J.D.Cash The “Sinatra” of Beach Music You never know where you’re going to find hidden Music” for EMN Records which won the 2000 treasure. One of the cooler evenings in June took Cammy Award for Compilation CD of the year. us to Pawleys Island where we basically stumbled “Theme From A Summer Place” charted number upon a hidden treasure at Blowfish Martini Bar. 1 for 19 consecutive weeks on the Rhythm & This treasure has a name, his name is J.D. Cash, Beach Top 40. Due to the success of his record- and ladies, he will woo you with his strong and ing, J.D. Cash released the “Summer Place” CD. sophisticated, Sinatra-like vocal talent. This classic recording won “Solo Album Of The Year” at the 2001 Cammy Awards. In addition to Not only is J.D. Cash one of the most talented “Summer Place”, the CD contains songs such as male vocalist along the Grand Strand, he is one of “What A Difference a Day Makes”, “Pennies From the most talented and enduring male vocalists in Heaven”, Come To Me Softly”, and “Shangri-La”. the southeastern United States. He is best known All of these songs have made the Top 40. for his classic number one Beach & Shag hit, “Shangri-La” stayed on the charts for over a year. “Theme From A Summer Place” which shows off his smooth but robust, sexy style at its best. At a young age, J.D. Cash knew what he wanted Originally recorded by Percy Faith and then by to do with his life and he set out to accomplish his the Lettermen, “A Summer Place” was a classic goals of becoming a recording artist. Among other song that not only became a part of Beach Music artists, J.D.’s talent has helped to bring recogni- history, but a favorite tune to dance to among tion and appreciation to beach music. J.D. Cash shaggers. J.D. Cash will tell you that in every- is a man who has paid his dues while dealing with one’s mind, there will always be “a summer place” life in general and the ups and downs of the that takes you to one one of the most desired recording industry and says that “The Team” con- locations to be - the beach! cept he adopted for his own career years ago is the key to the national growth of beach music. Music was in J.D.’s bones at an early age. While growing up in Durham, North Carolina, only two J.D. Cash currently resides in North Myrtle Beach blocks away was radio-station WSRC, a station and sings solo using professionally recorded known for their rhythm and blues. Having a com- tracks and a state-of-the-art sound system. He bination of the radio-station and the Beatles hit- occasionally performs with the Andrew Theiland ting the U.S., this young eighth grader was heav- Big Band. This band has been the band of choice ily influenced and dismissed all thoughts of for Planet Hollywood, the House of Blues, Hilton school. He later formed his first neighborhood Head and great Charleston weddings. They per- band called the “VIP’s” and from then on, it was form classic rock, jazz, disco and swing. rock and roll, rhythm and soul. J.D. began his career in 1965 singing “Beach Music” and “Rhythm and Blues” along the beach- es of the Carolinas. He achieved national atten- tion in 1976 with “Since I Don’t Have You” for GRT Records. Shortly after he became lead vocalist with one of the nations all time great soul bands, “Bob Kuban and the Inmen”, whose 1966 record- ing of “The Cheater” charted Top Ten worldwide. J.D. released several recordings for “South Star” Records in the early eighties while touring the U.S. with his own show bands. J.D. Cash is available for weddings, conventions, In 1987, J.D. and Bob Kuban teamed up again to private functions, special occasions and area record a song J.D. wrote titled “Triple Shot Of events. He performs every Saturday night at Rhythm and Blues” which became a beach clas- Blowfish Restaurant and Martini Bar in Pawleys sic for “Ripete” Records. The “Triple Shot” CD is Island during this summer. For more information a collection of J.D.’s hits from 1976-1998. and bookings go on-line to . In 1999, J.D. recorded his biggest hit, “Theme From A Summer Place”. This song appeared on a www.jdcash.us compilation CD entitled “The Bad Boys of Beach or call him directly at 919-641-2599 .