The Slammin' Band

• Ricky Alan Draughn - Lead Vocalist
• Natalia Robinson - Lead Vocalist
• Terry Billups - Percussionist
• Willie Joe Moore - Bassist
• "Jazz" - Keyboardist
• Cedric Herbert - Guitarist
• James Moore - Drummer
• JMaul Johnson - Keyboardist
• Dana Martin - Bkgrd. Vocals (optional)

Rated the hottest and most cutting edge recording, dance band on the East Coast and continues to generate a rapidly growing fan base, The Slammin' Band defines professionalism. Opening for headliners; Chaka Khan, Macy Gray, Wilson Pickett, WAR, Ray, Goodman & Brown and performing for corporate events; Al Gore's Presidential Election Campaign Rally, Pilot Pen Women's Tennis Tournament, Special Olympics just recently performed New Year's 2009 in Times Square (for the 2nd year in a row). Our experience extends into the Casino arena, as we perform regularly at Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods and have already been slated for MGM, easily explaining TSB's caliber. Combining sharply written original songs with the best covers from past and present, The Slammin Band is able to grab the crowd's attention and keep them on the dance floor. Genres include R&B, Funk, Jazz, Top 40, Reggae, Pop, Motown, Rock, Fusion, Latin and Neo Soul. Their eclectic, feel-good sound and tunes to which people of all ages and musical tastes can relate, aptly names "The Slammin' Band", as they deliver rhythm and blues and show stopping performances in a way most unique and entertaining...Let the experience begin!!!

All members of TSB have extensive musical backgrounds, with resumes to match. Each member of TSB has been strategically selected for the inimitable sound that has become signature.

Lead vocalist, Ricky Alan Draughn continues to perfect his distinctive blend of jazz, gospel and R&B with a fan-focused style that spans the arenas of recorded and live performance. His debut album, which released locally to critical acclaim, will be followed this year with a paramount solo project entitled "What About Me". Ricky Alan has emerged a recording powerhouse with the polish, delivery and stage presence of the late Luther Vandross, the power of the late Sam Cooke, and sounds reminiscent of Maxwell and the late Donnie Hathaway.

Lead vocalist, Natalia Shonti, South Carolina’s own, is destined to become a staple in the hip hop and R&B community. Often compared to Lauryn Hill in her prime, Natalia, “has a very soulful sound that makes you think old school but with a new school twist”. Her latest effort, “Get it Out” & “Outta Control” presented by JaGore Music Group features the double singles that callabo’s with producers Jesse West and Rufus Jackson (J3 Muzik) two of the hottest producers in Hip Hop and R&B.

Individually, the members of The Slammin' Band are truly gifted, together they are magic! If you have not had the pleasure of hearing this fantastic band, make sure you catch them soon.

• 1999 - Prince
• 777-9311 - Morris Day & The Time
• A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
• Against All Odds - Phil Collins
• Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
• Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye
• All I Do - Stevie Wonder
• All Is Fair In Love - Stevie Wonder
• All Night Long - Mary J. Blige
• And The Beat Goes On - Whispers
• Another Part of Me - Michael Jackson
• Another Star - Stevie Wonder
• Anytime - Brian McKnight
• Ascensions - Maxwell
• Atomic Dog - Parliament
• Back In Love - LTD
• Bad Mama Jama - Carl Carlton
• Before I Let Go - Frankie Beverly & Maze
• Betcha By Golly - Blue Magic
• Between The Sheets - The Isley Brothers
• Black Cow - Steely Dan
• Boogie On Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
• Boogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
• Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
• Brick House - Commodores
• Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
• Bustin' Loose - Chuck Brown
• Candy - Cameo
• Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby - Barry White
• Can't Nobody - Chaka Khan
• Caught Up - Musiq Soulchild
• Change The World - Eric Clapton
• Cococure - Maxwell
• Cold Blooded - Rick James
• Come Together - Beatles
• Controversy - Prince
• Da Butt - E.U.
• Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross
• Do I Do - Stevie Wonder
• Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown
• Don't Stop The Music - Yarbrough & Peoples
• Don't Talk - Jon B
• Early In The Morning - Gap Band
• Every Little Step I Take - Bobby Brown
• Everything Must Change - George Benson
• Family Affair - Mary J. Blige
• Feel Like A Woman - Mary J. Blige
• Fire - Ohio Players
• Flashlight - Parliament
• Fool's Paradise - Melissa Morgan
• For The Love Of You - The Isley Brothers
• Forever - Lil Mo
• Georgia - Ray Charles
• Get Away - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
• Give It To Me Baby - Rick James
• Golden - Jill Scott
• Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye
• Heartbreak Hotel - Michael Jackson
• Hollywood Swinging - Kool & The Gang
• Home - Michael Buble
• Hot In Here - Nelly
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
• I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• I Found Love - The Fatback Band
• I Love Music - O'Jays
• I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
• I Want You - Marvin Gaye
• I Want You Back - The Jacksons
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• I Wish I Wasn't - Heather Headley
• I Would Die 4 U - Prince
• If I Were Your Man - Joe
• Impossible Dream - Luther Vandross
• In The Air - Phil Collins
• Jamaican Funk - Chaka Khan
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Jungle Love - Morris Day & The Time
• Just Fine - Mary J. Blige
• Just In Case - Jaheim
• Killer Joe - Benny Goldson
• Killing Me Sofly - Lauryn Hill
• Kiss - Prince
• Kissing Game - Hi-Five
• Knockin' On Heavens Door - Bob Bylan
• Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
• Last Dance - Donna Summer
• Let's Chill - Guy
• Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
• Let's Groove - Earth , Wind & Fire
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers
• Love No Limit - Mary J. Blige
• Love of My Life - Erykah Badu
• Love The One You're With - Crosby, Stills & Nash
• Love Will Keep Us Alive - The Eagles
• Love You Again (Original) - Ricky Alan Draughn
• Lovely Day - Bill Whithers
• Love's Divine - Seal
• Maria Maria - Santana
• Masquerade - George Benson
• Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye
• Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
• Mighty Love - The Spinners
• Misty - Erroll Garner/Johnny Burke
• More Than You'll Ever Know - Donny Hathaway
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Prerogative - Bobby Brown
• My Sensitivity - Luther Vandross
• Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
• On Broadway - George Benson
• One Nation Under The Groove - Parliament
• Outstanding - The Gap Band
• Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations
• Pop Life - Prince
• Purple Rain - Prince
• Rasberry Beret - Prince
• Real Love - Mary J. Blige
• Religious - Musiq Soulchild
• Remember The Time - Michael Jackson
• Rock Wit'cha Baby - Bobby Brown
• Rock With You - Michael Jackson
• Roni - Bobby Brown
• Run For Cover - Spyro Gyro
• Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Buble
• Sensitivity - Ralph Tresvant
• September - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Sex Machine - James Brown
• Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
• Shaft - Issac Hayes
• Shake Your Body Down To The Ground - The Jacksons
• She Won't Talk To Me - Luther Vandross
• She's Out Of My Life - Michael Jackson
• Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Shout - Otis Day ^& The Knights
• Signed, Sealed & Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Skin Tight - Ohio Players
• Slide - Slave
• Smaller The Club - Mel Waiters
• So Fine - Howard Johnson
• Something - Musiq Soulchild
• Sometime (Original) - Ricky Alan Draughn
• Sorry For The Stupid Things - Babyface
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Elton John
• Soul Man - Sam & Dave
• Space Odyssey - Chuck Brown
• Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson
• Stand By Me - Otis Redding
• Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
• Sugar - Stanley Turrentine
• Superstar - Luther Vandross
• Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
• Susudio - Phil Collins
• Sweet Thing - Chaka Khan
• Takin It The Street - Doobie Brothers
• Tell Me Something - Chaka Khan
• Temporary Nite - Maxwell
• That's Just The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
• That's The Way I Like It - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
• That's The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
• The Bird - Morris Day & The Time
• The Day - Babyface
• The Electric Slide - Marcia Griffiths
• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
• The Groove Line - Heatwave
• The Only One For Me - Brian McKnight
• This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
• This Woman's Work - Maxwell
• Too Close - Next
• Umbrella - Rhianna
• Unbreakable - Alicia Keys
• Untitled - D'Angelo
• Use Me - Bill Whithers
• Waitin' On The World To Change - John Mayer
• Waterfalls - TLC
• We Want The Funk - Parliament
• What Is Hip - Tower Of Power
• Whatever - Ideal
• What's Goin' On - Marvin Gaye
• When Dove's Cry - Prince
• Who Is He and What Is He To You - Me'Shell NdegeOcello
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Word Up - Cameo
• Work To Do - The Isley Brothers
• Workin' Day & Night - The Jacksons
• You And I - Rick James
• You Know That I Love You - Donnell Jones
• You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
• You're The One For Me - D-Train
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Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The Slammin' Band was unbelievable. My wedding would not have been the same without them. Everyone there could not stop telling us how good our band was. Ricky Alan's voice is off the charts. It couldn't have been easier planning the whole thing with Terry. My wife and I are officially fans of the Slammin' Band! The night began with everyone on the dance floor and ended with people begging them to play more. I can't say enough about their talent level. These guys should be famous! I recommend them to everyone. -- James G, Skaneateles, NY, 5/24/2008
• I was very nervous about booking a band online for our New Year's Eve Gala in Times Square, but these guys made the whole process so easy. The band manager contacted me often, was clear and flexible with his specifications and they arrived early to the event. The quality of the music was spectacular and my contact touched base with me through out the event to ensure the style and tempo was what I was looking for. I highly recommend this band! -- Michelle G, New York, NY, 12/31/2007
• My experience with the Slammin band was outstanding from start to finish. I planned a great party but the Slamming Band made it an exceptional event. Their talent was far beyond my expectations. The music was great and the singer was the best ever. Everyone in the band was nice and we all had a lot of fun. My guest are still raving about the band. I would use this band again for any event, large or small. We partied and they made it happen. I found my contact person to be professional and always responded prmomptly. From our initial meeting I knew that I could trust him to manage the event and he was fantast. I highly recommend this band!!! -- L. Michelle H, Easton, CT, 9/8/2007
• TOWER OF POWER...AVERAGE WHITE BAND...Etc.. If you guys ever need a band to add to your show bill...The SLAMMIN BAND is the band that your looking for. Plan and simple..."THEY GET THE PLACE JUMPING" -- Cam C, Waterbury, CT, 6/17/2007
• The band is really a five star one. They fully share the anxiety I had about the timing for setting up the band so they arrived at the venue earlier. I really appreciate their effort in this regard. The crowd loves them. Each musician equally shares his superb skill and talent. Ricky is a powerhouse!I definitely will ring them for upcoming events. Thank you for making the night, an unforgetable one! -- Dicky K, New York, NY, 12/8/2006
• Listening to the SLAMMIN BAND is like having your own private rb/funk radio station. You name it,they play it.Ricky and Terry sound just as good as the origanal artists. THE SLAMMIN BAND is a must hire for all you rb/funk fans. TRUST ME...THIER THE REAL DEAL!!! -- Cam C, Waterbury, CT, 11/22/2006
• GREAT BAND!!!! DEFINITELY WOULD HIRE THEM AGAIN. THEY HELPED MAKE A SLOW WEEK AT OUR CLUB INTO A GOOD ONE.($$$) THEY PACKED THE HOUSE FOR US AND PUT ON A HELL OF A SHOW! TERRY AND RICKY WERE AWESOME!! THE SLAMMIN BAND IS THE REAL DEAL!!! -- Cam C, Waterbury, CT, 10/29/2006

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