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Holiday Band
DISCOGRAPHY
Keep On Shaggin'
Locals Too
Forever Summer II
Carolina's Callin' Me
Got It Bad For You
Let's Dance Again I Can't Get Enough h
Your Sweet Love
You Bug Me Baby
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Holiday Band
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. The Holiday Band has received several awards including a Carolina Beach Music Award for best album. The Rhythm & Beach Top 40 Count Down recently awarded the band for having the most songs to chart in the past 10 years!
Doug Neese has taught for years in Alamance County North Carolina. He is the rock solid bass player, as well as a lead vocalist. Doug has performed his whole life, including an appearance with legend Bob Hope on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Mike Neese is a lead vocalist and plays guitar. His version of After The Lovin’ stayed on the R & B chart for 62 weeks. Mikes charm swoons the ladies in the audience as he performs smoothies and classic deep R&B.
Mark Payne received a masters degree from University of North Carolina-Greensboro after he graduated from Elon College with a music degree. Mark has been a band director in Alamance County and Orange County North Carolina for over 25 years. Mark plays Saxophone and Keyboards.
Mike Taylor graduated from Elon College with a B.S. in music as a voice major. Mike is a lead vocalist, plays guitar, keyboards, and writes much of the Holiday Band’s music. In 2003, Mike Taylor penned and sang “I’m Man Enough” which stayed #1 on the R&B charts for 22 weeks, and went on to win “Song of The Year” at the 2003 Carolina Beach Music Awards Show. Mike has a great understanding of how to lead an audience to make sure everyone has a great time.
Bill Ward is the drummer for the Holiday Band. After spending several years in California, Bill returned home and is a large part of the Holiday Band rhythm section groove.
The Holiday Band has recorded eight CD’s on Ripete Records. Their CD releases are available at 150 Wal-Marts, as well as Best Buy and FYE Record stores; in addition to music stores in the Southeast who cater to Southern Soul, Blues, & Beach Music audiences.
The Holiday Band has played thousands of shows from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cozumel, Mexico; with the always present theme “Keep The Music Alive”!
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