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PHOTOS OF THE KHP RELEASE PARTIES SPONSORED BY KHP MUSIC, SOUTHERN SOUL.COM AND LITTLE PEDDLER PROMOTIONS AND CRAIG FLEMING'S BEACH MUSIC 45'S AVISTA POOLSIDE SHOWCASE ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. YES ! ! ! FINALLY ! ! ! RELEASE PARTIES ! ! ! JUST RELEASED on TOBACCO ROAD RECORDS ! ! ! "Carolina Soul" CD "Carolina is the Place for Me" We had a ball at SOS ! ! ! Starting Thursday afternoon off with interviews on 94.9 The Surf, and with Jay Jenkins, Program Director of Southern Soul.com. Friday, Sept 18th had us on the OD ResortsTiki Deck with ocean breezes blowing, doing both of our new songs and plenty of fans singing along. Then at 4:30 in The Spanish Galleon we were rocking again as the crowd waved for more T-shirts. What a way to start the weekend!! After recording several station ID sound bites with various radio stations and a quick dinner it was time to hit the Spanish Galleon again, where The Holiday Band was so gracious as to allow us to perform to our tracks before they hit the stage. A big ole THANKS to Duane Neese and Ron King for their help with the mics and sound. The place was packed with great shaggers and the dance floor filled as we performed our songs for the final time that evening. The next day, Saturday, Sept 19 at 2:00 PM we were poolside at the Avista Resort with The Beach Music 45's Showcase Neal Furr and Craig Fleming, where we performed "Carolina is the Place for Me" & "Come on and Dance with Me" just before Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs put the pool party in high gear. Many artist were on hand to perform to their tracks. We could not have ask for a better time to showcase our songs. Thank all of you for your support, please continue to call your stations and request "Carolina is the Place for Me" Now that it is on a label it may now be charted on ALL of the stations that play our music. We want to hear this song alot on 94.9 the Surf in Myrtle Beach Copies of this CD may be purchased personally from any Night Rider Band Member, or on-line at www.khpmusic.com or www.southernsoul.com
Tobacco Road's "CAROLINA SOUL" Release Parties - KHP Music, Jay Jenkins & Little Peddler Promotions
Craig Fleming's Beach Music 45's Poolside Party at the Avista Resort A Bird's Eye View Craig Fleming's Beach Music 45's Avista Poolside Artist Showcase The Carousels Band Rockin' It ! ! ! David singing to the fans hanging out on the balconies. Steve Owens - Back Left Carolina Blue Skys, Warm Ocean Breezes, Great Music. What A Great Afternoon ! ! Ray. . . Throw Those Night Rider T- Shirts ! ! ! Rhonda McDaniel - Back Left David's Singing & Ray's Keeping Him on Beat Steve Owens - Far Left Rhonda McDaniel - Far Right Here comes your shirt ! ! ! Daniel Morris of OZ over David's left shoulder. Rhonda McDaniel over Ray's left shoulder. Behind Rhonda is Julian Fowler of Little Peddler Promotions Co-producer of TRR's Carolina Soul CD. Come On Down ! ! ! It's Party Time ! ! ! Enough talent in this one picture to start one heck 'uva band. Behind Ray is Craig Fleming of Beach Music 45.com and the "Big Dog" of The Avista Poolside Showcase And I want you to know, This Was Fun ! ! ! The Night Riders Sing. Daniel Morris and Julian Fowler in the background. The Zodiacs preparing to hit the stage. From the Carousels to The Zodiacs. The NRs focused on Maurice Williams, in the back left, partially hidden by the blue curtain. Oh what a great crowd, and a great day for such an event. Thank You, Craig Fleming, Soul Dog and Beach Music 45.com
CBMA Weekend 2009 Ray is the Culprit ! ! Steve, why are you so far away !?!? For some reason they won't let me get close to the mic. See ! ! ! Hey guys can I sing too !?!?! If you aren't gonna let me sing, how about you guys putting a little more into it ! ! ! Now THAT'S what I'M talking about ! ! ! Butch & Steve watch the Raleigh Shaggin' couple that answered our plea, "Come on and Dance with Me". The One, The Only, The Great, The Living Legend, Our Friend, CHARLIE BROWN ! ! ! Yes Butch, you can have these tracks, if I can only get them out of my pocket. Let's make a decision, eat, talk, or practice the songs ! ! Too Much Sylvia More Too Much Sylvia Way Too Much Sylvia Way Too Many, Too Much Sylvia, Lets hope they all get prettier by closing time ! ! ! Sue, keep an eye on that man ! ! OK guys, talk is cheap, and we know the songs, let's go eat some of Shorty's & Cathy's BBQ ! ! ! ! They let Butch have a mic ! ! ! They still aren't gonna give me a mic, are they !?!?! SEE ! ! ! . . . . Sing it boys ! ! ! Thanks Butch for that Good Ole Down Home Southern Hospitality ! ! !
Inside OD Resort's Spanish Galleon - Two Performances Three Happy Guys ! ! Thanks Go To KHP Music (Keith Houston) Little Peddler Promos (Julian Fowler) Southern Soul.com (Jay Jenkins) Many DJs & Fans Mr. Cool, Calm, Collective . . MC, DJ and Great Guy Jay Jenkins Southern Soul.com T- Shirt Anyone !?!?!? Sing it David ! ! ! Mike Neese in the front left foreground. Special Thanks to The Holiday Band for allowing us to promote the Carolina Soul CD on their stage. Holiday Band Truly a Class Act Movin' and a Groovin' Butch Halpin - Carolina Sounds.com Among the first DJs to play the promotional of "Carolina is the Place for Me" Love That Crowd ! ! ! A whole lot of Shaggin' going on as "COME ON AND DANCE WITH ME" rolls from the speakers "When we come home to this Pla-ace ! ! !" "Carolina is the Place for Me" Two of our favorite fans answered, "Come on and Dance with Me" He's calling,. "Come on and Dance with Me ! ! !" And we're all on beat together ! ! ! The place is rockin' and it's time to dance ! ! ! Now The Night Riders Try ! ! ! Can ya tell !?!? We're Lovin' it ! ! ! Thanks KHP, Little Peddler, and Southern Soul.com This MUST be a good song, 60% are clapping ! ! DJ Danny Kimrey (back right) was among the first DJs to play "Carolina is the Place for Me"
Entertaining the Crowd on OD Resort's Tiki Deck Is the King (Tyronne), Sain (Chad), when "The Surf" (Joey & Ray) comes up on the Tiki Deck at OD Resort ?!?!?! Carolina (both of them) IS the Place for Me ! ! ! ! This crowd already knows and is singing, "Carolina is the Place for Me" David is just following along. And Steve's thinking, I finally got 3 of us here ! SING IT BOYS ! ! ! Move ! ! Make us look good ! ! !
Fall 2009 SOS Fun Shots "Colorful" characters for sure ! ! ! Print us out, blow us up, color us crazy ! ! ! The Cheapest Placemats Ever ! ! ! Move Guys ! ! ! Just Don't Stand There. Having fun doing promo sound bites for radio stations. Where have you guys been since 1967 !?!?!?!? The Bands, The Music, The Dance. The Friends. Memories Made, Memories To Be Made Recording Stars Always Have Money!!! Ray & Son Gabriel One wants to be like the other one. The other one is glad he's not : ) ( Hey, what are friends for !?!?!) Where Did It Go !?!?!?!? Beam us to the pool, Scottie ! ! ! ! Being a Night Rider is Hard Work!!! Good Night Ethyl ! ! ! !
2009 RECORDING PHOTOS It's All Soul Music! Big Jerm and Assistant Tony. Thanks Jerm for the drum ride on "Carolina Is The Place For Me." Happy Group! The Night Riders, Big Jerm and Tony. Big Jerm and The Night Riders. Big Jerm "deals" with the Night Rider's excitement. Play it again Big Jerm! Steve walking the frets. David warming up, solo acappella, "Carolina Is The Place For Me.". . .You Go Dude ! ! ! David "tickling the ivorys" on the organ leads for his song. David hasn't lost his touch with the trumpet. David and Ray discussing Ray's various walk -up arrangements. The Night Riders recording Ray and Doris' song "Come On And Dance With Me." Thanks Randy for the harmonica jams on the recording of "Come On And Dance With Me." A BIG "pat on the back" for "One Take Chip" for the drum ride on "Come On And Dance With Me."
SHOW CASE This was the entertainment schedule for the Mac Lewis Benefit 7-12-08. Members portrait collage, drawn by a great artist, Jessi Galloway. (Auctioned item for the Mac Lewis Benefit 7-12-08.)
Nine pictures above, shown encased are the following: Justice Recording/Night Riders 33LP An original, highly collectable, uncirculated, never played, signed, with custom designed display. Customed made showcase, Cherry Wood, professionally designed and framed, viewable from both sides, contains the following: 1 - Original Autographed Uncirculated Album Cover - Printed in 1967 2 - Original uncirculated 33LPs mounted front to back - Pressed in 1967 2 - Collectable Label (COL-0603) Night Rider CDs (Re-mastered from original Justice Recording tapes by the owners of the Justice Label, Collectables, and re-released in 1995) Liner Notes for COL-0603 Night Rider Collectables CD 2 - Night Rider Interview CDs (WXDU Radio, Duke University, Durham, NC) Promotional Photo - Circa 1967 Notarized Certificate of Authenticity (Auctioned item for the Mac Lewis Benefit 7-12-08.)
NEW PHOTOS 2008 Instruments in tune, The Night Riders are ready for practice. Fortieth reunion shirt worn by The Night Riders for the Mac Lewis Benefit. David, singing and what a great voice! 7/12/08 Steve known to the Night Riders as, "fingers" walking the frets. Jon "Two Gun" sings better than ever. But where are his drums? Mac still belts them out! You should have heard "Stormy Monday." Mikey, introducing the Night Riders, reunited for the first time in 40 plus years, along with members of the Magnificents Band. 7/12/08 Ray, finally speechless, but only for seconds! A closer look at the members portrait collage, drawn by a great artist, Jessi Galloway. l-r: Steve, Ray, TwoGun and David hold a members portrait collage drawn by artist Jessi Galloway. One happy group! At WPCM Radio station, l-r: David, AlanB, Mikey, Ray, TwoGun and Steve. Is Mikey & AlanB ready for The Night Riders? ABSOLUTELY! The Night Riders as they eagerly wait to interview on WPCM Radio on the Mikey & Allen Show, Mon., July 7, 2008. L-R: Steve, Ray, TwoGun and David. Mac joined them by phone. Doris Atwater models Ray's sparkle tux that he wore in the '60's while playing with the Night Riders. March 1, 2008 at Green's Supper Club in Greensboro, NC. Three members of the Magnificents Band: Jimmy, Ruffin and Kim (in black shirts, l-r) together with Ray, Steve and Mac of the Night Riders. March 1, 2008 at Green's Supper Club in Greensboro, NC. Four members of the Magnificents Band: (l-r) Jimmy, Clint, Ruffin and Kim together with Mac (who formerly played with some of the Magnificents and other well known bands) share memories of good times. Night Riders invited to do an interview at radio station WXDU 88.7FM in Durham, NC on January 20, 2008. Fun to reminisce what life was like for this garage band. This was the first time the members have been together in 40 years. Mac participated in the interview by phone. The band members visited with Mac at his home prior to the interview. Mac TWO GUN STEVE RAY DAVID
Willie "T" & Jump Back The lovely Ms. Doris, photographer of "The Stars" shining with Willie "T" Willie T and JUMP BACK ! ! ! Chris on Sax, John on Bongos and one "bad" Lead Guitar Player, putting the "UMP" in Jump Back ! ! Willie T and the Bass Man, "Walking it up that One Way Street" ! ! ! Randy, tickling those ivorys, strumming those strings, or blowing that harp. . .JUMP BACK ! ! ! Oh, it's a Stormy Monday in here ! ! And it seems like Tuesday is just as bad ! ! ! Some say Wednesday's worse and Thursday has these guys looking so sad ! ! And that eagle flies on Friday ! ! ! YEP ! ! ! ! Give that man on the right a guitar (Jerry Clapp), set back & watch him play ! ! ! Lord have mercy, Jump Back WILL BE BACK another day ! ! ! And Byron has found him a good one, Just like Mac found Faye
RADIO INTERVIEW PHOTOS (l-r) Pictured are three members of The Night Riders Band: Jon (Two Gun) Johnson, Ray Atwater, Steve Rogers; Byron Tucker of WPCM Radio 920 AM and Clint Horton of The Magnificents Band, gathered to talk about the New Year's Eve event at the Ramada Convention Center in Burlington, NC with lots of surprises. Gailes Stuckey of WBAG Radio 1150 AM, prepares to interview and discuss the New Year's Eve event with members of The Night Riders Band and Clint Horton of The Magnificents Band. The Night Riders Band and Clint Horton of The Magnificents Band tell the WBAG listening audience a little of what they can expect to hear New Year's Eve at the Ramada Convention Center in Burlington, NC, but there are a lot of surprises in store as well. Pictured (l-r) Jon (Two Gun) Johnson of The Night Riders, Clint Horton of The Magnificents, Mac Lewis and Ray Atwater of The Night Riders interview with Gailes Stuckey. Great time, it went by to quick! (l-r) Jon (Two Gun) Johnson of The Night Riders, Gailes Stuckey of WBAG 1150 AM, David Marlette of The Night Riders, Clint Horton of The Magnificents, Ray Atwater, Steve Rogers and Mac Lewis (front) of The Night Riders.
night riders 1965-1969 Business card. Backside of album. Twelve songs include 3 original songs (I Love You, Come See About Me and Midnight Ride). It was highly unusual for Justice Recording Co. to include original songs. Original album produced in 1967. Justice Recording Co. produced five hundred copies of which the band members, family and friends help assemble album into sleeve and sleeve into cover. Performing at one of the area school auditoriums. Looking cool! The Night Riders pose in their newly purchased green sparkle tuxs, trimmed in black, v-shaped ties with a pearl in the center, complete with white ruffle shirts. They purchased their tuxs on May 25, 1967 from T. N. Boone Tailors in Burlington, NC and paid a total of $442 for all. (Front: Two Gun, second row l-r: Steve and Mac, third row l-r: David, Ray and Monte) Publicity photo used for posters and signatures. Genuine girl magnets. Taylor Dean was our manager and friend, the driving force of the Night Riders. He always had our best interest in mind and saw that we received the necessary exposure to compete. Original color photo. Album cover was produced in black and white. Cost of having this photo made was $17. Monte C. Allison September, 1950 - May, 1980 We will always miss him. "Guitars, Girls and Cars" What were we thinking? Just teenagers having a blast and loving the attention. Justice Recording Co. used black and white photo for the album cover. Car owned by "Shot Gun","Two Gun's" brother. It's a 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. Sure would be great to have one now! New green sparkle tuxedos, instruments and we are ready to play! (Publicity photo. Front row l-r: Two Gun, Ray and David; back row l-r: Mac, Steve and Monte) Performing in Burlington, NC
Scott Whitaker Benefit - Oct. 2009 Where's David !?!?!? Our Friends- The Big Time Party Band Karen said it was "John Arthurs and The Castaways", but only while in Pittsboro. Byron. . .Do you honestly think, that she's gonna believe, that The Night Riders are the best band to ever come out of LA !?!?!?!? Cute Couple, Good Picture, Why is Ray not holding the pitchfork !?!?! Mischief in the making ! ! ! Wonder if Tommy knows that Linda and Ricky Godfrey have their arms around each other : ) !?!? One of Burlington's Best The Holiday Band A great bunch of guys ! ! ! Neil Furr, "Soul Dog", Looks like a singer to me ! ! ! Sing it Mac ! ! ! Is that a routine !?!?! They even look semi-professional ! ! Mac & Faye Lewis enjoying the music at Scott Whitaker's Benefit. The Boys of Eli Whitney. . .minus a couple ! ! They just saw Linda and "Ricky" standing with arms around each other. . ( a joke ya'll) 3/5s of The Night Riders singing to the tracks. Catch this Dime and put it in the Juke Box. . A cousin ?!?!?! Yeah Right ! ! ! Boy ! ! ! You better get that "devil grin" off of your face ! ! ! Two old Buddies. David, you'd better hurry ! ! Don't make me sing lead ! ! ! Help us out. Mike & Mike ! ! !!