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DAVE "SHOOTER" DUPLISSEY
Inducted
TWICE into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Dave is
recognized as the premier horn section leader in the South.
An avid fisherman from Alexandria, Shooter is an
advertising producer, as well as the President of Saxophobia
Records and Talent. He can also entertain by himself, and as
a 3-piece group, including the 2 brass guys: Alan Roberts and
John Le Boeuf. |
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JOHN LE
BOEUF
John is
no
newcomer to the music business, having played professionally
for 25 years. He graduated from Nicholls State
University, or as he fondly calls it, Harvard on the
Bayou, with a B.A. in Music Education. John and his family
presently reside in Alexandria, Louisiana. In his Day Job, he
serves as regional vice president for Centennial
Wireless. |
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RONNIE
SELLERS
Ronnie Sellers is Chief Deputy of Rapides Parish (County), and he lays
down the law with his beautiful new baritone saxophone. Dedicated and
helpful, Ronnie provides the bottom for the Harmon Drew Horns. A team
player, the Chief has played professionally off and on since the 60's.
His greatest band memory thus far: a gig on the beach at the Bamboo
Hut, Galveston, Texas -- and yes, they did wear bikinis back then. |
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KELLY GRAVES
Kelly is a sincere, kind guy and a very strong trumpet player. He´s
been a member of the Super Group horn section since 2005. He adds
backup vocals, in addition to his fat horn sound. He's worked with
Bebe and Cece Winans, The Temptations, The Louisiana Hayride Band, and
such contemporary acts as Phil Driscoll and Craig Bradshaw. Kelly
also stays busy as a session player. At the age of six, Kelly´s dad
urged him to watch the Lawrence Welk show which inspired appreciation
for professional showmanship. He was also influenced by his junior
high band director, Bob Hardin. His all time favorite performer is
Frank Sinatra. Among his other influences: Maynard Ferguson, Herb
Alpert, and Harry James.
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ZELMA
BROUSSARD
A beautiful songbird, "Z" is much
sought after for church and stage performances. Besides her incredible
vocal range, she is an incredibly good person -- though with questionable
taste, as she is married to Mike Morris. A native of Alexandria, Zelma
is den mother to the band. She has been featured in dozens of TV
commercials. |
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MIKE
MORRIS
Lead singer and master
showman for the band is Mike Morris, who operates MORRIS
FURNITURE STORE in Many, Louisiana. A veteran of numerous
big-time recording sessions in the 60's, Mike has seen it all.
His voice just keeps getting better and better. He is also an
avid fisherman and an accomplished cook. He asked that we put
in this space that he has recliners on special this
week. |
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KEN
CARDINO
Ken
grew up playing blues and rock guitar in various garage bands.
He enjoyed a long stint on the famous Bossier
Strip playing with the classic rock combo, My
Generation. A Natchitoches native, Ken now resides in
Shreveport, Louisiana with his wife, Pat and daughter,
Celeste. "KC" is the third strong vocalist in
the band. Kenny consistently rates in the top 5 of all
Shreveport-Bossier musicians in SB magazine's poll of its
readership. CLICK HERE to
see The
Kenny Cartoons |
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HARMON DREW,
JR.
A fifth-generation Judge and a
first-generation keyboard man, this full-bodied performer
makes things tick. In addition to his legal and musical gigs, Harmon is
a tireless teacher of law officers and notary students. Harmon handles the
band's bidness. CLICK HERE TO
EMAIL HARMON NOW! |
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DON
HYAMS
From road manager to music
store owner to recording studio engineer to performing
guitarist, Don has always pursued his passion for music.
Born
and raised in Natchitoches, he has played with such
diverse groups as The Living Room Band, Short Notice, Billy
O'Con & The Convicts, El Kabong! and now The Harmon Drew
Super Group. In the real world, he tames computers for a
living. |
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SAMMY NIX
The band's drummer, Sammy
just retired after 22 years as a Louisiana Juvenile Probation
Officer. An avid
racquetball fan, Brother Nix is known far and wide as a superb
percussionist. Played Vegas in the 70's with Kris
Michaels. Sammy looks forward to playing with the
Super Group another 20 years, unless he gets the call from
Lester "Road Hog" Moran to go on the road. All
right now. |
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JAMES WAGLEY
James Wagley has been in the music scene in his home state of
Louisiana, as well as Arkansas and Georgia, for the past 35 years. He has founded and played in several well-known regional bands and
has recently joined the Harmon Drew Super Group as bass guitarist for the third time in his musical career. On playing bass, James
says, "The bass, drums and keys form the rhythm section on which
everything else rests. I love being a part of that section and making it
work." When not playing with Harmon, James designs and implements
music, art, recreational and academic support programs for at-risk youth in
the Sabine Parish School System. |
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