Master of Pop, Jazz, and Blue-Eyed Soul Has New Motown Show

Luke McMaster Brings His Icons of Soul Project to Horizon Stage on November 17

Luke McMaster has a silky smooth voice that’s perfect for crooning, and he does a lot of that in his new show, Icons of Soul. Formerly one half of the gold-selling Canadian pop duo McMaster & James, Luke is taking the Motown and soul influences that have always filled his music to a new level. Icons of Soul uniquely marries contemporary songwriting with legendary hit songwriters.  Audiences will be treated to brand new music co-written with iconic R & B songwriters, hear fresh covers of some of Motown’s greatest hits, and enjoy favourites from Luke’s own catalogue, including his smash hit “Good Morning Beautiful” (#3 US Billboard AC). Luke McMaster is bringing Icons of Soul to Alberta in November and his only Edmonton area date is at Horizon Stage, on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, Luke and Rob James, aka McMaster & James, experienced success with the hits "Love Wins Every time", "Thank You", I Understand", and "Sweet Sensation” in 2000 and 2001. Performing with McMaster & James, Luke cut his teeth on some of the biggest acts of the day; sharing stages with Randy Bachman, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and more.

Now an in-demand songwriter with multiple credits and collaborations with global superstars like Rihanna and Nick Lachey, Luke’s first love has always been singing, performing, and connecting with his audience. He has spent time entertaining Canadian troops in Afghanistan, touring across North America, and serving as an artist ambassador for the Government of Ontario where he now calls Toronto home.

Luke is excited about his latest solo project, Icons of Soul, which includes the live stage show, a new CD, and a video documentary. In addition to covering immortal chart-toppers written by Rock ‘N Roll and Songwriter Hall of Fame members Felix Cavaliere (“Good Lovin’”, “Groovin’”, “People Got to Be Free”) and Lamont Dozier (“(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave”, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”), Luke has co-written two songs apiece with these prodigies at their respective Nashville and Las Vegas homes. These new Motown inspired tunes are so catchy that when you hear them you’ll be snapping and singing along with them like you’ve known them all your life.

Icons of Soul audience members will be treated to new renditions of “Stop in the Name of Love”, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).” Segments from the Icons of Soul video documentary will be screened as part of this live concert presentation, helping to bring the entire experience alive.

Don’t miss Luke McMaster: Icons of Soul, at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $35 for Adults and $30 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online through Ticketpro.ca.