Southern Nites have many various influences.
Some include: Brent Mason, Diamond Rio, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Little Texas, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bee Gees, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, and Bobby Bare.
Like all bands, each Southern Nites member has his own influeneces.
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Danny Slick
An Oxford, AL, resident is the band's manager, one of its lead vocalists and the band's bassist. He is one of the original members of the '80's era "Southern Nites" Band which had a significant regional following. After the original band disbanded and after several years of playing with other bands, he put the current "Southern Nites" configuration together. Danny is employed in the wholesale flooring distribution business in Birmingham, AL.
Tim Johnson
A Jacksonville, AL resident, is the primary vocalist and a lead guitar player for the band. He has written and recorded several original songs. He has also worked on various music projects and recording sessions with other artists. Tim was one of the finalists in the 2004 "Nashville Star" regional competition. Tim is employed at the Coca Cola distribution center in Oxford, AL.
Bruce Greene
A Saks, AL, resident; is the band's keyboardist, adding back-up vocals and acoustic guitar. He is also the band's sound and lighting technician. He has played with a number of local and regional groups, and brings more than 25 years of experience to the group. Bruce is employed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Kim Nichols
A Cherokee County native, has joined the Band as the lead guitarist. Kim, an excellent guitar stylist, comes from a musical family - his brother and uncle also play guitar. Kim has been playing since he was six and plays everything from MoTown to soft rock to country. (Just watch his fingers fly on hot lead licks!)He is a former member of the bands Restless and Shadow Creek. He teaches guitar as well. Kim is employed as the Auto Collision Repair instructor for the Cherokee County Career and Technology Center in Centre, AL. Kim also enjoys playing golf. (And no, he's not related to Joe Nichols, but he should be.)
Ken Hollis
A Leeds resident, recently joined the band in the key position as the Band's drummer. He has worked with several Alabama based bands including "Southern Nites", "Naked Rodeo", "A Nickels Worth", "Brothers Band", "Penthouse", and "Joshua". Ken has supported various recording studio projects, concert venue projects, drum student training and has written/recorded some of his own material. He has done pre-show party work in the BJCC Courtyard for the "Kenny Chesney, Pat Green, Gretchen Wilson Tour 2005". He has worked the Charter Stage at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater for the pre-show party for the "Brooks and Dunn Tour 2005". Other opening act work: Rascal Flatts, Confederate Railroad, Kentucky Headhunters, Mark Wills, Jessica Andrews, and Wayne Mills Band.
Special Thanks to Stan Hammett for filling in on drums!
Thomas Van Dyke and The VAN DYKE Band will perform live in an outside concert on Saturday afternoon, July 4th, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm at The Church on The Rock located in Anniston, Alabama on Hwy 202 across from Hardees. Come out and bring the family. www.anotherapproachmusic.comwww.soundclick.com/thomasvandyke
Thomas Van Dyke and The VAN DYKE Band will be opening up for The Famous Drifters Concert at ZINN PARK located in Anniston, Alabama on Saturday evening July 18th 2009 starting at 7pm. You need to be there and witness these 2 awesome concerts. www.anotherapproachmusic.comwww.soundclick.com/thomasvandyke
I'm preparing my band for opening for The Drifters Concert coming to Zinn Park in Anniston, AL on Saturday July 18th 2009. My band VAN DYKE will perform as an opening band for The Drifters from 7pm til approximately 7:45pm. The Drifters will perform from 8pm til 10pm. It's a free concert and I hope to see you there. For more information go to www.downtownanniston.com OR www.anotherapproachmusic.com This will be an awesome event. You don't want to miss it!!!
Hey Southern Nites, this week we DJ Dee Miller with WQSB thursday night w/ happy hour specials (7 to 9 pm) come check him out and spread the word... and be sure to buy your raffle tickets for a pair of tickets to see NICKEL BACK, SEETHER, & SAVING ABLE concert is april 23...
Friday night we have a lil something special for recovering from easter.... NO COVER CHARGE FRIDAY... thats right Dave has lost his mind again..... so FREE cover FRIDAY night.... with Happy hour drink specials from 7 to 9 pm $1 miller high life and dance music come by and say hi!
then saturday night we have CALL THE LAW with happy hour specials $5 cover
see you there!!! DAVE, MEL, JUSTIN, KAT, & CAMI and of course www.MyFREESwapper.com 256-302-2748 info line hwy 431 in guntersville next to jj's burgers
What a week for Tipsy’s! Wednesday night poker tournament with Delicious playing acoustic music.. flip cup.. party pong with $2 Bud Light bottles.
Thursday Night Ladies Night. Mark Crenshaw and Ethan Granier acoustic show @ 9pm. Ladies 21 and up get in free all night and your first drink is on me! Lee J the DJ plays your favorite tunes all night. $2 Bud Lights, $3 well drinks and $4 Rhino Bombs all night.
Friday Night Hidden Element in concert!! $3 well drinks, $3 Import drafts and $4 Hpnotiq Martini’s
Saturday Rollin in the Hay rocks Tipsy’s!! The party starts @ 5pm with a full outside patio bar, 25 cent beer and free shrimp boil with acoustic music by Hunter Lawley. Hay hits the stage @ 10pm. Jager Girls will be out and about all night long!!
And Sunday… Poker tournament with $100 prize, free pool, $1 drafts, $2 shots..
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