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Our singles "Laughter in the Rain", "Beyond the Sea" and  "Take A Walk On The Boardwalk" are now available here as well as on CD Baby. 

Join The Catalinas and Sea Cruise, October 25 - November 1, 2020 on our cruise, "Masquerade Ball On The Sea" on Royal Caribbean's  Harmony of the Seas! Presented by All About Travel/Tours, Inc. Call (843) 281-0480 for information.  

The new Catalinas book, written by John "Fessa " Hook,  "Summertimes' Callin' Me" covering the years 1957 to 1968, is now available! John did an amazing job researching this book and it's replete with pictures and the history of the band going back to the very beginning. For your copy, go to borninthecarolinas.com, then click on the tab that says "store". The 2nd edition covering the years after 1968 will be available later this year.

THE CATALINAS were inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and into the Beach Music Hall of Fame in 1995. 2019 marks the 62nd Anniversary of THE CATALINAS which began in 1957.  The Catalinas shows always spotlight our musical roots with music by groups such as Hank Ballard and the Midnighters,  Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gay, Huey Smith, The Falcons, The Del Vikings,  The Gladiolas, Ray Charles and more.  THE CATALINAS classic, "Summertime's Callin' Me", was recorded originally in 1975 and written by keyboardist Johnny Barker, is still being played  by bands and DJs all over the world.  This song is credited by many as the genesis for a genre of music called  "Beach Music",  popular in the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia. Want to hear beach music on Pandora? Just create a station called "Summertimes Callin Me" or "The Catalinas".  

Popular venues available to the general public to see THE CATALINAS perform are scattered around the NC, SC and Va areas. Festivals and Live After Five events are some of the band's favorite venues.   In Charlotte, the band regularly performs at Romare Beardon Park. In Raleigh, Loafers Beach Club, at North Myrtle Beach at Deckerz, The Galleon and at the Horseshoe.  Simply contact Gary Barker at 704-450-9040 or through our email at thecatalinas1@gmail.com.  Our CDs, "Dancin' Romancin", "Line Up", "Anthology", "Summertime's Callin' Me" and others are available from this site or at Judy's House of Oldies in N Myrtle Beach.  Want to stay in touch with THE CATALINAS? Join our mailing list. Email us at thecatalinas1@gmail.com.

See you soon!

Gary, Johnny, Lynn, Angela, Dwight, Jody, Robah, Evan, James and Brice

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  • George

    George North Myrtle Beach

    I have always enjoyed your brand of Beach Music. I contracted you all to play at our Dobyns-Bennett High School Class of 1973 in Kingsport, Tennessee. To this day, I constantly hear that it was our best reunion yet because of the music. Thanks again. I just heard you play in NMB today at the Italian-Irish Festival...still sounding super fine. What a great addition Angela(by far the best looking member of the band) is. Looking forward to enjoying you more often now that we live in NMB.

    I have always enjoyed your brand of Beach Music. I contracted you all to play at our Dobyns-Bennett High School Class of 1973 in Kingsport, Tennessee. To this day, I constantly hear that it was our best reunion yet because of the music. Thanks again. I just heard you play in NMB today at the Italian-Irish Festival...still sounding super fine. What a great addition Angela(by far the best looking member of the band) is. Looking forward to enjoying you more often now that we live in NMB.

  • Tony

    Tony Florida

    I worked the bar at the Coquina Club from 76 to 82. Glad to see the band still kicking. You guys used to pack us out. Great memories......Tony

    I worked the bar at the Coquina Club from 76 to 82. Glad to see the band still kicking. You guys used to pack us out. Great memories......Tony

  • Carole

    Carole Gastonia

    Fantastic show in BC tonight!

    Fantastic show in BC tonight!

  • Karlene

    Karlene Burgaw NC

    Great job today at the Nc Blueberry Festival!! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope to see you next year!

    Great job today at the Nc Blueberry Festival!! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope to see you next year!

  • Alan

    Alan Fayetteville

    Heard you this past weekend in Edenton.... You still sound great! Danced to your great music in Myrtle Beach in the 60’s... Have to say I was very very disappointed you never played “Miss Grace “ as you promised when I took the time to request it☹️

    Heard you this past weekend in Edenton.... You still sound great! Danced to your great music in Myrtle Beach in the 60’s... Have to say I was very very disappointed you never played “Miss Grace “ as you promised when I took the time to request it☹️

  • Julie Massengill

    Julie Massengill Charlotte NC

    We are so very sorry for the loss of Tommy! We were so fortunate to have seen you all perform at Fall Migration. True talent, true professionals, true Beach Music, wonderful people Our Sympathy, Allen and Julie Thank you both

    We are so very sorry for the loss of Tommy! We were so fortunate to have seen you all perform at Fall Migration. True talent, true professionals, true Beach Music, wonderful people
    Our Sympathy,
    Allen and Julie

    Thank you both

  • Mary Jo Nevil

    Mary Jo Nevil North Myrtle Beach, SC

    I just spent over two hours with these magnificent showmen and band at The Horseshoe in downtown NMB. The huge crowd filled the dancing area, and everyone was singing along to your totally awesome Beach Music. You guys put on a very energetic and fabulous show. Thanks so much for performing here tonight.

    I just spent over two hours with these magnificent showmen and band at The Horseshoe in downtown NMB. The huge crowd filled the dancing area, and everyone was singing along to your totally awesome Beach Music. You guys put on a very energetic and fabulous show. Thanks so much for performing here tonight.

  • Betty Agosto

    Betty Agosto Dunn, NC

    You performed at the Dunn Boogie on Broad Street on June 15, 2017. I had not heard of your band before, but I went anyways. I just loved it! You all can sing anything! You sang older songs and current songs. I would definitely go again if I knew you were going to be performing. Loved it! Keep doing your thing because it works!

    You performed at the Dunn Boogie on Broad Street on June 15, 2017. I had not heard of your band before, but I went anyways. I just loved it! You all can sing anything! You sang older songs and current songs. I would definitely go again if I knew you were going to be performing. Loved it! Keep doing your thing because it works!

  • Carol Anne Hanks

    Carol Anne Hanks Burlingame Country Club Sapphire NC

    Just had you guys for the best night ever! We will definitely have you back! THANKS!

    Just had you guys for the best night ever! We will definitely have you back! THANKS!

  • Dan E. Lockemy

    Dan E. Lockemy Florence

    Looking forward to The CATALINAS performing 2 shows this Saturday, Nov. 5th at the South Carolina Pecan Festival in downtown Florence. 11am 2pm Guys... it's been a while since we've done shows together. It will be like a re-union!! I'll be the host of the event.... "AT THE BEACH - The Road Show."

    Looking forward to The CATALINAS performing 2 shows this Saturday, Nov. 5th at the South Carolina Pecan Festival in downtown Florence.
    11am
    2pm
    Guys... it's been a while since we've done shows together. It will be like a re-union!!
    I'll be the host of the event.... "AT THE BEACH - The Road Show."

Jerry Keys...The Catalinas official photographer and videographer 240 Alpine Circle Statesville, NC jlk49@roadrunner.com

Jerry Keys...The Catalinas official photographer and videographer 240 Alpine Circle Statesville, NC jlk49@roadrunner.com

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