Southern Point Band Classic Rock Band from Saint Petersburg, FL

FLORIDA'S Premier Rock and Roll Band SOUTHERN POINT "We are proud to have been chosen as the OPENING ACT at this years 2014 "BORN TO RIDE JAM" on 11/01/14. With headliners; Blue Oyster Cult , Billy Squier, & Lou Gramm.." Southern Point Band was formed in 2008 by Johnny Baldwin & Rob Edwards in the Southern Point of Saint Petersburg, Florida... hence the name Southern Point Band. Our motto is of course, "AMERICAN BY BIRTH, SOUTHERN BY THE GRACE OF GOD". We pride ourselves on playing American music from the 1950's to current and specialize in the Southern Rock and Classic Rock genres'. Performing the music of the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, Stevie Ray Vaughan, REM, Rascal Flatts, ZZ Top, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Hank Williams, George Thorogood, and many, many others. Southern Point is a 4 piece band with a lead vocalist / frontman, bass & vocals, guitar & vocals and drums & vocals. We have a state of the art sound and light system utilizing a Yamaha 16 channel stereo mixer, JBL speakers and horns, QSC Powerlite and BGW amplification, Sun and Peavey monitors and Shure microphones, Showco Par stage lights and dimmers. Southern Point is a dynamic, intense and talented band that likes to create a fun, party like atmosphere conducive to dancing and having a good time where ever they perform. ROB EDWARDS The popularly acclaimed Lead vocalist for Southern Point; Rob is originally from the South Shore of Boston, and has been a life long music lover. After moving to Florida he studied vocal training in college and performed in local theater productions, as well as slugging it out singing with a number of bands on the local bar circuit. He formed a rock group called Category 5 with another musician in 2006, and then after moving on, formed Southern Point in 2008 along with bassist Johnny Baldwin. Rob is married and has children. He is also a world traveler and avid sports enthusiast. His influences are steeped in the classic rock tradition and Southern blues. He plays harmonica, tambourine and maracas as well. JOHNNY BALDWIN Bassist and vocalist for Southern Point, Johnny was raised in upstate New York, and is a veteran musician having played with a number of bands over the years. Among them is the all original material, NYC based group called The Kid's (managed by East West Talent) and The Revival, a #1 national tribute show honoring the music of CCR (Stage Productions), with which he performed on the road for several years straight playing in over 38 states. Johnny was a business owner after settling locally in St. Petersburg and is playing bass and singing with Southern Point since 2008, saying it is the most fun he has had working and playing in a band. He collects guitars and bass's and love's Mustang's and Harley-Davidson's also. He was featured on an episode of CBS's Entertainment Tonight performing with The Revival in a segment about Tribute Shows. He enjoys Texas style blues and boogie and straight forward rock n' roll. MICHAL FOSTER Southern Point's talented lead guitarist / vocalist is from Brandon, Florida. Michal joined the group in 2013 and recently earned his BA in Philosophy from the University of South Florida. Playing guitar since the age of 12, he has developed a style that can only be described as awesome. At the age of 24 he is the youngest member of Southern Point and he enjoys playing his Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster as well as a variety of vintage Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker guitars when he performs. He also possesses lead vocal ability which puts the spotlight squarely on him for several of the bands songs. Michal is not just another hot shot guitarist with a cookin' band, he brings something extra to the spotlight... He has made a great addition to the lineup and we are proud to have him with us. ALLAN LINDSAY Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the accomplished drummer for SOUTHERN POINT began playing as a young teen, influences include Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Ginger Baker (Cream). Allan acquired the nickname "Sticks" as he always had his drumsticks with him where ever he went. In a few years he had to secure a special work permit because at the age of 17 he was an underage minor playing in the Pittsburgh nightclubs on the weekends. Graduating High School there in the 1970's he went on a vacation to Florida with his family and liked it so much he decided to stay, he has been here ever since embracing the South and it's rich music scene as his new home. After arriving in the Sunshine State he played with several good bands over the years while also working as a Class A contractor, Real Estate Broker and Property Manager. Allan is also an accomplished poker player and spends weeks in Las Vegas every year enjoying his favorite pastime which is second only to music. He and his wife Cindy have just returned from a trip to Europe, something they had always dreamed of doing.