The Soul 70's Super Jam to Return to the Fox Theatre for Mother's Day Concert, 5/10

By: Feb. 28, 2014
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Detroit, MI -- The Soul 70's Super Jam will return to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 10 for a special Mother's Day concert at 8 p.m. Bringing together a classic lineup of R&B, soul and romantic hit-makers, the evening will include performances by The O'Jays and special guests Stephanie Mills, Enchantment and The Floaters.

Tickets ($55, $65, $75 and $85) go on sale Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611. Lineup is subject to change.

The O'Jays have been performing for more than 50 years and have an international recording history with such hits as "Back Stabbers," "For The Love Of Money," "Darlin' Darlin' Baby," " Love Train ," "I Love Music," and "Use Ta Be My Girl." Throughout their career, the O'Jays have generated 24 top ten hit records, 59 total chart-topping singles, a 2009 BET "Lifetime Achievement Award" and inductions into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2005) and the Focal Group Hall of Fame (2004).

Stephanie Mills is an R&B, gospel and soul singer and former Broadway star. She first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice" as the star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz. Stephanie has recorded numerous R&B hits, including the million-selling single "Never Knew Love Like This Before". In addition, she has five gold albums and is a two-time Grammy Award winner.

Enchantment saw popular success with their first Top 40 hit "Gloria". Formed in 1967 at Pershing High School in Detroit, the group's other favorites include "Come On and Ride," "Sunshine," "It's You That I Need" and "If You're Ready (Here It Comes)," "Where Do We Go from Here," "Forever More," "Moment of Weakness" and "Enchanted Lady."

The Floaters were most recognized for their number one R&B and number two pop hit with their debut single "Float On" and later for songs titled "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and "I Just Want to Be with You".



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