 The Motown Revue was formed in 2000 to perform at the Hiawatha Slots in Sarnia. Since then, it has performed at corporate functions, gala's, weddings and casinoes. The show features five lead vocalists performing timeless classic R&B tunes from the 60'S, 70'S AND 80'S. Each one of the five vocalists brings a large repertoire to the group. The release of the movie "STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN" has generated renewed intrest in this popular music. | |
 | Saxophonist, Vocalist, Bandleader and Organist, Chris Murphy is the musical director and driving force behind The Motown Revue. He has worked with several famous R & B artists over the years including: Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, Juno Awarding guitarist Jack Dekeyzer, Sir Mack Rice who wrote Mustang Sally and Detroit's Queen of the Blues Alberta Adams. His 2nd solo CD "I'm a Happy Guy was produced by the legendry Jack Richardson. |
 | Frontman, Ben Shane “The Soul Sensation” moved to Canada from New York, New York, the city so nice that they named it twice. Ben is a true showman who loves to entertain. He has been one of the most popular performers in South-Western Ontario for many years and is a master at encouraging the audience participate in the show. |
 | Vocalist and Actress, Denise Pelley has been pleasing audiences with her classy performances for over 30 years. She is considered by many to be a world class vocalist and is affectionately known as “London’s first lady of song.” Denise has recorded 4 CD’s and acted in several productions including: “Jazzabel” a one woman show she helped to create. |
 | Vocalist and bass player Ryan Spong has a high sweet voice. Ryan has recorded with the Chris Chown Band and the Village Blues Band. |
 | Keyboard player, Paul “The Almost Shy Guy” Sharpe, has been performing for over 30 years and brings a repertoire of over 300 tunes to the group. Paul’s rock and roll energy and his comedic stage personality make him a favourite with audiences young and old. |
Hear Great Mowtown Hits
| Song Title | Artist | Chart Position | Year |
| BRICKHOUSE | THE COMODORES | #1 | 78 |
| 25 MILES | EDWIN STARR | #3 | 69 |
| JUST MY IMAGINATION | THE TEMTATIONS | #4 | 71 |
| MY GIRL | THE TEMPTATIONS | #1 | 65 |
| AIN’T TO PROUD TO BEG | THE TEMPTATIONS | #13 | 66 |
| GET READY | THE TEMPTATIONS | #4 | 70 |
| RESPECT | ARETHA FRANKLIN | #1 | 67 |
| CHAIN OF FOOLS | ARETHA FRANKLIN | #2 | 68 |
| DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS | MARTHA REEVES | #2 | 64 |
| YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE | THE SUPREMES | #1 | 66 |
| LADY MARMALADE | PATTI LABELLE | #1 | 75 |
| SIGN SEALED DELIVERED | STEVIE WONDER | #3 | 70 |
| SUPERSTITION | STEVIE WONDER | #1 | 72 |
| SIR DUKE | STEVIE WONDER | #1 | 77 |
| HOW SWEET IT IS | MARVIN GAYE | #6 | 65 |
| LET’S GET IT ON | MARVIN GAYE | #1 | 73 |
| HEARD IT THRU THE GRAPEVINE | MARVIN GAYE | #1 | 68 |
| MONEY | BARRETT STRONG | #23 | 60 |
| SHOTGUN | JR WALKER | #4 | 65 |
| WHAT DOES IT TAKE | JR WALKER | #4 | 69 |
| PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC | WILD CHERRY | #1 | 76 |
| DOCK OF THE BAY | OTIS REDDING | #1 | 68 |
| SOUL MAN | SAM & DAVE | #2 | 67 |
| MIDNIGHT HOUR | WILSON PICKETT | #25 | 65 |
| MUSTANG SALLY | WILSON PICKETT | #23 | 66 |
| LAND OF 1000 DANCES | WILSON PICKETT | #6 | 66 |
| KNOCK ON WOOD | AMI STEWART | #1 | 79 |
| I CAN’T HELP MYSELF | FOUR TOPS | #1 | 65 |
| MOTOWN RECORDS | ROD STEWART | #1 | 91 |
| IT’S YOUR THING | ISLEY BROTHERS | #2 | 69 |
| WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES | BILLY PRESTON | #1 | 73 |
Troy Neeb, Ted Leonard, Ryan Spong
Marty "Hot Lips" Verweel, Ted Peacock, Chris Murphy
THE VILLAGE BLUES BAND - LIVE AT THE WORTLEY
Released October 26, 2008
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Industry Veteran Nick Blagona
Troy Neeb - Saxophones
Troy also performs with the Jazz group Floating Point and occasionally plays drums with the Chris Murphy Band and the Tim Tyler Band
Ted Leonard - Guitar/Vocals
Ted also tours with the Johnny Max Band , Paul Reddick , Pork Belly Futures, The Maple Blues Revue and Chris Murphy's Blues in the Elmentary Schools. For 14 years Ted was a member of the Juno Award Winning Band Fathead. Ted was the winner of the Maple Blues Award as Canada's finest Blues Guitarist in 1998.
Ryan Spong - Bass/Vocals
Ryan also is member of the Chris Chown Band, the Chris Murphy Band and the rock band Pleasure Shop.
Marty "Hot Lips" Verweel - Trumpet/Proprietor of the Wortley Roadhouse
Marty has been the leader of the Soul Sausage band since 1978 He and his wife Gail are the owners of the Wortley Roadhouse.
Ted Peacock - Drums
Ted is also the leader of the R& B Band Soul Bender. He was a longtime of the Big Daddy G Band and performs with Chris Murphy's Blues in the Elementary Schools.
Chris Murphy - Bandleader/Saxophones/Vocals/Emcee
Chris also fronts his own bands and tours with the Jack de Keyzer Band, the Maple Blues Revue and occasionally with Alberta Adams "Detroit's Queen of the Blues"
Seventh Member of the Band Tim Tyler - Guitar/Drums/Vocals/Emcee
Tim Tyler is featured on the CD singing and playing guitar on Matchbox. He has filled in for Ted Leonard on guitar, Ted Peacock on drums and for Chris Murphy as the frontman.
Chris Murphy's Really Big Band
(Photo coming soon)
Chris Murphy And The Really Big Band Is a 22 Piece Dance Band Based In London Ontario. The Band Features Two Female Singers and Two Male Singers plus an Eighteen Piece Big Band. Three of the instrumentalist in the band are also featured vocalists.
- 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion
SAMPLE SONGLIST
NEW YORK NEW YORK
MACK THE KNIFE
GLEN MILLER MEDLEY
JUMP JIVE AND WAIL
ALL OF ME
MOONLIGHT SERENADE
SING SING SING
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
IT HAD TO BE YOU
KANSAS CITY
THE PARTY’S OVER
AT LAST
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY
DISCO MEDLEY
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
HOT HOT HOT
MUSTANG SALLY
OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL
BROWN EYED GIRL
PROUD MARY
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN
LET’S STAY TOGETHER
SANTANA MEDLEY
