Andy Smith

Andy Smith is the president of Green Dot Music Corp. of Charlotte, NC. The company provides artist management and development and currently manages Jim Quick & Coastline. Green Dot Music also specializes in providing entertainment for the festival and event industry. Andy is a member of the board of directors and past president of the North Carolina Association of Festivals &Events and is the 2007 co-chair for the NC/SC Festival Conference. He has been actively involved in the music business for 20 years arranging both regional and national talent throughout the United States.

Jeff Scheible

My career in the music industry began in 1967 in Pittsburgh, PA working sales and promotion for Decca Records. As I moved up in the company, and Decca became MCA Records, I also changed locations to Detroit, Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles where I was Vice President & National Sales Director. One of my major duties in Los Angeles was dealing with artists such as Elton John, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton John, The Who, Lynnard Skynnard, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Tanya Tucker and many more. In 1981 I decided it was time to open my own company in Atlanta. That is when I became involved in Beach Music. In 1982, Rock Bottom was formed. The first Beach label we distributed was Ripete Records. Over the past 25 years, we have had the privilege of distributing and marketing many Beach Music labels. I believe Rock Bottom has been influential in expanding Beach Music’s visibility through Best Buy, K-Mart and Walmart stores.

I have enjoyed being involved with and serving on the Cammy Board for the past 7 years. I have also enjoyed meeting and working with some of the best Beach Music entertainers in the industry.

Chad Sain

Playing Oldies and Beach Music Since 1987

Originating in 1987 and 3 time CBMA DJ of the Year, Chad Sain has been dedicated to providing professional entertainment to audiences from Washington, DC to Orlando, Fla.

Sponsored by Hayes Jewelers in Lexington, NC, Chad specializes in private parties for corporate events, wedding receptions, conventions, and country clubs encouraging audience participation to ensure every event is a success.

Chad has opened for national acts Hootie and the Blowfish, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and Chubby Checker. Chad has also played on several occasions for NASCAR great, Mark Martin. Throughout the years Chad has shared the stage with regional acts, Chairmen of the Board, Band of OZ, The Fantastic Shakers, The Embers, Coastline, and CWB as well as many others.

Over the years in addition to the numerous private parties, Chad has worked at the once famous beach music club, The Guard in Winston Salem, NC. Now Chad is proud to be one of the DJ’s on regular Friday night rotation at Thirsty’s 2 in Greensboro, NC.

BIO/Highlights include:

1961- Born in Lincolnton, NC(also the home of Bo Schronce)

1984- Graduate of Appalachian State University

1987-Begin professional DJ service in High Point, NC

2003, 2005, and 2006 CBMA DJ of the Year

Host of the CBMA Industry Awards

Board of Advisory- CBMA

Donny Trexler

Donny Trexler began performing when he was only 9 years old in Summerfield, NC near Greensboro. His first band was formed when he was 14 and was called "Donny and the Blue Jets." In early 1959 his group, "The Six Teens," began and evolved into "Bob Collins and the Fabulous Five" in 1961. This group went on to become one of the hottest beach bands in the Southeast in the middle and late 60's. They recorded what became a beach classic, "If I Didn't Have a Dime" (aka "Jukebox") with Donny singing lead vocals. They also recorded a well-remembered song that was written by Donny, "Inventory on Heartaches." In early 1968 he joined "The Music Era." Later that year, at Bill Griffin's insistence, he joined "The O'Kaysions" as their guitar player and became their lead singer when Donnie Weaver left the group. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, "American Bandstand" with Dick Clark, and "The Midnight Special" with Wolfman Jack singing their top five hit "I'm a Girlwatcher." Donny was given the CAMMY Award for "Lifetime Achievement" in November 2000. He was inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the field of music at the "OD Beach Party 2001" in November, 2001, and received the Palmetto Award from Governor Hodges.

Bill Swanke (Willie C.)

He is a former DJ and host of the Big Beat Show on 88.7FM WRSU out of central New Jersey. Now living in North Myrtle Beach and host of the Beach Music Cafe on Live365.com http://www.live365.com/stations/williecs and the Beach Music Cafe web site http://www.BeachMusicCafe.com

Judie Walters

JJudie Walters, Charlotte, NC - Mother of 3 daughters, Mumseigh to 3 "grand" daughters and 1 "grand" son.

I've been employed for 21 years as Executive Assistant and Confidential Assistant to Alan Blumenthal, COB of Radiator Specialty Company, a privately owned family business for 84 years.

I also own my own real estate company, Walters Properties. I am licensed in both North and South Carolina. I love working in downtown Charlotte, NC and the NC/SC beaches. I have a very large array of clientele throughout the US, with a good referral and relocation program in place.

In addition to being an avid shagger, I am a member of 3 Charlotte area shag clubs as well as one at the beach and also an SOS member. I've traveled around the country to shag club events in addition to going on 3 shag cruises. I enjoy dancing to djay music and live bands. It seems I've been shagging all my life.

I have such a strong interest in doing so many fun things from sports (Go Panthers!), arts, shopping, shag dancing, etc. My love for beach music is the greatest interest of all. I LOVE BEACH MUSIC and the many avenues I travel, such as attending live concerts, shag dance events, the Carolina Beach Music Awards and the Grand National Dance Championship, being the epitome of all these avenues. I love people and the wonderful friends I have made along the way.

To God Be The Glory for this adventure trip.

Keep smiling and see you out on the dance floor sometime, somewhere.

Judie Walters w/joy.

Mike Little

Mike Little is a member of the Electric City Shag Club in Anderson, South Carolina and the Carolina Shag Club in Greenville, South Carolina. He hosted for 3-1/2 years The Saturday Morning Beach Party on WANS, 1280 AM in Anderson, which was rated by Arbitron as the highest rated AM show listened to and number three overall for that time slot. He is a regular columnist for the newsletters of the National Association of Rhythm & Blues Dee Jays and the Association of Beach & Shag Club DJ’s, as well as the web site, beachmusic45.com and Care Free Times, the official publication of Society of Stranders (SOS) and the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs. He serves on the Board as an Advisory Member of the Carolina Beach Music Awards. Mike also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Rhythm & Blues Dee Jays.

Mike resides in Anderson, South Carolina with his wife Barbara. He has three grown, married sons and four grandchildren. He is retired from Electric City Printing Company in Anderson, South Carolina where he last served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Electric City Printing Company. He served as Chairman of the Printing Industry of the Carolinas and President of the Printing Industry’s Foundation Board. He is a graduate of the Executive Development Program (EDP) of the Printing Industries of America and served as Chairman of the Advisory Board of EDP.

He is a graduate of Erskine College and is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Anderson and has served as a Deacon and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and is a past president of the Men of the Church of Central Presbyterian Church.

Mike has served on the Advisory Board of Wachovia Bank and Bank of America in Anderson and is Advisory Board Emeritus for Anderson College. He also served on the Foundation Board of Tri-County Technical College. In addition, he has served as Chairman of The Foothills United Way and was Campaign Chairman of that organization in 1995. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Anderson, South Carolina and served as President of the organization and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He served over the years as a member and held offices in the local, state and national organizations of the Jaycees. He was local President and State President of the South Carolina JCI Senate.

He is a Master Mason in Hiram Lodge No. 68 in Anderson, South Carolina and a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Greenville, South Carolina.

Charlie Brown

When Jerry Wexler of Atlantic Records wanted to do a Beach Music album in 1967, he worked with Charlie Brown.

Charlie has played and/or followed Beach Music and Rhythm & Blues music all his life. He hosted the popular evening time slot on WKIX in Raleigh from 1964 to 1970 where he regularly hosted dances and emceed concerts with the other KIX "Men of Music" in the Triangle area. He has also worked in radio sales and became the General Manager of WKIX.

Charlie was partners with his friend Larry Crockett and Barrie Bergman of the Record Bar in Beach Beat Records, the first company to sell Beach Music albums and tapes using television advertising.

In 1996, Charlie was first deejay inducted into the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame!  

Since May of 2001, he has been music director and an air personality on Oldies and Beach 920 AM WPCM in Burlington, North Carolina and in July 0f 2003, Charlie teamed up with Chris Beachley to produce and distribute the syndicated radio program, On the beach with Charlie Brown, which is heard on over 30 stations and cable systems in six states and on the internet.

Stan Ashley

Stan Ashley- A life long beach music supporter and former Beach Music DJ in the Charlotte area. Stan brings to the CBMA Advisory Board over 25 years of Hospitality Business experience and event planning knowledge. Stan is a partner at Quality Sales & Marketing based in Cornelius NC.

Gary Bass

Since 1962 Gary Bass has been involved with music on a professional basis. From the days in high school when Gary had his own band, to his present day efforts of recording, producing, and playing beach, shag, rhythm and blues music. While Gary’s early efforts were with bands, it was not until 1974 that his calling in the music world became known not as a musician in a band but as a DJ.

Since 1985 Gary has been the House DJ for Fat Harold’s Beach Club, which is located in the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Gary has six DJ’s under his direction. Fat Harold’s Beach Club is known as the granddaddy of all beach clubs. Fat Harold’s Beach Club has been named, “Club of The Year” seven times by the beach music industry. Fat Harold’s Beach Club was also crowned, “Show Club of The Year For 2005” at the Carolina Beach Music Awards. Gary is also a staff DJ at Thirsty’s 2 Beach Club, Greensboro, NC. Thirsty’s was named, “Show Club of The Year For 2003”.

While Gary’s forte is Beach Music, other types of music can be provided as requested.

To his credit, Gary has released three CD’s in which he arranged, sang, produced, and played the harmonica and drums on several of the numbers. Each of the CDs have been nominated for Album of the Year along with several other categories.

“Boogie-D, Boogie-D”, features the Beach Music Classic, “Soothe Me”. Ranked #2 on the all time Beach Music charts. Still being played in clubs today.

“Don’t Go To Sleep On Me”, features the ballad, “I’m Not Giving You Up”.

“Anybody Seen Her?”, features the #1 hit, “Little Bitty Pretty One”. The song stayed #1 for eight weeks. The CD stayed on the charts for 54 weeks.

Gary is also featured on “Love Laugh & Live”, “Salt Air”, “If Ten Will Kill Me Nine, Give Me Nine”, “Locals Only”, and “Keep On Shaggin”.

Gary has played for two South Carolina Governors, one North Carolina Governor and with every major beach band, which includes The Fantastic Shakers, Coastline Band, The Band of Oz, and The Craig Woolard Band. He has appeared with Jerry Butler and Delbert McClinton.

Gary’s act is a mixture of DJ and entertainer. While playing music, Gary incorporates the singing and playing of some of his songs that are on his CD’s.

While Beach Music is Gary’s specialty other types of music such as country, big band, top 40, and current dance music can be included at the employer’s request.

Gary is a member of the Beach Music DJ Hall of Fame, has been named 6 times the Cammy Beach Club and Mobile DJ of The Year, and has been named to the R&B Beach Music Hall of Fame (not to be confused with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.)

The R&B Beach Music Hall of Fame contains such profound members as General Johnson and the Chairman of the Board, and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters. This honor is given to a person or group who has contributed to the growth and development of Beach Music.

References can be furnished if needed.

A few other facts about Gary Bass:

1989 inducted into Beach Music DJ Hall of Fame

2001 inducted into the R&B, Beach Music Hall of Fame

2003 DJ for Show Club of The Year, Thirsty’s II, Greensboro, NC

2000 released third CD, “Any Body Seen Her”. “Little Bitty Pretty One” from the CD went to #1 for eight weeks.

1997 released second CD, “Don’t Go To Sleep On Me”. CD was nominated in several categories at the 1997 and 1998 Cammy (Beach Music) Awards including Best CD and Ballard of the Year. The cover features the real Fat Harold.

1995 received the Shell Award from the Grand Nationals, Atlanta, GA for being the favorite SOS DJ.

1994 released first CD, “Boogie-D Boogie-D”. Special guest on the CD include The Clovers, Maurice Williams, Billy Scott, and Nappy Brown. The CD was nominated in several categories during the 1995 and 1996 Cammy (Beach Music) Awards, including Best CD and Best Blues CD. This CD is endorsed by 9 time National Shag Champions, Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee. “Soothe Me” went to #2 on the beach Music Charts. Soothe Me is ranked as one of the all time top 10 Beach Music Classics.

1991 played on tour with Kerry Michaels R&B Band.

1991 co-produced Ripete Records, “Shaggers Delight Vol. III” and “Boogie Time Rocking The Roots”.

1988 National Shag Dance Championship DJ