In her early twenties, though Tift had gigged by herself, she decided she was not very good at music and better suited for writing short stories. She and her dog Lucy started school at UNC to study creative writing. There, she met Zeke Hutchins, whose band had just taken a haitus and who had decided to become a school teacher. With his encouragement and a big box of LPs from the 70′s that they both liked, they started a band. Zeke set drums up in the kitchen of Tift’s farmhouse on the outskirts of town, and they practiced songs at her red piano. The Carbines played Chapel Hill haunts like the Cave, the Cat’s Cradle, and the front porch of the General Store in Bynum, NC. Tift also made a guest appearance on the Two Dollar Pistols with Tift Merritt EP. In 2000, Tift won Merlefest’s Chris Austin Songwriting contest, and with the help of Ryan Adams, found herself with a manager and a recording contract with Lost Highway records. The band headed to LA to record her first release, Bramble Rose, in 2002, produced by Ethan Johns. The record landed on Time Magazine’s and New Yorker’s top ten lists and was called the best debut of the year in any genre by the Associated Press. Tambourine followed in 2004. Produced by George Drakoulias, featuring Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers on guitar, Tambourine was a soul-rock throw down, Grammy-nominated for Country Album of the Year, even though it was really not a country album. It was also nominated for three Americana Music Awards. The tour opened for Elvis Costello, recorded Austin City Limits, releasing the performance as a live DVD, and made Home Is Loud, a document of the tour’s homecoming concert in Raleigh, NC. As the tour was winding down, Tift ran away to Paris looking for her mojo and, without intending to, started writing songs that would become Another Country. Another Country was released on Fantasy Records in 2008, again with George Drakoulias and her longtime band at the helm. Buckingham Solo, recorded in England, is an intimate concert behind Another Country, released on Fantasy in April 2009. Also in 2009, Tift had her first art exhibit, Other Countries, bringing the journals and pictures behind Another Country to light. Tift’s latest release, See You On The Moon, produced by Tucker Martine, is her most visceral work to date, and finds her doing what she does best more directly – and better – than she ever has.
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Music from PARDON ME has been picked up by shows including: Boardwalk Empire (HBO), C.S.I. Miami (CBS), Friday Night Lights (NBC), College Game Day (ESPN), Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (CBS) and NASCAR Raceday (Speed Channel) among others.
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Austin City Limits Festival, Newport Folk Fest, Sunset Junction, Pickathon, Rhythm and Roots, and SXSW. The band garnered heavy acclaim for their performance of “Restless” on the David Letterman show and were WXPN’s artist of the month.
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He ad-libs throughout a show phrasing rhythmic lyrics as his entertaining live show unfolds. Drake frequently involves the audience in his witty craftsmanship of verbalization as well. The enthusiastic 27 year old credits many country, blues, rock, freestyle and bluegrass influences that forms his musical sound that is unique in its own way. The EMI singer/songwriter is incredibly motivated in his pursuit of creating great music and wants nothing more than to do what he loves. He is a God fearing, river rat, beach bum that loves the outdoors and expresses this love through his soulful lyrical exchanges that breeze through the listener's ears effortlessly.
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Embedded in their style of rock and roll are blues, country, punk and soul influences that link elegant harmonies with the raunchy guitar work of Josh Roberts. Their powerful sound is raw and uncompromising, creating new rock and roll anthems that leave their dedicated fans speechless…and sometimes exhausted, yet always wanting more.
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The air of their creation breathes a sense of celebration and salvation, of a raucous party where everyone is welcome and the most stoic find their toes tapping and a smile breaking free. In the same spirit as the blues greats that traveled the highways of the American psyche before, their music is not to lament living's hardships but rather to celebrate in life itself -- in all its pleasure and pain.
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Some folks think good music comes from making a whole bunch of sounds no one’s ever heard before. Some folks think that you can sit back and take her easy for a little while without trying too damn hard. Some folks think you can have a little of both. If you push yourself every once in awhile, you might wind up in the right place around the right friends and come up with something worth playing on the porch-swing over an ice-cold beer. That’s exactly Futurebirds’ situation. Surrounded by a sleepy-living music community—more earnest than you’ll find elsewhere—the band works to set things right where they belong. Provide people with an infectious melody and a refreshing song about things theyunderstand and they’ll sing with you.
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The band consists of Danny Keylon on bass and vocals, Austin Brashier on guitar and vocals, Max Hightower on keyboards, harmonica, guitar, and vocals, Mike Whitt on drums, and Mac Arnold on vocals, bass and Gas Can Guitars. www.macarnold.com
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M-80 Management companyand embarked on a rigorous tour schedule through the Southeast that would last two years. On the strength of the band's energetic performances, Cravin' Melon sold over 20,000 copies of their indie release, "Where I Wanna Be". With word on the street about the live shows, and the band's cutting-edge presence on this "new fad" called "the internet", it wasn't long before the major labels came calling. In 1996 the band inked a deal with Mercury and in January 1997 released its debut , "Red Clay Harvest". Constant touring coupled with the major-label release more than tripled their sales base. The next two years saw them emerging as a Southern power-house, packing clubs headlining the star-rich Jim Valvano celebrity V-Jam, and pocketing the 1998 South Carolina Band of the Year Award. Previous recipients include James Brown and Hootie And The Blowfish.
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they sound like they've been pickin' for years, they've been playing together for seven months; they sound like a country band, but they've got bluegrass chops as good as the best of 'em.
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After deciding to pursue a professional music career, he joined the Charles Miller group until 1965 when he made the move to Chicago to work with recording artist/saxophonist A. C. Reed.

Born and living in Greenville, South Carolina, Linda traveled the paths in her music career through the "College of Hard Knocks". "That is why I sing the blues," she affirms. At a very young age, Linda was immersed in music listening to her grandparents and aunts with vocal styling ranging from Patti LaBelle and Shirley Cesar to Muddy Waters and the Grand Dame of rockin' soul Aretha Franklin. The church mentored the young Linda while she polished her vocal prowess singing with the children's choir, and wowed church goers with her powerful and mature vocal capabilities.
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Lead man Shane Pruitt hails from Spartanburg, SC, where the musical roots of the blues and southern rock have been living and breathing for years on end. Birthing such musical talents and styles like those of Toy Caldwell and The Marshall Tucker Band, David Ball, Champ Hood, Walter Hyatt, and many others, Spartanburg has named Shane Pruitt its “Instrumentalist of the Year” for eight years and running. Living and breathing the blues and gospel, The Shane Pruitt Band embodies a regional tradition while bringing its original tone and flare to every performance. 


Finding itself ever-searching in musical traditions between Delta Blues, Gospel, and Southern Rock, The Shane Pruitt Band embraces in the Jam Band traditions of improvisation and an ever-evolving musical experience. Picking up momentum with every performance, Shane Pruitt and his trio are driving towards uncharted waters while wowing critics everywhere they play.
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this quartet has shaped a sound that combines the nitty-gritty roots music of the Appalachia with guitar-drenched-drum-driven anthems of Rock & Roll. Through collaborative songwriting, howling harmonies, & multi-instrumental talent, their show can take you from a back porch hoe-down to a full on rock show at the change of an instrument.

Having played hundreds of shows from the sunny beaches of FL to the bustling cities of MA and from the Smokies to the Rockies, these gentlemen have seen some miles and have some stories. On an almost constant state of tour, they have managed to release a few EPs, a VINYL single, and are currently on tour with their NEW LIVE ALBUM; all the while continuing work on a full length album, BETWEEN THE MOON AND MORNING LIGHT, set to be released on March 19, 2011. Look for them to be playing somewhere soon near you!
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A follow up performance at Next Big Nashville in 2010 had A & R reps scurrying to put their Blackberrys away and listen. When in the studio with Partners in Crime, Russ Long and Chris Grainger (Wilco, Sixpence None the Richer), the Kopecky clan produced The Disaster EP which was released in August 2010. The Kopeckys followed up SXSW with a mammoth CMJ 2010, where they won over NPR‘s own Bob Boilen and were invited to play at the official Paste Magazine showcase before becoming the darlings of ‘Store‐Cute’ and online retailer, Fred Flare. Straight back into the studio after CMJ, the band produced the follow up to The Disaster, the perfect compliment entitled Of Epic Proportions. The EP is comprised of digital B‐Sides & rarities, featuring crowd favorite “Howlin’ at the Moon“, and a remix of “God & Me” that explores the band’s varied and broad scope to produce amazing and diverse sounds. Since then, the band released a limited edition split 7₺ vinyl with Seattle friends Ivan & Alyosha, and returned to Austin yet again for SXSW. The band played the infamous Paste Magazine showcase, Schubas Day Party, Next Big Nashville and performed for Austin’s KUT during the festival. And to keep themselves really busy in 2011, the band attended Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for the first, notching up 3 amazing sets during the festival and amassing several new friends and fans along the way. And in other big 2011 news, the band signed on with one of the most respected companies in their field, Red Light Management. This relationship is sure to help the Kopecky Family Band continue in their pursuits to make great music for their fans and themselves. Look out for the debut full length record early in 2012.
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that truly sets her apart. Her voice has been compared to that of Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, and Emmylou Harris. She is a proficient guitarist and songwriter with an undeniably endearing and engaging presence and a heart full of songs that captivate her audiences.

Balancing her life on the road, Emily co-writes frequently across the States, including collaborations with some of the best and brightest writers in Atlanta, Nashville, and Charleston. Always writing and creating new melodies, Emily has penned over 60 new songs since she finished her debut. Lynch muses that “that kind of discipline is the least I can do, if I’m trying to follow in the footsteps of the greats---Emmy Lou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Patty Griffin, and Alison Krauss”.
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With debut album Southern Son, So Far, Burke has solidified his name as an invigorating new face in Americana music. Recorded at Johns Island, S.C.‘s Plowground Productions Studios, the album features Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell singing harmonies on “The Rescue”, while fellow Folly Beach favorites Dangermuffin back him on “I Know You Will.” “I wanted to find players who would come in and love the music and organically start playing,” says Burke. From honest country to soul, the nine-song album showcases Burke‘s strengths as a solid guitarist, strong vocalist, and songwriting craftsman.
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At 17, he joined the famous Gospel group Five Blind Boys of Alabama for many years. Then, moved to L.A. to play in his brothers band, The Jett Edwards Band. Recording two albums together, one song was recorded by Mr. George Benson. Currently, Mr. Edwards travels and performs with his band The Calvin Edwards Trio.
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engaging personality, and his passion for music. Not only is Dante a passionate instrumentalist, but he is also a humble down to earth human being.
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Refusing to be boxed into a general genre, the Soulfeathers tap into the lush history of American music, and provide a purely organic energy that is timeless and yet boldly pioneering. With elements of roots, rock’n roll, blues, jazz, funk, and of course soul, the Soulfeathers purpose is to play music and have a good time.
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“I’ve had to stop wondering why all my dreams seem to keep coming true and moving me forward,” Blount says. “I’ve learned to trust that singing and writing songs is what I’m supposed to do, because every time I focus on my music, new opportunities suddenly present themselves.” “I know people look at me, with my tattoos and apperance, and they don’t think I look like a country singer,” he says. “When I sing, I have a gruffness to my voice that’s different than most country singers too. But when I start to talk, you can hear that I’m as country as cornbread. And the songs, with their real-life stories and positive outlook on life, have more in common with country music than anything else. Country music is where I belong.”
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He first cut his teeth in the music scene of Orlando Florida during his time at Rollins College while earning a degree in vocals, composition and guitar. In 2008, Matt was lured to Charleston along the South Carolina coast—where his single “Drive” has been regularly featured on radio at 105.5 The Bridge. When around home, Matt also performs regularly at the iconic venue The Windjammer…perhaps best-known as a launchpad for Darius Rucker’s Hootie & The Blowfish. Matt’s trademarks are a big voice, authentic songwriting, personable nature and an extra dose of funny.
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Performing semi-pro since the early 1990s and with her Charleston-based band "Shrimp City Slim" since 1999, Wanda sings with great conviction and emotion, writes some of her own music, and has become known for her ability to really connect with her audiences. With multiple European tours under her belt, numerous USA festival appearances (including the Chicago and Poconos Blues Festivals), and three CDs in worldwide distribution, Wanda has earned notoriety on both the national and international scenes. In 2009 and with the blessing of her musical mentor, Gary 'Shrimp City Slim' Erwin, Johnson branched out and formed her own "Upstate Rhythm Section" (Conger Purcell - guitar, Jeff Hook - drums, and Tim Robinson - bass). The music just keeps on coming and Wanda's story continues to unfold.
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Duane Simpson(Jonathan Scales Fourchestra) on guitar and Ryan Lassiter (Uncle Mountain) on drums from Asheville NC, who use their creative talents and own personal styles to contribute a unique sound every show. Hoover has recently played with Yonrico Scott, Jeff Sipe, Kofi Burbridge, Joe Craven, Derek Trucks, Pete McCann, using his trio as a reflection of all the music he’s encountered. The Shannon Hoover Trio uses carefully crafted instrumental sets to entertain all kinds of audiences. With the release of an all original studio album in Fall 2010, the Shannon Hoover Trio looks to perform festivals, music/club venues, theaters, and the like, hoping to further spread and share their passion for music with eager listeners and musicians.
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of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel. Montana Skies seemingly non-stop tour schedule has taken them all across the US as well as to Canada, Asia, and Russia; and their dedication to their musical vision has helped them build an enthusiastic grassroots fan base along the way. Combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n' roll; Jonathan's guitar wizardry and Jenn's blazing electric cello combine to create a sound that is truly remarkable. While the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of the word. It's been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings. Whatever you want to call it, rest assured, this ain't your grannies chamber music.
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Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and many many more... Craig's band, The Craig Sorrells Project, is two year old 5-piece combo featuring a virtual who's who of upstate musicians. With Tez Sherard on drums, Shannon Hoover on bass, Troy House on guitar, Brad Jepson on trombone, and Craig leading the way, this funky band is sure to raise hairs on your arms and leave you wanting more!
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East North creates unique soundscapes that would fit equally well on a film soundtrack or a playlist for a long roadtrip. East North is currently working on the follow-up to 2010’s eponymous East North. You can find more information about East North at eastnorthmusic.com. www.eastnorthmusic.com
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(vocals/guitar), Rob Sweet (bass/vocals) and Andrew Parker (kit) have helped raise over $10,000 for local charities (including the Red Cross, the Hallraiser Cancer Benefit, a Childs Haven, and SCene SC Upstate), shared the stage with some of their heroes (including Dexter Romweber of Flat Duo Jets, Mike Herrera of MxPx, and Lois DeFabrizio of Gasoline Heart), been featured on the cover of Greenville's Link Magazine, taken part in a music panel discussing the Upstate music scene on WNCW's What It Is, and added multi-instrumentalist Wilson Warren and Randy Cooksey to the band. In the coming months, Archer vs. Gunman plans on finishing their long awaited first album, Breaking Hearts is Easy.
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NuSound has had the opportunity to perform at several premier nightdubs in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and has become a popular favorite at Motowne on Main located in Mauldin, SC. NuSound cernes equipped with their own personal sound system to acoommodate almost any size venue inside or out. NuSound will be sure to keep you on your feet with popular tunes like "Cool" by Morris Day and the Time, "Fantastic Voyage" by Lakeside, and familiar tunes from the Gcxffather of Soul, James Brown. NuSound will help you relax with sultry tunes by Anita Baker and Jill Soott and soothe your soul with instrumentals by the late Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross. Whether you need smooth tunes for a dinner banquet or energetic tunes for a party, NuSound can and will acoommodate your every musical need.
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in at six members whose backgrounds range from grunge to gospel. Kelly Jo leads the pack with soaring, smoky vocals as the band build intricate, solid jams. Individually, these musicians have worked beside living legends; together they are headlining festivals and shows throughout the US.
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Doyle and Arambula began writing for a new project,pumping out demos with a more mature and focused feel to them. In late December of that year, they booked time to record in Los Angeles, CA at Killingsworth Recording Company with David Baker at the production helm. 5 Months and 30 songs later, they flew to LA and came home with their 10 s ong full length debut, which they released October 22nd, 2010.
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Eric is of course known for his “On Air” personality as Chief Meteorologist for WFMY News 2 of Greensboro, NC. The Chill Tones are made up of a veteran group of six talented musicians and singers with no less than 30 years experience performing in the music business. “We pride ourselves on getting the audience immersed into the experience”. If you are planning to have some fun and be entertained, you've found the all-purpose band to keep everyone on the dance floor and smiles on your faces through the performance.
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these groups leave off, offering audiences tight and energetic covers and fresh originals. Not afraid to experiment, these guys leverage their backgrounds in pop, classical and jazz to fuse and genre-bend their way through skillfully improvised phrases to the delight of all who listen. With this group, there’s never a dull moment. It’s always “art-in-the-making” and “creativity-on-demand.” It’s always fresh, it’s always new – and the crowds always leave smiling. www.thebentstrings.com
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RetroVertigo taps into its member's history of quality musicianship and showmanship to bring the most colorful music from the 80’s back to life.
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The Washington Post called Kayte a "talented musician" who "writes great pop songs with smart lyrics and a country feel" and declared the "Written On" album (featuring Kayte's 5 time Grammy Award winning cousin Victor Wooten) an "impressive debut." Only two years after first picking up a guitar, Kayte Grace has been featured not only by The Washington Post, but also by YouTube, The Augusta Chronicle, NBC and ABC news, Columbia Spectator, Ivy League Christian Observer and Washingtonian Magazine. She has over 600,000 views on her YouTube videos, has released 3 albums and has gone on 2 national tours. Her fans call her "delightful," "genreless" and "refreshing." At the heart of Kayte's music is the desire for true community - community that is felt in that moment when you can't help but sing along, and when you hear your deepest heart cry articulated back to you in the lyrics of a song, and especially in the moments spent right after the show, meeting and laughing and grabbing a bite to eat with fans and friends who came to see her perform. It's about community. And storytelling. The audiences of her live shows feel it.
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The group’s unique and versatile musical style covers Rock ‘N’ Roll…Beach and Soul. Their range includes Motown, shaggin’ beach classics and female vocal artists from the wonderful 60’s. Music in The Flashbacks playlist includes such artists as The Spinners, The Tams, Lou Rawls, The Drifters, Barbara Lewis, Fats Domino and The Temptations.
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music every time they come to see us” says Lehman. “We are so blessed to have an audience that wants to come out to hear us, and we are staggered at the response we’re getting from our new record Lowcountry.”
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With that "The Earle" became the band they are today. Known for being a mainstay in the Upstate, SC music scene, the bands high energy shows have made them popular with venue owners and patrons alike.
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the University of South Carolina in 2008, the two met bassist Cam Powell, an out of state student from Virginia, and began to collaborate in hopes of making kemp ridley a reality. Through mutual friends, the trio met locally successful singer-songwriter Cayla Fralick of Lexington, S.C., and spent the rest of the school year courting her as the band’s lead singer. Even with Cayla onboard by Spring 2009, the band remained fictional until the addition of Cayla’s lifelong friend Turner Shull as the group’s drummer in October 2009. Finally established as a quintet, kemp ridley meshed quickly musically. Building on Cayla’s acoustically driven songs from a full band standpoint and writing more electric original works as a group, kemp ridley have adapted to play any style or genre and are cementing themselves as a fan favorite live act. Over the past year, the band won the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Battle of the Bands put on by the Five Points Association, earning the right to play on the main stage at the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival, and put their eponymous debut EP this past June.
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Blues. We find ourselves constantly influenced by Bill Withers, Arrested Development, Tracy Chapman, Yo-Yo Ma, Ben Harper, Al Green, The Fugees, and other unnamed talents that have inspired us to create what we have.
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guitar and vocals. As with the more popular Rhythm & Beach groups of the day the rhythm section knew they needed a strong horn section. Ron Miller a local Sax player was asked to find the right horns for the band. Ron sought out Russ Gaffney on Trumpet who had just graduated from Winthrop University. Mickey Connolly, a local band director joined in on Trombone. Rehearsals began in earnest and the bands first performance was at the old "Private Sides" Club on Blackstock road in Spartanburg. The combination of talents soon put The Breakers on the road and there they remained for 16 years. By the summer of 1987 trumpeter Russ Gaffney was finishing his Masters in Trumpet from UNC-Greensboro and was about to settle down to married life. As the band continued to grow, so did the travel distances from Greensboro and in the fall of 87 Russ parted ways with The Breakers. In the fall of 1987 Curt Walker & Steve Hopper joined The Breakers. Curt filled the trumpet void left by Russ and was also an accomplished vocalist and entertainer. Steve Hopper was also both a saxophonist and vocalist. In 1989 they released their first full length cassette which was rereleased as a CD in 1994. Hits like "Boogie in the Streets", "Take Out Some Insurance" and "West End Avenue" started finding their way to the airwaves. While the gigs kept on coming, the time and energy began to diminish and on December 31st, 1999 the band decided to "hang it up". While the band members started finding new hobbies the fans continued to listen, buy and request our music. In October of 2005 a reunion gig was held at Cleveland Park in Spartanburg. Russ Gaffney reunited with the band for one great night of music, dancing and fun with old friends. This reunion gig ignited a desire to play again and reform The Breakers. While in the process of putting the band back together, Trumpeter Curt Walker passed away suddenly on March 12th, 2006. Today the band is comprised of three original members, Johnny Gooch, Bobby Ruppe and Russ Gaffney. Along with new members, Toby, Donnie, Brad, Steve and Mark, The Dynamic Breakers are once again building their own identity.
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Eric Weiler is a blues influenced guitarist /singer /songwriter who was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia. While growing up in Huntington Eric began playing guitar professionally at the age of 12 and performed with the Oakwood Beer Band, The One Eyed Cats, Overflow and The Remedy. Within a few years Eric’s talents became well known to those in the North Eastern Region of the U.S. which gave him the opportunity to share the stage with established blues musicians as well as opening for many national acts.
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Ga. In Atlanta Shaun studied under Adam Nitti, bassist for Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Keaggy and creator of the Music Dojo online lesson program. After burning out playing in many local cover bands with no future, Shaun placed a few ads on a free classified website and started seeking musicians to collaborate with in the jazz genre. After going through several potential candidates Shaun has temporarily settled on two upstate musicians that can hold their own playing jazz. Brent Riddle occupies the guitar chair at the moment. A recent Clemson grad in the field of biology, Brent has been studying jazz for the last 5 years. In the drum chair is Jason Owens. Jason plays with several groups in the area, including but not limited to, Greenville’s now infamous (The Work). Together these three have been making music pleasing to the ear and thrilling many a jazz audience at places like Smiley’s Acoustic Café, Brick Street Café, High Cotton and this years “Jazz on the Alley” festival in Seneca, SC. The group plays a mixture of Bebop Standards, Cool Jazz, Modal Improv, Funk Fusion and Original Songs, depending on the venue and customer base.
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Lance Stockton has been playing jazz and blues saxophone for twelve years. Lance has been an active private instructor, teacher and band director in the Greenville County School District. He completed a B.A. in Music Education at North Greenville University, studying classical saxophone under Dr. Brent Coppenbarger.

Chris Brackley is a drummer from upstate New York and has been studying and performing for thirty years. Chris teaches privately and has been a drum set instructor at Palmetto Music in Greenville.

Craig Holcombe is our unbelievable bass player. Craig has been studying advanced jazz bass for years. He is active in the Greenville music scene. He does not teach because you cannot teach what he does.

and country covers well suited for any type of musical venue. Whether as a duo, or fronting a full band, Blackwell and White bring powerful voices and intelligent, soulful harmonies to a well-crafted and highly enjoyable set.
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