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Meet the Band |
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Debbie Smith- (Lead / Back Up Vocals, Percussion) |
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Debbie is the heart and soul of Encore. She is a dynamic performer that encourages crowd participation and keeps the party hopping. Her strong, commanding lead vocals contribute to Encore's unique sound and her harmonies are smooth and soulful. |
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Todd Beal- (Bass Guitar / Vocals) |
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Todd has a music degree from Furman University and has played with many regional orchestras, including the Greenville Symphony for over 20 years. He toured around the world as the staff bassist with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus in the early 90s and has played on many jazz and Classical recordings. His driving licks create the backbone of Encore's music. |
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Mike Thwaites- (Keyboards) |
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Mike is responsible for providing many of the different sounds found in our music.From piano, organ, strings,and anything else that a particular song calls for, his keyboard abilities bring fullness and variety to the Encore sound. |
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Chris Karr- (Drums) |
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Chris started playing country music at the age of ten for his fathers band. During this time he had the privilege to open for many Nashville acts including Bill Monroe, Kitty Wells, Mark Chesnutt, Lorrie Morgan and many many more. At the age of twenty he joined the Trilogy Band and performed all over the southeast with them before joining Encore in August of 2005. Chris provides the rhythm that is the backbone of the band and his precision timing keeps the beat and the crowd on their feet |
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Mike Costa- (Guitar, Harmonica, Lead and Back Up Vocals) |
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Mike is a true chord master and brings a smooth rhythm guitar, hot leads, and an occasional harmonica to our music. In addition, he sings lead and provides back up vocals that blend well with Debbie. |
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Kenny Burger - (Lead / Backup Vocals, Alto and Tenor Saxophone) |
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Kenny is a true showman who knows how to get the crowd to the dance floor. His soulful vocal style and performance bring excitement to the room. In addition, his saxophone is a valuable part of the great Encore horn section. His playing adds depth and soul to the music and his stinging solos will send chills down your back. Kenny, Terry and Ron work naturally together to blend the distinctive horn arrangements that are prevalent in so many Encore's songs. |
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Ron Davis - (Trumpet) |
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Ron, is another reason that Encore's great horn section is so unique. He is a true professional who has performed with some of the best musicians around. Ron's years of experience are evident in his playing and horn arrangements. Together, he, Terry and Kenny team to make Encore a very exciting experience. |
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Terry Stoddard- (Lead / Back Up Vocals, Trumpet) |
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Terry was born in Motown and raised on music, He has had the privilege to perform from isle of Mackinaw, Mi to Bourbon Street, La and from Pittsburg, Pa to San Diego, Ca. He loves to make people smile. He provides smooth lead and backup vocals and his great trumpet playing adds to already the best horn section around. |
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