Goldrush - Motown & Party Band

Goldrush is a modern and outstanding soul, funk and pop band, featuring fantastic four part harmony vocals and superb musicianship. With an extensive repertoire specialising in Motown, 70's disco classics and modern contempory pop songs, they are perfect for any event.

 

Biography

 

Goldrush is a modern and outstanding soul, funk and pop band, featuring fantastic four part harmony vocals and superb musicianship. An extensive repertoire specialising in Motown, 70s disco classics and modern contempory pop songs. Including hits from Stevie Wonder to The Ojays to Amy Winehouse. The band is based in Nottingham and operates throughout the whole of the U.K.

 

Featuring Miles Wilson on Lead Guitar/vocals, Tony Cross Rhythm Guitar/vocals, Neil Lowe Drums/Vocals and Charlie Wayman Bass Guitar/Vocals. The musicians in the band draw on a huge catalogue of experience, including record deals, session musicianship, world tours, T.V. interviews MTV and VH1 appearances, corporate entertainment and playing at over 500 weddings and 200 Party’s at the last count!

 

The band specialise in classic songs both old or new that can be both sung and danced to, creating a fantastic atmosphere for your entertainment. Typical songs at a gig include You Cant Hurry Love, Jimmy Mack, Love Train, You To Me Are Everything and Valerie. The band stand out due to its beautifully layered vocals and harmonies which pay the ultimate tribute to the fantastic songs they are performing.

 

The guys in the band have been playing together in bands for the best part of the last 15 years and have played numerous society weddings and private parties. Guests at these parties have included Sir Steve Redgrave, Bryan Robson and Nick Hewer from the Apprentice. A couple of the guys in the band have also have had record deals and have played at such prestigious venues as Wembley Arena, Cardiff International Arena and Hammersmith Apollo. They have also toured with established artists such as Razorlight, Def Leppard, Thunder and Kula Shaker. Numerous support gigs have included Beverley Knight, Brian May, Ronan Keeting and even Rolf Harris.  They have also recorded with artists as diverse as Nigel Kennedy, Ruby Turner and Julian Cope.

 

The band prides itself on being approachable and able to adapt there performances to their clients requirements. A client might want a Motown set, followed by a modern set followed by a set of party classics with a 1960s and 70s disco. No trouble for Goldrush, the band has a repertoire of over 200 songs and 3000 songs in their D.J. locker.

 

The band come fully suited and booted in superb matching 1960s Italian cut suits,  shirts and ties to add a touch of style to your event. They can also dress down smart/casual if your event has a more relaxed flavour.

The band provide a full 1K P.A. system, full professional lighting rig and an optional DJ service. For bigger corporate events a larger P.A. can be provided on request.

 

With Goldrush, customers can feel assured they are booking an act that will bring superb professionalism and quality to really ignite any wedding, corporate event or birthday celebration. The keyword with Goldrush is flexibility, the band simply want you to have the music your event deserves.

 

TAMLA MOTOWN SET

JIMMY MACK - MARTHA REEVES

HEATWAVE - REEVES

I’LL BE THERE - THE FOUR TOPS

YOU CANT HURRY LOVE - THE SUPREMES

GET READY - THE TEMPTATIONS

I SECOND THAT EMOTION – SMOKEY ROBINSON

THIRD FINGER LEFT  HAND - MARTHA REEVES

DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA REEEVES

CANT HELP MYSELF - THE FOUR TOPS

GHOST IN MY HOUSE - R DEAN TAYLOR

TEARS OF A CLOWN - SMOKEY ROBINSON

NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK - THE MARVELETTES

THIS OLD HEART OF MINE - THE ISLEY BROTHERS

STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE - THE SUPREMES

MY GUY - MARY WELLS

WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED - JIMMY RUFFIN

HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT YOU - THE ELGINS

WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO - THE SUPREMES

BABY LOVE - THE SUPREMES

YOU KEEP ME HANGING ON - THE SUPREMES

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE - MARVIN GAYE

UPTIGHT - STEVIE WONDER

MY GIRL - THE TEMPTATIONS

IT TAKES TWO - MARVIN GAYE

MR POSTMAN - THE MARVELETTES

THE SAME OLD SONG - THE FOUR TOPS

NOWHERE TO RUN - MARTHA REEVES

DO I LOVE YOU - FRANK WILSON

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE - THE FOUR TOPS

STONED LOVE - THE SUPREMES

MY CHERIE AMOUR - STEVIE WONDER

SOS STOP HER ON SIGHT - EDWIN STARR

 

1970s DISCO AND DANCE

CANT GET BY WITHOUT YOU - THE REAL THING

YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING - THE REAL THING

ROCK YOUR BABY - GEORGE McCRAE

IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU - YVONNE ELLIMAN

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE - GLORIA GAYNOR

THINKING OF YOU - SISTER SLEDGE

MORE THAN A WOMAN - BEE GEES

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC - THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

SUMMER BREEZE - ISLEY BROTHERS

LOVE TRAIN - THE O’JAYS

 

FLOORFILLERS AND PARTY CLASSICS

DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - OASIS

WONDERWALL - OASIS

MR BRIGHTSIDE      - THE KILLERS

DON’T STOP ME NOW - QUEEN

HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS - STEREOPHONICS

DAKOTA - STEREOPHONICS

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE - JOHN DENVER

CHASING CARS - SNOW PATROL

SIT DOWN - JAMES

CANT ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT - THE ROLLING STONES

JUMPING JACK FLASH - THE ROLLING STONES

THE LAST TIME - THE ROLLING  STONES

ALL OVER NOW - THE ROLLING STONES

SATISFACTION         -  ROLLING STONES

I FEEL FINE - THE BEATLES

HARD DAYS NIGHT - THE BEATLES

8 DAYS A WEEK - THE BEATLES

SEX ON FIRE - KINGS OF LEON

SHE’S ELECTRIC - OASIS

THERE SHE GOES - THE LA’S

BROWN EYED GIRL - VAN MORRISON

A TOWN CALLED MALICE - THE JAM

YOU REALLY GOT ME - THE KINKS

VALERIE - THE ZUTONS

SWEET HOME ALABAMA         - LYNYRD SKYNYRD

CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU - ANDY WILLIAMS

SUSPICIOUS MINDS - ELVIS PRESLEY

500 MILES - THE PROCLAIMERS

ARE YOU GONNA BE MY  GIRL - JET

LAST NITE - THE STROKES

HIGHER AND HIGHER - JACKIE WILSON

SWEETEST FEELING - JACKIE WILSON

PROUD MARY - CREEDANCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

UP ON THE ROOF - THE DRIFTERS

KISSING IN THE BACK ROW - THE DRIFTERS

ITS MY PARTY - LESLEY GORE

 KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL