The Motet

afrobeat · funk · jazz

The Motet plays the Grateful Dead scene.

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.

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Upcoming shows in Colorado

• 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 in Colorado

• The Motet with special guest TAUK — Friday, July 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM at Mishawaka Amphitheatre

Venues they play in Colorado

• Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
• Cervantes Other Side
• Mishawaka Amphitheatre

Shared bills in Colorado

• Diggin Dirt
• The Jauntee
• More
• Break Signals
• TAUK