The Milford Street Shakers – Showstopping entertainment from the glory days of soul

Let the good times roll with the Milford Street Shakers, Western Australia’s spectacular 11-piece soul band.

These charismatic cats live and breathe the 1960s, when big bands ruled the dance halls and gospel, rhythm and blues and jazz music converged to inspire some of the most soulful tunes of all time.

‘An 11-piece band is not just a trio playing in the corner, it’s a whole wall of sound.’

Frontwoman Mia Matthiessen and her world-class band deliver epic renditions of beloved soul and Motown classics that make it impossible to stand still, infusing joy into sophisticated celebrations.

Elegant like Mad Men, exuberant like Palm Springs and with trademark camaraderie, the Milford Street Shakers never miss a beat, pumping out hit after hit with stunning vocals, pulsating rhythms and howling horns.

‘From the moment the band members walk onto the stage, you know you’re in for a good time. They are cool, charismatic and play with high energy and joy. In fact, it’s hard to say who is having more fun – the band or audience?’

Make no mistake, this isn’t background music – it’s get-up-and-dance music. Enquire now to make your next celebration unforgettable.

‘Wow! These guys are a bunch of crazy talented and entertaining musicians. The enjoyment they find in the making of music is contagious.’

MILFORD SHAKER OPTIONS:

7 PIECE BAND

Enhance your event with howling horns! Dressed to the nines and with trademark charisma, these world-class musicians revive the era like no other band.

Available for smaller stages and events.

What you get:

Lead vocalist (1), bass, drums, guitar, keys (4), sax and trumpet (2).
Sophisticated renditions of soul and Motown classics like Stop! In The Name of Love, Dancing In The Street and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.
Performance time up to 120 minutes (3 x 40 min sets or equivalent)

Minimum stage size required: 4.8m x 3m

11 PIECE BAND

Impress your guests with mesmerising entertainment from a showstopping 11-piece soul band.

From their glittering gowns to their watertight musicianship, this world-class line-up has the goods to get even the most reluctant partygoers tapping their toes.

The ultimate band entertainment your guests will never forget.

What you get:

A world-class 11-piece band with seamless production management.
Performance time up to 120 minutes (3 x 40 min sets or equivalent).
GET 15 FREE – get 15 minutes extra of live music for FREE. Ask about how to best use this time.

Minimum stage size required: 6m x 4.8m

MILFORD STREET ORCHESTRA – 15 PIECE

Feel your spirit soar as Western Australia’s spectacular 15-piece soul orchestra presents Soulphonic. A luxe string section gives Soulphonic its rich, authentic sound, expanding on the howling horns, pulsating rhythms and stunning vocals of its core players from the ever-popular Milford Street Shakers.

SAMPLE REPERTOIRE

1950’s

Hallelujah, I Just Love Her So

Night Time Is The Right Time

Money

1960’s

I Heard It Through The Grape Vine

Land of 1000 Dances

Twisting The Night Away

Hound Dog

My Guy

I Can’t Help Myself

In The Midnight Hour

Good Good Lovin

Cold Sweat

Knock On Wood

Tell Mama

Hard To Handle

Son of a Preacher Man

1970’s

Move On Up

Express Yourself

Mr Big Stuff

I’ll Take You There

Got To Give It Up

I Want You Back

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