Kenny Weathers and the Emotions

The band was formed in 1988 following a performance at Burtonwood Airbase, where Kenny was based as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. This was for a freinds' wedding reception and consisted of a group of freinds who lived locally.

This original line up performed many sold out charity shows during 1990/1991. There was such a demand they decided to go out on the road as a gigging band under the name 'the Kenny Weathers Band'
In December 1992 the band was awarded the 'Preston and District Cabaret Band of the Year' and performed to a packed house at the Guild Hall in Preston.

The band became 'Kenny Weathers and the Emotions' in 1994 and went through several line up changes between 1994 to 1998 before arriving at the current settled line up .

In 1995 the band headlined the St.Helens Town Show. This show was so successful the band were invited back in 1996 to the same response. A full diary prevented a further performance in 1998.

1997 saw the band perform to a capacity audience at St.Helens Rugby League Clubs' Knowsley Rd Stadium for the televised home-coming of the victorious team.

1998 saw a further television performance for the band with Liverpool Radio D.J's Billy Butler and Wally Scott (Magic 1548) on Cable TV's Channel 1, a show that ran for three consequtive nights, and also included an exclusive 5 minute interview with Kenny, filmed at RAF Burtonwood where the band was formed.
Billy and Wally invited the band to perform to a capacity audience at Pontins Holiday Centre at Ainsdale,Southport on a weekend special which also included the legendary Motown recording artist, Jimmy Ruffin (what Becomes of the Broken Hearted)
(The band are to perform again at Pontins for Billy and Wally on another weekend special in December 1999)

The band perform for a wide variety of venues, from Cabaret Clubs to Night Clubs,Corporate Functions and Wedding Receptions.

Kenny likes to involve the audience in the show (check out the 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' routine from the film 'Full Monty' where an unsuspecting female member of the audience is coaxed on stage donning Kenny's old US Army Dress Uniform whilst standing on a chair...guaranteed to get the camera flashes going!) 100 mile radius of Warrington.

PLAYLIST

Never Too Much......Luther Vandross....Loco in Acapulco.....The Four Tops
My Girl.....The Temptations .... I'm Doing Fine Now.....New York City
I Want You Back.....The Jackson Five .... Hold Back The Night.....The Trampps
Suspicous Minds.....Elvis Presley.... Burning Love.....Elvis Presley
Love The One You're With.....Luther Vandross arrangment .... Sweet Soul Music.....Eddie Floyd
Mustang Sally.....Wilson Pickett .... I Feel Good.....James Brown
Tears Of A Clown.....Smokie Robinson and the Miracles .... Can't Help Myself.....The Four Tops
Get Ready.....The Temptations .... Reach Out (I'll Be There).....The Four Tops
That's The Way I Like It.....KC and the Sunshine Band .... I Can Make You Feel Good.....Shalamar
You Sexy Thing.....Hot Chocolate .... You Can Leave Your Hat On.....Tom Jones
My First, My Last, My Everything.....Barry White .... Disco Inferno.....The Trammps
Higher and Higher.....Jackie Wilson .... The Way You Do The Things You Do.....The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud To Beg.....The Temptations .... Ain't No Stopping Us Now.....Mc.Fadden and Whitehead
American Trilogy.....Elvis Presley .... Easy.....The Commodores
and many,many more ! ! ! ! !

The band use their own 3K Sound System and 10K Light Show. The fee is dependant on distance, start/finish times and length of performance......we will contact you within 24 hours by e-mail or phone to negotiate a fee. To check out our wedding reception FAQ sheet.

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Kenny Weathers & the Emotions and state date, location, etc.

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