JAB Wilson (harmonica & vocals) gentleman harmonica player and founding member of the underdogs, has been touring and recording since the late 60s with such artists as Kate Taylor (James sister), Tim Buckley, J.D. Souther, Kathy Dalton and for over 20 years with international bluesicologist and renowned story-teller, Spencer Bohren.
Steve Surber aka Steven James (guitar & vocals) has been playing the guitar and singing his whole life. Steve is known for his phat guitar tones, powerful vocal abilities and easy going disposition.
Steve Ferry (drums & percussion) adds his special rhythmic spice to the mix. Formerly with the Jim White Band, Steve has wowed audiences around the world with his always in the pocket, unique musical approach to playing drums.
Influences
the Rolling Stones, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan, Delbert McClinton, Johnny Cash
The underdogs are a rockin' band based out of Destin, FL specializing in original bluesy roots music & funky arrangements of vintage blues classics. Always crowd-pleasers, the underdogs are known for their potent delivery and eclectic stage presence, served up with a healthy dose of big fun & a dry sense of humor. Since the release of Unleashed, the underdogs have been fortunate enough to have garnered broadcast radio airplay and rave reviews from around the world. Unleashed, was named one of the Top 25 blues CDs of 1999 in Queensland, Australia. During the summer of 2001, Dog Tales, the band's second record, broke into the Top 100 on the national Americana radio charts. In addition, the underdogs' music has been licensed by ESPN for use during coverage of Nascar from Daytona, featured prominently in actor/playwright Thom Gossom's one-man-play, Speak of Me as I Am and most recently heard in the soundtrack for the movie Quest for the Holy Ale. The dogs have shared the stage with many great artists over the years including Ritchie Havens, R.L. Burnsides, North Mississippi Allstars, Koko Taylor, Gove Scrivenor, Little Queenie, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Annie Clements, The Woodys and Spencer Bohren to name just a few of our favorites. They perform in festivals & honky-tonks along the gulf coast and way beyond.
Band history: The band has been working together since 1994 in different configurations. Over the years the underdogs have had the good fortune to include as bandmates some of the Gulf Coast’s finest musicians, including Bill Garrett, David Cousar, Shawn Curle, Pat Prichard, Diki Ross, David Pretlow, Jim Fuller, Tim Prescott, Greg Sander, Jim Garrett, Gene Burleson, Jim and Case Cooper.
The current line-up features
Steven James, Sol Morgan, Steve Ferry & JAB Wilson
Hey Jab, Thanks for the comment.....Hope you have a Joyous Christmas & Happy New Year!!!! Maybe I will catch u playing somewhere around here soon....... : ) all the best to u!!
thank you so much for the invite.unfortunately, i have to work all weekend in Panama City Beach or i would definetly love to be there.keep me posted though and maybe next time i can catch ya!!
