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Motown Throwdown is a powerhouse soul band steeped in the traditions of funk, soul, pop, rock, R&B, and jazz. This outfit of veteran heavyweights has established itself as a leader in the Charleston music scene, beginning with their long time residency at the Charleston Pour House. With vast experience in nearly every setting from weddings to festivals, the Throwdown approaches each performance with unique integrity, tailored to the client or audience. As the name implies, the music is born within the Motown soul tradition, but manifests itself in a plethora of unique styles and arrangements from across the musical spectrum. Expect an enormously energetic performance with ripping solos, soaring and soulful vocals, and catchy melodies on top of a thick, relentless funk driven core. Also, expect to dance and be WILDLY entertained.

Silhouette of a man with a beard and glasses sitting at a piano on stage, illuminated by blue and white stage lights in a dark setting.

Four men with beards and sunglasses standing against a plain wall, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire, some with their arms crossed or talking on a phone.

A newspaper page featuring an article about the Piccolo Spoleto festival, with a large color photograph of a man with a beard, glasses, wearing a dark blazer, sitting on a stool with one leg crossed over the other, holding a saxophone in a room with a wood-tone floor, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Woman in a yellow dress with a red flower in her hair, singing into a microphone, smiling.

A man with dreadlocks, sunglasses, and a beard, playing a saxophone on stage.

A woman wearing a white dress smiling and posing in front of a wooden fence, with four men in black and white clothing in the background in a garden setting.

A street sign labeled "FUNK" attached to a pole in front of trees.

Black T-shirt with white text saying "Motivation Through" printed on it, lying on a flat surface.

A person with a beard wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a leather jacket holding a yellow Fender bass guitar in a dimly lit setting.

Musicians performing on stage with colorful lighting, one playing an electric guitar and others playing various instruments, with a digital backdrop.

A dimly lit backstage area with five people, some holding musical instruments like a saxophone, guitar, and drum. One person stands near the exit door, and a woman is on the staircase with a microphone. The exit sign and some orange cones are visible.