Soulful and smooth, funky and fun, rockin’ and raucous, The After Dark Band is the ultimate Memphis party band. Having built a solid reputation as the house band at Club 152 -- the hottest club on world-famous Beale Street -- the band is in now demand for events throughout the region.

These five outstanding musicians offer an enormous songlist that spans everything from jazz standards to soul classics to current hip-hop faves. And with Don Won on percussion, there’s a unique Latin feel to much of their music -- it’s guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed.

“Thank you for your help on our Winter Party. The After Dark Band was terrific. We had many compliments about the music.” -- John Heflin, President, Memphis Bar Association

A few highlights from The After Dark Band’s resumes:

• Dennis Coburn (drums) has played with U-Turn, 1-900, Fade, and Barbara Carr.
• Andre “Dr. Dre” Richardson (keyboards) has played with the Bar-Kays, Al Green, Little Milton, Shirley Brown, Preston Shannon, and Barbara Carr.
• Linear O’Smith (guitar) has played with Shirley Brown, Little Milton, Ollie Nightingale, and Denise LaSalle
• Henry “Sly” Clayborne (bass) has played with Creed, J. Blackfoot, Little Milton, and Solid Gold, and has toured the world playing for Norwegian Cruise Lines.
• Donald “Don Won” Howze has played with B.B. King, Marvin Sease and has recorded with Fat Possum Records and Malaco.

A perfect band for all types of events, The After Dark Band will get your party started and keep the crowd begging for more.