CATAGORY: BEACH MUSIC / SOUTHERN R&B / ROCK
U.B.U. The Band
U.B.U The Band , has been performing up and down the East Coast
for a number of years, based out of North Carolina.
Any band can play, but U.B.U The Band is there to entertain,
with great harmonies and choreography.
U.B.U. The Band has shared the stage with KC & The Sunshine Band,
Jamie O’Neal, Little Texas, Sugarhill Gang, Hillary Duff, The Tams, The Embers,
The Chairman of the Board and many others.
They have also headlined shows for The Cammy Awards, The Special Olympics, The Tour Depointe, The Homestead, The Greenbriar, along with
numerous festivals and fairs throughout the mid-Atlantic area.
What is Beach Music?
Beach Music is extremely popular in the Carolinas, as far north as Virginia and as far south as northern Florida. It has nothing to do with surf music or the Beach Boys or California. It is mainly R&B music with a beat that is good for doing a dance called "The Shag." Very simply stated, the Shag is a slowed down jitterbug with a few fancy steps, but it was danced slightly different depending on your location in the Southeast. Basically a "perfect" song to "Shag" to is 120 beats per minute.
Though primarily confined to a small regional fan base, in its early days what is now known as Carolina beach music was instrumental in bringing about wider acceptance of R&B music among the white population nationwide. Thus is was a contributory factor in both the birth of rock and roll and the later development of soul music as a sub-genre of R&B.
In the years since its beginning, while the older styles of R&B have faded from popularity nationally, the Carolina shag has gained wide popularity in swing dance circles around the US. This has generally led to increased appreciation for the music of the beach bands. Many of these new shag dance aficionados prefer shagging to currently popular tunes that happen to have the required beat. As more networking is being done on the Internet among shag deejays and beach music fans nationwide, however, there is a growing acceptance of the regional bands by the "new shaggers".
In a related trend, since the year 2000 there has been a steady increase in the popularity of Southern Soul, led by several R&B labels. Many Southern Soul songs have begun to chart both nationally and internationally, and are always a popular favorite on the dance floor.
REVIEWS:
Christeen Oneal----Colonial Country Club, High Point, NC
"Thank you for a great night of entertainment. The bands versatility and variety certainly made our Valentine's Dinner Dance a success."
Michelle Benten----Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC
We have performed at Sedgefield Country Club over 50 times in the last 11 years.
"It was simply amazing on how such a short note your band could accomodate our every need and pull through for one of the most successful nights at Sedgefield Country Club."
Tim Mabe----Fun Fourth Festival, Greensboro, NC
"On behalf of the 1995 Fun Fourth Festival I would like to thank UBU for the great performance at this years Fun Fourth Festival in downtown Greensboro. I know that those who were present during your performance enjoyed UBU immensely."
Albert (Rocky) Rausch----King College, Bristol, TN
"UBU entertained us at our spring formal and did a great job. I found them to be professional, courteous, flexible, and personable. We had conditions that some other bands would have found problematic, but not UBU."
Sally C. Steele---- The North Carolina Zoo-To-Do, Asheboro, NC
We have performed for The Zoo-To-Do on four seperate occassions.
"You guys were exellent, and I hope we can get you back next year"
Ray Smith----1999 Special World Olympics, Kernersville, NC
"U.B.U.'s professional manner and great musical selection created a format for all ages to enjoy. The band really interacted with the crowd and treated our Special Olympians to a night of great fun."
Sharon Kennedy,GM----Country Club Of Johnston County, Smithfield, NC
"The Country Club of Johnston County has hosted the band,.U.B.U., on many occasions in the past. Faron Dawson and all members of the band have always been a pleasure to work with, as well as exceptional entertainment for all the functions they have performed at."
Shirley Patterson, Asst.Mang.----Pine Brook Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC
"The.U.B.U. band made our Presidents Ball the best one yet.They have a vast repertoire, suitable for wedding receptions, dinner parties, dances,etc. It's always a pleasure having them entertain at Pine Brook Country Club. The responce from our members is always positive."
Mrs. Glenda Salerno, chair----Chautaugua Festival, Wytheville, VA
"As usual, the show was energetic and packed with great music and showmanship. We had nothing but rave reviews when the band played at the festival two years ago, and we have had the same compliments this time."
Donna Richardson, chair----Symphony Presentation Ball, Greensboro, NC
"The number of people on the dance floor all night beat all records. In my six years association with the Ball, I have never seen such enthusiasm and envolvement from our guest"
Marcy Parker----Carolina Anesthesiology, PA, High Point, NC
"Our office has booked UBU on several occassions and we have always been extremely pleased. UBU is a band filled with enthusiasm which flows over to everyone in attendance. Their interaction makes the audience become a part of their group. UBU is very professional and entertaining from start to finish."
Wendi Schultz,CFE----Department Parks & Recreations , Roanoke, Va
"This past weekend's Virginia Recreation and Parks Society 50th Birthday party celebration would not have been the same without your band! I can only tell you that in my over 20 years of experience working with bands for various events I have rarely found any as accommodating and willing to help as you folks were."
U.B.U. The Band IS:
Faron Dawson, Pam Harden, Tammy Harden, Stephanie Graves : vocals, percussion and choreography
Faron Dawson: guitar / keyboard
Don Boitnott: drums / backup vocals
RELEASES:
SELECT VENUES PLAYED:
Cammy Awards - NC
Wachovia Championship
Virgina Parks & Recreation
North Carolina Parks & Recreation
South Carolina Parks & Recreation
West Virginia Parks & Recreation
Tour Depointe
Special Olympics
St. Judes
North Carolina Association of Fairs & Festivals
The Homestead
The Greenbriar
Virginia Tech
Virginia Power
LOCATION: Jamestown, NC
SONG LIST:
ALRIGHT NOW - FREE
BACK IN BLACK - AC/DC
CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE - BAD COMPANY
HONKY TONK WOMAN - THE ROLLING STONES
I LOVE R&R - JOAN JETT
OLD TIME R&R - BOB SEGER
SATISFACTION - THE ROLLING STONES
SWEET CHILD O MINE - GUNS & ROSES
SWEET HOME ALABAMA - LYNARD SKYNARD
YOU REALLY GOT ME - VAN HALEN
1 2 STEP - CIARA & MISSY ELLOIT
1999 - PRINCE
ALL NIGHT LONG - LIONEL RICHIE
ANGEL - SARAH McLACHLIAN
ANOTHER NIGHT - REAL McCOY
AT LAST - ETTA JAMES
BAD GIRLS - DONNA SUMMER
BAD MAMA JAMA - CARL CARLTON
BEACH MUSIC - BRENDA - O C SMITH
BEACH MUSIC - KANSAS CITY - W. HARRIS
BEACH MUSIC -39-21-40 SHAPE - THE SHOWMEN
BEACH MUSIC -BAND OF GOLD - FREEDA PAINE
BEACH MUSIC -BE YOUNG BE FOOLISH - THE TAMMS
BEACH MUSIC -CAROLINA GIRLS - CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
BEACH MUSIC -MEET ME WITH YOUR BLACK DRAWS ON - GLORIA HARDIMAN
BEACH MUSIC -MY GUY - MARY WELLS
BEACH MUSIC -SUMMERTIMES CALLING ME - CATALINAS
BEACH MUSIC -UNDER THE BOARDWALK - THE DRIFTERS
BEACH MUSIC- 60 MINUTE MAN - BILLY WARD
BEACH MUSIC- GIVIN IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE - DELBERT McCLINTON
BEACH MUSIC- HEAT WAVE - MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS
BEACH MUSIC- I LOVE BEACH MUSIC - THE EMBERS
BEACH MUSIC- MY GIRL - THE TEMPTATIONS
BEACH MUSIC- SHAGGING ON THE BLVD - ALABAMA
BEACH MUSIC- THE MOTOWN SONG - ROD STEWART & TEMPTATIONS
BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE - A TASTE OF HONEY
CANDLE IN THE WIND - ELTON JOHN
CELEBRATION - KOOL & THE GANG
COUNTRY - YOUR STILL THE ONE - SHANIA TWAIN
COUNTRY -I'M CRAZY - PATSY CLINE
COUNTRY -ROCKY TOP - GLENDA FAYE
COUNTRY I HOPE YOU DANCE - LEANNE WOMACK
COUNTRY- TAKE IT BACK - REBA McINTYRE
COUNTRY- HOW DO I LIVE WITHOUT YOU - TRISHA YEARWOOD
COUNTRY---REDNECK WOMAN - GRETCHEN WILSON
DANCING QUEEN - ABBA
DO YOU BELIEVE - CHER
DON'T CHA - PUSSYCAT DOLLS
DON'T KNOW WHY - NORAH JONES
EXPRESS YOURSELF - MADONNA
GET DOWN ON IT - KOOL & THE GANG
GET DOWN TONIGHT - KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
GET THIS PARTY STARTED - PINK
GIMMIE ONE REASON - TRACEY CHAPMAN
GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT - C & C MUSIC FACTORY
GOOD TIMES - CHIC
HELLAGOOD - NO DOUBT
HEY BABY - NO DOUBT
HOLIDAY - MADONNA
HOT IN HERE - NELLIE
I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME - BONNIE RAITT
I FEEL GOOD - JAMES BROWN
I LOVE THE NITELIFE - ALISHA BRIDGES
I SAW THE SIGN - ACE OF BASE
I WILL SURVIVE - GLORIA GANOR
I'M LOOKING FOR A NEW LOVE - JODI WATLEY
JUMP - VAN HALEN
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF - GEORGA SATELITES
LA FREAK - CHIC
LADIES NIGHT - KOOL & THE GANG
MY PEROGATIVE - BOBBY BROWN
NO SCRUBS - T L C
PICTURE - KID ROCK & CHERYL CROW
PINK CADILLAC - ARETHA FRANKLIN
PLAY - JE LO
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - WILD CHERRY
PUSH IT - SALT & PEPPA
SHAKE YOUR BOOTY - KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND
SHES A BRICK HOUSE - THE COMMODORES
SOAK UP THE SUN - CHERYL CROW
STANDING ON SHAKEY GROUNG - DELBERT McCLINTON
SWEET DREAMS - LA BOUCHE
THE ELECTRIC SLIDE - MARCIA GRIFFINS
THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA - VARIOUS ARTISTS
THE LOCOMOTION - KYLIE MONUE
THE MISSISSIPPI SLIDE
THE TWIST - CHUBBY CHECKER
THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS - BETTE MIDDLER
UNDERNEATH IT ALL - NO DOUBT
VOGUE - MADONNA
WE ARE FAMILY - SISTER SLEDGE
WORD UP - CAMEO
Y M C A - THE VILLAGE PEOPLE
YOU CAN RING MY BELL - ANITA WARD
YOU DROPPED A BOMB ON ME - DAZE BAND
YOU SEND ME - SAM COOK
ORIGINALS-
CAROLINA DANCIN'
WHOLE LOTTA SHAGGIN GOIN ON
VIRGINIA BEACH GIRLS
SLEEPIN AROUND
PRICE RANGE- $$$ CALL $$$
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