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Get Your Motown Groove On

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Dr. K's Motown Revue performs at Bay Street Theater on October 23.

Dr. K's Motown Revue performs at Bay Street Theater on October 23.

authorStaff Writer on Oct 5, 2021

On Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m., Dr. K’s Motown Review comes to Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with 12 talented and energetic performers showcasing favorite hits of the 1960s Motown era. The band will perform live and in person with tracks by such legendary Motown artists as The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and others.

Dr. K’s Motown Revue takes audiences on a genuine journey of the Motown sound with beloved hits. The band stays faithful to the roots of Motown, with the iconic coordinated costumes and perfected Motown dance routines. It is not just the songs, but the memories associated with them that leave an indelible stamp on the hearts and souls of generations of Motown fans around the world.

Led by front man and founding member Paul Korman on bass, the band features vocalists Ivery Bell, Nirvana Lucie, Lisa Miller, Natasha Thomas, and Johnny Wimbush, guitarist Wayne Jeffrey, drummer Craig Stewart, percussionist Harold Lee, keyboardist Etienne Lytell, saxophonist Roger Byam, and trumpeter and musical director Wayne Cobham.

The group has performed at Lincoln Center, Central Park Stage, The United Nations, Mohegan Sun, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Jones Beach, African American Museum, Sellersville Theatre, The Boulton Center and more.

Tickets for the Bay Street show start at $35 and are available at baystreet.org or by calling 631-725-9500. Seating is arranged according to all necessary health and safety guidelines. Bay Street Theater is on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. Masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry.

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