The Rum Punch Bandits are (l to r):

JT Layton   Scott Dowless    Donny Martin   Kevin Loop

John Griffin   Bob Robinson    Eddie Pernick


Bio

Now in their 8th year, the Rum Punch Bandits is a seven piece Gulf-n-Western  band from the Charlotte , NC area. Not sure what Gulf-n-Western music is? Well it’s 2 jiggers of Buffett, a splash of Jerry Jeff, two fingers of Bob Marley, a dash of the Stones, plenty of ice and shake….don’t stir. The Bandits have  opened for Buffett three times and also Kenny Chesney prior to his recent Columbia , SC concert at Williams-Brice Stadium. They’ve headlined numerous  ParrotHead events, countless private affairs, and performed in a multitude of clubs around the southeast.

Kevin Loop is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and blues harpist. He hails from Charlotte and is chief songwriter and a founding member of the band; Percussionist Bob Robinson is from Chester , SC and also a founding member; Fort Mill , SC native John Griffin cranks out lead acoustic and electric guitar riffs for the Bandits; JT Layton is the keyboardist and guru for the band. He’s an all-knowing musician who offers his vast knowledge for the boys to draw from; Donny Martin is from Rock Hill , SC and plays bass for the Bandits. Be sure to check out his solo in Brown Eyed Girl; Ed Pernick, another Rock Hillian, handles the drums  and keeps the band in time from time to time; Lastly, Scott Dowless, from Tega Cay, SC and the band’s newest member, is the electric guitarist who has a nice collection of toys to dazzle you with (think Paul Reed Smith, a Fender Strat and a vintage Fender Telecaster). Scott is an amazing talent and a strong addition to the band.  

STEEL DRUM OPTION

For a mere pittance above and beyond our normal fee, steel drums are available upon request. Please book far enough in advance to secure this option.




You helped make our event a huge success, the best yet as over 800 people attended. Thank you for a wonderful time and we look forward to having you back next year for an encore performance.

Brian Potts
         Tega Cay Taste of the Town Entertainment Coordinator
         Tega Cay
, SC



 

 

 

 

 

 

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