SALMAGUNDI
Ann Arbor's Motown & Soul Dance Band
Where to catch us:
SALMAGUNDI CALENDAR
(Updated 10/10/2024)
Dexter American Legion, 8225 Dexter-Chelsea Road, Dexter, October 12, 8-11 (Donations)
Mike & Robyn's Backyard Party, 2611 Madrono Drive, A2 , October 26, 3-6pm (Private)
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Friday, November 1, 8-11pm $5
Dancing Bob's 70th Birthday Party, Laurel Manor, Livonia, Saturday, November 2, 8-11pm (Private)
Ann Arbor Ski Club 70th Birthday Party, A2, December 5, 7-10
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Saturday, December 7, 8-11pm $5
2025
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Saturday, January 4, 8-11pm $5
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Thursday, February 27, 8-11pm $5
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Friday, April 18, 8-11pm $5
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Friday, May 23, 8-11pm $5
Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium, A2, Saturday, June 14, 8-11pm $5
Chemung Country Club, Howell HS Class 1975 50-yr Reunion, Saturday, July 25, 2025 (Private)
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, REUNIONS , DANCES & CONCERTS
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karldiez@yahoo.com
734-476-6795
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC!
Meet the Band
Sheila Rhodes – Vocals
Doug Wolgat – Bass & Vocals
Phil Ryski – Guitar & Vocals
John Crawford – Drums
Theo Smith – Keyboard & Vocals
Jeff Kopmanis – Bari & Tenor Sax
Damiengh Hyde – Tenor Sax
Art Solomon - Trumpet
Karl Diez – Trumpet & Vocals
Salmagundi has been performing music in the Ann Arbor area for over 50 years. Their lineup features superb vocalist Sheila Rhodes, The Salmagundi Horn Section and "The Machine" Rhythm Section. Specializing in Classic Motown & Stax/Memphis Soul Music, a typical performance includes many familiar songs that were #1 chart-toppers from 1964-1972. Aretha Franklin, Supremes, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, 4 Tops, Temptations, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett and many more. Fun, danceable, good-time music.
Songs We Play
Here's a list of the songs we perform. From Motown to Memphis Soul, New Orleans to San Francisco, there's something here for everybody!
GREEN ONIONS
NOWHERE TO RUN
SUPERSTITION
WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO?
TRACKS OF MY TEARS
CHAIN OF FOOLS
YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE
RESCUE ME
COME SEE ABOUT ME
KNOCK ON WOOD
SOUL MAN
SOULFINGER
HEATWAVE
THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO
BACK IN MY ARMS AGAIN
I SECOND THAT EMOTION
SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED
LADY MARMALADE
ROCK STEADY
MY WORLD IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU BABE
SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE
AT LAST
GET READY
TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS
SOUL SHAKE
MY GUY
DANCING IN THE STREET
STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE
RESPECT
I FEEL GOOD
Ooo BABY BABY
HOW SWEET IT IS
GRAPEVINE
DANCE TO THE MUSIC
I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE
AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG
HOLD ON I’M COMING
MIDNIGHT HOUR
LAND OF 1000 DANCES
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
SHOTGUN
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
634-5789
MR BIG STUFF
PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT
LET LIFE FLOW
BABY LOVE
YOU KEEP ME HANGING ON
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA
TURN ON YOUR LOVE LIGHT
TEARS OF A CLOWN
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Pictures & Video
See us in action!
(Youtube links)
Get in touch with us at: karldiez@yahoo.com