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The unique a cappella style of The Main Attraction can be heard on stage, radio and television. Appealing to all ages and all types of music fans, The Main Attraction has opened in the Northwest for such diverse acts as Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight, Eddie Murphy, the Nylons, the Charlie Daniels Band, and the Gatlin Brothers, in Canada for Jack Jones, in Las Vegas for Helen Reddy, and in California for B.B. King. They are in constant demand on the west coast college circuit, have performed at Mardi Gras, and plan a return tour of Japan when time permits. The Main Attraction recently guest starred on the ABC series, "The Commish." Recognizing their unique appeal, KSL-TV5 in Salt Lake City produced a one-hour live television feature to introduce the group to the state of Utah in April 1991, and then used the group's tune, Mama, in a Mother's Day Special. During 1991 in Seattle, the group was featured on KOMO-TV4's "Rainbow Express" to celebrate the group's tenth anniversary, and on KIRO-TV7's "Inside Northwest Business" to acknowledge their three consecutive NAMA awards. The group's second album, "Sweet Harmony," features eight original tunes that have become the nucleus of the The Main Attraction's stage show. From Mama's scat introduction to the passionate close of You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling, The Main Attraction displays their versatility. The group's debut Northwest album, "By Request," has sold and continues to sell very well since its July 1989 release, and the 1990 single, That's The Way I Feel, received airplay in several U.S. cities, as well as in Taiwan and in the United Kingdom on the BBC.
Everything of quality needs a solid foundation. The foundation for The Main Attraction is provided by Tont "The Human Bass" Graves. This Chicago native's practical musical training began on street corners and store fronts. Tony formed the nucleus of The Main Attraction in early 1980 and continues to amaze fans as he demonstrates "how low he can go"!
The crown of the musical structure is first tenor Ronnie Rowland. Hailing from the Bay Area, Ronnie matriculated at the University of Washington, where he was the first running back since Hugh McElheny to rush for 1000 yards in a season. A career in the Canadian Football League followed graduation. Ronnie's earliest memories and influences were those of his mother playing the piano and singing around the house and in church, so it's not surprising that when he hung up the cleats, he picked up a microphone.
The framework for the group's imaginative and polished stage presence is second tenor and group co-founder Lee Conerly. Growing up in New Orleans, Lee gathered a wealth of musical and theatrical experience, which led to his majoring in music at Texas Southern University. Upon moving to Seattle, he became involved with the Civic Light Opera Company, where he enjoyed several successful seasons.
The mortar that molds The Main Attraction in a strong musical structure is Los Angeles native Antowaine Richardson, who sings lead, tenor and baritone, as well as writing, arranging and producing the group's performing and recording efforts. Antowaine's initial successes came as a hard-hitting second team All-American linebacker for the 1978 Rose Bowl champion University of Washington Huskies. Following a knee injury just before his first start for the St. Louis Cardinals, Antowaine opted for his first love, music. Antowaine, who plays drums and keyboards, is most known for his distinctive voice. Fans constantly request his commercials at shows, and his lead vocal performance as the My Girl California Raisin was used in the Smokey Robinson television special.
Some of the great timeless songs performed by The Main Attraction:
Grapevine, Get ready, Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, Dancing In The Street, Love Train, Louie Louie, I Feel Good, Midnight Hour, Stand By Me, Signed Sealed Delivered, My Cheri Amour, Disco Inferno, Get Down Tonight, 1999, On Broadway, We Are Family, Celebration, Loving Feeling, Skin Tight, Fire, Back In Love, After The Love, That's The Way Of The World, If You Don't Know Me By Now, Let's Groove Tonight, Me And Ms Jones, Kiss, Old Time Rock And Roll, Let's Stay Together, Superstition, What A Wonderful World, Unforgettable, When I Fall In Love, Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay, My Girl, Fly Me To The Moon, Waiting In Vane (Bob Marley), Here I Am Baby, It Had To Be You, Route 66, Georgia, You Send Me, New York New York, Unchained Melody, No Women No Cry, Crusin (Smokey Robinson), September, Too Hot (Kool and the gang), Celebration and many more!
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