Charlotte Talent Magazine

August 2012
The Fantastic Shakers
The Fantastic Shakers
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
The third week of September, 1978, was marked the beginning of an era, the formation of The Fantastic Shakers, known as the “South’s Finest Show Band.” Since the inception of the band, they have performed over 6,000 engagements including over 400 wedding receptions, 700 conventions, and clubs too numerous to mention.
The Holiday Band
The Holiday Band
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
The Holiday Band was formed in 1991 in Burlington, NC. The band played only part time and mostly for private events for several years. Blending soul, blues, funk, and Carolina Beach music, Holiday established itself as a premier entertainment package.
Due to the success of the recordings made by the band the appearances increased to where the band now plays 175 plus dates each year.
Timmy Hord
Timmy Hord Studio
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
Timmy Hord is an artist... an impressive multifaceted artist who paints in oils, plays with pastels and most recently with clay. This former professional photographer restores photographs and performs on her bagpipe when she is not painting, throwing clay or teaching.
Legends of Beach
Legends of Beach
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Jackie Gore
When you ask Beach Music fans for their opinions, it is likely that their answers will be many and varied. However, there are two issues on which everyone agrees:
The greatest of the seminal “Carolina Beach Music” bands?
The Embers…….
The finest, most influential voice of that era…. (or any era)?
Jackie Gore…….. Without a doubt!
Bobbie Underhill
Bobbie Underhill
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Bobbie Underhill is a long-time resident of Charlotte, NC, who began painting in 2003 after successful careers in journalism, freelance writing and editing, and the legal profession. Art has been an interest since childhood, but family and career did not leave time for serious pursuit.
Calvin Edwards
Calvin Edwards
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Born in Kings Mountain N.C., Calvin is a well-know international artist who has performed in Okinawa, Tokyo, and China as well as performing for the G8 Summit for President Clinton in Okinawa.
Aerial View Band
Aerial View Band
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Aerial View began in 1993 when songwriters Aaron MacMillan, Dwayne Stearns, and drummer Jerry Ward reorganized the band “Oracle” with bassist Radu Filip. The style of music in early Aerial View retained the metal edge from the Oracle era and leaned toward a sound described by one writer as “Arena Rock”.
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