From Staff Reports 

NEWBERRY, S.C. — The Deas-Guyz Band will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Jan 6 in the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., here.

An event promotion noted that the group features “the incomparable Reggie Deas” as its lead vocalist. 

Deas-Guyz bills itself as featuring “an entertaining mix of old Motown, rhythm & blues, pop, rock, reggae and dance beats. The band officially formed in 2000 (as Nu World Beat) and evolved to the tight group now known as Deas-Guyz. 

“The group has performed in Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, New York and other locations across the U.S. A favorite group in the Carolinas, they often perform at The Jazz Corner in Hilton Head (Island). Bring your dancing shoes!”

Among its notable performances, the band lists its August 2014 show that featured “A Tribute to R&B Legend Luther Vandross” at The Jazz Corner.

As for the show, a promotion stated, “Their range of musical selections includes sounds of The Temptations, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye; Bob Marley classics; the lover’s rock style of Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown; to the hip hop sounds of Lauren Hill, R. Kelly and The Black Eyed Peas.” 

For tickets, which are $35, visit online at newberryoperahouse.com.