The Get Downs - Edmonton's Retro Party Band

Vintage Beats, Modern Heat.

Vintage Beats, Modern Heat.

SOUL, RHYTHM & BLUES

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CORPORATE EVENTS. PRIVATE PARTIES. FESTIVALS. CLUBS.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Don Berner Big Band
& The Get Downs

Triffo Theater
June 21, 2025 7:30PM

Disco Boogie Night

Spotlight Cabaret
June 29 & 30, 2025 6:30pm

Soul Party Night

Spotlight Cabaret
July 11 & 12, 2025 6:30PM

THE BAND

The Get Downs are one of Edmonton’s favourite retro party bands. A 10-piece soul, rhythm and blues ensemble, the band features the musical talents of a seasoned group of players and singers who have been hitting stages big and small across Western Canada for 25+ years.

The Get Downs bring a high caliber, lively performance to any event. Every performance feels like a one-of-a-kind private party, where the energy and polish of the show compel audience members to quite literally get down—grooving to the familiar hits of Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many more.

The Get Downs - Jamie Philps, Guitar
The Get Downs - Kevin Brereton, Drums
The Get Downs - Colin Brereton, Bernard Quilala & Courtney Elcock, Vocalists

Ain’t no party like
a Get Down party.

The Get Downs - Kim Lesaca, Bass
The Get Downs - Cameron Browne, Keyboards
The Get Downs Band

Bernard Quilala, Vocals
Colin Brereton, Vocals
Courtney Elcock, Vocals
Jamie Philp, Guitar
Kim Lesaca, Bass

Meet Our Crew

Cameron Browne, Keyboard
Kevin Brereton, Drums
Joel Gray, Trumpet
Don Berner, Saxophone
Rotating Guest Vocalists

LIVE ON SOCIAL

View fullsize 🕺Get ready to boogie, Edmonton!💃 The Get Downs are bringing their brand-new show DISCO BOOGIE to Spotlight Cabaret for two nights only — June 29 & 30 — to make Canada Day long weekend one to remember! 🇨🇦 Slide into your dancing
View fullsize We’ve been resting our vocal cords and recharging—for a summer of unforgettable shows! We’re kicking things off with an epic Motown night on Saturday, June 21, featuring the legendary Don Berner Big Band. The full Get Downs vocal l
View fullsize 🚨 THIS. IS. BIG. 🚨 Motown magic. Big band boom. The Get Downs are BACK with the Don Berner Big Band for a Motown-meets-big-band performance you don’t want to miss! Think about it: 🥁 Two rhythm sections. 🎙️ Four powerhouse vocalists. ?
View fullsize From the green room to the stage—The Get Downs bring an infectious energy to every show. Beyond the music, what makes our shows truly special is the people. We’re incredibly lucky to share the stage with such a talented, joyful, and suppo

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