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The Velvelettes on the road |
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This page highlights some of the notable performances and accomplishments of the Velvelettes, in a career which spans across four decades:
Mid 1960's - Motown Reviews throughout the U.S.Mid 60's/early 80's - Appearances at the Apollo Theater in New York; Brooklyn Fox Theater in New York; Fox Theater in Detroit; Regal Theater in Chicago; Royal Theater in Baltimore; Howard Theater in Washington D.C.
Mid/late 1960's - Two Dick Clark "Caravan of Stars" tours
Mid/late 1960's - Appearances on the American Bandstand; Hullabaloo and Shindig in Hollywood CA; Club 1270 - Detroit; Swinging Time - Windsor, Canada.
Late 1980's - Radisson Hotels holiday celebration; Ameritech celebration; General Motors holiday shows.
May 1987 - The MotorCity Review Tour in Great Britain
Winter 1989 - Hyatt Hotels holiday celebration in Dearborn Michigan
1980 and 1990 - Performed at the RiverFest in Flint, Michigan and the Ponchartrain SummerFest in Detroit.
Winter 1992 - The Detroit Police Officers annual holiday dance.
April 1993 - The Montel Williams Road Show in Detroit at the Fox Theater with the Contours.
April 1993 - The Detroit Tigers opening Spring game (sang the National Anthem
acappella).
1993-94 - New Years Fest Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
October 1995 - Michigan Minority Business Development Council Dance in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Fall 1995 - American Bus Association at the Renaissance Center in Detroit; and the Southwest Michigan Hospital Workers annual celebration at the Royal Oak Theater.
Winter 1995 - Top Hat Supper Club in Windsor, Canada.
April 1996 - Motown gala fund raiser at the famous Roostertail in Detroit.
Winter 1996 - Wayne County Esquire Association at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.
November 1996 - American Human Rights Workers regional group the Radisson Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.
February 1997 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Participated with several other rock and roll artists from the 60's and 70's era, in a weeklong program in celebration of Black History month.
February, 1997 - Forum Magazine 7th Annual "African American Pioneer In Music" award recipients. Received numerous awards at formal ceremony, including one presented by a state representative from the office of the State of Michigan's Governor, John Engler.
July 1997 - Performed with the Flint Symphony in Flint, Michigan.
June 1998 - Performed Second City Theatre with several former and current Motown artists and groups for the "Motown 40 Anniversary Celebration" in Detroit, Michigan.
October 1998 - Performed with the Miracles at the Motown 2648 Historical Museum annual celebration/fund raiser at the Roostertail in Detroit, MI.
March 1999 - Performed at the Motown Café in New York City.
April 1999 - Presented with a Proclamation/Resolution by the Mayor of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
July 1999 - Performed at the Leo's Casino dedication ceremony (with Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, Chuck Jackson, and Martha Reeves), sponsored by The Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio.
August 1999 - Performed at the Sunset Junction Street Fair in Los Angeles, California with Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave), Billy Preston, Brenda Holloway and Mary Wilson.
September 1999 - Taped performance for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) at the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan.
October 1999 - Participated on "Talk It Up" local community access TV program in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
October 1999 - Taped performance for Veronica Television, a traveling TV program from the country of Holland, at Chene Park and the Ponchartrain Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
June 2000 - Performed with the Contours and the Drifters for the Rock & Soul day celebration at the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
July and September 2000 - Performed in the musical "Ascension of the Blues" in South Haven, Michigan.
October 21, 2000 - Performed, along with the Temptations, the Contours, the Miracles and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, at Western Michigan University's Homecoming "Motown Returns" concert at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
November 4, 2000 - Performance with the Contours, at The Roostertail in Detroit, Michigan at the Annual Motown Museum "2648 Fundraiser," that showcased the "Women of Motown"
February 2001 - panel discussion/workshop and evening performance at the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio for "Annual Black History Month," showcasing the "Women of Motown."
July 2001 - Detroit 300 Celebration at the Roostertail in Detroit. Performed on venue with the Contours, the Miracles and the Undisputed Truth.
September 25, 2001 - St. Joseph Hospital Association. Performance with the Contours for annual corporate Black Tie Affair at the Villa Pennas in Novi, Michigan.
January 2002 - Interviews with radio stations in Seattle, WA and Provincetown, ME
May 30, 2002 - Interview with British radio stations in London, England.
June 11-17, 2002 - United Kingdom - performed as headliner act along with Detroit guitar legend Dennis Coffey at The "Beacholme Holiday Park Classic Soul Festival" in Cleethorpes, a northern seaside town a few hours drive from London, England. Also did British TV appearances, recordings and radio interviews for the "Kev Roberts Show".
August 21, 2002 - Legendary Girl Groups Stamp Unveiling/Commemoration Program - Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame & Museum - Cleveland, Ohio.
November 22, 2002 - Roostertail - Detroit, Michigan with the Contours - Annual Motown 2648 Fundraiser.
February 18, 2003 - Flint Library - Headlined Black History Month Celebration - Flint, MI.
February 21, 2003 - Heritage Battle Creek - Kellogg Auditorium w/the Contours - Battle Creek, Michigan.
February 1-28, 2003 - Velvelettes showcase at Western Michigan University at Bernhard Center in recognition of Black History Month - Kalamazoo, Michigan
May 16th, 2003 - United Kingdom - performed on the "Merseysound Meets Motown" show at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, along with the Contours, Ali-Ollie Woodson, the Pete Best Band, the Searchers and the Merseybeats. CLICK HERE for review.
January 30th, 2004 - WMU's Miller Auditorium, with The Temptations.
October 29th, 2004 - United Kingdom - headliners at the "Motown Legends" Weekender at Hemsby, Norfolk in East Anglia, along with the Miracles.