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Updated December 10, 2014

Our Instruments and Equipment

The Rhythm Section

  • Scott "Papa Doc" Collier plays LP bongos, congas and assorted percussion instruments. Scott is our choreographer and motivational leader.

  • Mark Friedrich plays both bass and keyboards. Mark is the best key bass player around. He plays a Roland keygoard with either a Korg or Alesis sound module. His amplifier of choice is a Crate K-150 from the former St. Louis Music with separate channel sends for bass and keyboards to the sound system.

  • Dave Fowler plays a Gibson 1987 ES-335 or Fender Telecaster guitar with WC&S. He also uses a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster with The Charlie B Group. Pedals include a Boss ME-50, Barber overdrive, and a Cry Baby wah. His amplifier is a Fender Junior Blues.

  • Joe "The King" Weber currently plays a new set of white pearl finish Ludwig drums with Sabian cymbals. Joe has great time, plays any style, and has a special flair for driving a big band.

 

The Horn Section

  • Jim Manley plays the V-Raptor trumpet with Bob Reeves mouthpieces. Jim, one of the foremost authorities on breathing techniques, is always being cornered by some of the best trumpet players for pointers.

  • Larry Johnson plays Selmar tenor and alto saxes. Larry's sound is huge. It is a sound other players would die for.

  • Mark Garcia plays both trumpet and flugelhorn. Mark is a tasty soloist with a smooth relaxed sound.

  • Jim "Big Slide" Owens plays trombone with WC&S and trombone/keyboards with The Charlie B Group. Jim is a great section player and soloist. His considerable keyboard talents are an added plus.

WCS promo picture at Backstreet entrance
Marc, Larry, Jim, Scott, Charlie, Mark, Manley, Dave, Joe



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