Bethesda, md, february 27, 2010 bandhouse gigs, noted dc producers of innovative tribute concerts, announced today the release of a 18song compilation of highlights from their april 11. Formed in 1982, the soul crackers were a full time performing powerhouse on the east coast bar circuit for many years. Lead vocalist tommy lepson s powerful voice conveys all the. Dave, tommy lepson and bruce swaim play at the wammies 20. Sol roots band with guest tommy lepson perform in northern. Sol roots band with guest tommy lepson perform in northern va. Possessing a stunning and powerful voice, tommy conveys all the joy. Duke robillard recently played the sportsmens tavern in buffalo 94 and invited tommy to come up and let him front a number of songs. The soul crackers grew up with this music and honor it with the legitimacy of a crackerjack soul horn band from the 60s. The 9piece band features paul bell formerly of the nighthawks on guitar. Lead vocalist tommy lepsons powerful voice conveys all the joy and.
Description known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece bands horn section create combustible energy to get you on the dance floor. Soul crackers dec 19, 2020 publiclayout full rockville. Lead vocalist tommy lepsons powerful voice conveys all the joy and passion that makes this music come alive. The 9 piece band also includes a kickin horn section that packs dance. The remaining founders include lepson, drummer chuck sullivan, and.
This show will feature songs from russells entire catalogue performed by 35 of the areas finest performers including jon carroll, patty reese, tommy lepson, black betty, bobby thompson, bob berberich, bill starks, the 19 th street band, soul crackers, anita king, caz gardiner, and more to be announced. Max weinberg sits in with the cathy ponton king band at the harp and fiddle. Soul crackers dance party, glen echo park partnership for. Dec 14, 2015 saturday night, weve got a party goin on the soul crackers with tommy lepson. Apr 20, 2015 the soul crackers formed in 1982 when singer tommy lepson joined up with several other veterans of the dc rhythm and blues scene. Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece bands horn. Dance party with soul crackers 2020 glen echo park. Lowery and hickman formed the band in 1991, releasing the album cracker the following year which included singles happy birthday to me and teen angst on virgin records. Soul crackers featuring tommy lepson band silver spring. Opening were the soul crackers, a relatively unknown and surprisingly tight sextet. The soul crackers know how to make jingle bells rock. A tribute to stevie wonder bandhouse gigs presents by. The soul crackers honor the music of memphis and motown with their rollicking renditions of timeless songs like, i feel good, dancing in the streets, signed, sealed, delivered im yours, plus some holiday favorites.
Pauls decades of experience includes performing in local bands which have included the tommy lepson band, the soul crackers including three appearances at the white house, the newkeys, jr. Jun 01, 2019 soul crackers have been one of the most popular bands in the d. May 24, 2019 sol roots band with guest tommy lepson perform. Dance party with soul crackers tickets, sat, sep 21, 2019 at. A tribute to stevie wonder bandhouse gigs presents. A tribute to stevie wonder bandhouse gigs presents, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
This show will feature songs from russells entire catalogue performed by 35 of the areas finest performers including jon carroll, patty reese, tommy lepson, black betty, bobby thompson, bob berberich, bill starks, the 19 th street band, soul crackers, anita king, caz. May 28 sol roots band with guest tommy lepson perform. Singer tommy lepson, is nationally recognized as a hammond organist, songwriter, guitarist and engineer. Soul crackers featuring tommy lepson have been delighting audiences across the metro area for more than 30 years with their high energy and danceabkle sound. Thanks again fellas for keepin it soulful and real. Tommy z band returns from a tour to the venice blues festival and here is what was in the paper the next day following the festival. Lead vocalist tommy lepson has won numerous best vocalist awards wammies from the washington area music association and is considered a singers singer. Allen toussaint tribute compilation album now available. Learn about amp seating and ticket options view the layout for this. The soul crackers at the bethesda blues and jazz supper. Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece band s horn section create combustible energy to get you on the dance floor. The soul crackers at the bethesda blues and jazz supper club. Additional vocals are provided by stellar singers anita king and caz gardiner.
Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece bands horn section create combustible energy to get you on the dance floor. Accra, geneva, and paris where he refined his craft with various bands, including a. Soul crackers band with tommy lepson 2018 part 1 duration. Dance party with soul crackers tickets, sat, sep 21, 2019.
Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece bands horn section create combustible energy. Cracker is an american rock band led by singer david lowery and guitarist johnny hickman. Cline and the recliners, mike cotter, mary ann redmond band, catfish hodge, billy hancock, and many others. Dance party with soul crackers 2019 glen echo park. He is a member of the wama hall of fame as well as being the recipient of multiple wammies washington area music awards. For over three hours, the band drove from one song directly to the next. The soul crackers headlined shows at venues such as the bayou and the wax museum. Mixing motown, southern soul and 70s funk, soul crackers will fill the dance floor and leave your guests beaming. Blues, motown, funk, soul group soul crackers with lead singer tommy lepson, and the too much sisters anita king and caz gardiner. Lead vocalist tommy lepson possesses a stunning and powerful voice that conveys all the joy and passion that makes this music come alive.
May 28, 2019 sol roots band with guest tommy lepson perform tuesday may 28. While attending niles public high school in niles mi the group released its first single, long pony tail, in 1962. After holyoke and hawes eventually left, denis and warden continued touring with various other members now and again, and became cult favourites at festivals and more intimate settings, and played daytona beach the largest motorcycle rally in the world for eight straight years, while taking. Snarky puppy side project ghost note, april fools comedy. The band was originally formed in 1982 and became a fulltime regular on the east coast bar circuit for many years. The band is best known for its goldselling 1993 album, kerosene hat, which includes the hit songs low and eurotrash girl. The soul crackers honor the music of memphis and motown with their rollicking renditions of timeless songs like, i feel good, dancing in the streets, and signed, sealed, delivered im yours. Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along. Dec 20, 2009 from the 2003 soul crackers 20th anniversary holiday concert at clydes in bethesda, md. Lead vocalist tommy lepson has is considered a singers singer.
In 1964 james renamed the band the shondells because the name sounded good and in honor of singer troy. This is the music that brings all ages and personalities together. Known for their signature medleys, lead vocalist tommy lepson, along with the ninepiece bands horn section create combustible energy to get you on the. Tommy has also recorded with nils lofgren, the night hawks, danny gatton, tom principato, jerry portnoy eric claptons blues allstars, bonnie bramblet, duke robillard and kim wilson tbirds. Dave with the nighthawks and wayne kahn at the surf club. Various artists a tribute to stevie wonder bandhouse. This is the music that brings together all ages and personalities together to a dance party. The soul crackers formed in 1982 when singer tommy lepson. Wrapping an earthy mix of blues, rock and funk around tommy s soulful voice and highlighted by paul bells great guitar work, this collection of heartfelt songs is a joy to listen to. Soul crackers annual holiday show visit montgomery county. Bandhouse gigs tribute to leon russell the 19th street band. The soul crackers formed in 1982 when singer tommy lepson joined up with several other veterans of the dc rhythm and blues scene. The original band was together for nearly 20 years.
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