About Us
The Lake Norman Big Band takes the stage as about a 20-member ensemble composed of talented musicians from the Lake Norman region.
Since its formation in 1998 and incorporation in 2007, the band has performed both indoors and outdoors at numerous Lake Norman area community events including:
Davidson's Concerts on the Green
Birkdale
Lowe's YMCA
Mooresville Soup Kitchen Lobsterfest
Race City Days Festival
Several local churches
Town of Cornelius
Fundraisers for Welcome Home Veterans
USO
American Cancer Society
March of Dimes
Boys and Girls Clubs
Knights of Columbus
Iredell Concert Association
Mooresville Concert Association
Other private events
Big Band is a style of music that originated in the 1930's and 1940's. During that era the popular bands were conducted by such legends as Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and others. Later, came the younger generation of stars like Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson. Big bands kept the country dancing and in recent years, have become very popular for many social events.
We go beyond that concept, incorporate many different styles of music from the different eras and give it our own sound. Most unique is our treatment of more modern songs by popular bands and artists including Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Carlos Santana, Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Michael Buble and Pat Metheny. We hope to win over a new generation of fans who hear us play music that may be more recognizable. Please check out our playlist for the latest updates to our musical chart collection.
We currently play for the public on the third Monday of every month at the The Wobbly Butt Taproom & Eatery (inside New Victory Lanes) in Mooresville, NC. More info on the venue can be found at this link: WOBBLY BUTT TAP ROOM & EATERY | Newvictorylanes
If you want to impress, The Lake Norman Big Band will play music for your next event, whether its a benefit, dance, concert, private party or a corporate celebration. We will make your event a great success!
MEMBERS
Alternate Craig Malz GUITAR: Dave Schutt
VOCALISTS: Virginia Schutt - Section Lead Michelle Wiswall Derek Pino
Alternate Brenda Wallace
SOUND: Caroline Tyree Richard Spangler
Music Director: Ken Davis
Mr. Ken Davis is a native of Rock Hill, SC and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He recently retired after 30 years of teaching public school. He taught ten years in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg system, and twenty years as the Band Director of Mooresville High School. His bands have received numerous awards and superior ratings at concert and marching band festivals. He is a member of ASBDA, and is the 2008 recipient of the "Award of Excellence" for the South Central District. He is an active clinician and adjudicator in both North and South Carolina. Mr. Davis serves as the director of the Davidson College Pep Band and also directs the Lake Norman Big Band. He can often be seen performing as a free-lance trombonist, and is a member of The Charlotte Jazz Orchestra, Brass Act Quintet, and The TONEZ Beach Band. He currently serves as an Educational Representative for Howren Music Company, and resides in Kannapolis NC with wife Felicia and daughter Kendall.