The Award-Winning Tribute to Motown and R&B
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The Award-Winning Tribute to Motown and R&B ABOUT SPECTRUM Webster defines Spectrum as a “series of radiations Jr., Liberace, Rich Little, Siegfried and Roy, Elvis and arranged in regular order” or a “continuous many more when they were awarded the 59th Star on sequence or wide range.” This could not be a Las Vegas’ Walk of Fame. Spectrum performs in Las more appropriate description of the award-winning Vegas, throughout the nation and around the globe. group Spectrum, which draws upon the talent of Check their website for scheduled performances. four radiant voices and diverse personalities to form a first class vocal quartet. After spending six stellar Spectrum’s credentials, collectively and/or years recreating the sound and style of the Four Tops individually include starring in no less than six major in Las Vegas’ multi-million dollar production shows production shows, on the Las Vegas Strip and American Superstars and Legends In Concert, the internationally; appearances on numerous television group has developed the versatility to credibly shows as special guests; featured appearances cover the music of acts from the Platters to the in motion pictures; starring roles in equity theater; Temptations and from Boyz 2 Men to Bruno Mars. It and special appearances at professional sporting is this versatility that has propelled them to the status events, (National Anthem). of headlining their own shows in which they perform stirring renditions of the all the best cover tunes. The group boasts four incredible singers, each with the voice of a solo artist, who combine their voices In addition to corporate and private parties, Spectrum’s and dexterity to create the angelic harmonies and credits include European and Australian tours, 100’s of deft choreography that have become trademarks of headlining performances aboard Royal Caribbean, Spectrum. The members of Spectrum consist of vocal Princess & Norwegian Cruise Line ships, a Doo-Wop virtuoso Jeron Lovings of Oklahoma City, Chicago- to Soul Review at the Hollywood Palladium, as well born musician and versatile entertainer Pierre Jovan, as more than 100 performances with symphony David Prescott the silky-smooth, soaring-voiced first orchestras throughout North America. Voted Best of tenor from Rochester, New York and lastly, singer, Las Vegas on two separate occasions, their award producer and group founder Cushney Roberts, winning show ran for 4 years in succession on the from East Orange, New Jersey, who left the life of a Las Vegas Strip, ending only when the Mirage-MGM Princeton-educated corporate engineer and cut Boardwalk closed its’ doors . They were selected to his teeth in the casino lounges in route to becoming receive the Vegas Entertainment Consumer’s Living a well-respected Las Vegas showroom entertainer. Legends Award for Excellence in Entertainment. Let’s just say this is a group of well-mannered, Most recently Spectrum joined the ranks of Las Vegas college-educated, world-traveled veterans of the Legends Wayne Newton, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis entertainment business, who will entertain you! PIERRE JOVAN Born and raised in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, Pierre spent his early years composing music and developing his own unique sound and style. Jovan’s successful pursuit of a formal education resulted in his earning a Master’s Degree from Columbia College Graduate School, Chicago. Jovan’s personal headline and featured guest performances include appearances at ” A Salute to Miss America” at the Blackstone Theater in Chicago, the Mrs. United States Beauty Pageant at the Rio Hotel and the American Heart Association Gala at the Paris Hotel, both in Las Vegas. In addition, attendees of Las Vegas’ Official Academy Awards VIP Party, “Oscar Night America” at Spago’s, Caesar’s Palace, were treated to the multiple talents of Mr. Jovan during his special appearance there. JERON LOVINGS Jeron Lovings II was born in Oklahoma City and began singing at the tender age of 3 in his family’s church in Arbeka, Oklahoma. His father, a minister, didn’t allow for much music in the home other than gospel; the only exception being Sam Cooke, the gospel singer turned soulful pop crooner. Lovings landed a position with a production company that provided cruise ships with entertainment. This gave him the opportunity to sing everything from Pop and Opera to Motown and Broadway as he and his fellow performers were responsible for co-producing many of the shows in which they performed, traveling the globe for two years. DAVID PRESCOTT David began singing at the tender age of 4 years old. As a teen, his father and two older brothers formed a group called “The Prescotts”. David later left the group and began singing with a group calling themselves the “Sounds of Motion”. David’s positive reputation followed him and referrals led him to join the group SPECTRUM; and he hasn’t looked back since. Prescott keeps himself busy with solo projects, writing and producing original music, acting in movies such as Rush Hour 2 and pioneering the unique venture of providing late-night, romantic, super-stretch limo parties complete with live entertainment on board. His ultimate dream is to share his God-given gift, (his voice), with the world. CUSHNEY ROBERTS Cushney Robert’s remarkable voice has taken him from New York’s “21 Club”, to Chicago’s Pump Room, to headlining on the Las Vegas Strip. A versatile singer who’s musical roots and interests have ranged from classical & symphonic music, to pop, R&B and jazz; and he’s had the opportunity to perform them all. He later joined the show-band Edy Gainer & Dezire and toured the Reno/Tahoe circuit for several years before leaving to form his own group. SPECTRUM was formed specifically to portray Motown’s Four Tops in American Superstars’ & Legends in Concert’s Las Vegas tribute shows, which they did with great success for 6 1/2 years. The larger vision for SPECTRUM is presently being pursued and realized with the very popular tribute to Motown and R & B. PRODUCTION SHOWS • American Superstars – Luxor & Stratosphere - Las Vegas; Grand Hotel - Gulfport, Mississippi • Legends In Concert - Imperial Palace - Las Vegas & Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • Stars In Concert - Estrel Hotel - Berlin, Hannover, Munich & Hamburg, Germany • The Motown Review-Boardwalk Hotel-Las Vegas Strip-Motown Live – Europe, Caribbean • Reach Out, A Journey Thru Motown- Australian National Tour, NSW, QLD, TAS, WA, SA, VIC RESUME SPECIAL EVENTS/PERFORMANCES • Smith Center Cabaret Jazz Theater, • Paris Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (Hometown Venue) 2012 to Present • New York New York Hotel & Casino • Little Richard’s Special Featured Guest Performers • Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas • Mirage Hotel & Casino • Freemont Street Experience - Las Vegas • MGM Hotel & Casino • Nascar Races - Las Vegas Speedway • Hilton Las Vegas Hotel & Casino • Candlelighters Childhood Cancer - The Joint • Star Spangled Banner at Professional Hardrock Hotel - Las Vegas Sporting Events • Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino • Special Appearance with ROCKETTES POPS SYMPHONY GUEST APPEARANCES Spectrum’s appearances with over 50 orchestras include: Cincinnati Wichita Atlanta Augusta Modesto Baltimore San Antonio Greensboro NE Pennsylvania Kalamazoo Oregon Omaha Vancouver SE Texas Grand Rapids San Diego Syracuse Houston Mobile Alabama CORPORATE CLIENTS • Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines • Kaufman & Broad • Princess Cruise Lines • Belterra Casinos • Norwegian Cruise Lines • Eureka Casino • Ford Motors • MGM Grand Casinos • Chrysler/ Jeep Motors • Caesars International Entertainment • Kimberly – Clark TELEVISION/RADIO APPEARANCES • Dennis Bono Show, A.M. Southern Nevada • The Amie Jo Show • Morning Blend Show • Street Harmony Review • Vegas Valley Live • Doowop Show • The Tony Sacca Show NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TV & RADIO TALKSHOWS, ENTERTAINMENT & NEWS • LATIN AMERICA: The Magaly Show • Today Show USA • Sunrise & Studio10 Australia • Good Morning New Zealand AWARDS AND HONORS • Las Vegas Review-Journal: • Las Vegas Walk of Stars: Best of Las Vegas two consecutive years 59th Star on Vegas Strip Walk of Fame • Las Vegas Entertainment Consumers • U.S. Senatorial & Congressional Living Legends Award Commendations: Harry Reid, Shelley Berkley, Dean Heller *COMPLETE RESUME ONLINE AT SPECTRUMSINGS.COM I’ll Be Around ......................................................................... Spinners SAMPLE SONG LIST The Way You Do the Things You Do .................................. Temptations Ain’t Too Proud to Beg ....................................................... Temptations Ooo Baby Baby ................................................................... Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Nightshift ............................................................................... Commodores Under the Boardwalk .......................................................... Drifters You Make Me Feel Brand New .......................................... Stylistics La-La Means I Love You ..................................................... Delfonics My Girl ................................................................................... Temptations I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) ................. Four Tops Soul Man .............................................................................. Sam & Dave Reach Out, I’ll Be There ...................................................... Four Tops Backstabbers ....................................................................... O’jays I Can’t