The Midnight Sound Machine

Motown and Stax soul are the backbone of The Midnight Sound Machine, with funk and R&B filling out the rest of the night. The Brisbane group builds its set around grooves you can't sit still to and warm, soulful vocals up front. That makes them a band for dancing rather than background, best saved for after the formalities, once the tables are pushed back. A wedding or a work party with a crowd raised on soul records will get the most out of them.