* 17 South - The Band *
How We Got Together
The horn section, Chuck Dalton, Jon Phillips and
Phil King felt there was a shortage of quality horn
bands in the Southeast coastal area. They set
about to hand pick a group of top players that had
the same mindset, talent and dedication.
The horn section, Chuck Dalton, Jon Phillips and
Phil King felt there was a shortage of quality horn
bands in the Southeast coastal area. They set
about to hand pick a group of top players that had
the same mindset, talent and dedication.
17 SOUTH - Band Members
Lead Vocals - John Roberts is a regular at the
Village Playhouse having played the lead in the
Louis Prima Story. John is master of many styles.
Trumpet - Chuck Dalton played 1st Trumpet in the
Desert Inn, Stardust & Tropicana Hotel Orchestras
for over 100 "Stars" in Las Vegas for over 20 years.
Sax - Jon Phillips has played for many top groups
including Little Anthony & the Imperials, Chuck
Jackson, Marshal Tucker + Hootie & the Blowfish.
Trombone - Phil King toured with Frankie Valli &
The 4 Seasons and has played with The Dells,
Darius Rucker, Para-Ti , Will Hogue + many more.
Keyboards - Fernando Rivas has won a Grammy
+ 2 Emmys for his work on Sesame St. He now
composes for Disney Channel's Handy Manny.
Guitar - Mike Suggs has played with the Dells,
The Dardenells out of Philly and many others.
Drummer - Tommy Garrett has played along side
The Four Tops, Shanon and many more. He was
former drummer with 9th Row for over 15 years.
Bass - Wally Duke has laid it down for Eddie
Floyd, Steve Cropper, Susan Anton and many more
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| Special dates coming Up: May 3rd - Carolina Arts Festival |
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