hearts all over again.
Visit “Souled Out” and listen to their entertaining and catching music on their web page at www.souledoutgroup.com.
Tickets for $30 in advance are available at the NWF State College’s box office, or by calling 729-6000. The price for tickets the day of the show is $35. For more information call the ECCA line at 362-9356.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Souled Out concert brings Motown to Niceville arts center