The Shades of Blue
A Motown Dinner & Dance Party Featuring
The Shades of Blue
Plus special guests The Fantastic Four and Leisa Parham
Friday, May 17th 2024
Joy Manor Banquet & Events Center
28999 Joy Rd.
Westland, MI 48185
The Shades of Blue are one of the hottest and most successful groups to come out of Detroit. In 1966, they recorded one of the biggest selling hits in music history, “Oh How Happy”! in 2015, The Shades of Blue were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame along with other legendary artists such as: Dennis Edwards Temptations Revue, The Four Tops, The Spinners and The Contours. In 2019, The Shades of Blue were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for the State of Michigan.
The Shades of Blue consist of five fantastic lead vocalists dressed to the nines, that will give you breathtaking harmonies, dazzling choreography and Vegas style showmanship. Buckle your seat belt for a non-stop, electrifying show filled with Motown, Soul & Rock N’ Roll classics from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!
Added to this show will be Motor City legends, The Fantastic Four! The Fantastic Four recorded a chart-topping hit back in 1969, The Whole World Is A Stage! Just wait until you see their precise stage show and soulful arrangements. They are a tremendous addition to the show!
Opening the show will be the beautiful and multi-talented Leisa Parham. Born and raised in Detroit, Leisa has been performing all her life in church and on various stages throughout the country. Leisa has the vocal power, range and soul comparable to some of the notorious female vocalists in music history. Leisa will cover and pay homage to renowned Divas such as: Whitney, Aretha, Tina, Gladys and more.