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The Band
Lead Vocalist,
Keyboard & Lead Guitar

Having got his first certificate from The Royal Collage Of Music
at the age of 10, he is recognised as one of Irelands top session musicians and has played on stage with Linda Martin, Sean Dunphy, Brendan O Brien, Louise Morrissey, Trudi Lalor, Brush Shiels and has featured on numerous albums playing Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Accordion, Bass and Drums.

His imitation of well known singers and his interaction with the audience are now one of the highlights of an evening with
Johnny C..

 

 

 

 
 
 
"The Lips"
 
Trumpet, Whistle, Vocals & Bandleader
 
Recognised by those in the music business as one of Ireland’s top trumpet players, Frankie “The Lips” has played all over the world. His powerful style of playing is one of the big features of The Southern Playboys as he lifts the Brass section.
Frankie also does Vocals and Harmonies and has appeared on Television, Radio and on many recordings.
He is the Bandleader and is responsible for the wide variety of music performed by the band.
 
 

 

 

 
 

a.k.a. Mister Luke

 

Drums & Saxophone

 

Mister Luke Cranitch is the driving force behind the Southern Playboys playing within the Rhythm Section on Drums and also playing Saxophone.
He is a very talented musician and is also a qualified Music Teacher holding classes on drumming and saxophone in various locations. He has played all types of music from Rock to Jazz and the variety of musical styles played by the Southern Playboys shows how versatile this man is.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
Keyboards.
Management
H.O.P Music
Tel/Fax
353 26 46969
One of Ireland’s unusual keyboard players in that he plays the Bass with his left hand while at the same time playing piano with his right hand. Dave played internationally for many years and even though now living back in his native Fermoy, still does the odd concert tour in-between his dates with the band. Dave covers most of the Irish rock numbers and does a mean blast of ceili.
   
 
 
Lead Guitar.
 
Recognised both North and South of Ireland as a fantastic guitar player, Paul hails from Co. Fermanagh and is now living in Cork. Paul covers quite a range of material from easy listening country to heavy rock where the emphasis rest on tricky and complex guitar solos that can only be attempted by very accomplished players.