The Motet
afrobeat · funk · jazz
The Motet is an American funk, soul and jazz influenced group based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by drummer and bandleader Dave Watts, The Motet is Watts, guitarist Ryan Jalbert, bassist Garrett Sayers, keyboardist Joey Porter, saxophonist Drew Sayers and singer Sarah Clarke.
Upcoming shows
- The Motet Plays Jamiroquai w/ Diggin Dirt **FRIDAY 10/30** — Friday, October 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
- The Motet: Funk is Dead w/ The Jauntee **SATURDAY 10/31** — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
- Lit Society ft. members of Lettuce, The Motet, The Jauntee and more w/ Break Signals — Friday, November 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM at Cervantes Other Side
Past shows
- The Motet with special guest TAUK — Friday, July 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM at Mishawaka Amphitheatre