The Coppertones


Judy Marshall, (Gidget) Nashville, TN. Vocals Featured vocalist (and cute as a button), Judy's harmonies and lead vocals bring a versatility to The Coppertones few can match. Her sultry stylings were learned as a backup singer in Nashville, working with The Jordanaires and as a backup singer for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member PERCY SLEDGE. The heart of the 'Tones.
Richard Fowler (Memphis Rich) Memphis, TN Keyboards and Vocals He started playing in bands at 13. Rich hails from the home of classic R&B, and hung out around the old Stax studio as a kid, before working with a top Memphis band side-by-side with Tommy James, and Al Green and opening for Dr. John. A featured performer in Memphis and was a frequent guest at Momma's Blues Palace in Charleston.
Jim Hensley, (Kavorka) N Augusta, SC Guitar, Vocals Jim hails from the home of James Brown, Steve Morse, and Mike Ritchie. His "Steve Cropper style" has been learned on the road, and in the studio. He's also the one all the women are drawn to (go figure.....). Kavorka, for all you Seinfeld fans. Great R&B guitarist.
Lou Salvino (Fabulous) Kingston, NY Originally from Kingston, NY, "Fabulous" Lou's career as a drummer has spanned over thirty years. Lou has played a wide variety of music including jazz, rock, blues, and R&B. He has performed in musical productions as well including "HAIR" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". Over the years he has shared the stage with numerous recording artists such as Robbie Dupree (Heart Rod Hearts, Steal Away), Larry Hoppen (Orleans) and Fred Wesley (James Brown). Lou and his wife Valerie have resided in the lowcountry for the past ten years where he has been performing with local favorites including Joe Clarke and Mike Viljac's Elvis Presley Tribute Show band.
JR Ryan, (Rainman) Belleville, NJ . Bass, Vocals A veteran of the ' Jersey shore bar scene, an area that produced BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY. JR brings a solid bottom to the mix, working in sync with Tom to deliver a tight groove. He also adds the tenor to the 'Tones tight harmonies. JR is also a walking encyclopedia of useless musical trivia (hence the Rainman reference).
Larry Williams, (The Britches) Charlotte, NC . Keyboards, Vocals An R&B devotee, Larry provides the " Hammond growl". A founding member of the legendary 70's frat band ARG, and served as a member of MAJOR LANCES' backup band during the mid 70's. They call him "The Britches". No one seems to know why........

REVIEWS

The Coppertones, up until now the best-kept secret in Charleston, SC have already caused a stir among the Beach music scene. Listen to what others say;

“ You guys and gal have a real future. Let me know how I can help.”

Harry Turner, President Beach Music Association International

“The Coppertones just out did themselves. They will be the upcoming Beach band.”

Harriet-Grady Thomas, Cammy award winner and owner, JB PIVOTS

Vice President Beach Music Association International, Member National Boppers Hall of Fame.

“ Put on your shaggin’ shoes. The Coppertones will take you back to a time when the Strand was grand!”

Lorne Chambers, Charleston City Paper

“Would love to do a show with you sometime. Great name for a band!”

The Party-Time Band, Columbia, SC

The Coppertones played at our wedding in April 2007. Not only are they a great shag band, they were so easy and fun to work with. They made sure our guests had a great time - in fact, friends are still commenting on what a fantastic job the band did. We 110% recommend The Coppertones!!!

Amanda and Tom Hashem

Charleston, SC

"I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful job by The Coppertones at our reception. You all made our event a success and we couldn't be more pleased. We have received numerous compliments from our guests and everyone we've talked with since the wedding has agreed that the music was fantastic. The atmosphere you created was exactly what we had envisioned - with little direction from me or the wedding director. In spite of our shortcomings in communicating with you, the group handled everything very well.

Thanks again and we will certainly recommend you in the future - we have lots of friends and classmates in Charleston who are engaged or who will be soon, and we'll try our best to send them your way."

Mr and Mrs Joshua Robinson

Asheville, NC

"The Lowcountry's favorite Beach band."

South Carolina Homes and Gardens Magazine

"We are back from Jamaica and are slowly adjusting to being back to reality. The wedding was absolutely perfect. Everything went just as we wanted it to!!! We, along with everyone that we have talked to, were extremely impressed with the band!!! Scott and I really enjoyed having the Coppertones be a part of our special day. We could not have asked for better music and entertainment. I really appreciate you working with my mom on the TIGER surprise too. I know that was hard for you!! Thanks again for everything and feel free to list us a contacts and resources on your website. Thanks. Have a great week!!"

Erin McCall Meece

Wanted to let you know the concert yesterday was great. You even played one of my all time favorites Brown Eyed Girl. I felt as if you were singing it just for me. I really enjoyed all of your music. Just wished the concert could have lasted longer. Your music brought back a lot of fantastic memories. Love your CD and look forward to purchasing your next one. Please let me know where you will be playing in the Charleston area. If it is a wedding I'll just have to be a Wedding Crasher!! Honest, you all are very talented. Keep up the great work.

One of your Copperheads,

Peg Mathis

Real Man is going places... I've been playing it on my show for several weeks and have begun to get requests and calls about it...

I have not calculated the numbers yet, but I would not be surprised to see it in my Top 20 for September.

Keep up the good work

Jay Jenkins

Syndicated Radio Host

I played your single off the KHP cd and it had the floor full. Thanks so much. It makes a dj's job easy with great songs like yours. Thanks.

Jeff Foster

Spartanburg SC

Just wanted to say "Thank you" to the entire band for a wonderful job.
Everyone really loved the music and the harbor cruise.
Not sure what our plans are for next year, but if it includes music , I will definetly call you!

Tammy Swartz

Square-One Meeting Planning

Hi there! You guys played at my wedding a little over a year ago, you were awesome. I'm over here in Iraq presently and will be for another 10 long, boring, sandy months, but I wanted to say how sorry I am that I'm going to miss you at the Chas Beach Music and Shag Festival! I would give anything to be back just for that!! I've sent a few of my friends and family the dates, so I'm sure I'll hear how cool it was, but I wanted to let you guys know that you would have one more supporter there were it not for this beige country!

Good luck and all the best!

Captain Erin Hadlock

United States Army Air Corps

You guys (and gal) played at my daughter's wedding in Yemassee, SC last April and did a great job. She is now a Captain stationed in Irag as an Army pilot and forwarded me the 'Tone News' page that she received the other day. She would sure love to show up for the Folly Beach performance Saturday and the big Shag Fest in August but I agreed to attend on her behalf. Please add me to your mailing list so I won't have to get news via Iraq and take a chance of missing a good time.

Best Regards

Rick Davis

Build Me Up Buttercup.mp3

Party Down the Street.mp3

I Grew Up on the Beach.mp3

The Way You Do the Things You Do.mp3

Ooh Baby Baby.mp3

Hey Baby.mp3

He Will Break Your Heart.mp3

Be Young, Be Foolish.mp3

Every time I Roll the Dice.mp3

Eat Mo' Grits.mp3

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