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Where
is the Craig Woolard Band This Week?
First
of all, we apologize if anyone was planning to go to HOTOs for
Mother’s Day. Mother Nature did not cooperate unfortunately,
and since it was Mother’s Day, who could argue with that?
On Saturday, Mr. Harold decided to move it to Fat Harolds, and
then Sunday morning, they decided the weather was just too bad.
I was already on my way down there when we got the call, but
it was probably a good idea. So, we will reschedule it, and
as soon as I know, YOU will know.
Hope you
all had wonderful and blessed Mom’s Day!
Get ready,
people, this is the hardest week we ever do – we have
so many events that (thank goodness) ask us back each year and
we try and work them ALL in!
Here we go…
Thursday,
5/15
Fayetteville After 5 Concert Series
•
Who: Craig Woolard Band
• When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Festival Park
• Tickets: Free! Free! Free!
Food and beverages will be on sale
• Do bring: Lawn chairs and blankets
• Don’t bring: Coolers, outside food and pets.
This Thursday
will mark the kick off of the Thursday Concert Series with
The Craig Woolard Band
And since
Fayetteville After Five serves as a fundraiser for the museum,
the more, the merrier –
Funds raised through the purchase of food and beverages, so
come hungry and thirsty!
Friday, 5/16
Thirsty’s 11
119 Chimney
Rock Rd.
Greensboro, NC
2003 Carolina
Beach Music Award Winners for
Show Club of the Year!
The Best in Beach Music in the Triad!
Doors open
at 8:00 – DJ
Showtime: 9:00-1:00
Saturday,
5/17 – 2 Shows
(1).
AFTERNOON:
27th Annual Blue Crab Festival
Historic Waterfront
Little River, SC
(just a few minutes North of Myrtle Beach)
Each summer,
Little River celebrates its signature critter - the blue crab.
Little River's
Blue Crab Festival has something for everyone - great food,
GREAT Music, and BEST Blue Crab Cakes in the world!
Along with Beach Music, The Blue Crab Festival is Little River's
main claim to fame!
Showtime:
12noon – 3:45
A day full
of arts and crafts, games and amusements for the kids; the camel,
baby baboon and other animals at the children's petting zoo,
the live entertainment, fresh seafood and more during the two
fun-filled days of the annual Blue Crab Festival at the Little
River Waterfront.
We'll see
you at this year's annual Blue Crab Festival at the
beautiful Little River Waterfront!
(2).
EVENING –
WEDDING – Charleston, SC
Congratulations to Doug and Emily!
Sunday,
5/17
Virginia
Beach
Beach Music Festival…
Right on the Beach!
The
Craig Woolard Band
opens the show at 1:00
Be there at noon if you want a spot!
Celebrate
the popularity of Beach Music this weekend with fun in the sun
and dancing under the stars!
Virginia
Beach becomes the
Beach Music “Capital” of the East Coast - Beach
Street USA
- hosting the most popular bands for a jam-packed rockin’
and rollin’ party. This year’s headliners include
in order of appearance
The
Craig Woolard Band
Band of Oz
Sammy O’Bannion
Where: 29th Street
Cost: Free!
Virginia Beach - Oceanfront - 2100 Atlantic Ave - Virginia Beach
- Oceanfront
Let your
hair down, kick off your flip-flops and
dance in the sand
at this free concert on a huge stage on Virginia Beach.
For those
of you who are wondering, "beach" music was a movement
which exploded in the Sixties after the famous music magazine
Billboard announced "Swing is dead; bands are out and vocalists
are in." Local bands from beach bum communities and frat
groups began to fill the boardwalks and beach pavilions along
Virginia Beach, and the music exploded as a popular sound.
All
performances are
oceanfront on 29th Street
and
FREE to the public!
See you on the dance floor – we will be
Making Waves!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
PS. After a schedule like this ….. we will be SLEEPING
for the rest of the week!
But it is worth it, and thank you Lord for the work!
3rd
Annual
Making Waves Cruise
HAS BEEN CHANGED!
Jan.
29 – Feb. 2, 2009
Leaving
Jacksonville, Fl.
All Aboard, Mateys!
“I’ve
Got a Feeling We’ll Be Cruisin’ Together Again….”
The
3rd Annual
“Out to Sea with The CWB
Beach Music Cruise”
is about to set sail for
The
Beautiful Islands of The Bahamas
Nassau and Freeport
And
Senior Frogs!
The
Craig Woolard Band
with
Special Guests
DJs
Ray Scott and Gary Bass
and
94.9 The Surf
and
Fat Harold
Are
YOU on Board?
Carnival
Cruise Ship – The Fascination
Jacksonville, Florida
Cruise the Bahamas "Fun Ship" style.
The
laid back atmosphere of the islands of The Bahamas make them
the perfect ports to relax and unwind. The sun drenched shores
of Nassau and Freeport feature sophisticated shopping, sizzling
nightlife, delicious Caribbean cuisine and much more. And, the
pristine white sand, turquoise waters, gentle surf and exotic
marine life provide a paradise for any beach aficionado. With
world-class fishing, historical forts, Victorian mansions, museums,
vibrant bazaars and colorful Caribbean houses -- there's always
plenty to see and do.
4
Fabulous Days and Nights of people serving me food, pulling
down my bed at night, and pampering me…
Good friends, good food, good music …
man I can’t wait!!
Heck, I don’t care where the boat goes – I just
want to be on the boat!
Dancing ‘til dawn, sandy white beaches, moonlight nights,
crystal blue waters…and
Senior
Frogs!
Memories
that will last a lifetime…
(and you don’t have to cook or drive!!)
CRUISIN’
with THE CWB
and
94.9 The Surf
Jan.
29 –Feb. 2, 2009
ALL
ABOUT TRAVEL
1 800 452-3880
Call
them NOW!
Only
$50.00 to reserve your cabin.
See
you on board the ship -
We will be Making Waves
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
Hosted
by Judy Collins
Judy’s House of Oldies
Speaking
of sand, if you are looking for beach property, contact
Sterleen Bryson at
Bryson and Associates
for all your real estate needs at Topsail Island and surrounding
areas.
Bryson & Associates Welcomes You To Rediscover Topsail Island
www.brysontopsail.com
Don’t forget we have a townhouse there right on the beach
– for sale or rent.
If interested, just let me know.
See
you on the road next week…
Have a safe and blessed week!
See
you on the dance floor – we will be
Making Waves!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
Note from Craig:
A special get well wish goes out to our good friend Billy Scott
who is in the hospital.
I spoke to him Saturday, and he was doing a better. We wish you
a speedy recovery Billy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Also, Thank you to all the many generous people
who donated their time and money to
Fat Harolds Annual Camp Kemo Fundraiser
this past Sunday.
As usual, it was a HUGE success!
CWB NEWS!
We have
some very exciting news!
A member of The CWB has just landed a great opportunity on a
National level!
As most of you know, our drummer, Slammin’ Sam worked
with National Recording act Kenny Wayne Shepherd for 6 years
before coming to beach music.
Now, another national touring opportunity has opened up for
Sam!
Don’t
worry -
SAM IS NOT LEAVING THE CWB!
Sam
loves The CWB and his fans here – he will be performing
with both of us!
He will, however, be gone 1 or 2 gigs a few times during the
year to perform on tour.
So, if you don’t see Sam with us this week, DON’T
worry –
Sam has to go to Nashville to rehearse for a gig with the Artist
on Sunday, April 20th.
This will be their first performance, so they need some rehearsal
time.
As soon as the Artist gives him permission to make the announcement,
we will fill you in with the details!
Sam will definitely be with us all next week and at SOS, and
all of our other gigs this month and in the future!
There are only a very few gigs he will miss with us.
Tony, our
original drummer, and other great drummers in our industry,
have agreed to help Sam out when he has an engagement. Sam has
made sure we have a great sub so that the CWB and our fans do
not miss a beat!
When Sam came to me and told me about this great opportunity
a few months ago,
he assured us that he did not want to leave this area or his
band. Wilmington is home to him, his mom lives here, and he
loves us all.
Before accepting this great opportunity, he asked if there was
anyway we could work this out, so I said -
“H_ _ _ YES! “
You know, when Tony had to leave us due to his day job (we were
killing him with our busy schedule – he had to be at work
everyday at 6:00AM!), he told me he would not leave us until
we were in good hands. Tony was true to his word!
Way to go Sam!
We love you, man!
Craig
and
Your Band – The CWB
More
CWB News –
Craig Michael (“aka CJ”) performed his first gig
this past Saturday
with his band,
Airlie Ires
The band debuted at Jerry Allen’s Beach
Bar in
Wrightsville Beach, NC. during the Azalea Festival,
and received rave reviews!
Most of their songs were originals with only a few covers.
The
band’s next performance will be
Thursday, May 1st
at
The Port City Pub in Wrightsville Beach!
Don’t worry ladies - You will still see Craig Jr. singing
with
The CWB – he will have a new song with us very soon!
Stay tuned for more news from The CWB –
exciting things are always happening!
A Note from Craig…
Thank
you to all who attended the
CBMA Membership Drive at
The Thoroughbred Lounge in
Charlotte this past Sunday.
What a great place!
We will definitely be back there soon!
The place was packed and we all had a great time.
Many new people signed up to join the CBMA.
Thank you as well to the Chad Sain and the many guest Artists
that appeared with us – there was a lot of talent in that
room – just a taste of what you will experience Cammy
weekend.
HAVE
YOU JOINED YET?
Your
favorite Band, DJ, Club, Event, Radio Station – none of
us can win unless YOU
Show your support and VOTE!
Judie did a great job and we do appreciate all her hard work,
as well as the Carpenter family for their help in signing up
the new members, and letting them know just what the Cammys
are all about.
Thanks to my co-host, Larry Sprinkle for hosting our show –
glad the weather was permitting!
And a very special thank you to
DJ Johnny B
For spinning such fine tunes on the break!
Join Johnny B Monday-Thursday 2p-5p for The Carolina Beach Party
on your "Beach, Oldies & Sports Station. 730 AM WOHS
Shelby,
1450 AM WGNC Gastonia, 1050 AM WLON Lincolnton,
Saturday's 9a-1p WSGE 91.7 FM Dallas, NC.
See
you at the
Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach for the
2008 CBMA Awards Show!
Presented by Pepsi of the Carolinas
November
5 – 9, 2008
www.cammy.org
See
you at the Cammys!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
CWB
RETURNS FROM
2ND ANNUAL MAKING WAVES CRUISE
- SHIP SURVIVES
WITH
NO CASUALTIES AND
NO MEN OVERBOARD)
(We think!)
What
a great time we had
"Making Waves" on our
2nd Annual Making Waves Cruise
to
Cozumel, Mexico.

Out to Sea with THE CWB
Were YOU there?
I
send out a very special “Thank You”
to our sponsors,
94.9
THE SURF
(with DJ Ray Scott)
FAT
HAROLD
of FAT HAROLDS BEACH CLUB
And
of course, our great hostess
JUDY of JUDY’S HOUSE OF OLDIES.
We
missed Judy. She had to have back surgery Monday before we left.
But Liz and Brenda stood in and didn’t miss a beat. The
cell phone charges back to the mainland might be a little expensive,
but Judy wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time!
The truth is, she was dying to be with us and wanted to know
all the scoop!
She’ll be with us in 2009 though!
ALL
ABOUT TRAVEL did a fantastic job once again, coordinating
all our events and insuring we were taken care of properly.
And believe me, we WERE! Carnival was very gracious to us, and
the service could not have been better. That’s why we
travel with Carnival! We have our own PRIVATE club, and I mean
CLUB – not a banquet room - fully equipped with bar and
wait staff, stage, lights, a large dance floor, and generous
seating. It is state of the art and smoke free – and it’s
ALL OURS!!!! Many people in the bar/lounge area outside were
dying to come in and join the fun. But we promise you a PRIVATE
PARTY with THE CWB. We also had 2 complimentary Cocktail parties,
one hosted by
94.9 The Surf and Fat Harold

Last
year the boat was great, but this year it was even better. The
ship, the crew, the food – yes, the FOOD….and club
were fantastic, and I do believe everyone had the best time
yet!
We had been on this boat once before, but it was completely
remodeled. WOW! What a beautiful ship! And you should have seen
the water slide they added on the top deck! It was 2 levels
high, and had one section with 2 slides side by side so you
could race. I will let Keith (Salvadore) tell you all about
that – I think he lived on it with his daughter Maggie.
Actually, Maggie was just the excuse for him to ride. I saw
him there even WITHOUT his little girl.
The
CWB kids had a great time as always. Carly, Alex and Logan thought
they owned the ship as usual (and Mexico, too, for that matter).
Salem and Victoria enjoyed the beautiful beach in Cozumel, and
Maggie swam with the Dolphins.
The
whole island is surrounded by one continuous beach with a white
sandy shoreline. It is truly a paradise.
We are so blessed to be able to take our families on the cruise.
It becomes our vacation for us since our schedule is so crazy.
And it’s great a chance for us to spend time together,
as well as with our fans.
The
crowd of Beach Music "Cruisers' just keeps getting bigger
and bigger. This group was much bigger than last year, and sold
out again.
I
never ate so much GOOD food in all my life!
I think I ate 5 times a day!!
And the chocolate-melty cake….
But breakfast was my all time favorite.
Breakfast at home is just not the same!
And
a special thanks to Mike and Becky - "2005 CBMA Fans of
the Year" for making this their debut cruise with us –
I’ve Got a Feeling We’ll Be Seeing Them again next
cruise….
There
were a lot of birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and even
a couple that got engaged (says something for the peaceful swaying
of the boat when out to sea…!)
There
were "Cruisers" in our group from Texas, North and
South Carolina, Virginia, and even one couple from Ohio that
we met last year.
We
met some people on the boat from Pennsylvania that saw my Fat
Harold's t-shirt, and came up to me to tell me how much they
loved OD and Fat Harold's!
It is indeed a small world.
There
was a group of 30 airline stewardesses that just LOVED our music
at the pool party. From what they tell us, they will be with
US next year!
You
would have been really proud, people. When we played for the
entire ship on the last day, the whole
boat was rocking –from the music, not the waves! Most
of these people did not know us at all, and certainly did not
know our music. But, man, they LOVED it!
They were very impressed with our shaggers too!
Our cruise director brought a lot of the staff to see us. I
looked up there one time and they were all singing along with
us.
Then I looked again, and was a little disappointed to not see
her anymore. I thought, oh well, I guess she had seen enough.
But she was right back - she had gone to call for the ship’s
photographer to come and take pictures of the crowd, and the
fun time we were all having!
It was truly awesome!
After
that, people on the ship – staff included – actually
recognized us and said – “hey – that was the
guys singing at the pool today! Love the music!”
Our
DJ's, Chad Sain and Ray Scott, were as always, a class act,
and I was honored for The CWB to be a part of such a great event
with these incredible DJs. Ray has been with us from the very
first cruise, and I know why – he knows how to make you
have a party! In fact, we won’t have a cruise without
Ray!
Although there were A LOT of good times on the boat, to me,
the deck party was the highlight of the trip – it was
rockin' (literally)!
You just HAD to BE THERE!
I
promised to tell you about Cozumel, specifically at Carlos and
Charlie's where they film "Girls Gone Wild"!
Well, they need to change it to “Shaggers Gone Wild!”
Yes, Chad, Ray, our Lumberton and MB friends, and a full posse
of others took my son Craig Jr! He asked if his mom and dad
would mind NOT going like last time, since he is over 21 now...but
we said NO!!!!!
We came too!
Chad had his daughter Brittany and her friend there, so his
behavior was a little better than normal. It was Britt’s
18th birthday, so we had to teach her the proper way to have
a good time! Harvey and Mr. Harold made sure everyone was “taken
care of”, though I must admit, Bill was the hit of the
day. Ask Rose about his apron!! Ray said he had to keep Rose
and Charlene 25 FT. away from each other at Carlos & Charlie’s
– well – HE DID!!!! You’ll have to ask him
how! (Hint - refer to the apron!).
Sunny Beach from the SUNNY BEACH SHOW,
and her husband Freddy of 94.9 The Surf, have
some pictures – but, sorry you won’t be seeing them
– I will have to pay her a LOT of money to delete them!
(Inside story – you will just have to come next year and
find out for yourself!!!)
Sam
and Andy had a REALLY good time watching everyone – and
I had fun watching them watch!
All
I can say in public is that, yes, Craig Jr. (CJ) and Alan did
make it back on board (even though it was at the very LAST minute
and somebody tried to board the wrong Carnival ship! I was a
little nervous by then to say the least), and NO, no one was
arrested.
Debbie happened to looking out over the balcony at the sunset
though and got a little scare. A small boat was racing after
the ship because somebody DID miss the boat. It was no one from
our camp though, thank goodness!
Debbie
and I were suffering from acute bronchitis and laryngitis the
entire time, but there’s something to be said for that
clean sea air and warm sunshine. Or maybe it was those drinks
with the little umbrellas! I don’t know, I just had a
great time!!
The
rest you will just have to find out for yourself by going there
with us next year!!
Mr.
William, proprietor of THE LIGHTHOUSE
in Rocky Mount, NC, generously donated a FREE CRUISE
for 2. He held a Christmas/Cruise Give-Away Party at
The Lighthouse in December, where Dawn, one of our fans from
Plymouth, NC, was the lucky winner! She brought her sister with
her. It was her sister’s birthday, so I would say that
was one heck of a birthday present!! Wonder what Dawn will be
getting for HER next birthday…..!!!! Let’s see –
I see a cruise with The CWB in her future! We had the pleasure
of sitting at the table with the 2 lovely young ladies.
We
were a little worried that Alan would be sad and missing his
new friend. For those of you that do not know, Alan recently
went to Russia – yes, I said Russia. Siberia, to be exact.
He had hoped she could join us on the cruise, but it didn’t
work out this time, so he was a little down. And although he
was very loyal to his new relationship the whole time, he got
to let loose a little that day in Cozumel. Craig Jr. was on
a mission to cheer him up. Mission accomplished! He woke up
the next day, wondering how he got back to his cabin, and how
he hurt his thumb!!! Believe it or not, MY SON got him back
on the right ship! Don’t bothering asking Alan the details
– he doesn’t know!!!)
Be listening again to
94.9 THE SURF
for details about the 2009 Cruise.
They, too, gave away a
FREE CRUISE with THE CWB!
They’ll be doing it again, so listen.
It’s FREE on the Internet
www.949thesurf.com
THE
CWB wants to keep sailing,
so be sure and come with us next year in
2009
for the
3rd
Annual MAKING WAVES Cruise
with
The Craig Woolard Band,
DJ
Ray Scott and 94.9 The Surf,
and
Fat Harold,
Sail date for 2009
Feb. 5-9
Cozumel
and Key West
hosted
once again by the lovely
Judy Collins of Judy’s House of Oldies.
Call
All About Travel
And sign up NOW!!
800 452-3880
“I’ve
Got a Feeling We’ll Be Cruising Together Again…..
See
you on board the ship – we will be Making Waves!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
www.craigwoolard.com
CLICK
HERE FOR PICS OF THE CRUISE
**
If you were on our cruise, please send us your pictures for
the website!**
THE
WAIT IS OVER!
The long awaited new CD
by
The Craig Woolard Band
“COME GET TO THIS!”
Featuring new hot releases:
What
You Gave Me – Craig Woolard
Money Honey – Andy King
The Coast is Clear – Greg Watson
and many more GREAT Songs.
There are so many good ones –
YOU decide which one will be Craig’s
new hit!
And…the
long awaited new hot single from
Craig’s son….
SAVE
ROOM FOR MY LOVE
By
Craig Michael (CJ)
Have a voice in picking Craig’s next #1 Song –
YOU Pick your favorite song by Craig –
call the DJs and radio stations and request one of Craig’s
hot new songs from the CD,
Come Get to This
by
Craig
and
The Craig Woolard Band!
Will it be …
I
CAN’T DANCE
ON THE BEACH
RIVER OF LOVE
WHAT YOU GAVE ME
HOPELESSLY IN LOVE
BET YOU’LL NEVER BE SORRY
I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT
EVERY TIME I CRY
COLOR AWAY
COME GET TO THIS
If
the radio station or DJ doesn’t have a copy,
please email and let us know!
There
are only 500 copies
available for the first release!
Be sure and get yours at our
one of our shows!
The Craig Woolard Band
Is honored to be the
FIRST Band on the new record label
SISBRO
PRODUCTIONS
Congratulations
on the new label!
May this be the first project of many!
Note
from a Fan:
Review of band new CD,
COME GET TO THIS
Craig
Woolard has been making music since the age of 14.
To say he is a legend in this industry is an understatement.
And now, with his new band,
The Craig Woolard Band is one of the most sought
after bands in the business.
Also referred to as THE CWB, The Craig Woolard Band
is a high energy show band, representing the best in entertainment.
From the moment they hit the stage, until the very last song,
they make you want to dance and have a good time. If you have
ever had the pleasure of attending a performance by this band,
then you know – you’ve gotta love these guys! From
a fan's perspective, no band in the business works harder to
please their audience. I stand in awe of this man and his band
– we continue to witness the on going evolution of an
amazingly talented group of musicians. The yellow butterflies
still surround them. In just 3 short years, The CWB
has reached plateaus that even amaze them! Craig
has won more accolades than any entertainer in the Carolinas.
And when we think they couldn’t get any better, they reward
us with a new CD titled, COME
GET TO THIS, that will knock your socks off
(but not your shag shoes I hope!). Their first CD, “MAKING
WAVES”, took the industry by storm. “COME
GET TO THIS”, I am sure, will be no exception.
It is burning up my CD player! The song selections are masterful.
You want to dance from the very first song. The soul that pours
out of THE CWB is phenomenal. Their showmanship
is unsurpassed. They always leave the audience asking for more.
Keep watching people –
The Craig Woolard Band is the REAL THING!
If you want to treat yourself, look no further - You NEED this
new CD!
‘COME GET TO THIS!
(Written
by a true CWB fan!)
W. Hancock
Here are 2 More Reviews of "Come
Get To This"
Butch Halpin (Carolina
Sounds)
Neal "Soul Dog" Furr
(Beach Music 45)
COMING TO YOUR FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS AND MUSIC STORES
SOON!
Please
help us - call the radio station and request one of the songs
from
the new CD from The Craig Woolard Band titled-
"COME GET TO THIS".
If they do not have a copy, please let us know.
The
CWB with The Collard Festival Queen
I knew there was a reason I loved collards...!!
Thanks for the great entertainment! I can't wait to hear you again!
In Christ,
Lindsey Gray Richardson
Miss North Carolina National Teenager
Ayden Collard Festival Queen
Please join us also in welcoming
Andy King to the CWB family.
You can catch him tonight at The Sandbar in Clayton, NC
See
you on the dance floor – we will be Making Waves!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
Hometown gives Homeboy
Craig Woolard the Key to the City!
Little Washington,
Craig’s hometown, honored him last Saturday night at the
Annual Washington Festival in front of 8000 plus proud spectators
with a key to the city.
His mother, Betty, his wife Debbie of 24 years, and his 2 children,
Craig Michael and Carly,
watched Craig receive the award with tears in their eyes and
pride in their hearts.
Craig has performed at the Washington Festival for over 15 years.
This is truly a moment he will never forget.
As Craig said – “This is by far the BEST award I
have ever received, and certainly, the one that means the most.
I love you Little Washington”.
Craig was
born and raised in Washington, and has dreams of one day coming
home to retire on the river that he has loved so much since
a boy.
“Who
Says You Can’t Come Home!”
Congratulations
to Craig!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Remember
when we put on the website –
“Do you want to know a secret?”
Well, here it is!!!
Well,
actually, there was this one secret…. and then the person
that the secret was about blew it since HE couldn’t keep
the secret. So when this new information came up, we decided
to wait and tell both secrets at the same time!
Are you totally confused yet?
Here is secret #1.
THE
CWB now officially has a horn section!
Keith Stone, formerly of ECPB and the Fabulous Kays,
among others, has joined The CWB!!
Keith was supposed to start with us at the end of January, after
our Making Waves Cruise. But the poor boy was so excited, he
kept showing up everywhere we were and sitting in with us –
with no pay!!!.
I felt so bad, I told him to come on board a little early, and
what a great decision it was.
So,
Keith – YOU ruined the secret and my great plan to announce
your joining our group!!!
Having Keith as an added horn has made our sound even bigger
and fatter!
Come check it out!
Please
join me in officially welcoming
Keith Stone
To
The Craig Woolard Band!
We love you, Man!!
Now
for secret #2!!
The
cat is out of the bag on this one a little bit, too, however.
Tony Mallard, our drummer from another planet,
(hence the nickname “alien”),
is stepping down for a long needed rest.
We wore his butt out with our busy schedule.
Tony has a real job and has to be there every week day at 6:00am.
Can you imagine… getting home from a gig at 4am, sometimes
not even going to bed; and then, working an 8 hour day, just
to do it all over again the next day?
He is a better man than I am, that’s all I can say.
So, it is with much sadness we announce that our incredible
drummer, Tony, is leaving The CWB family.
His last night will be this Thursday at Loafers.
PLEASE come out and help us say good-bye to our dear friend
and drummer, Tony Mallard.
And don’t be surprised if you see some grown men crying
on stage. It has truly been an honor performing with you, Tony,
and I am in awe of your insane drumming skills.
. We will miss you, man!
But,
not to worry – Tony stayed with us until he could leave
us in good hands….
(Remember who gave Tony the name “alien”) ….
 |
Sam
Bryant
will be joining The CWB on
Friday, Feb 8. |
Yes,
you read it right – SAM!!!
And
no, we DID NOT “steal” Sam from Coastline.
Sam
called and told me that he was leaving Coastline. He knew that
Tony, our drummer at the time, was leaving us – we had
killed him with our busy schedule. Sam expressed an interest
in the job with the CWB. I immediately told him I could not
and would not consider this without discussing it with Jim first.
Jim called me to discuss it , and gave Sam his blessing to go
with The CWB.
No
behind-the-scenes plans, no conniving, no underhandedness.
Of
course, Jim and Coastline will miss Sam.
How could they not?
None of us have talked about this until the time was right out
of respect for each other and our businesses.
If
you have any questions,
please address them to Sam or me.
We all will be happy to set the record straight.
We thank Coastline for their support and wish them much success
(as if they need it!!! Coastline Rocks!!).
Also,
Sam and Tony are opening up a drum school together, so if you
want to learn how to beat the drums like the BEST,
check it out!!!
We
love you and thank you all for your support – for without
YOU, there is no us!
The
Craig Woolard Band
Craig, Terry, Mark, Greg, JK, Keith, Sam, and Alan
(and Tony, for he will always be a part of
The CWB family)
“Let’s
Have a Party –
A Big John Beach Party!”
CONGRATULATIONS
TO BIG JOHN
Sunday, Jan, 28
Big John Ruth Returns to the airways
Y102.9
“BIG JOHN’S BEACH PARTY”
New Name, New Station…
Same Great Music
3:00 – 7:00pm
Sundays will finally be back to normal!
Have
You Heard it Yet?
New
Single by Craig
and
The CWB
“COME
GET TO THIS”
Destined
to be their next
Song of the Year
CLICK
HERE TO LISTEN
Call your favorite
DJ and Radio station today!
Request
“Come
Get To This”
The
2006 CBMA Results are in,
And the Winner is….
Male
Vocalist – Craig Woolard
Smoothie
Song – Hey There Lonely Girl
The CWB featuring Mark Roberts
SONG
OF THE YEAR –
“I’VE
GOT A FEELING”
(We’ll Be Seeing Each Other Again)
The CWB featuring Craig Woolard
Thank
you so much for all who voted for The CWB!
The
Craig Woolard Band
would like to congratulate all the winners at the
12th Annual
Carolina Beach Music Awards
Everyone
is a winner – the DJ’s , the Radio stations, the
Clubs, the Festivals, the Promoters, the Sponsors, the Artists
and Bands, the Shag Clubs, and YOU the fans,
for without all of these people, there would be no
CBMA or Beach Music.
Please
continue to support the CBMA and Beach Music throughout the
year so we can keep OUR music alive !!!
Plans
are already being made for #13,
so get your tickets now!
(This year was the largest attendance ever – approximately
2000 people, and it is only going to get BIGGER and BETTER!)
A
special Thank You to the Sponsors of the CBMA Awards:
Pepsi
Hayes Jewelers
Johnson Furniture Co. in Wallace
The OD Resort
The Avista
And
a VERY special thank you to..
Peter Carpenter
Curtiss Carpenter
Rachel Byrd
Janet Carpenter
And all the Carpenter family
For the timeless hours and hard work they put into the making
of this event.
And especially to all the many, many volunteers that dedicate
their time and efforts for the love of Beach Music!

Birthday cake compliments of Cindy at Dynamites at Doc Holidays
- imagine 3500
people singing Happy Birthday to you!
The
Craig Woolard Band
Turns 2!!!
The
members of the
Craig Woolard Band
would like to thank each and every one of you that have helped
us get to Year #2.
The
Wilmington area and Myrtle Beach is where it all started for
us –
from our early days with the BOTC, Thirsty’s, Chasers,
Salty’s, Hula Grille and Sea Witch, to H’s, 2001
and Fat Harold’s…. to the The Cammy’s and
The OD Resort, 94.9 The SURF,
Fun Monday and SOS.
You believed in us and gave us a chance.
And now The CWB has an AIRPLANE at FAT HAROLDS!!!
The CBW has received a lot of rewards since it’s beginning
and we are honored and grateful for each and every one of them,
but there is one that touches our hearts ….
FAT HAROLD honored The CWB
At the 2 Year Anniversary Party
on August 13, 2006.
Now, on the wall behind the stage,
There is a 3rd airplane - which pulls
The CWB!!
You have no idea how much that meant to Craig and the band!
Thank you , Mr. Harold and staff…
“You haven’t been to the beach until you’ve
been to Fat Harolds
(and seen The CWB Airplane!!)”
THE
CWB has been very blessed.
To all the DJ’s that have played the songs and to all
the clubs, festivals, and parties that have hired us, and to
you the fans…..
We
thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the friendship;
Thank you for the support;
Thank you for the prayers;
Thank you for playing the music, and
Thank you for letting us know
“we could fly”;
(And now we have an airplane at
Fat Harold’s to prove it!!
We
could not have done it without YOU, for
Without YOU, there is no US!
Happy
2 Year Anniversary
to
The CWB!!
We
love you!
The
Craig Woolard Band
Craig, Greg, Tony, Mark, JK, Terry, and Alan
Be
sure and stay tuned for more to come!!!
A
SPECIALTHANK YOU TO CHARLENE FOR SENDING US THE PICTURE!!
*** NEWS FLASH ***
Also, The CWB is Making Waves all over the
Beach Music Charts!
John
Hooks Endless Summer
Requests to: endlesssummernetwork@sc.rr.com
#
1 CD - Making Waves
John
Hook’s Top 40
# 6 One Drop of Love
# 9 – I’ve Got a Feeling
# 37 - ‘Til the Day After
WEVA Radio Top 20 – Emporia, VA.
#4 Hey There Lonely Girl
#11 “Til the Day After
#14 I’ve Got a Feeling
# 20 Don’t Stop
Willie
C’s Beach Music Café –
www.live365.com
Top 50
#1 – One Drop of Love
#12 Hey There Lonely Girl
#20 ‘Til the Day After
#46 I’ve Got a Feeling
Butch
Halpins Top 25 Beach and Shag Tunes
www.carolinasounds.com
# 22 I’ve Got a Feeling
94.9
THE SURF
www.949.thesurf.com
# 1 - Craig Woolard Band - I've Got A Feeling
# 2 - Craig Woolard - Til the Day After
# 3 - Mark Roberts - It Doesn't Get Any Better
# 4 - Mark Roberts - HeyThere Lonely Girl
Sunny
Beach Top 20 – WTXY (CWB has 5 Tunes)
www.sunnybeachshow.com
#1.
I've Got a feeling Craig
#2. It doesn't get better Mark
#5. Til the day after Craig
#8. Hey There Lonely Girl Mark
#10. One Drop Of Love Craig
CWB CD IS SMOKING ON THE
BEACH MUSIC SMOKING 45
Also, be sure and read the CD review by Neal Furr, as well as
Craig's Interview
www.beachmusic45.com
NEW
ENTRY – ONE DROP OF LOVE
#13 – ‘TIL THE DAY AFTER
#15 – I’VE GOT A FEELING – MOVED UP 12 PLACES!
# 27 - HEY THERE LONELY GIRL
Thank you to ALL the Djs that play the music
and all you fans that request the music!
We love you ALL!!
“It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!”
BREAKING
SURF NEWS:
94.9 The Surf Worldwide is now free!
You will not be charged fees anymore! Make sure you tell all your
friends and family they can now sign up for 949thesurf.com
and enjoy beach music worldwide anywhere, anytime!
And be sure and VOTE for THE CWB!
CWB
ON TOP OF THE WAVES!
The Craig Woolard Band is definitely making a splash with their
Making Waves CD. Today March 11, 2006 they have surfed their way
to very top of the 94.9 Surf Top 20 ~
Only one other beach band and it's
been a long time until now has a band had so many songs in the
Top 20 ratings until today the CWB is surfing smoothly with the
top 4 songs on The Surf ~~
1 Craig/CWB ~
I've Got A Feeling
2 Craig/CWB ~
Till The Day After
3 Mark/CWB ~
Hey There Lonely Girl
4
Mark/CWB ~ It Doesn't Get Any Better
And
the Winner Is…..
The Results from the 2005 CMBA Awards are in:
The CWB wishes to congratulate all the nominees and winners
of the 11th Carolina Beach Music Awards
this past Sunday at the Alabama Theatre at Myrtle Beach.
Everyone who was there was a winner!
The amount of talent that was together this week was unbelievable
– our industry is one to be proud of!!
Make your plans to attend next year – it just keeps getting
bigger and better!
The week was fantastic and the show was even better.
Thanks to the sponsors –
Pepsi, Hayes Jewelers, and The OD Resort,
but especially
thanks to all the hard working staff of the CBMA –
they deserve an award for what they did to make this event such
as success!!
I’m sorry, but I have to brag just a bit
….
THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND
WON
GROUP OF THE YEAR!!
Male Vocalist: Craig Woolard
Smoothie Song: Mark Roberts-Dixie Moon
WOW!!
Thanks so much for all your support – we could not have
done it without you! You have no idea how much this meant to
the band.
It has been an incredible first year out as The CWB - we love
you all!
I mean that with all my heart!
See you on the dance floor – we will be
Making Waves!!
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
www.craigwoolard.com
PS. For a complete list all the WINNERS at The CBMA, go to
www.cammy.org
While you are there, join so that next year you, too, can be
a part of this phenomenal event.
Did
you know that if the CBMA could get just 5000 members, Beach
Music could become a category at the GRAMMY’s!?!
How cool would that be!?!
So, please, let’s have ALL the CWB fans become members
of the 2006 CBMA – either download your application from
their site above or get one from us at the gig.
It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane…
It ‘s, It’s…
a CD!!!
After
many sleepless nights, it is finally here!!
The
1st CWB CD!
“Making
Waves”
Newly
released on one20inc.
CLICK HERE
TO LISTEN TO CLIPS FROM MAKING WAVES
“Making
Waves”
was making waves at Fall SOS –
Ask your DJ and radio stations to play one of the many soon
to be hits from this great CD.
Get
Your Copy Today!
A
Special Note of Thanks from Craig
This
CD has been a LONG time in the making. I want to personally
thank each and every one of you who played a part in the creation
of this CD and the creation of The Craig Woolard Band.
I wish I could list them all here – but there is not enough
room.
But you know who you are. My heart is full of love for the support
you all have given me, and I will never forget you.
I
send a special “thank you” to The CWB.
I have pushed you guys and made you work a lot of very long
hours - and not once did you complain (at least not to me!!)
You are an incredible group of men. I am honored to call you
my band.
And Lady Soul - what a gift you are! I thank God for leading
us all to each other.
Lady
Soul sums it up pretty well – “The sand of the beach
inspired the music and the silk of the cocoon produced the band.”
It also took a combination of grit and grace to get this point!
We
hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it!
We could not have done this without you!
Thanks to you all who have purchased our new CD "Making
Waves".
We really appreciate the great comments we have received from
the DJ's and YOU!!!
You can get your copy at the following - All can Ship!!
Judy's
House of Oldies in N Mrytle Beach - (843) 249-8649
Stan's Record Rack in Goldsboro - 919-735-7773.
The Wax Museum - (704) 377-0700
We
have a few copies left too!
See
you on the dance floor – we will be “making waves!”
Craig
The Craig Woolard Band
JK, Mark, Scott, Terry, Greg, and Brian
www.craigwoolard.com
The
Story of The Yellow Butterflies
In
2004, Craig and his former band parted ways – and Craig
went on to a new adventure.
There is a story about the Butterfly that is very special to
us that fits perfectly into the “birth”
of the new band – The Craig Woolard Band. We’d like
to share it with you:
One
day in particular when Craig was performing for a huge concert
at Ocean Drive. It was not a good day for him. Rumors were flying.
Problems were very present in his professional life. But he
was surrounded by these yellow butterflies. Everywhere we went
that day, we saw these yellow butterflies. A very special friend
in the crowd saw them too. She called us over and said: “There
are yellow butterflies all around you – you are going
to be all right!” It was the strangest thing. We had never
noticed yellow butterflies before. It was a rather upsetting
day, but when she said that, a calming peace came over us. Later
that year she explained their meaning.
The
Butterfly is a powerful symbol, both in religion and folklore.
Some see the Yellow Butterflies as angels watching over you.
.
Butterflies have always represented the "spiritual journey"
and symbolize the "soul" during "self-transformation".
When
we shed our "cocoons and limitations", we are able
to spread our wings and discover we are "not afraid to
fly".
"What
the caterpillar sees as the end of the world... The butterfly
sees as only a beginning.
And
thus….
THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND
was born!
Craig
Interviewed for Beach Music's 45!
Beach Music's newest webzine (online magazine) recently interviewed
Craig for the August issue. They discuss Craig's past with the
Embers, the formation of the Craig Woolard Band, and much more.
Click here to go to beachmusic45.com.
THE
CWB AND BEACH MUSIC JOIN FORCES WITH NASCAR at the DARLINGTON
DODGE 500
To
Read More, Click here...
THE
CWB is Proud to Announce It’s Newest Sponsor
FAT
HAROLD’S BEACH CLUB
The
Home of the Shag
And
Voted Best Beach Club 2004
212
Main St.
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843)
249-5779
For
great food, great music and a great time –
Fat Harold’s is Where I Want to Be!
See
you on the dance floor at Fat Harold’s
For
more info, visit
www.fatharolds.com
Craig
and The CWB
wish to extend their sincere thanks
for supporting the Band and Beach Music
to
Harold (The Fat Man with a Big Heart!)
SHOW
YOUR SUPPORT FOR BEACH MUSIC -
JOIN THE CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC AWARDS (THE CAMMY'S) NOW!
The
2005 Beach Music Awards will be coming soon - the date this
year is November 10-13, 2005, and will once again be headquartered
at Ocean Drive Resort in N.Myrtle Beach. There will lots of
entertainment all week-end long, with the awards show on Sunday
at the Alabama Theatre.
If
you would like to be part of the nominating and voting process,
all you have to do is join.
A
special thanks to the people at PEPSI for their continuous support
of Beach Music and The Carolina Beach Music Awards (The Cammys).
And
a special thank you to Bruce Hayes with Hayes Jewelers for sponsoring
the show, the bands, and the parties, and all he does for the
Beach Music Industry throughout the year. (Debbie especially
wants to thank Bruce for all the anniversary and birthday gifts
Craig has given her from his store ! Isn't it about time for
Craig to visit you again, Bruce?!!? )
And
let's not forget the Carpenter family, along with Curtiss and
Peter, for without them and all the hardworking volunteers,
there would be no Beach Music Awards Show. Thank you for all
your efforts and year- round hard work to keep Beach Music and
this show alive!
Click
here to learn more!
“TOTALLY
BEACH FOR THE KIDS”
I
would like to talk to you about this very special project which
I have been fortunate to be involved with this past year –
one that is close to my heart on two levels….
First
– the mission of the VICTORY JUNCTION
GANG CAMP is to enrich the lives of children with chronic
illnesses by creating a camping experience that is exciting,
fun, and physically and medically sound.
Founded
by Kyle and Patty Petty, in loving honor of their 19-year old
son, Adam Petty. VJC is the latest addition to Paul Newman’s
“Hole in the Wall Gang Camp” family. Adam made a
commitment to this project – a few weeks later he was
met with a fatal accident. But his work lives on through his
parents, Petty Enterprises; the drivers, the teams and the fans
of NASCAR,; as well as people like you and me. WE all can help
– WE all can make a difference in the life of a sick child.
There
are hundreds of thousands of children who would benefit from
The Victory Junction Gang Camp. These children have serious
medical conditions that limit their physical activity, and many
these children cannot attend traditional camp programs because
it could be life threatening to them if something were to happen.
But thanks to the Petty family, it is now possible for these
kids to enjoy what you and I and so many healthy people take
for granted.
Envision
a 10–year-old battling leukemia ….A twelve-year-old
enduring spinal bifida….YOUR child living with a crippling
and painful disease. “VICTORY JUNCTION'
is a place where these “heroes” can, for just a
little while, stop being heroic, and just be kids. “
The
goal of this project, which I have been involved in for the
past year, is to raise money to support this incredible camp.
Since the camp operates solely on generous contributions from
corporations and people like you. the way we are going to accomplish
this is through something that is near and dear to OUR hearts
– Beach Music. With the assistance of many talented people
within our industry, “TOTALLY BEACH FOR THE
KIDS”, which features some of the most classic
Beach Music songs of all time. Featured are:
General
Norman Johnson and Chairman of the Board
Coastline Band
Holiday Band
Gary Brown
Roy Roberts
The Tams
Hardway Connection
William Bell
Mark Roberts
Casey York
Craig Woolard
When
your purchase this CD, you share in this positive work the camp
is doing, and allow it to continue for years to come. Because
of your participation with this project, no child or family
will ever have to pay to attend this camp. With your help, kids
will catch a fish, ride a horse, swim in a special pool, climb
a tower, sing, dance, and laugh out loud.
So,
please, look into your heart (AND YOUR WALLET) and BE A PART
OF THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT. PLEASE, SUPPORT THE VICTORY JUNCTION
GANG CAMP and the fulfillment of Adam’s dream, by buying
one…or two… or even 20 of these great CD’s.
As
Beach Music Lovers, we are presenting this CD to you first.
As Beach Music supporters, you can enjoy this CD, knowing that
you are a part of an amazing effort by helping us get to “Victory
Lane!”.
“FEEL YOUR HEART RACE” and
‘DANCE FOR THE KIDS”
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
LOVE
DON’T COME NO STRONGER THAN THIS !
Craig
Woolard
For
more information and list of sponsors and affiliates, please
visit their website at www.victoryjunction.org
“TOTALLY
BEACH FOR THE KIDS”

To
purchase the cd, go to www.totally4kids.org

Key
Players from The Craig Woolard/ "TOTALLY BEACH FOR THE
KIDS" Fundraiser held at Thirty's 2 on July 31st present
check to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Over $5700.00 was raised
by the Beach Music Industry to help these kids for a little
while, "just be kids ". Pictures from left are Brian
Crews, Lindsey and Derek of Thirsty's, Chad Sain, Craig Woolard,
and Jennifer (camp). Missing from the photo are Benny Huff of
Hayes Jewelers and Kathy Thompson of Trinity Marketing Group.
Kathy has been the force behind the project.