* 17 SOUTH Band - Charleston, SC *
17 SOUTH - Meet the Band
Chuck Dalton, co-leader and veteran Las Vegas Trumpeter,
has performed for over 100 famous entertainers including Stevie
Wonder, Lee Ann Rimes, Josh Groban, James Ingram, Cher, The
Temptations, The OJ's, Four Tops, Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett.
Chuck is currently lead trumpet with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.
Phil King, co-leader Trombonist has also performed with many
top performers including Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish),
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Dells, Bob Hope and
Doc Severinsen. Phil also performs regularly with The Charleston
Jazz Orchestra and the River City Dixieland Jazz Band
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. He is in
very high demand in the Charleston area and a featured member
of the Charleston Jazz orchestra.
Richard Harris White, Keyboards, is one of the most dynamic
players in the Charleston area since returning from his successful
International jazz tour. Richard has opened for many famous
artists such as Brandford Marsalis, Will Downing, Brian McKnight
and Alex Bugnon. He has played locally with the Charleston Jazz
Orchestra, Loose Fit, Uncle Funcle, the Charlton Singleton
Quartet, Bradford Station Band and The Rudy Waltz among others.
Dudley Birch, lead singer, a very gifted vocalist from Barbados
West Indies, has appeared on television and has had a Top Ten
CD on the Rhythm-n-Beach circuit. He has appeared in numerous
productions in the Charleston area including the annual Spoleto
Festival and Christmas Special. His vocal versatility and quality are
2nd to none and 17 SOUTH is very proud to have Dudley on board.
Eric Penrod, guitar, comes to Charleston from a successful
musical career in New Orleans and touring the 7 years with the pop
group Skinny, where he opened for the Dave Matthews Band,
Robert Randolph Band & George Clinton and the P-funk all-stars.
Eric has also played with Grammy Award winning keyboardist and
vocalist Billy Beck of the "Ohio Players". Eric can be heard
performing his popular solo vocal/guitar stylings at numerous Folly
Beach and Charleston clubs such as "Henry's".
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 and drives the beat of 17 SOUTH.
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 also adept at performing pop & jazz. He can be heard
weekly with the Gennaro's Jazz Ensemble.
| 17 South |
Party & Wedding Dance Band - Charleston, SC
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"Thanks 17 SOUTH Band
for an outstanding
performance. Because of
my musical background, I
wanted a top notch band
that would offer an
outstanding sound (with a
full horn section) and a
song selection that would
appeal to all age groups.
Your band gave an
outstanding performance
and played an integral part
in making the wedding
reception a huge success.
My wife and I are still
receiving comments about
that fabulous band from
the Low Country."
Sonny Emanuel -
Wickliffe House -
Charleston
for an outstanding
performance. Because of
my musical background, I
wanted a top notch band
that would offer an
outstanding sound (with a
full horn section) and a
song selection that would
appeal to all age groups.
Your band gave an
outstanding performance
and played an integral part
in making the wedding
reception a huge success.
My wife and I are still
receiving comments about
that fabulous band from
the Low Country."
Sonny Emanuel -
Wickliffe House -
Charleston