Artist ID: 16226
The Rum Punch Bandits hit the stage for the first time in November of 2000 as a Jimmy Buffett tribute band and have since expanded their songlist to include a variety of genres such as beach, classic rock, Tex-rock, gulf-n-western, trop-rock and jam-rock. This seven piece party band includes two electric guitars, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, keyboards/pedal steel, congas/bongos, and drums. All totaled, the members of the Rum Punch Bandits have over 125 years of experience and they still have a great time when performing. Check below for their songlist (ever expanding) as well as several references from previous clients. Their dress for shows is smart-tropicasual. Thank you for considering the Rum Punch Bandits and they hope to see you down the road.
Band Members: JT Layton - Keyboards, pedal steel, backing vocals; Scott Dowless - Lead electric guitar, backing vocals; Donny Martin - Bass guitar; Kevin Loop - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar and blues harp; John Griffin - Lead electric guitar, mandolin, lead & backing vocals; Bob Robinson - Percussion, lead & backing vocals; Eddie Pernick - Drums
A Sampling of Past Performances Include: * Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD * The 2007 AT&T National PGA Golf Tournament hosted by Tiger Woods * Colonial Center, Columbia, SC, performed prior to Jimmy Buffett in 2003, 2004 & 2005; * 2007 Blue Jean Ball to benefit Camp Greenville, Greenville, SC * The Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, GA, performance for an Augusta Lynx Hockey game; * 8th Annual Stars Fell on Alabama Parrot Head Convention, Orange Beach, AL; * The World Famous Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, Pensacola, FL * La Belle Amie Vineyard, Myrtle Beach, SC; * Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA * Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell, Roanoke, VA * Cox's Harley Davidson Grand Opening, Rock Hill, SC; * 2007 Taste of Tega Cay (YMCA Benefit), Tega Cay, SC * The Windjammer, Isle of Palms, SC; * Cheraw (SC) Spring Festival * Parrotstock Music Festivals, Charlston, SC * NC Zoological Park, Asheboro, NC * 2005 - 2007 Flip-Flop Blowout (Benefit for the Children's Attention Home), Rock Hill, SC * Lucy Buffett's LuLu's at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, AL; * Country Club of Asheville, Asheville, NC; * 2005 Tega Cay Concert Series, Tega Cay, SC; * Grand opening for the Settings of Mackay Point (residential development), Beaufort, SC * Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant grand openings in Myrtle Beach, SC and Asheville, NC; * Wild Wing Cafes in Charleston, Greenville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Hilton Head; * Countless weddings, private parties, and corporate & special events
The The Rum Punch Bandits were great! We had a lot of positive comments about them and everyone enjoyed themselves. They added the finishing touch to our 10th anniversary beach party. They honored several song requests and did a great job. The guys couldn't have been nicer to work with. They helped me with a Hawaiian shirt contest when my other games were a flop because of the bad weather. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a band for any upcoming event.
Brad Belcher, Marketing Director
Cole Harley-Davidson, Bluefield, WV
Hey Bob! We've been really busy wrapping up ski season on the mountain, but I DO want to say thanks for the fantastic music! The Rum Punch Bandits were absolutely my favorite band to have at The Edge Restaurant all winter. You totally rocked the house. The BEST cover of "Free Bird" EVER!!! Can't wait to have you back at Wintergreen Resort in ANY season.
Kindest regards,
Marie Dennis
Wintergreen Resort, WIntergreen, VA
Everything was great on Saturday night. We had the Rum Punch Bandits as our entertainment for my boyfriend's thirtieth birthday party. This is the second time that we have had the pleasure of having them perform at an event that we were involved with. Not only were they were great and professional to work with in the planning process, but were accommodating with requests and kept the crowd going in an upward swing all night! I had more compliments about the band over the past few days than I can count! If I have another event that needs live entertainment, the Rum Punch Bandits will get the gig.
Megan Wood
Ginn Company, Palm Coast, FL
Bob,
I want to thank you for a wonderful day. I know I speak for everyone, when I say we really enjoyed the music and it was a key factor in making our fundraiser a success. We were successful in raising $6,872 for MDA! This was my first year working for this event, but Mike advised me that this exceeded all of our previous fundraisers. The music and showmanship of the Rum Punch Bandits are exceptional and they are a real enhancement for any occasion. Please keep in touch, and I wish you and the guys the best.
Diane Lee, Event Coordinator
Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson, Roanoke, VA
Bob, you and the Rum Punch Bandits were absolutely awesome! We thoroughly enjoyed having you guys perform and are hoping you might entertain doing it again next year. We always have it on a Tuesday Night and the feeling was unanimous that we would like to have you back. It was also unanimous that we would want you to be the lone act and not share the stage with another performer. The Bandits not only sounded very good, but y’all did things to liven up the crowd and entertain them and everyone seemed to enjoy your show. You had the crowd eating out of the palm of your hand with your fun and entertaining attitudes mixed with a great collection of music. You helped make our event a huge success, the best yet as over 800 people attended. Thank you for a wonderful time and we look forward to having you back next year for an encore performance.
Brian Potts
Tega Cay Taste of the Town Entertainment Coordinator
I want to extend a HUGE thank you to the Rum Punch Bandits for helping to make the 8th annual “STARS Fell on Alabama” a huge success. I am still hearing nothing but rave reviews. A wide variety of music, energy, humor and talent....absolutely great.
The Bandits are not just an extremely talented and entertaining group....rather than playing their gig and hitting the road, the guys participated in the event, and made extra efforts contributing to its success. We can’t thank you enough.
Vince Allison, Entertainment Coordinator
Stars Fell on Alabama, Orange Beach, AL
The Palmetto Parrot Head Club has been fortunate to have the Rum Punch Bandits play for two of our events in 2006 alone. First, as part of our Fin Fest VII party in March and most recently for our Christmas Party. I don't think you can find a better Buffett and all-around band that plays with such enthusiasm, in variable venues, in such a professional manner or generally in the spirit of whatever event that can be found. We look forward to having the band join us again and again in the future.
Venning Morrison, President
Palmetto Parot Head Club, Columbia, SC
You guys sounded great!!!
(In reference to our performance at La Belle Amie Vineyard in Little River, SC on November 11, 2006)
JP Gartland
Raleigh, NC
On September 30th, 2006 The Rum Punch Bandits took the stage at a Hillbilly ParrotHead Club event and they rocked the house !! Besides playing requested Buffett covers, they kicked sand outside the box and took us down memory lane with some good ole Southern Boogie! When the house got to rockin' there was no room left on the dance floor. The Hillbilly Parrot Heads LOVE a good party and this band put the high energy fun in our FUNdraiser !! Our club would definately hire them again for some future event.
Charley Gingrow
President, Hillbilly Parrot Head Club, Johnson City, TN
You guys are amazing! From the first conversation with BobRob to the end of our reception, we could not have asked for more. From introducing the wedding party and special guests to letting my son bang around on the drums, thank you so much for everything. Words cannot express how pleased we were with your rendition of Jimmy Buffett's "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere" for our first dance. We hope that you had as much fun as we did. A great day with lots of help from you guys....fans for life!
David & Jackie Ballard
Pineville, NC
Bob, just wanted to let you know that everyone loved The Rum Punch Bandits! Everyone kept asking, "Who's the band?" Your sound was the perfect match for a party where the guests could talk and visit without shouting all night and at the same time enjoy dancing, too. We'll certainly look forward to recommending you in the future. You were delightful to work with and reponded immediately to every request. And most importantly, the band seemed to have fun and enjoy the party. That makes the biggest impact and sets the tone for a fabulous party! Thanks.
Leslie and Ed Harrison
Greenville, SC
Funny you should write as I was just about to shoot you a note about how awesome you guys were. I can't tell you the number of folks that commented about how great you guys were - even some neighbors who weren't invited sat out on their porches and listened. As I mentioned to you the other night, we've seen most all of the "Island Sound" bands around the Carolinas and you guys are by far the best and super easy to work with to boot. We can't begin to thank you enough for making it a night we'll never forget and hopefully we'll see The Rum Punch Bandits again real soon!!
Corey Harrison
Greenville, SC
I wanted to thank you and the Rum Punch Bandits for making our event so memorable. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. Many said this was the most fun event we’ve had yet. The music you all played really set the mood that I was hoping for- THANK YOU! I look forward to working with you again at our future events.
Elizabeth A. Ingley
The Settings Development Company Atlanta, Ga
The Rum Punch Bandits were great. Everyone had a good time. The highlight of the night was definitely when they let me join them on guitar for Sugar Magnolia!
Reed Griffith
Charlotte, NC
Everyone enjoyed the band. I was most impressed with the fact that the members of the band enjoyed themselves so much. The music was excellent and it fit the mood of the party perfectly. I would recommend the Rum Punch Bandits to anyone.
Gary Hood
SC Bank & Trust, Fort Mill, SC
Tonight, The Rum Punch Bandits entertained us with the sounds of not only Jimmy Buffett, but the Grateful Dead, Robert Earl Keen, and even some long lost "The Band" songs. Our fraternity came away from our annual "Margaritaville" party with all smiles and lasting memories. The Rum Punch Bandits knew how to work the crowd at the right times, often chanting back and forth and getting us more and more involved throughout the night. This very laid back and entertaining band made our party come alive, more so than a typical DJ or your average Jimmy Buffett cover band. The Rum Punch Bandits come full circle as one of the most engaging and impressive cover bands in the southeast!
Cameron Moss
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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