17 South
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Charleston's Premiere Wedding & Party Band
With 3-horn arrangements, 17 South delivers a huge and classy sound
ranging from Motown and R & B cover tunes to Earth, Wind & Fire +
classic big band swing tunes. The band is a handpicked all-star
group
of musicians from Charleston, South Carolina that have played with
everybody from The Temptations and Four Tops to Frank Sinatra and
Tony Bennett.
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.
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 also plays Trombone.
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
- John Tobin has played with the Dells and
East Coast Party Band and many others.
Drummer & Vocals
- Dudley Birch
has appeared
in many Spoleto events including "That 70's Soul
Show" and the Charleston Christmas Spectacular.
Bass
- Wally Duke has laid it down for Eddie
Floyd, Steve Cropper, Susan Anton and many more
17
South rocked our wedding reception! We really enjoyed their
high energy and great sound. They kept our guests dancing all
night long and were loads of fun. The best part is that they were
having as much fun on stage as we were under the tent. We
can't wait to see them perform again.
...
Stephen & Jaime Fernandez - Charleston Tea Plantation
In
my years of party planning, I have never heard a more
professional group. Your music set the tone for the event and
was outstanding. 17 South was punctual, well planned,
diverse in music and really knew how to read the crowd.
Clients and coworkers are looking forward to next year's party
and I'll be at ease with 17 South leading the entertainment.
...
Jennifer Gerken - James Island
To
17 South Band,
A short note of thanks for helping to make our wedding party
such a special moment. All of our friends as well as our
parents were all raving about the band. We'll definitely spread
the word.
...
Bob and Marcia Taylor - N. Myrtle Beach
Mustang
Sally
I Wish
September
Just a Gigolo
Carolina Girls
Brick House
Shining Star
I Feel Good
SONG LIST
The
Best in 60's, 70's and 80's cover songs.
17 South's repertoire covers most
musical styles including
R & B
tunes
such as Knock on Wood, Soul Man, I Feel Good, Midnight Hour and
Barefootin, Beach
Music
- Carolina Girls, I Love Beach
Music, Just a
Gigolo, Earth
Wind & Fire
- September and Shining Star, 80's rock such
as
Huey Lewis'
The Heart of Rock and Roll and
Standards
such as
Frank
Sinatra's
"The Way You Look Tonight" and
Glenn Miller's
"In the Mood"
Classic R & B
| Hold On | Mustang Sally | Barefootin' |
| Soul Man | But It's Alright | Shotgun |
| I Feel Good | Brick House | Let's Get it On |
| Knock on Wood | Dock of the Bay | Beat me Daddy |
MOTOWN -
EARTH WIND & FIRE
My Girl
September
Ain't too Proud to Beg Shining Star
I Wish Sir Duke
Reach Out Diggin' on James Brown
Gimme Some Lovin' Play that
Funky Music
Brown Eyed Girl Long Train Running
BEACH MUSIC -
STANDARDS
Under the Boardwalk Just the
Way You Look
Carolina Girls Wonderful World
I Love Beach Music In the Mood
Just a Gigolo Take the A Train
Be Young, Be Foolish Zoot Suit Riot
Ain't Misbehavin' Almost Like Being in Love
Take the A Train Jump Jive and Wail
.. and many more!
