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THE Root Doctors
Funk / Jam Band / Pop

This Is Our World & Our Funk!



COLUMBIA, South Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  11/18/2009
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   THE Root Doctors: General Info
Member Since5/18/2006
Band Websitewww.rootdoctors.com
Band Members

Whitney Fowler - guitars, background vocals

Walter S. Hemingway - Lead and background vocals, percussion

Todd Nagle keyboards, background vocals

J. Kyle Smith - drums

Donnie Sowell - bass guitars, background vocals

Chris Bussell - saxophones

Mark Hodowanec - trumpets, percussion, background vocals Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Influences

Go to www.rootdoctors.com, click on the band info and refer to each member profile. The tastes of this band reach each end of the spectrum!

Sounds Like

Take a kettle, mix in some James Brown, some Red Hot Chili Peppers, a dash of Black Eyed Peas, a smidge of Cameo and Prince, stir that up while adding a little mystery sauce and you've got the Root Doctors!

Record LabelPrescription Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About THE Root Doctors

Official website of the Root Doctors: www.rootdoctors.com.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the World of FUNK! Don't be afraid.... This fan site will gently guide you through the funky jungle and expose you to the booty shakin' sounds of Columbia, South Carolina's own The Root Doctors!

Opening for acts like The Gap Band, CAMEO, KC and The Sunshine Band, Morris Day and the Time and others, The Root Doctors are one of the original party bands of the southeast! The band started gaining its nationwide notoriety after being featured on MTV in front of 14,000 hometown fans!

Formed in 1987 by J. Kyle Smith and friends, the band's goal was to play as many gigs for free beer as possible. It was a dream job for the young musicians. The band grew from being a way to make pocket money to a full-time job. Quoting the last original Root Doctor, Kyle states "... we didn't care about the money, the thrill was the performance".

Developing their sound and incorporating new vibes with cungas, the addition of a horn section and other experiments, these talented musicians created a niche all their own. With three regionally successful projects under their belts, the Root Doctors are still kickin' it and spreading the funk! With each disc, you can hear the growth and evolution of their music. The Root Doctors are a hit with music critics. Rave reviews have followed each of their efforts.

Check out their site www.rootdoctors.com for updated tour information, purchase Root gear and band bios/photos. You can also download Root Doctor tunes at: https://www.burnlounge.com/ROOTDOCTORKYLE

As the high energy tradition continues, we dare you to "Taste It"!



   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


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LIL KIESHA - www.lilkiesha.co.uk

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Nov 21 2009 3:53 PM

I haven't seen you around in a while, be sure to pass through my page and show your love. I really appreciate it.

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Benny S

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Sep 28 2009 2:41 AM

THE Root Doctors ... :o) Hope all is good wit ya. Been crazy busy here.. and getting the award for Brevard County/321's Hottest R&B Artist is just the BEGINNING for me... Remember.. the sky ISN'T the limit... cause the universe is INFINITE!!! Keep doing ya thang aight...Grind HARD...do YOU... no matter what.. Keep yo head up!

One Luv,
R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
WILLIAM BAILEY

WILLIAM BAILEY



Sep 16 2009 9:39 PM

Hey! Thanks For The Add!


Have a good one!
William Bailey
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Aug 29 2009 2:39 PM

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Aug 29 2009 1:50 PM

HELLO WALT:  PLEASE CHECK OUT, RATE, AND PASS THE VIDEO TRAILER FROM THIS HARD WORKING SISTER IN COLUMBIA.  BE BLESS MY FRIEND & THANKS!

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Aug 29 2009 1:09 AM

Headliners' Main Stage -September 5th 2009!
Yorgos Pontsaris

Yorgos Pontsaris



Aug 23 2009 4:57 PM

.. hello, have a nice day.
peace, from Greece, all the best


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Cool Straps

Cool Straps



Aug 5 2009 12:51 PM

Hey! I just wanted to thank you for adding me! If you ever need a custom guitar strap, let me know. My studio is at www.coolstraps.artfire.com. Have a great week and thanks again! Terri
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May 29 2009 3:13 PM

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May 29 2009 3:10 PM

Shalom, how are you doing?

NEW RELEASE :)

WAVE OFF:
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Starring: Kimathi T. Lewis
Co-Starring: Andrew Williams (TheQiGongBoxer)
Featuring: Allan B. Frederic

Director / Producer:
Mr. Andrew Williams (TheQiGongBoxer)

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Feb 19 2009 10:35 PM

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Feb 5 2009 8:44 PM

Thanks for adding us! Common Ground "The Band That ROCKS The House" Book us for your Private/Corporate Event/Function, Wedding Reception, Festival or Club Date.
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Feb 1 2009 4:54 PM

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Jan 23 2009 8:32 PM

Thanks for the friend request.
Hope ya'll have a great weekend! :) xox
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Jan 19 2009 3:28 AM

When y'all coming back to the Upstate guy's ?!?! We miss y'all!!
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Jan 13 2009 9:12 PM

THE Root Doctors,
Just stopping by to say hello. Thanks for being our friend. :)
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Elaine Seay



Jan 2 2009 4:21 AM

Loooooong time, no see :( Any chance of finding up to date tour info?
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Denise Simpson



Dec 31 2008 10:11 PM

Hope ya'll have an awesome New Years Eve !!!! Rock 09' !!!!
Benny S

Benny S



Dec 31 2008 5:43 PM

THE Root Doctors ... :) Jus comin' thru 2 show some luv while I can. Been CRAZY busy on da music tip lately. Stay n touch... and no matter what... Keep doin ya thang aight? Happy holidays to you and yours. :)

R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
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