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BIO
Origin: Brisbane, Australia
Genres: Motown, Funk, Soul, Jazz,
Pop
Established: 2016
Website: the8tracks.com.au
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Contact: hello@the8tracks.com.au
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The 8-Tracks are:
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Vocals:
Giuliana Russo
Amanda Harris
Jessica Papst
Cassie Wade
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Guitar: Nathan Leonard
Bass: Myles Willis
Keys: Mike Russell
Sax/Flute: Craig Macdonnell
Kit: Craig Wilson
Short Bio
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The 8-Tracks are a Motown and Soul band from Brisbane, Queensland.
Their unique all-female, 4-piece front line, together with their talented 5-piece back line, bring audiences a classic act of all your favourite Motown and Soul classics, with some disco, jazz, funk, and sometimes even pop, thrown into the mix.
The 8-Tracks are known for their energy, charisma, fun, and most importantly - great music! They're unlike any other band you'll see in South East Queensland. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to dance, and sing, your way through an unforgettable and highly entertaining show.
DOWNLOADS
SET LIST
The Temptations
The Four Tops
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
Dionne Warwick
Gloria Jones
The Jackson 5
The Supremes
Jackie Wilson
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The Velvelettes
Nancy Sinatra
The Spencer Davis Group
Earth, Wind & Fire
Gloria Gaynor
Ray Charles
The Marvelettes
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
The Isley Brothers
Dusty Springfield
MUSIC
Self recorded tracks (Soundcloud, opens in a new window)
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Candlelight Aretha Franklin Tribute
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Brisbane City
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Brisbane. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Aretha Franklin at Ithaca Auditorium under the gentle glow of candlelight.
LIVE at the Brisbane Jazz Club
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Kangaroo Point
We're back at Brisbane's favourite riverside jazz, blues and soul venue.
There's nothing quite like hearing your favourite Motown, soul and jazz tunes live, with the Brisbane River and the lights of the city in the background!
LIVE at Eat Street Northshore
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Portside, Hamilton
Enjoy a plate (or three!) of delicious dishes and sit by the main stage as we bring the entertainment for your Saturday night.
LIVE at the Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club
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HOTA (Home of the Arts), Surfers Paradise
Motown, Soul, Jazz, and more.
We've had a lot of requests to bring our signature show to the fabulous Gold Coast, and we're so happy to be able to share all our favourites with you in such a stylish venue!
LIVE at Riverfire
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Kangaroo Point
Can you imagine a better place to be on Riverfire night than on the river, listening to the best Motown, soul, and jazz tunes? We certainly can't!
LIVE at Doo Bop
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Brisbane City
Join us in Brisbane's grooviest underground live music venue for a night of classic Motown, Soul, and more - and don't forget your dancing shoes!
UPCOMING GIGS
31 OCT
Brisbane Jazz Club -Halloween Special!
Kangaroo Point
We're back at Brisbane's favourite riverside jazz, blues and soul venue - but now with added Spookiness!
Come dressed in your best ghoulish garb to hear your favourite Motown, soul and jazz tunes live (with some added morbid melodies from beyond the grave) - all with the Brisbane River and the lights of the city in the background.
19 DEC
A Merry Motown Christmas
RPAC (Redlands Performing Arts Centre)
This festive season, unwrap the magic of music with A Merry Motown Christmas
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Brought to life by Brisbane’s own Motown and Soul sensation The 8-Tracks, this is the holiday concert you won’t want to miss.
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Expect:
Soulful spins on holiday favourites like What Christmas Means to Me, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and All I Want for Christmas Is You
Timeless Motown classics from legends like Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and The Supremes
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Exquisite harmonies, powerhouse percussion and super-soul sax
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Known for selling out shows across Brisbane, The 8-Tracks deliver an unforgettable performance that will have you singing, swaying and celebrating in true Motown style.