JIM SHAFER – (bass guitar and vocals) – performing in touring stage bands since the age of fourteen and behind the microphone at radio stations all over the country for many years has given Jim much experience to bring to the Band of Gold. He has shared the stage with countless national recording acts, and loves the classic Motown sound.  Jims’ career has been in broadcasting, and he is an in-demand commercial voice and on camera talent for many businesses.  Jim also hosts the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon in Charlotte, and is involved in many different charitable causes.

.ROCCO CEFALO- (keyboards and vocals)  This talented musician hails from South Jersey and brings with him a big dose of Northern Soul! As the Band Of Golds’ music director, Rocco arranges all the songs and puts the show together…… You’ll love the great sounds of the Hammond organ under Rocco’s hands and his great vocal ability and sparkling stage personality make Rocco a crowd favorite!!!!

BO BAITY –(lead guitar and vocals) – This multi-talented musician from Cherryville, NC brings a great guitar sound and a fine singing voice to the group……from country to soul ,  Bo can sing and play it all!  An accomplished record producer and arranger, he has many successful albums on his resume’, and has appeared with many national acts.

LYNN SAMPLES –(Drums and vocals) This road tour veteran brings a great resume’ with him…..as the foundation for legendary Carolina group Sugarcreek in the 80’s, then drumming for the great variety band Too Much Sylvia in the 90’s, Lynn has a ton of experience, including being on StarSearch, 5 albums and many national tours.  His musicianship extends far beyond the drum kit, with a great singing voice, and lots of input in the arrangement of the songs in the groups’ setlist.

DOUG DAVIS – ( vocals, guitar and percussion) This Orlando, Florida native cut his performing chops in church, then with a 14 piece variety showband that performed at corporate functions and venues throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Japan, Australia, Canada, South America and all 50 states!  He also has much experience in tv and event production, and many hours behind a mixing board as a producer of numerous recording projects.  Doug brings a great lead voice to the band and with a wireless mike, he’ll be out in the crowd all night long!!!!

Partial Songlist:

I’ll be around – The Spinners

Gimme Three Steps – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Some kind of wonderful – Grand Funk RR

Forget You – Ceelo Green

Word Up – Cameo         

Torn Down – Eric Clapton

HickTown  – Jason Aldean

Mama’s Drinking liquor Again – Coastline

Kiss/Prince

What does it take – Jr. Walker & the Allstars

With This Ring – The Platters

When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge

Stand by me/There goes my baby – The Drifters

Celebration -  Kool and the Gang

My Girl – Temptations

Purple Rain – Prince

1-2-3 Kind Of Love – The Band Of Gold

Keep Playin? That Rock and Roll – Edgar Winter

Too late to turn back now – Cornelius Bros & Sister Rose

Don’t let the green grass fool you – Wilson Pickett

 Sweet HomeChicago– Blues brothers

Have I told you lately – Rod Stewart

Sweet HomeAlabama– Lynyrd Skynyrd

Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

Shut up and Shag – Band Of Oz

Get down on it – Kool and the Gang

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Hold on / Soul Man – Sam and Dave

Brick House – Commodores

 Da Butt – E. U.

Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd/Amie Stewart

Twistin the night away – Sam, Cooke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boogie Shoes – K.C. & The Sunshine Band

Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger

Takin care of business – Bachman Turner OD

Play that funky music  – Wild Cherry

Messin with the kid – Jr. wells/Blues Brothers

That will never do – Little Milton                                                

Drift Away – Dobie Gray/Uncle Kracker

I Feel Good – James Brown & the Famous Flames

Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry

Shake Your Body Down 2 the Ground – Michael Jackson

Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn

Slow Down – The Beatles

Jump – Van Halen

R.O.C.K in theUSA– John Mellencamp

What I Like About You – The Romantics

That’s The Way I like It – KC & Sunshine Band

Shake Your BOOTY – k.c. & Sunshine Band

Jenny Jenny 867-5309 – Tommy Tutone

Dance To The Music – Sly & Family Stone

I Want to take you higher – Sly & family Stone

Pink Houses – John Mellencamp

Easy – Commodores/Lionel Richie   

Fame – David Bowie

I Just Want To Stop – Gino Vanelli

 And many  more!!!!!!