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The Contenders
Tribute Band in Huntsville, AL
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Why hire The Contenders?
Founding member Gary Draffin, formerly the leader of The Marvells. Now The Contenders a 4 piece variety group doing impersonations of Bob Segar, Kenny Rogers, as well as a host of others. Available for cruise ship contracts. We have been in the casino market for the last 7 years and with the slowing economy a lot of casinos no longer run full time road bands. We have done 4 contracts for Carnival and would like to do more!
About
The Contenders were formed in 1985 in Memphis Tennessee by Gary Draffin , Bass Player and Vocalist, The band has always been a variety based top 40 group playing hits from the 1950's to current. The band played in and around the Memphis area until 1991. In '91 the leader Gary left the group to join one of the Nations top Show Bands, THE MARVELLS . Gary worked with The Marvells all over the US and Canada as well as in Europe , headlining at festivals and assorted other venues . The Marvells worked with many of the biggest stars in the business such as , Jerry Reed, Mitch Ryder, Juice Newton, Hank Williams Jr., The Drifters, The Forrester Sisters, just to name a few. Gary took over as band leader of THE MARVELLS in 1995 continuing on untill 2000 . Gary took a break for two years. and in 2002 along with Wayne Hart reformed THE BOXTOPS. Wayne had been in the Box Tops in the late 60's and early 70's. The Box Tops worked dates in the Memphis area for the next year or so . Gary and BOX TOPS DRUMMER Steve Alban decided to reform the CONTENDERS On Guitar and Vocals is Charlie feathers Jr.[ BUBBA] he along with his dad [SUN STUDIO.s legendary CHARLIE FEATHERS ] are both in THE ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME , Bubba has added a new dimenson to the bands vocals with his versatile renditions of todays top country artists as well as the greats of the past! The Newest Contender is Deborah Lynn Vocals & keyboards Debbie is well known for her beautiful renditions of songs by such artists as Karen Carpenter, Patsy Cline, as well as some of todays hottest artists! The Contenders Have been performing mainly in Casino's and on Cruise ships for the last few years . If you want WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT "The Contenders" are the band for you ! Feel free to email us @ contendersband@yahoo.com
Influences
From The Sun Artists to The Beatles to current Country Artists
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 40 - 60 minutes
The Variety Band for all OCCASIONS!
playing hits from the 50,s to current
Including ,Rockabilly, R&B Soul Motown Country Classic Rock
Additional Notes:
We have full production available for any size venue
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