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  • The Band of Oz
  • The Embers
  • The Fantastic Shakers
  • Hip Pocket
  • Pizazz
  • North Tower Band
  • Craig Woolard Band
  • Jim Quick & Coastline
  • The Tams
  • Bill Pinkneys Original Drifters
  • Holiday Band
  • Mark Roberts and Breeze
  • Tim Clark Band
  • The Castaways
  • Super Grit Cowboy Band
  • Leon Jordan and the Continentals
  • The Main Event Band
  • The Catalinas
  • BrickHouse
  • Johnny White & The Elite Band
  • The Emily Minor Band

The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 as a part-time band playing fraternity parties and high school proms all over the South. In 1977 the band went on the road full time. Since that time the band has made an exceptional name for itself throughout the Southeast by playing the top clubs and corporate parties, and getting excellent reviews along the way. For several years the group has been a guest on most of the major beach concerts in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia. The Band of Oz is one of the most successful groups in the Southeast, and continues to get the very best reviews from the top people in the entertainment business. The band now features a full horn section to total a dynamic eight-member group. They still perform well over two hundred shows per year for corporate events, festivals, concerts, wedding receptions, and many other public and private events.
For decades The Embers have been making music by playing a mix of rhythm and blues and heart and soul. Rhythm and Blues became the foundation and essence of soul music and the Motown sound, but in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, the name that applies is “Beach Music.” Some believe that Beach Music is simply lyrics that are easy to sing with simple melodies and pretty harmonies that accompany them. Bobby Tomlinson, drummer and leader of the band, believes that Beach Music is music with a memory. To say “The Embers play Beach Music” is an understatement. After eighteen albums and numerous single releases, The Embers are one of the most popular and active groups in the country. The Embers boast an average of two hundred fifty dates per year all ranging from Toronto to Florida and westward to California, Hawaii and most recently South Korea. Over the years they’ve played for presidents and princes, students and bankers, at the beach and in the city, on record and in concert, for our armed forces and audiences all around the world.
The third week of September, 1978, was marked the beginning of an era, the formation of The Fantastic Shakers, known as the “South’s Finest Show Band.” Since the inception of the band, the have performed over 6,000 engagements including over 400 wedding receptions, 700 conventions, and clubs too numerous to mention. They have performed from New York to Florida and all throughout the Southeast. South Carolina’s Grand Strand has become the band’s summer home and their hit single “Myrtle Beach Days” catapulted The Shakers to the top of the Carolinas musical groups. This combination of experience and longevity has allowed The Fantastic Shakers to possess a level of versatility few other groups can match. With five lead vocalists and up to three horns, they can perform almost any style of music from up-tempo dance and rock to the smooth easy listening for the more subdued occasions. The music is great but what sets The Fantastic Shakers apart is the personality of the group. From start to finish every performance becomes a party! The fun starts at the first note and doesn’t stop until the last. A performance by The Fantastic Shakers is not just a party, it is an event!
If you are looking for fun, entertainment and all the songs you love. Hip Pocket is it! When Hip Pocket shows up a party breaks out and the fun begins. We love to perform, and make your event one that everyone will remember and be talking about for years to come. Hip Pocket has been compared to the Band of Oz in the 1980’s and Bill Deal & The Rhondels in the 70′s, we love the comparison. Just ask anyone who has been to a Hip Pocket show and you will know what we are talking about. Check us out and get the party started………… 2009 CBMA Award for Favorite New Artist The Hip Pocket Band is a one of a kind variety band. They play everything from 60′s soul and 80′s Dance Music to today’s Hot New Country and Party Rock & Roll. If Carolina Beach Music is your thing they play the Rock & Soul Classics you are looking for. They have a rich tradition and heritage in the Rock and Southern Soul industry.
Tired of boring performances and lack of variety in song selection, the co-leaders had only one requirement of a song-you had to be able to dance to it. Musicians accustomed to playing strictly beach or country or rock were suddenly playing all three plus others. The depth of the talent became obvious when these musicians adapted with ease to the different styles. The show might start with “The Electric Slide” and end with Hinder’s “Lips Of An Angel” with Big and Rich’s “Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy” in the middle. This diversity makes the band a hit with fans of all ages and musical preferences. The Pizazz Band is able to entertain a wide range of ages and musical preferences by gearing their extensive play lists to their audiences-heavy on the beach and funk for the private parties, top 40 and rock for the clubs, and a little bit of everything for the many festivals and corporate functions that they do during the year. Costume changes, audience participation, and crazy antics keep audiences on their toes.
North Tower has been on of the south’s great party bands for over 30 years, providing the best in oldies, beach, Top 40 and funk. Sizzling brass, super vocals and a wide-ranging repertoire all contribute to making your party a night to remember!
With the classic style of Ray Charles, the dynamics of Marvin Gaye and Rod Stewart, the Soul of James Brown, the vocal prowess of Steve Perry of Journey, combined with the passion of Sam Cook and Michael McDonald, you have “The Soul Man of Beach Music”, Craig Woolard. As the ambassador of Beach Music, Woolard has enjoyed a stellar career as the front man of one of Carolina’s premiere bands, the Embers. After 27 years with his former group. Woolard has taken on a new persona in what is claimed to be the South’s number one Beach Music, R&B, Top 40, Motown, 70’s & 80’s, and Rock & Roll Party Band….Craig Woolard is The Real Thing! The Craig Woolard Band wows their audience with one of the most diverse repertoires and original crowd participation shows in the industry. It is no wonder they have become one of the most highly recommended and sought after bands for weddings, private and corporate events, concerts, and festivals in the southeastern United States.
Mark Twain once said, “A Southerner talks music.” If this is true, Coastline speaks in volumes. An eclectic blend of soul, blues, and rock has produced the sound known as Coastline. From hard driving Carolina back beats, to Georgia southern rock, from Cajun inspired grooves, to Texas and Delta blues; Coastline truly defines the sound of historical Southern music. With finesse, the pure forms of southern music are transformed into a modern contemporary art form. The inimitable vocals and humorous antics of lead singer Jim Quick are captivating and a perfect hybrid of every essence of soul. He has won more accolades than any other entertainer at the Carolina Music Awards. Guitarist, Casey Meyer is the blues boy in the band. Although the youngest member of Coastline in regard to age, Casey slides on his guitar with the confidence and grace of his many adored older mentors. He is the essence of Coastline’s roots and earmark. His partner in crime, Albert Rogers on bass, comes to Coastline via The Band and Grayson Hugh not to mention Albert’s a great singer in his own right. The multi-talented Glen Tippett rounds out this perfect culmination of musicians. This virtuoso is a highly trained saxophonist and keyboardist and completes this unique sound of the south. Coastline is one of the most sought after acts on the road today and has rapidly become a staple in American music.
To hear it, you might think you just stepped into Motown. To breathe it, you smell a tropical breeze. To feel it, you let the rhythm grasp your body and whirl it into motion. To see it, is like an extravaganza of light and energy. But to experience it, you must say it….“I want THE TAMS!!” The Tams were formed in Atlanta, GA in 1962. Its members were Joseph Pope and Charles Pope (founders), Horace Key, Floyd Ashton, and Robert Lee Smith. In the beginning, they sang and danced as a way of having fun and to escape their circumstances, hoping to make at least a little money. The group began performing in local nightspots for $1.25 each. These small wages only allowed for them to purchase matching Tam O’Shanter hats to wear while on stage. From this trademark, the legendary Tams name was born. The current members include Charles Pope, his son Li’l Redd, Robert Arnold, Reginald Preston and Greg Gallashaw. Despite the unfortunate passing of “The Legendary Joe Pope”, The Tams have continued to be as popular as ever. Forty-two years after the group’s formation, Charles and Li’l Redd continue to lead The Tams toward success. Fans clamor to see Charles Pope – Living Legend, and Li’l Redd – Fastest Feet in the South! And with a new generation of “Little Tams” coming along, Charles puts it best when he says, “The Tams will NEVER die!!”
“The Drifters were the all time greatest Atlantic recording group,” said Ahmet Ertegun, founder of the Atlantic Recording Company and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1988 the Rockhall inducted the seven significant contributors to The Drifters’ legacy – originals Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney, and Gerhardt Thrasher, along with subsequent members Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis, and Johnny Moore. These are the faces you have come to know over the years – and they continue the great Bill Pinkney Legacy with pride and respect. For a classic Drifters show, still blending nostalgic magic with on-stage excitement, contact us for “the best act of its genre on the music scene today”
The Holiday Band has been performing for nearly 20 years. Based in North Carolina the group has played dates in 11 states. Notable performances include The Lincoln Center in New York, The House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach, Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, Carnival cruise on The Inspiration, Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, and Carolina Inn in Pinehurst. The band has been voted group of the year as well as many other awards in Carolina beach music. The Holiday Band plays many wedding receptions, street festivals, fraternity and sorority parties, nightclubs, theatres and corporate parties. The group is known for being one of the most versatile bands around with a wide range of musical styles on the set list
Mark Roberts and Breeze provides entertainment for festivals, weddings, corporate parties, private parties, dance clubs, nightclubs and concerts all over the East Coast. Mark Roberts and Breeze plays the best in dance, funk, rock’n’roll, Motown, beach music, and some country.
Since their inception The Tim Clark Band has been wowing audiences wherever they appear. Not only did they quickly become the top-drawing band in their hometown of Myrtle Beach, SC, but they are also recognized as one of the most popular and versatile bands touring the Southeast. Of course there is good reason for this! Fronted by Tim Clark, who is arguably the finest front man on the East Coast, they are known for adding their own flavor to favorite hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Tim has been entertaining audiences up and down the East Coast for nearly 20 years. As lead singer for the immensely popular Charlotte, NC band Sugarcreek, Tim perfected his unique brand of showmanship, displaying a natural gift for winning over an audience. He is both a talented singer and masterful entertainer…and now he has assembled an incredible group of players who compliment his style and raise The Tim Clark Band to another level.
The Castaways are the premier party band in the Carolinas and Virginia. A reputable band known throughout the South, The Castaways posses nearly fifty years of experience in the beach music industry. From it’s beginning in Durham, NC in 1961, The Castaways have been pleasing audiences with their unique flavor of Beach, Soul, and Rock N’ Roll for generations of fans. The Castaways original music can be heard on Beach Music radio shows throughout the southeast. As artists on the KHP Music label, their CD’s “Generation Six” and “Give It Up” have received great reviews as they have showcased the variety of vocal styles and song selections that The Castaways can offer! Come out and give The Castaways a listen – you will soon become a “Castanut”!!
Dubbed in New York’s Village Voice newspaper as “The South’s Hottest Honky-Tonkers,” The Super Grit Cowboy Band branches into western swing, country, bluegrass and rock’n’roll with an intensity for each genre that compromises none. These seasoned pros have criss-crossed the United States and Canada since 1974 with amazing versatility and sparkling virtuosity, in a show that is entertaining, humorous and always full of surprises. The Super Grit Cowboy Band has released five albums and has seen five singles charted in Billboard Magazine’s Top 100. They have been featured on numerous nationally televised shows, such as Nashville After Hours and New Country.
Big Band Music ‒ it is something very special and not often duplicated in today’s music world. Leon Jordan’s Continentals is a big band that, for more than fifty years has played a wide variety of engagements, including such places as Asheville, N.C. in the west to, the N.C. coast in the east, Savannah, Georgia in the south and Washington, D.C. in the north. On one special occasion the band played engagements in and near Hull, England. Whether for the Lord Mayor of Hull, England, U.S. Senator Jessie Helms, North Carolina Governors, charities, Bob Hope celebrity shows, collegiate events, country clubs, dance clubs, happy brides and grooms or inaugural balls, Leon Jordan’s Continentals play music of the great big bands.
From Beach to Classic rock, from Soul to Country, from Disco to Buffett, The Main Event Band is the perfect choice for any party occasion. Featuring top-notch vocals, a tight rhythm section, and one of the best horn sections around, The Main Event Band offers a quality performance that is hard to rival.
Since the Catalinas formed in Charlotte in late 1957, more than 60 accomplished guitarists, keyboardists, trumpet players, drummers, bass players & singers have been a part of the band. Most have come from communities along the Interstate 77 corridor from Statesville to Charlotte. The group has filled Myrtle Beach Pavilion more times than its members can count. The Catalinas have been the warm-up band for such acts as the Temptations, The Four Tops and even The Monkeys
Formed in the spring of 2000, BrickHouse has become one of the most sought-after musical groups in the mid-Atlantic region. BrickHouse performs a wide variety of hits from the 60′s, 70′s, 80′s, 90′s, and today, combining tight harmonies, a solid rhythm section and blazing instrumentalists to create a powerful, exciting and entertaining ensemble. With decades of performing experience and their extensive repertoire, BrickHouse can tailor its performance to almost any event, from nightclubs to private and corporate parties, from weddings and formal events to festivals and charity functions. BrickHouse travels and performs with modern, state-of-the-art stage, sound and lighting equipment. This allows us to cover venues ranging from large indoor/outdoor productions to small parties and intimate settings. Whether you want to rock the neighborhood or just provide softer background entertainment, BrickHouse is the band for you!
Johnny White & The Elite Band are one of the finest show and dance bands in the music business, performing “live” music for all ages. With a career of more than four decades, they are specialist in any type of event. The band delivers the very best in Motown, Soul Classics, Carolina Beach Music, old/current Top 40, and Jazz/Big Band Standards, Our client list includes IBM, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Diebold Corporation, The Princeton Symphony, The Atlanta Symphony, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Elon University, Charlotte Country Club, Croasdaile Country Club, Myers Park Country Club, Carolina Country Club, North Hills Mall, Reston Town Center, Brightleaf Square, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and many others.
North Carolina native, Emily Minor is the fresh new face of country music. Emily has always had the passion for country music but recently got her start singing lead vocals for the Johnny Dollar Band. Starting out in Greenville, NC at local college bars is where Emily developed her love for the stage, live music, and bright lights. “Singing to me is more like a need to live. It’s not a hobby, it’s a way of life. It’s the only way of life for me,” she says. In August of 2008, in Charleston, NC is where Emily faced critical American Idol judges, Simon, Paula, and Randy. She made it all the way to the top 50 in Hollywood, CA before saying good-bye to the show. But that didn’t stop Emily’s determination of pursuing her dreams. “Being rejected and failing is what living is all about. It’s part of the process. Some are going to love you, and some are going to hate you… And it makes for writing one hell of a song,” she says of her past experiences. Emily is currently writing her own songs, recording, and making local appearances in the Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, and Wilmington area. Emily also visits Nashville frequently and if you’re lucky, you may get the chance to see her singing in the local bars.