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* 17 SOUTH - The Band *
How We Got Together
The horn section, Chuck Dalton, Jon Phillips and Phil King all felt there was a
shortage of quality  full-sounding horn bands in the Southeast area.  They set
about to hand pick a group of top players that all had the same mindset, talent
and dedication.  

17 SOUTH - Band Members

Chuck Dalton, co-leader and veteran Las Vegas Trumpeter, has performed
for over 100 famous entertainers including Tony Bennett,  Frank Sinatra, Elton
John, Cher, Josh Groban, LeAnn Rimes, The Four Tops, The Temptations
and many others.

Phil King, co-leader Trombonist has also performed with many top
performers  including Bob Hope, Doc Severinsen, Darius Rucker (Hootie &
the Blowfish), The Dells and has toured with Frankie Valli and The Four
Seasons.

Jon Phillips, saxophone and  vocals, is a top regional talent  having played
with Little Anthony & The Imperials, Marshall Tucker, Darius Rucker, Para Ti
and many more famous groups.

Fernando Rivas, keyboards, is one of the top pianists in both the Charleston
and Miami areas, where he has performed with many top Latin bands.  
Fernando has won both Grammy and Emmy awards for his composition and
playing on Sesame Street.  He currently composes and produces the sound
track for the Disney Channel's "Handy Manny" show.

John Roberts, lead singer, has performed in "The Louie Prima Story", a
Piccolo Spoleto production.  John is a master of numerous vocal styles
ranging from Frank Sinatra to The Doobie Bothers.  His vocal versatility is
enjoyed by all age groups.

Mike Suggs, guitar,  was an original member of Cameo recording artists
The Dardendelles.  Mike was also a regular member of  Xanadu and popular
Beach group The Rivieras (Beach Music Hall of Fame).  Mike can "get down
on it."

Tommy Garrett, drummer has played along side The Four Tops and was a
member of  the group Shanon & the 9th Row for over 15 yrs. He has played
with numerous popular groups in the Charleston area.

Brian Reed, bassist, has played with many of the greats including Bob Hope
and has toured with many Broadway musicals including "Cats" & "Chicago."  
Brian is a regular Piccolo Spoleto musician and is adept at both pop & jazz.