Blues Powers Revue
The New Blues Brothers have just been paroled from Joliet Prison and they are back in the Northwest to steal your affection with their Hard driving show of music from the heart of Motown. Ken Elhard & Steve Taylor, AKA Jake and Elwood Blues are bringing their show to you just like you saw it in the original blues brothers movie. With authentic costumes these two front their 7 piece horn band, featuring the finest talent money can bribe. Dancing, singing and putting on one of the best shows in the Northwest .
Blues Powers Revue delivers an electrifying live entertainment experience that captures the spirit, energy, and soul of classic Rhythm & Blues, Motown, and rock 'n' roll. Based in the greater Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, this outstanding show band has built a reputation for bringing audiences to their feet with an unforgettable blend of powerhouse vocals, dynamic musicianship, and nonstop audience engagement. Whether performing for a concert audience, corporate event, festival, private party, wedding reception, or community celebration, Blues Powers Revue creates an atmosphere filled with excitement, nostalgia, and pure fun.
A featured highlight of the show is the appearance of The New Blues Brothers Revue, starring Ken Elhard and Steve Taylor as the legendary Jake and Elwood Blues. Freshly "paroled from Joliet Prison" and ready to entertain, these charismatic performers faithfully recreate the look, attitude, humor, and musical excitement that made the original Blues Brothers phenomenon a cultural icon. Complete with authentic costumes, signature dance moves, comedy, and audience interaction, they transport guests back to the golden age of soul and rhythm and blues while keeping the performance fresh and engaging for today's audiences.
Backing Jake and Elwood is a sensational live band featuring some of the Northwest's finest musicians. The full ensemble recreates the rich, powerful sound of the classic soul and R&B era with guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and a driving horn section that brings every song to life. From the opening notes to the final encore, the band delivers the authentic "big sound" that audiences associate with the greatest Motown, Stax, and classic rock recordings of the 1950s, 60s, and beyond.
The repertoire is packed with timeless favorites that span multiple generations of music lovers. Audiences can sing and dance along to classics such as "Soul Man," "Hold On I'm Coming," "My Girl," "Midnight Hour," "Knock On Wood," "I Feel Good," "Proud Mary," "Sweet Soul Music," "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay," "Heard It Through The Grapevine," and many more. Every performance is carefully crafted to keep energy levels high, creating a dance floor that stays packed from start to finish.
One of the band's greatest strengths is its versatility. For elegant receptions, cocktail hours, and corporate functions, Blues Powers Revue can begin with sophisticated instrumental music and smooth jazz selections, setting the perfect mood for guests to mingle. Then, when it's time to raise the energy, The New Blues Brothers Revue takes the stage, the lights come up, and the party transforms into a full-scale celebration complete with dancing, laughter, and audience participation.
Event planners consistently praise the band's professionalism, reliability, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages. Their combination of polished musicianship, showmanship, and crowd-pleasing entertainment makes them a standout choice for events where organizers want more than just background music—they want a memorable experience that guests will be talking about long after the event ends.
If you're looking for an exciting live act that combines the timeless appeal of Motown, classic R&B, soul, and rock 'n' roll with the unforgettable spectacle of The New Blues Brothers Revue, booking Blues Powers Revue is an outstanding choice. Their high-energy performances, talented musicians, and crowd-winning stage presence make them a perfect addition to weddings, festivals, corporate events, theaters, casinos, fairs, conventions, and private celebrations of every kind.