Every band goes through changes as time goes by, and we are thrilled to welcome Scottie Thomas as our new drummer!

From The Fabulous Flaires, Panic, Groove Junkies, The Catalinas, this talented musician has played every style of music over a multi-decade recording and performing career! 2012 will be a great year with Scottie in the drum chair!

Just back from rehearsal….adding some John Mellencamp, a great ballad, “I Just Want To Stop”, by Gino Vanelli, and we’re looking for some more funk and dance tunes for you. Do you have a suggestion for a song for us to add to the show?  Let us know and we’ll learn it!!!!!

…..Is your group or company contemplating a get-together in 2012?    Call Jim Shafer now and secure your date and venue…..we understand the economic conditions of the time, and will work with you on pricing to make things come in according to your budget……nothing gets the party going more than live music, and The Band Of Gold guarantees a good time and a great party !!!!!

After 14 years, this group has undergone many changes….starting with the oldies radio station MAGIC 96.1, and mainly doing promotions with oldies themes……then came our introduction to the beach music scene, which we still love…..but with the addition of Bo Baity on guitar and Scottie Thomas on drums, we’ve become a true variety band!!!!!  We play everything!!….rock, funk, disco, oldies, 80′s dance hits, some country, beach, R&B, soul music…..a wide variety of songs that you can dance and party to….that’s what we do!!!!!  We’re booking  dates for festivals, weddings, fairs and private events for 2011…call Jim Shafer at 704-968-4904 today for pricing and availability for the new Band Of Gold!!!!!

Over the last 14 years, we’ve done tons of wedding receptions, and we’d love to do yours!!!  Yes we have tuxedos, and we clean up good!!!  Seriously, we know how important the wedding day is, and if  The Band Of Gold is hired, you’ll have no worries with the musical portion……a special song for your first dance?  Just let us know, and we’ll be happy to perform it live……father/daugther dance?…mother/son…..it’s no problem.  We have a full professional sound and lighting system, and a DJ system to play any recorded music you might need….Call Jim Shafer now at 704-968-4904 to discuss your big day, and secure the date!!!!   Click on the testimonials page on the homepage for quotes from satisfied brides and wedding consultants………

  We’re ready to really get out there in 2012!!!  If you’re responsible for booking entertainment for any event, The Band Of Gold is ready!  We’re already booking wedding receptions, June 30th we’re in Lincolnton for a couple, and are always happy to play for weddings…plus we’re back at Faith, NC for July 4th!!!!check our testimonials page for remarks from happy brides and wedding planners!

We have done tons of wedding receptions over the years, and if you’re planning one, call and reserve your date now! 704-968-4904. And since Jim’s a professional radio announcer and MC, you’ve already got a professional at the ready to introduce the wedding party and keep the reception jumpin!  Kristen and Stephen tied the knot in Forest City recently, and we rocked the house at the reception!!!!!!!