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BIO

Origin:  Brisbane, Australia
 
Genres:  Motown, Funk, Soul, Jazz, 
                Pop
 
Established: 2016
 
Website:  the8tracks.com.au
Contact:  hello@the8tracks.com.au
 
Short Bio

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.

The 8-Tracks are:

Vocals:

Giuliana Russo

Amanda Harris

Jessica Papst

Cassie Wade

Guitar: Mike Smith
Bass: Myles Willis
Keys: Mike Russell
Sax/Flute: Craig Macdonnell
Kit: Craig Wilson

MUSIC

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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

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

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RECENT GIGS

09 MAR

LIVE at Doo Bop

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!

27 MAR

Candlelight Aretha Franklin Tribute

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.

07 APR

LIVE at the Brisbane Jazz Club

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!

13 APR

LIVE at Eat Street Northshore

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.

01 MAY

LIVE at the Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club

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!

23 JUN

LIVE at the Brisbane Jazz Club

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!

20 JUL

LIVE at Eat Street Northshore

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.

31 AUG

LIVE at the RIVERFIRE

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!

UPCOMING GIGS

12 OCT

LIVE at Doo-Bop

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!

26 OCT

LIVE at Eat Street Northshore

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.
To make it even more fun, Eat Street is having their Halloween party! Fancy costumes and spooky songs will be the order of the day.

01 DEC

LIVE at the Brisbane Jazz Club

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!

7 DEC

LIVE at Doo-Bop

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!

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