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LAYONNE HOLMES

VOCALIST

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About

About Me.

Layonne Holmes is a singer with a repertoire that includes soul, jazz, funk, and rock & roll. She has stage and studio experience and continues to broaden her horizons by working with world-class musicians. 

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Ask Layonne Holmes why she became a singer and she'll tell you it's in her DNA. Her mother, Delores, was an accomplished performer, including having been a backing singer with The Bruce Springsteen Band.

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Layonne got her first break singing backup with the band Backwoods and subsequently became a member of Love Among Freaks (of "Clerks" movie fame). Soon after, Layonne, her mom and friend Debbie Vaughn formed RAIN, a group whose sound was an electrifying fusion of soul, jazz, R&B, rock and gospel. Layonne parlayed that experience into a critically acclaimed Grand Ladies of Jazz concert show, which featured songs from Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Nina Simone and formed the basis for her next project, The New Standard. At the same time, Layonne began the 12-piece Motor City Revue, a Motown & Stax tribute band that since its founding in 2011, has built a strong following. Additionally, Layonne is a member of Tim McLoone & The Shirleys, a cover band that performs a mix of jazz, classic rock, and "girl group" pop. Layonne's association with Tim began when she and her mom signed on as volunteers for his non-profit organization Holiday Express, a group that brings music, supplies, financial support and goodwill to those in need. 

Layonne has been featured in many Rock 'n' Soul Revues produced by Bob Bandiera, then-touring member of the band Bon Jovi. Her work with Bandiera led to an invitation to be a member of Jon Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia. Throughout her career, Layonne has shared the stage with many music industry luminaries, including Darlene Love, Phoebe Snow, Southside Johnny, Gary U.S. Bonds, Ben E. King, Leslie Gore, and more. In 2001, Layonne and her mom were selected to back Bruce Springsteen on the internationally-televised "9/11 Tribute to Heroes" telethon and appear on the album of the same name. Throughout the years she has also recorded in many studio sessions for local artists as well as for E Street Band member, Danny Federici, Fernando Saunders of Lou Reed Band, Vini Lopez of Steel Mill, Darlene Love, Lloyd Price, and many others. 

Layonne now sings backup for Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love, and continues to stretch her musical muscles. Turning her attention to songwriting collaborations with area musicians, Layonne's next goal to conquer: recording a solo CD. Her first published song, "Higher Plane" appeared on the 1999 Love Among Freaks CD, "Representin' Planet Earth", and she looks forward to many more in the future. 

2025 CALENDAR.

2025

 

 

JANUARY 


Jan 18  - Matt O'Ree Band, Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ

Jan 19 - Ray Andersen's Bowie & Beyond Tribute, Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ

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FEBRUARY 

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Feb 1 - Ray Andersen's Press PlayMcLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ, 8pm

Feb 15 - The Disco Connection, The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ, 8pm

Feb 23 - Springsteen on Sunday Interview with Tom Cunningham, Special Guest Bob Bandiera joining me!


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MARCH 

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Mar 22 - Motor City Revue, w/ Special Tribute to Gerry Carboy💟, McLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ, 8pm


 

APRIL 

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MAY

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May 17 - Ray Andersen's Bowie & Beyond Tribute, Bell Theater, Holmdel, NJ, 8pm



JUNE 

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Jun - The Shirleys, Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ, 7-8:30pm 

Jun 20 - Motor City Revue, Private Party

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JULY 

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Jul 11 - Motor City Revue, Bell Theater, Holmdel, NJ, 8pm​

Jul 31 - Motor City Revue, Crane Park Gazebo, West Caldwell, NJ, 7:30-9pm 

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AUGUST 

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Aug 6 - Motor City Revue, Community Theater

Aug 8 - Ray Andersen's Bowie & Beyond Tribute, Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ

Aug 16 - Motor City Revue, West End Cruise Night, Long Branch, NJ, 6:30-8pm , THEN Bob Burger Band!

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SEPTEMBER 

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OCTOBER 



NOVEMBER 

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DECEMBER

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Dec 1 - The Shirleys, Pier Village Tree Lighting, Long Branch, NJ, 5pm

Dec 8 - The Shirleys, Rumson Tree Lighting, Victory Park, Fair Haven, NJ, 5pm

Dec 15 - The Shirleys, HOLIDAY SHOW, Monmouth County Library, Manalapan, NJ, 2-4pm

Dec 19 - The Shirleys, HOLIDAY SHOWMcLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ, 7:30pm

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Portfolio

CRediTS.

Enjoy The Band
Coal for Christmas
Short Life Small Planet Eliot Smith
JT Bowen-Angels Among Us
MOB-Hand-In-Glove
SteveForbert
Carry You Home Elana Hayden
LaMonts-ChristmasTree
Better Angels - Steve Shohfi & John Korba
Arlan Feiles - What Kind Of World
DJ Lorant - More Freedom
Steven Keene By Your Side
Robert Cotnoir
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Matt O'Ree Band
Eryn - Lady E
Arlan Feiles
Arlan Feiles
Arlan Feiles
Arlan Feiles
Darlene Love
Bruce Springsteen
Lloyd Price
JT Bowen
Gordon James
The New Standard Jazz Quintet
Ray Andersen - No Room For Bullies
Love Among Freaks
Motor City Revue
Motor City Revue
Motor City Revue
Steve Delopoulos
John DeGrazio - Stronghold
Fernando Saunders
Bridget Larson
Beth Krenkel
Rob Dye
Boyd USA
The Hoopsnakes
Danny White
Bobby Lynch
The Boomers
Mango Bros.
Stormin' Norman
Danny Petroni
Jack Strobel
Bill Chinnock
The Shirleys
Mike Wells
Holiday Express
Holiday Express
Holiday Express

and many more!

Contact

CONTACT ME.

For bookings, information, collaborations... Let's talk!

info@layonne.com

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Photos Thanks to Coucou Photography and Gary Goveia | All other photos © Layonne Holmes, may be used by individuals only. For any other non-personal use, please email me.

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