THE MOT!VES beginnings can be traced back to jam sessions that started in in 1998 at Louie Fleck's loft in Tribeca, NYC. The weekly jams included Paul Vlachos on guitar, Rich N Famous on keyboards and guitar, Laury Webb on drums and keyboards, Pathen Urbaez on lead guitar, Louie Fleck on bass, guitar and drums as well as a host of others. The musicians experimented with rock and reggae improvisation techniques, developed unusual treatments of cover songs and started introducing original material. A decision was made to formalize the unit into a band, the mysterious name "TFA" was selected and auditions were commenced for a lead vocalist. After several lead vocalists came and went, Rebecca Bolluyt from Iowa joined up and several local gigs followed. With the addition of Brian "Milo" Lowe also on lead vocals, the band settled on "THE MOT!VES" as their name. The addition of David Kaufman on keyboards and Douglas Guthrie on sax (both members of the cult 80's group: The Nails), and Zack Glass on guitar and Phil "Dubwise" Simon cemented the groups focus on creating original NYC style Reggae, Ska and Dub. This is the lineup that played extensively in NYC and was invited to headline the 1999 Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide conference held in San Jose, CA. The band surprised Reggae audiences with their unique fusion of Pop, Rock and Jazz influenced Reggae, Ska and Dub. Rebecca's vocals have often been described as cool and hypnotic. Milo has been able to create a completely unique vocal sound that combines precise Raggamuffin chatting/toasting with intense emotional singing. While Louie Fleck wrote over 50% of the material, all of the band members contributed to songwriting. In the beginning of 2001, it became clear that Rebecca planned a move to Chicago and that Milo needed to move to France in order to be with his new family. So, while the band was no longer able to perform live, it occured to Louie Fleck to record the lead vocalists before they left. So begins the story of THE MOT!VES PROJECT. During the rest of 2000, Louie developed and arranged the songs using samples, synthesizers and traditional instruments in his home studio. He composed and recorded background vocals and horn arrangements, and additional guest musicians folded into the mix song by song. The CD: THE MOT!VES PROJECT - so much more, was officially released on Louie Fleck's Benchwarrant Records in June of 2001. The reviews have been positive and enthusiastic, as many realize the unique and futuristic qualities of the CD. The CD can be purchased from many on-line stores such as Amazon.com and cdbaby.com. Promo copies of the CD will be sent to DJs and reviewers upon request ---------------------------------- Gig History 1998 (The beginning of an era) T.F.A. & THE MOT!VES as T.F.A.: LF home party #1: May 3, 1998 two sets Val Zorin(lead voc),Rich N Famous(keys & bg vocals), Paul Vlachos (guitar & bg vocals), Pathen(guit), Louie Fleck(bass) & Laury Webb(drums) Special Guest: Papa Michigan who sang his massive hit "Diseases" test gig as T.F.A.: May 30, 1998 one short set No Moore/234 W B'way (N. Moore St.) Val, RNF, Pathen, LF & Laury as T.F.A.: June 8, 1998 two sets LF home party #2 (for Sascha) Val, RNF, Pathen, Paul, LF, Laury & Rebecca Weiner (fiddle) test gig as T.F.A.: September 17, 1998 one set Evelyn Lounge: Columbia Club Party Rebecca Bolluyt(vocals), RNF, Pathen, Paul, LF & Laury as FÄ!: Wed, October 21, 1998 one set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street(Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., RNF, Pathen, Paul, LF & Laury 1st gig as The MOT!VES: December 12, 1998 midnight one set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street(Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., RNF, Pathen, Paul, LF & Laury Rebecca B., Milo (vocals), RNF, Paul, Momo (guitar), LF, Phil Dubwise Simon (drums) & Laury (percussion) December 13, 1998 8PM one set Arlene Grocery/95 Stanton St. Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Paul, Momo, LF & Phil December 28, 1998 8:30PM two sets The Living Room (Stanton & Allen Streets) Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Paul, Momo, LF & Phil December 31, 1998 10PM three sets! New Years Eve Party at The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd St.(Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Paul, Momo, Laury, LF & Phil 1999 January 7, 1998 10PM one set The Living Room (Stanton & Allen Streets, NYC) Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Momo, Paul, LF & Phil January 15, 1999 11PM one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street (Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Momo, Paul, LF & Phil January 23, 1999 midnight one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street (Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., Milo, RNF, Momo, Paul, LF & Phil April 2, 1999 midnight one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street (Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., Milo, Doug Guthrie(sax), David Kaufaman(keys), Zack Glass(guitar), Laury, Paul, LF & Phil April 9, 1999 two sets Cafe Demu in Brooklyn: benefit against the Death Penalty Rebecca B.(keys & vocals), Milo, Doug, Zack, Paul, LF & Phil April 11, 1999 one short set Sounds Of Brazil (S.O.B.)/Varrick & Houston Streets/benefit against the Death Penalty Rebecca B.(keys & vocals), Milo, Doug, Zack, Laury, Paul, LF & Phil May 8, 1999 11PM one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street (Sullivan &Thompson) Rebecca B., Laury Webb(vocals & percussion), Doug, Zack, Paul, LF & Phil May 20, 1999 11:30 PM or so Downtime/251 West 30th Street (bet. 7th & 8th Avenues) Rebecca B., Laury Webb(vocals & percussion), Doug, David K., Zack, Paul, LF & Phil July 31, 1999 11:00 PM one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd Street (Sullivan &Thompson) Northern California mini-tour in August, 1999... For these shows band line-up was: Rebecca B., Milo, Doug, David K., Zack, Paul, LF & Phil (add Laury Webb on 8/19 & 20) August 14 Cabana Daves, Pleasanton, CA 5 sets with special guests Mustapha Craig & Red I August 15 Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA 1 long set with special guests Mustapha Craig & Red I August 17 UK Club, Livermore, CA 3 sets August 18 Club Chibbo, Berkeley, CA 3 sets August 19 Waves Smokehouse, San Jose, CA 2 sets August 20 RAW99 headliners, Waves Smokehouse, San Jose, CA 1 set w/ special guests Mustapha Craig & Red I There are two articles written by band members about our "mini-tours." Paul Vlachos' road journal IowaDiary is full of details and commentary. David Kaufman's 11 page opus: MOT!VES On The Road is a great read with photos and links. August 27, 1999 Midnight one long set The Baggot Inn/82 W3rd St Rebecca B., Milo, Laury Webb, Doug, David K., Paul, LF & Phil Iowa appearances September 2-4 Rebecca B., Milo, Doug, David K., Paul, LF & Phil September 2, 1999 University of Iowa Student Activity Fair 2 sets September 2, 1999 The Airliner, Iowa City, IA September 4, 1999 Rock Island, Des Moines, IA NY Area appearances October 10-December 31, 1999 Rebecca B., Milo, Doug, David K., Paul, LF & Phil October 10, 1999 Rocktoberfest (benefit), Torrington, CT 1 set October 30, 1999 Beacon Tavern, Woodside Queens, NY 3 sets October 31, 1999 Alice Farley's Halloween party, NYC (with Laury Webb) November 7, 1999 Lions Den, NYC 2 sets (opening for Laury Webb and Tigerbone Band) November 12, 1999 The Baggot Inn, NYC, 1 long set December 31, 1999 The Baggot Inn, NYC, 4 sets (with Laury Webb) 2000 introducing: BUBBLE & "Reggae All Stars" January 19, 2000 Hosting the Reggae open mike at The Baggot Inn, 1 long set featuring Laury Webb, Marcia Davis & Kalvin Kristi Special Guests: Jah Youth and Jason Rosen along with: Milo, Doug, David K., Paul, Laury, LF & Phil February 2, 2000 Hosting the Reggae open mike at The Baggot Inn, 1 long set featuring Laury Webb, Marcia Davis & Kalvin Kristi Special Guests: Alex (melodica) & Zack Glass along with: Rebecca, Milo, Doug, David K., Paul, LF & Phil February 13, 2000 Sunday Reggae Jump at Lions Den, NYC 2 sets featuring Laury Webb, Marcia Davis, Milo, Doug, Buford O'Sullivan, David K., Paul, LF & Phil Special Guest: Kalvin Kristi February 16, 2000 Hosting the Reggae open mike at The Baggot Inn, NYC 1 long set featuring Laury Webb, Marcia Davis, Milo, David K., Paul, LF & Phil Special Guests: Kalvin Kristi, Jose Scringer, Daniel (formerly Alex) & MC Is (Isadora Starling) July 22, 2000 "Reggae All Stars" played a party in New Jersey featuring Laury Webb, Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon, Smurf, LF, Phil Simon & Simon Des Etages After The Mot!ves went into hibernation, several members performed gigs with others in a band called Bubble. October 25, 2000 Bubble at The Baggot Inn, NYC (1 short set) featuring Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon, Laury Webb, Keith Johnston, Andre Rodiguez, Louie Fleck, Phil Simon & Simon Des Etages November 30, 2000 Bubble at The Baggot inn, NYC (1 long set) featuring Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon, Laury Webb, Keith Johnston, Andre Rodiguez, Louie Fleck, Phil Simon & Simon Des Etages December 31, 2000 "Reggae All Stars" played a party at Louie's home in NYC (3 long sets) featuring Marcia Davis, Laury Webb, David Kaufman, Smurf, Louie Fleck, Phil Simon & Simon Des Etages 2001 introducing: "That Other Thing", Anton Bernard: Dub Poet & Marcia Davis Band June 22, 2001 A new era was launched as "THAT OTHER THING" was invited to open up to a packed house for Charmaine and her great new band Mascara at The Baggot Inn (1 set) Thanks to Vince for the great sound... featuring Marcia Davis (vocals), Simone Gordon (vocals), Smurph (vocals & guitar), Marty 11:11 (guitar & vocals), Buford O'Sullivan (trombone), David Kaufman (keys), Anton Bernard (Dub Poet & percussion), Louie Fleck (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) July 7, 2001 "THAT OTHER THING" performed a 2 hour set of classics and originals at The Baggot Inn. Thanks to Sascha for video taping, Keren for merchendise sales and Vince for the great sound... featuring Marcia Davis (vocals), Simone Gordon (vocals), Marty 11:11 (guitar & vocals), Gene Clemetson (lead guitar), David Kaufman (keys), Anton Bernard (Dub Poet & percussion), Rolf Langsjoen & Pam Fleming (trumpets), Louie Fleck (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) June 14, 2001 "THAT OTHER THING" played outdoors for around 4 hours in Chapaqua, NY at a priviate party featuring Marcia Davis (vocals), Simone Gordon (vocals), Smurph (vocals & guitar), Marty 11:11 (guitar & vocals), Rolf Langsjoen (trumpet), Buford O'Sullivan (trombone), David Kaufman (keys), Anton Bernard (Dub Poet & percussion), Louie Fleck (bass), Laury Webb (drums) and SPECIAL GUEST: Papa Linley McKenzie (chatting & percussion) July 19, 2001 Anton Bernard's Dub Poetry Band performed a set of originals at The Baggot Inn. Thanks to Vince for sound... featuring Anton Bernard (Dub Poet), Marty 11:11 (guitar & vocals), David Kaufman (keys), Louie Fleck (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) August 3, 2001 Marcia Davis Band at The Elbow Room Lounge on Bleecker Street (2 sets) featuring Marcia Davis (vocals), Ejah (Ed) (keys), Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums) A last minute gig at the venue that used to be The Bleecker Street Cinema (where Louie once worked!). We did two sets in the lounge (used to be the James Agee Theatre!) and had a great time. August 12, 2001 Marcia Davis Band at The Lions Den Sunday Reggae Jump (1 long set) featuring Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (vocals), Ejah (Ed) (keys), Shelton Garnar & Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), Laury Webb (drums), Levi (percussion). Special Guests: Anton (Dub Poet), Milo & Majek Fashek. This was a triumphant show, we played well and the audience was totally with us. September 16, 2001 Marcia Davis Band at St Lukes Church in Harlem (1 long set) featuring Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (vocals), Jerica (keys), Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums) A few days after the WTC tragedy, we made it through roadblocks, intense emotions and technical difficulties to play to this congregation's outdoor barbeque that was video taped by ITN! November 3, 2001 Anton Bernard: Dub Poet Band performed a set of originals at Continental (3rd Ave & St. Marks) featuring Anton Bernard (Dub Poet), Marty 11:11 (guitar & vocals), Paul Brantley (cello), Louie Fleck (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) November 11, 2001 Marcia Davis and Outro at The Lions Den Sunday Reggae Jump (1 long set) featuring Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (vocals), Karla, (bg vocals), Ed E.G. (keys), Yasto Taga & Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums). Special Guest: Laury Webb on Melodica It wasn't a gig, but it deserves noting: a mostly MOT!VES reunion party/jam happened on November 21, 2001 featuring: Rebecca, Milo, David Kaufman, Rich N Famous, Paul V., Simone Gordon, Papa Linley, LF & Laury. It was a special night. December 4, 2001 Marcia Davis and Outro at S.O.B. (1 long set) We opened for Reggae superstar Michael Rose. It was an incredible evening! featuring Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (vocals), Karla, (bg vocals), Earl Appleton. (keys), Yasto & LF (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums). Special Guest: Topcat and Milo (Raggamuffin toasting) and Laury on Melodica December 5, 2001 Benefit for World Trade Center victims A very special evening that featured members of our musical family: Marcia Davis and Outro, Laury Webb and Tigerbone Band, Anton Bernard, Milo, Winston Irie, Kristikull, and numerous others. December 9, 2001 Anton Bernard: Dub Poet at Lions Den Sunday Reggae Jump (1 set) featuring: Yasto Taga (guitar), Paul Brantley (cello), Louie Fleck (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) December 31, 2001 New Year's Eve party with about 8 hours of live Reggae featuring Marcia Davis and Outro along with Milo, Rich N. Famous, Guy Sherman, Smurph Kalvin Kristie, Agnes Bell (violin) and many others! 2002 introducing: NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE, Original Smurph, Laury Webb & Tigerbone Band January 25, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Hard Rock Cafe (thanks to Converge Records, Kalvin Krisite & Kristikull, thanks to Maria Grazia for video taping) January 27, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Lion's both shows featuring Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon & Carla Kelly (vocals), Ed "EG" (keys), Yasto & Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums). Special Guests: Topcat and Milo (Raggamuffin toasting) and Laury Webb on Melodica. March 1, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Hard Rock Cafe featuring Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon & Carla Kelly (vocals), Laury Webb (keys), Louie Fleck (guitar), Kofi (bass), David Delgado (drums). Special Guest: Topcat (Raggamuffin toasting) March 8, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Live broadcast from WBAI Midnight Ravers hosted by Terry Wilson, Sharon Gordon & W. Henry Eckleston March 15, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Tobacco Road opening for King Django & Concious Youth March 16, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro Ghana Independence Celebration March 26, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro S.O.B. 2 shows: Women's History Month Bash & Opening for Bushman March 29, 2002 Marcia Davis & Outro S.O.B. opening for Gregory Isaacs all of these shows featured Marcia, Simone Gordon & Carla Kelly (vocals), Laury Webb (keys), Yasto & LF (guitar), Kofi Bannerman (bass), David Delgado (drums). Special Guest: Topcat and Slinky Sharp (Raggamuffin toasting) April 27, 2002 Anton Bernard: Dub Poet S.I.R. showcase - a special event & benefit for City Harvest featuring Paul Brantley (cello), Earl Appleton (keys), Yasto Taga (guitar), LF (bass) & Laury (drums) special guest: Kalvin Kristi (vocal) June 27, 2002 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE - Negril Village, NYC featuring: Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon & Charmaine DaCosta (vocals), Papa Linley (vocals & percussion), Earl Appleton (keys), Keith Johnston (guitar), LF (bass), Laury Webb (drums) July 5, 2002 Original Smurph at The Baggot Inn featuring Earl Appleton (keys), Blacka (bass), LF (guitar), Paul A. Davis (drums), Special Guests: Marcia Davis, Laury Webb & Nikki August 10, 2002 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE - Private party in Chappaqua, NY featuring Marcia Davis, Simone Gordon & Charmaine DaCosta (vocals), Papa Linley (vocals & percussion) Gene Clemetson (guitar), Keith Johnston (keyboards), LF (bass) & Laury Webb (drums) Special Guests: Anton Bernard: Dub Poet, Original Smurph, Glenn Tamir (drums) August 18, 2002 Rocket Studios, NYC: Showcase featuring Anton Bernard: Dub Poet & Risk Factor with Paul Brantley (cello), Yasto Taga (guitar), Ejah (keyboards), LF (bass), Drummie Rueben (drums) & Laury Webb & Tigerbone Band with Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (bg vocals), Tigerbone Horns, Gene Clemetson & LF (guitars), Ejah (keyboards), Leroy Guy (bass), Drummie Rueben (drums) September 1, 2002 Laury Webb & Tigerbone Band at Lion's Den Sunday Reggae Jump with Marcia Davis & Simone Gordon (bg vocals), Tigerbone Horns, ? (keys), James Fernandes Yarish (guitar), LF (bass), (drums) December 31, 2002 New Year's Eve party. Marcia, Smurph, Simone, Charmaine, Laury, Ronnie Butler, Maggie Roche, Harlin Blank, Paul Davis, David Galt, Rich N Famous, David Kaufman, LF and many others. 2003 March 8, 2003 Anton Bernard and Risk Factor at Coda (34ths Street in NYC) featuring: Meg Montgomery (trumpet), Paul Brantley (cello), Keith Johnston (guitar), LF (bass) and Laury Webb (drums) April 9, 2003 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE at Sophia's Italian Ristorante: AIDS research benefit A great night for a good cause featuring: Laury Webb, Marcia Davis, Original Smurph and Anton Bernard (vocals), Gene Clemetson (guitar) Meg Montgomery (trumpet), Keith Johnston (keys), LF (bass) and Michael Mittlesdorf (drums) Also appearing: Charmaine DaCosta, Derrick Barnet, The Sheepdogs and others Dec 27, 2003 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE's annual New Years Party was a few days early, but a splendid time was had by all, until the Babylon took us down around 1AM! Featuring: Marcia, Smurph, Simone, Char,maine, Joanne Williams, Laury, Harlin Blank, Rich N Famous, Linley, Joe Mens, Michael Mittlesdorf, Pam Fleming, Keith Johnston,, LF and many others. 2004 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE: alieNation May 18, 2004 NYC REGGAE COLLECTIVE opens MOOGFEST at B.B.King's in NYC. This amazing night featured major acts like Rick Wakeman (Yes), Deodato (2001), Keith Emerson (ELP), Bernie Worrel, Pamelia Kurstin, DJ Logic and Stanley Jordon among others. We opened the event with a set of seven songs: Better Than It Was, Israelites, I Don't Think So, My Boy Lollipop, Think, Maxwell's Silver Hammer and Nuclear War. We were our largest incarnation at 14 pieces. There was a mention of the show in Keyboard Magazine. Featuring: Charmaine Dacosta, Original Smurph, Keith Johnston, Simone Gordon, Anton Dub Poet (vocals), Tommy Mandel (keys), Jason Kessler (theremin & percussion), Pam Fleming (trumpet), Jennifer Hill (saxes), Dan Levine (trombone), Gene Clemetson & LF (guitars), Linley McKenzie (bass), Joe Mens (drums) On Friday Sept 17, 2004, Louie sat in playing guitar on a song with ShakaMilo in France near a town called Melun. Dec 31, 2004 The annual New Years Eve Party Featuring: Marcia, Smurph, Simone, Charmaine, Rich N Famous, Linley, Gene Clemetson, David Abramski (guitar), LF and many others.