Artist ID: 6134
You are cordially invited to join Phil Dirt and the Dozers on the ultimate musical journey. To travel back to a time when life was simpler, the world a bit smaller, and the cost of a new Chevy about $2000.00. A time when poodle skirts and saddle shoes and the corner drug store were all part of every day life. Seem like a long time ago? It doesn't have to!
Phil Dirt and the Dozers, the nation's premier "rock 'n r'oldies" review will help you recapture those wonderful days! With their musical talent, high energy and contagious sense of humor, they'll transport you to another time and place, the 50's, 60's and 70's of rock and roll! Imagine hearing the Four Season's "Sherry" with the original falsetto vocals intact, or the hauntingly beautiful Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody." Imagine the Platters' soul stirring "Only You," performed with all the scratches and skips found on a well-worn 33 1/3 record the way the dozers first learned it! The Phil Dirt time machine also stops in the '70's, where you'll experience some of that decade's greatest hits, including hits from the Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, and the O'jays, just to mention a few.
Phil dirt and the dozers formed in 1981, has been mesmerizing crowds from New England to Hawaii, and the Caribbean to Toronto. Let us introduce you to the reasons why:
Steve will captivate you with his own beautiful voice, as well as his ability to emulate famous voices of the era, and will guide you on your nostalgic journey to the 50's, 60's and 70's; mark, (a two-time Emmy award winner) will energize you with his dynamic keyboard, saxophone and flute work; Rick will get you heart pounding to the rhythm of his wonderful percussions; Tony, likely to trigger a standing ovations with his gorgeous vocal talents, will also electrify you with his guitar work; Craig, whose bass provides the pulse, will enthrall you with his guitar work and vocal abilities. This is an amazingly talented group of musicians, yet very humble, professional and charming!
Phil Dirt and the Dozers' nostalgia show, encompassing three decades of great music, is performed absolutely live, and is done with a sophisticated, yet light-hearted approach that creates an atmosphere all age groups enjoy. A five-member band based in Columbus, Ohio, the dozers have a staff of four technicians that travels by truck with all the production and lighting equipment needed for a professional performance of the highest caliber.
STEVE CABOT- Steve is a founding member of Phil Dirt and the Dozers. I n 1966 he joined the group that eventually became Phil Dirt and The Dozers. A captivating performer, Steve has a wonderful stage presence and a beautiful singing voice. He also has an uncanny ability to emulate the vocal styles of some of the most beloved musical artists, such as Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys, Frankie Vali, and, yes, Elvis Presley! Musically versatile, Steve also plays guitar, keyboards, sax and drums. Steve is the band philosopher and intellectual, as well as being the Dozer voted most likely to create some on-stage mischief!
MARK FRYE - Mark joined the Dozer organization in 1983. Extremely talented and multi-dimensional, Mark has the most formal musical education among the group. The Dozers' primary keyboardist, Mark also plays the saxophone, flute and bass guitar, as well as contributing strong vocals. Mark has knowledge of many other facets of the music business, including arranging, engineering, and production. Mark's work composing music soundtracks for television documentaries has garnered him two well-deserved "Emmy' awards. Mark's solo CD entitled "Jack Hanna's World" is available on VIRGIN records worldwide. We're proud to have him as a Dozer!
RICKFRYE - Before sharing the stage, Mark and Rick shared parents! Rick, the elder of the Frye brothers, also joined the band in 1983, and has been making an important contribution to the Dozer sound ever since. A seasoned professional, Rick is known as "the quiet one." A low key, mellow guy until he gets on stage, his exuberance at the drums is only controlled by the fact that he has to sit down to perform! His dry wit appears during the show at the most unexpected moments, and always stops the show. He is an extremely talented musician, and a great asset to the Dozer sound!
TONY ALFANO - Tony joined the Dozer organization in '93 as a singer and guitar player, and is a whirlwind of enthusiasm. He reawakened in all the Dozers the pure and heartfelt love for music that inspired them to be musicians. At the end of a long road trip, when everyone is red-eyed and bone-weary, when it's three in the morning and home is still hours away, Tony will quietly start to sing in his beautiful, soft voice. The others stir, and one by one, join in, the lines of exhaustion melting from their faces. To so inspire others, and to be able to touch the very souls of those who listen when he sings, make Tony's a very special talent.
CRAIG GOODWIN - Craig is the newest member of the group, joining in early 2001, but has been friends with the Dozers for several years. Craig's instrumental guitar CD "Finger Tones" was produced by Mark Frye and recorded in the Dozer studio in 1997. Craig has been a professional musician for 30 years and has performed with many well-known groups that include McGuffey Lane and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds. The Dozer bass player also has great talent on guitar, piano and vocals. Craig's enthusiasm for the oldies genre is obvious as he brings to life such artists as Buddy Holly and Carl Perkins. He is a true talent and an asset to the Dozers'.
PHIL DIRT - Phil was born in 1981 on a cold, lonely night, in a dark and smoke filled barroom. Those who were lucky enough to be present at his birth probably had no idea that the event they witnessed would have such a long-term effect on the music community. Who would have guessed that in just a few short years Phil Dirt and the Dozers would have traveled the continent performing to screaming fans and standing ovations; have several albums to their credit; have appeared on local and national television; and been the focus of dozens of newspaper and magazine articles? Yes, Phil is a figment of the Dozer imagination and only exists in our hearts. And yet, Phil has become a symbol, a patriarch, an eccentric but favorite uncle, and the gleeful little kid in all of us. He reminds us that you're never too old; that life is short, but good; yesterday is as close as your favorite memory and some good songs; today can one day be a favorite memory; and tomorrow can be ... well, Phil thinks you can find the answer to that yourself!
Our people were rockin’ in the grandstand and I heard nothing but positive comments about the band’s performance.
Manager, Associate Communications
Rubbermaid Incorporated
You guys sing those songs as good as I have ever heard and in some cases you sing them better than the originals, well, except for the Jan & Dean songs of course. Keep it up!
Dean O. Torrence
Jan and Dean
Your show demonstrated that dynamic, live music can play successfully in the Cabaret. You are professional and well-suited to the ship gig. I sincerely hope that you all will cruise again.
Stage Manager - Theater Department
Norwegian Cruise Line
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for bringing such great music and fun to our closing Chairman’s dinner. We received comments like ‘this is the real 50’s and 60’s stuff, why didn’t we get them sooner!’ and overall,
everyone enjoyed what they heard. I know I did and I was furious when I couldn’t find room on the dance floor to swing!
Director of Meetings
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association
I think you guys are the best live group I’ve heard ... really! You KNOCKED me OUT!
Billy Swan
Singer/Songwriter
I would like to thank you all for a terrific weekend of rock-n-roll. Approximately 1 1,000 people danced to, sang along with, and enjoyed your music here at Taughannock Falls State Park. In fact, my son (6 years old) hasn’t stopped talking about your concert yet!
Regional Recreation Coordinator
NY Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Once again let me say how much I enjoyed your group at our GM Dealer Reception in New Orleans this past February. You folks are really great.
Manager, Sales Services
General Motors Corporation
I cannot verbalize adequately how much the Ernst & Young employees and their guests enjoyed the musical talent and versatility of ‘Phil Dirt and the Dozers... ’ What a talented group of gentlemen! All who attended had a marvelous time. The set up crew was kind and courteous...they were most accommodating, friendly and outgoing. The band’s musical expertise showed through all night long. They are awesome!
Event Coordinator
Ernst & Young
Wow! I knew you guys were going to be good; however, you really exceeded my expectations! Your band has incredible talent. Our client’s audience was made up of conservative, Midwestern sales reps and their spouses. I didn’t expect to see them open up so much and have such a good time. Thanks to Phil Dirt and The Dozers, it happened.
Account Manager
Professional Speakers Network
Thanks for a job well done! Our company picnic was even more successful than we had hoped, due to the outstanding entertainment provided by Phil Dirt & The Dozers. We heard nothing but raves from our employees and many said it was the best picnic we’ve had!
Quality Services Facilitator
Lennox Industries, Inc.
No doubt one of the highlights of our entire week was the performance by Phil Dirt and The Dozers. The music, staging, high-energy performance and audience interaction made for an absolutely outstanding evening. Everyone
had a great time... You’ve made a lot of new fans.
Celebration Co-Chairman
Snap-On Tool Corporation
My sincere thanks to the guys in the band for the terrific performance... I appreciate your gracious attitude and true showmanship, it was a pleasure working with you.
Entertainment Chairperson
Greensburg Community Days
Their success seems to lie in their rapport with their audience, their relatively wholesome approach to the show and their great harmonizing and instrumentation.
Las Vegas Sun
Members of other bands freely praise the Dozers for their tight-knit harmonies, serious musicianship and the professional quality of their shows.
The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio
Phil Dirt and the Dozers bring musical talent, high energy and a contagious sense of humor to their performances, transporting the audience back to another time and place through the rock and roll of the 1950s’ ‘60s and '70s...Phil Dirt and the Dozers provide a show that encompasses three decades of great music..."
Steuben Courier, New York
With their own style of 1950’s and ‘60’s music, the group did not disappoint the audience. They tested their new show on the audience and the crowd ate it up. One thing they accomplished was that they got the crowd involved...
Coshocton Tribune, Ohio
Surprisingly, Sha Na Na’s efforts to parody the sights and sounds of the 50’s pale in comparison to the work of Phil Dirt and the Dozers, a Columbus-based band of nostalgic rockers who have performed some memorable shows...
News Journal, Ohio
...concert goers watched and listened as.. .Phil Dirt and the Dozers, provided humor and music...They provided another evening of entertainment for a sell-out crowd.
Record-Herald, Ohio
l’d like to say thank you for the wonderful job you did for HBO at the Wyatt. It was a really fun evening and it was obvious that everyone had a terrific time kicking up their heels to your wonderful music...Thanks so much for making our party so successful.
Assistant Manager, Meetings and Convention
Home Box Office, Inc.
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