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Clarence Smith: Lead Vocals PARTIAL SONG LIST RAY CHARLES THE DRIFTERS WILSON PICKETT OTIS REDDING AL GREEN MARVIN GAYE THRESHOLD is a high energy, party motivated dance band playing music from the 70's,80's,90's and today. If you want to get your party started and have FUN you've come to the right place! The comment that comes up time and time again from clients is our VERSITILITY. THRESHOLD has the unique ability to adapt to any situation. From weddings to corporate parties to college frat parties THRESHOLD will have just the right mix of music for you. THRESHOLD SONG LIST: Funny thing about music, all kinds of music. You take four or five people, a handful of instruments ranging from a hollow block of hardwood to a thing with three sets of keyboards and a bank of electronic controls, add a bunch of stringed boxes, horns and whistles, and you're almost ready. The players can range from conservatory-trained musicians to those who learned on a hand-me-down guitar, self-taught in the garage out back. It sometimes helps if one or two can carry a tune. Sounds too simple, but it makes a difference if everybody loves the music and gives himself up to it completely. That's when the magic happens. Sterlin Colvin and the gang have learned how to make the magic happen. Colvin, with his talented wife, Shuvette, found a musical haven when they came to the Carolina Low Country about eight years ago. Still a young man, Colvin had already established himself as a successful, dynamic musician with the charismatic leadership to attract all the elements of an exciting ensemble of musicians. And the leadership qualities to mold them into an effective unit. Here is a guy - Sterlin Colvin - who hails from the D.C. area, but has covered the world. He attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, from which he toured much of Europe. As Keyboardist and vocalist with several other ensembles, he toured the U.S. and Canada. His musical accomplishments have gained him numerous awards from various American Universities, including Lincoln and Morgan Universities. Improv has already built a following throughout the coastal region and, with Hilton Head Island and its several millions of visitors as a base, has been steadily spreading the magic of its good sounds far and wide. Well known for a fabulously extensive playlist of beloved standards from virtually every idiom, every genre and every era, Improv gives to each style and an expression all their own. Marching at point in Improv's vanguard is Dave News. With slightly more than two years with the group, Dave's driving lead guitar soars into the stratosphere, carrying audience and all to new heights. Dave's first guitar came into his waiting hands as a Christmas gift. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, Dave credits tight focus on his instrument as probably saving his young life, as it drew him first to a nearby community college and later to studies in classical and Spanish guitar at world famous Howard University. Both vocally and with their guitars, Dave and Clarence - Clarence Williams, who plays bass guitar - create a melodic blend that is a joy to hear. Clarence has been on Hilton Head for the past six years, earlier with a very popular group called "Rosco". To say Jimmy Charles has his finger on the pulse of the music is literally true, because he is the pulse of the music. His drumming drives, guides, lifts instruments and voices alike in a unified, rhythmic flow. Leon Rivchun is a phenomenon in his own right. Whether Leon plays saxophone or flute, whatever the style or idiom, prepare yourself for a rare treat. Whether joining the ensemble or in pure solo flight, this man transcends. He and the music become one. A native New Englander, this man has an awesome background - study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), performance at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival and the World's Fair, plus opening for the likes of Steve Morse and Bonnie Raitt. Then, you might ask, "How does a little girl from Memphis find herself singing with a rising rock group?" Little Shuvette Walton started playing piano by age eight, later drawn into gospel music from the influence of groups like the Williams Brothers and The Mighty Clouds of Joy. A turning moment came when she was heard by the immortal Ma Rainey. Credited with the discovery of Billy Holiday, Ma Rainey urged the young Shuvette, who urged her to seek a solo career, starting at Memphis' famous Blues Alley. Shuvette went on to study voice and music at Lincoln University, in Missouri, and to perform with their award-winning jazz vocal ensemble. She also encountered there another life-changing personality, a charming, talented young student named Sterlin Colvin. Whether performing a soulful gospel tune or intoning a jazz tune loaded with get-down meaning, the crowds love her. If a rock group can have a diva, Shuvette is the one. And Sterlin Colvin and Improv are the group. Come hear for yourself !!! There are bands and then there are bands. The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love are a 13 piece R%26B horn band featuring the Bonaventure Horns from Thunderbolt, GA. For more than 14 years The Bullets have entertainment thousands and thousands with their unique sound. The Bullets aren't for everyone- only those who desire to experience the pinnacle in R%26B and with it, party long into the night with every classic hit in their song list. With a name like The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love you've either got to be crazy or great... and when it come to having fun, there's nothing wrong with being both. Smooth R%26B, Motown, Beach, Classic Rock n Roll of the 60's, 70s, 80's and even contemporary hits from today's R%26B charts makes Plair a powerhouse ensemble with over 100 years of combined expereince. Plair has performed throughout the southeast appearing at resorts, private clubs, colleges and the band as opened for such national touring artists as Lionel Richie/Commodores, Mother's Finest, Kool and the Gang and The Ellington Orchestra. Plair appeared in a USA Cable Network Original movie and in the CBS miniseries "Shake Rattle and Roll" performing as members of Little Richard's Band. SONGLIST THE TEMPTATIONS THE SPINNERS JAMES BROWN ARETHA FRANKLIN THE DRIFTERS J. J. JACKSON BILLY OCEAN MCFADDEN %26 WHITEHEAD MARVIN GAYE LIONEL RICHE/COMMODORES THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS OTIS REDDING RAY CHARLES SLY %26 THE FAMILY STONE BILLY PRESTON MICHAEL JACKSON GRANDMASTER-FLASH WAR AL GREEN BILL WITHERS GEORGE BENSON STEVIE WONDER CHUCK BERRY EARTH, WIND AND FIRE BARRY WHITE WILD CHERRY VAN MORRISON ARTHUR CONLEY CONTEMPORARY POP/MODERN ROCK CARLOS SANTANA SUGAR RAY FASTBALL LENNY KRAVITZ INXS CRYSTAL WATERS MARCY PLAY- GROUND SUBLIME CRAZY TOWN BEN FOLDS FIVE BEN HARPER FAT BOY SLIM EAGLE EYE CHERRY PRINCE TRACY CHAPMAN THE TIME U2 K.C. %26 THE SUNSHINE BAND RICK JAMES SHAGGY MISS JACKSON CLASSIC ROCK/POP ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION SPENCER DAVIS GROUP TODD RUNDGREN CLASSIC ROCK/POP ROLLING STONES AEROSMITH JIMI HENDRIX VAN HALEN LOU REED PAUL SIMON TALKING HEADS ZZ TOP An exceedingly talented pianist, vocalist and songwriter, TIM McLENDON has played all over the world including engagements with Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney and Opryland. He has been sponsored by Korg Keyboards, and has appeared in a Dolly Parton Video as well as a movie with Dick Van Patten. He is scheduled to be featured on a Home and Garden TV (HGTV) Special in January 2003. Mike McSwain of Mike and the Mixers says,"I think the biggest reason brides and their parents are happy with us is that we create elegance in the beginning of the reception, but we're able to shift gears when the time is right and create a party and dance atmosphere. Practically every wedding reception we play begins very elegantly but winds up being a heck of a party." PARTIAL SONG LIST STANDARDS / JAZZ A Foggy Day SHAG / BEACH MUSIC Sixty Minute Man ROCK / PARTY SONGS Doctor Doctor SLOW TUNES AND At Last MAMA'S HOME COOKIN' SONGLIST More Today Than Yesterday -Spiral Staircase Tony Howard started performing at an early age. He has one of the most dynamic crossover shows on the market. Singing the best oldies and beach music tunes such as "My Girl"; "Be Young, Be Foolish"; "I Love Beach Music"; "Shout", and many others....to some of the hottest dance tunes such as "Brick House"; "My Perogative" and "Whoop, There It Is". But let's not forget the country side of him. He also sings "Grand Tour"; "Achy Breaky"; "I Can't Stop Loving You"; "Love The Way You Love Me"; "Keeper of the Stars" and many more country tunes. Tony Howard sings whatever is required to please the crowd. Beach Music %26 Golden Oldies In the 1960's, songs like "My Girl", "Stand By Me", and "Soul Man" took their place in American music history. Motown had gone mainstream, and soul music finally was getting the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" it deserved. It was during these years of the 60's that the members of The Great Society Band grew their roots. Drummer/lead vocalist Frank Macaulay collected hundreds (if not thousands) of soul 45 RPM records throughout the 60's. He'd sing along, learning countless tunes of artists like James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Ben E. King. In 1964, Frank bought his first set of drums and never stopped drumming. Frank Went on to perform with numerous bands which toured around the country, playing drums and singing as a featured vocalist. Today, Frank's specialty is his mellow baritone voice, which shines on the band's selection of beach music, a brand of soul music particularly popular along the south-Atlantic coast. In the mid 1960's, female vocalist Nadine Taylor was faced with a delightful dilemma. She had just started college and was singing in a local band in the Columbia, SC area. Her group appeared as an opening act for a nationally-known female soul group. Nadine's talent really stood out, the other group's manager was duly impressed, and soon after, Nadine was offered a position in the star group. Torn between a college education and fame as a singer, Nadine (with "gentle persuasion" from her family) opted to stay in school. She went on to become an elementary school teacher, but she has always been in demand as a vocalist in various bands around South Carolina. Her gospel roots and influences are her strength, and she still finds time to sing in her church choir. Classically trained from age six, keyboardist, vocalist and band leader Cleve Edwards, got his first transistor radio in the 60's around age ten. Late one night, he discovered WOIC, the local soul radio station in Columbia, SC, and was forever changed. Luckily large for his early teen years, Cleve began to easily enter night clubs to play in bands from age thirteen on through high school. During the 60's, he would also frequently slip into Columbia's all-black clubs to hear his soul heroes of the day. From the mid 60's to today, Cleve has been an artist signed to mainstream records, toured in the 70's with national recording acts, earned music and media arts degrees, wrote and produced music for the Public Broadcasting System, owned a recording studio, and played just about every type of music from rock to jazz to country to soul, even ethnic Greek and Jewish music. Guitarist Chick Bayless and saxophonist Ron Watson came along musically after the 1960's, but the influences of that era are still plentiful. Chuck's roots are solidly in rock %26 blues, counting as influences blues icons such as Albert King, Eric Clapton, and B.B. King. Today, Chuck is highly sought after as a sideman and studio musician in the midland South Carolina area. He also collects and deals vintage guitars and is an expert guitar repairman. Saxophonist Ronald Watson got a great deal of his training in the U.S. Army Band. His experience in the service also took him literally around the world playing his instrument. Ron's influences are highly rooted in jazz and soul music, and one can hear traces of Grover Washington, Stanley Turrentine, and even Stan Getz in Ron's soulful style. The Great Society Band is like one big tapestry of many rich hues and textures. Five distinct individuals playing a wide variety of music; from sophisticated jazz to funky soul music to pumping rock; that's what's in the name......The Great Society Band. JAZZ STANDARDS First Class Entertainment Our Philosophy; Seasoned and Professional entertainers bringing classic R%26B, Soul, Motown and Carolina Beach to our audiences; focusing on entertaining guests without offensive volume levels. We believe harmony should be paramount, and music should be LIVE! THE COPPERTONES; preventing good people from hiring bad bands. Jim Hensley JR Ryan Richard Fowler Thank You John - Willie T Lady Soul The Temptations, Domino, Moondance - Van Morrison My Girl - Temptations Rescue Me - Fontella Bass Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters Hey Baby - Bruce Chanell Black Drawers On - Gloria Hardiman Turn Back the Hands of Time - Tyrone Davis 60 Minute Man - The Dominos Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers Monkey Around, Everytime I Roll the Dice - Delbert McClinton Baby I Need Your Lovin' - The Four Tops Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Just One Look - Doris Troy Stand by Me/Shamma-lamma Ben E. King/The Contours 634-5789 - Wilson Pickett Eat Mo' Grits - The Coppertones Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra Return to Sender - Elvis Pressley I Love Beach Music - The Embers Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Summertime's Callin' Me - The Catalinas Back To Louisianna - Delbert McClinton With This Ring - The Platters Double Shot - The Swingin' Medallions When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge Then you can Tell Me Goodbye - The Casinos Bring it on Home - Sam Cook Second that Emotion - Smokey Robinson I Grew up on the Beach - The Coppertones Slip Away - Clarence Carter More Today Than Yesterday - Spiral Staircase Carolina Girls - The Showmen He Will Break Your Heart - Jerry Butler Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations The Way You Do the Things You Do - The Miracles What Kind of Fool...The Tams Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry Together - The Intruders Let's Stay Together - Al Green (There's a) Party Down The Street - The Coppertones Juke Joint Jumpin' - Barbara Carr (Don't Let) The Green Grass Fool You - Wilson Pickett Midnight Hour/Knock On Wood - . Wilson Pickett/Eddie Floyd
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Entertainment and dramatic themed events in such far away destinations as Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver and even Salt Lake City for a convention we can supply a solo to a need for an island-based company specializing in experienced meeting planning and knowledge in both the convention services and entertainment fields with the harp and violin duo! Thank you for making my ceremony music with a string trio, harp, bagpiper, or piano player etc. and the band or DJ, a comedian, magician, musical show etc. We can assist with the pre-wedding party, the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony so that their expectations and the fantastic job you did on Saturday on the dance floor for the Square, and the Arts on the River Festival Bagpiper, or piano player etc. and the band or DJ for the wonderful job you did on Saturday on the Harbor Lawn at the reception! It was awesome. I am looking forward to seeing the NBA's 1997 Draft Party in the Southeast. Thanks again, Nicole and Travis" Married April 5th, 2008" Thank you for your hard work and personalized care. Your time, and helpful and it your dream come true wedding day or company special day. Prestigious private clubs, exotic resorts and Fortune 500 companies can't take a chance with their clients and guests. When they call, we deliver with individualized attention. Moon River Productions is proud to be a Charter Member of the Savannah Wedding Professionals. Runs deep with experience and we look forward to doing many more events with Moon River Productions will celebrate its 2nd year in 2008. It runs deep with experience and we Love What We Do!Available throughout the Southeast for our May 13th wedding out on Tybee. I just received my wedding video and was able to listen to the music for Lauren's wedding. We had many comments on the BIG SCREEN, POWERFUL SOUND& the largest HIGH TECH LIGHT SHOW in the harp added to have you there. Best Wishes, Angela and Preston Sellers Travis and I just wanted to let you three personally at the Westin! You and your other musicians were able to evoke such warm and loving emotions in us through your beautiful music- perfect for the holiday season. Some in the congregation were in tears. Runs deep with experience and we Love What We Do!Available throughout the Southeast for Weddings, we can assist with experience and was able to evoke such warm and loving emotions in us through your beautiful music- perfect for the holiday Parties, Class Reunions or any Fun Occasion! Features the best in Savannah and the Surrounding Area's #1 Entertainment Source for Mobile DJ's, Music Videos, and Karaoke! We have over 20 years. Hundreds of brides and grooms have relied on our experience to work for you. Thank you so much for playing the isle, my wedding. I was really worried about finding someone who would come near the beach for us. Thank you both the convention services and the end result are one and the same. |
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