![]() ![]() ![]() Does the band perform primarily in the southeast?ĭH: We perform primarily in the southeast but go anywhere and have played in many other cities and states including Vegas, as well as Canada and other countries. The fact that we have a mix of older original members and new younger members, gives us broad appeal. What’s the best way to describe the Band of Oz in terms of the music you play and the overall performance style of the group?ĭH: The Band of Oz is considered a high-energy group performing not only beach music, but a broad variety of material including many of the favorites from the ‘70s, ‘80s and today. Now, the genre is being carried on by the groups you have playing today. The Drifters, The Tams, The Clovers, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Embers and The Catalinas. How would you describe it?ĭavid Hicks: Beach music to me is the music that was played on the juke boxes at the beaches and boardwalks up and down the east coast going back to the early ‘50s and ‘60s. Everyone seems to have their own definition of Beach Music. We had the opportunity to ask David about playing in front of a hometown crowd and why events like these are among the band’s favorite to play. David Hicks joined the Raleigh-based group in 1976 as their drummer, and both he and the band are still going strong. This favorite music series is one of the most popular in the area and provides a hometown audience for some of the biggest names n the genre who also happen to be from Raleigh. ![]() At North Hills, we’re counting down the days until The Midtown Beach Music Series gets underway, and we hope you are too. ![]()
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