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T. G. I. F.
Thank God It's Friday

Welcome to the official The Originals Band site.

Playing your favorite Carolina Beach Music Classics * Country Hits * Top Pop * Funk * Dance Music & More

The OG's Band Vintage

Musicians tend to network over many years playing in various bands, orchestras, theater productions, and anything else that keeps them working and practicing their art. The OG’s Band is no exception to that, and the current band has taken shape over the last 6 years to include former members of The Part Time Party Time Band and select new players from our network of musician friends.

Original members James Whitley, Ed Blair, David Spell, Wilson Brown and Blaine Smith played together for over 20 years in The Part Time Party Time Band. PTPTB recorded two CDs over that time: “Don’t Turn My Music Down” and “Beach Access.” Hit songs like TGIF, Cold Women, Part Time Party Time Man, The Tams Tribute, established PTPTB as one of the premier Beach Music bands in the Carolinas and Virginia. High-energy shows across the region led to PTPTB being inducted into the Beach Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

The OG’s Band started to reassemble original members of The Part Time Party Time Band in 2020, and the Covid pandemic slowed the process, as public gatherings were prohibited and “shelter at home” rulings nearly wiped out any live entertainment possibilities. Throughout the pandemic, the band continued rehearsing and working to rekindle the magic they enjoyed as PTPTB.

After Covid, the band began to audition musicians to complete the roster that will bring their unique brand of live music and entertainment to audiences across the Carolinas once again. James Whitley, David Spell, Ed Blair, Wilson Brown and Blaine Smith have now added new members to the band. Brian Taylor on drums, Corky Waugh on bass, Robah Ogburn on Trumpet and Tony Smith as a lead vocalist to round out the cast of musicians in the OG’s Band.

The OG’s Band presents multiple genres of musical entertainment that include beach music, country hits, top pop tunes, dance music, and medleys that are orchestrated to bring energy to every occasion. We continue to play the music that defined our success in the Part Time Party Time Band: songs like TGIF, Pick It Up Where We Left Off, Unchain My Heart, Still Diggin’ James Brown, The Tams Tribute, and more.

The OG’s Band displays an energy powered by a horn section that is featured in many rhythm and blues classics, beach music favorites, and certainly our favorite covers of “Tower of Power.” The vocal talents of Blaine, Tony, Ed, and James offer a range of styles from soulful and raspy to stylistically clean and pure. The sweet spot lives somewhere between Bruno Mars, Delbert McClinton, and Kenny Chesney, but claims a more original turf that is best described as “vintage.”

The OGs began recording new “original” songs in 2026 with two releases set for June. “For Only You” and “Are We Having Fun, Yet” are two distinct flavors of the music the band enjoys. Both songs are written by Blaine Smith, whose vocals are featured on “For Only You.”

“Are We Having Fun, Yet?” showcases the vocals of Tony Smith and the OGs horns in an energetic collage of rhythms that inspire dancing and partying in the moment!

Songs are available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube, etc.)

Find more details about the OGs Band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheOGSOriginalsBeachBand.

Meet the Band

Guitar & Vocals

Blaine

My musical journey began in the 3rd grade with private trumpet lessons from Bill Marlowe, long-time band director in Jamestown. It continued with singing and playing trumpet in church, and years of theater productions in high school. I also played lead roles in community theater including Lil’ Abner, Grease, and Guys and Dolls. By the time I went to college, I played guitar pretty well, and I began singing with a group of guys in my dorm. We played songs from the Eagles, America, Bob Seger, Poco, and popular groups in the 1970s. After college, my first band was a cover band that mixed in “beach music” with other genres. A couple of years later, I was asked to join a new group called “The Part Time Party Time Band.” The band featured a strong horn section, and I mostly played trumpet and valve trombone. I also shared vocals and guitar at that time. PTPTB had our first break playing “Beach, Boogie, & Blues” in Jamestown with promoter Bill Griffin introducing us in the lineup that included Chairmen of the Board, The Embers, and Clarence Carter, among others. We played Hot Fun in the Summertime in Stuart, VA, the Azalea Festival in Wilmington, and many other beach music festivals those years. In 1985, the band recorded our first studio album, “Don’t Turn My Music Down,” that featured hit songs “TGIF” and “Cold Women.” “TGIF” continues to get consistent airplay on Beach Music radio almost every Friday across the Carolinas. I co-produced the album with David Henson at Studio East in Charlotte. That album was followed by “Beach Access,” a collection of classic R & B songs. Over the years, the band shared stages with The Four Tops, Delbert McClinton, The Stylistics, Jerry Lee Lewis, and all the Carolina Beach Music bands. PTPTB was inducted into The Beach Music Hall of Fame in Myrtle Beach in 2013. Raising a family and a “real” job necessitated changes, and I left the band after 20 years. I began leading music at church and building a small studio at home to explore digital recording. My passion for music never stopped, and I played a few solo jobs between work demands. As my kids became young adults, it was time to put the band back together. Six of my musical partners from PTPTB reunited, and we added additional players to form the OGs – the Originals Band. We survived the Covid pandemic and “shelter in place,” and we are proud to perform once again as a group of “vintage” entertainers. The journey continues………

Keyboards

David

I started playing drums when I was 14 and then migrated to keyboards. Been working with keys every since. I am one of the "original" members of the Hall Of Fame Part Time Party Time Band. Music has always been a great release for the everyday stresses one can come across. I truly enjoy watching our fans having a great time participating with us and sharing our experience.

Vocals & Percussion

Ed

Ed’s love for music began at an early age (here’s a hint…he was still in diapers). According to his mom, he would sit on her kitchen floor for hours banging on pots and pans with wooden spoons or anything else he could get his hands on. His formal music education began in the 4th grade with an opportunity to learn how to play real drums and percussion instruments. Ed’s vocal training began in children’s and youth choirs at church where he learned to sing harmony and to love and appreciate the old sacred classical hymns. He has continued to sing in church choirs over the years. His love for entertaining people actually started in the 7th and 8th grades with the legendary Ish Brady and the Charms. Ed was not old enough at the time to be able to play some of the club dates with the band until, miraculously, a drivers license suddenly appeared with his name on it. A whole new world of entertaining people with music emerged that continues to delight him to this day. Ed continued playing throughout his junior year at UNC-CH, and with a few pauses here and there, he continues to have fun performing for audiences today. His most rewarding musical experience came in 1979 when Ed became a founding member of the Beach Music Hall of Fame group, the Part-Time Party-Time Band. He now joins three other original members of PTPTB in a new adventure with The Originals Band (OG’s). They are joined by some amazingly talented entertainers to create a musical experience you will want to see and hear again and again. The band looks forward to seeing their old fans and to meeting new ones, so watch our web site and Facebook page for an opportunity to come see our show soon.

Alto & Tenor Sax & Vocals

James

At 10 years old James started playing the saxophone and has never stopped. James played and recorded with the High Point Central Dance Band and placed first chair in the NC State Concert band. Played with the Soul Sett at Western Carolina University. The group was responsible for backing up national acts that came to the University. Early on he played with Cut Glass a triad favorite band. Next two decades performed with the award winning and Hall of Fame Part Time Party Time band and later with Greensboro’s Eric and the Chill Tones. Playing music and entertaining with and for his friends is one of his greatest pleasures.

Bass Guitar

Corky

Clyde “Corky” Waugh is a native of Wilkes County, NC currently living near Lexington, NC. Corky is a graduate of Appalachian State University and a U.S. Navy veteran. Corky has been playing the electric bass and double (upright) bass since 1964, working in various bands and ensembles playing a variety of musical styles. Corky has worked with such ‘greats’ as Gordy Tapp, Peggy Little, LaWanda Lindsay, Red Sovine, Percy Sledge, Clifford Curry, Billy Bazemore and Jennifer Jones.

Drums

Brian

Brian comes to the band after many years of playing drums in praise bands at various churches. Most recently, he played with OG’s members Blaine Smith and Corky Waugh at their church in Salisbury. Brian has played drums since high school, and he has been involved with bands that played mostly classic rock & roll and country. That continues to be his passion, but the opportunity to join the Originals brought a variety of music styles and genres into the mix of music that Brian enjoys. This is the first time he’s played with a horn section, and the rhythms of R&B and beach music have challenged him to mesh his rock n roll style into a diverse blend of musical grooves. Brian was professionally trained by his mother in “ballroom” dancing, and he taught dance with his mother for several years. The OG’s may lean on Brian to help with stage choreography and steps to the high-energy songs in our shows. Brian leads the sales team at Desco Electric in Salisbury, and he is also a “Master” woodworker and cabinet maker, in his spare time.

Lead Vocals

Tony

Guess you could say that my first live concert may have had a big influence on me wanting to be a singer. It was the “King” of Rock-n-Roll himself, ELIVS PRESLEY !!! My first public singing performance was back while in the Marine Corps. We had a night of liberty in Mombasa, Kenya. The hotel band took a break, so me and a couple other hard chargers went up and sang an impromptu version of “Under the Boardwalk”. After getting back to the States, I began a strict Japanese vocal training method called “Karaoke” to sharpen my vocal skills. I started singing with live bands back in 1993. The first band was with my brother Wayne called “BACKLASH” a hard driving classic rock show. Since then there was The “Knighthorse Band” a country variety show, then “Stoney De Ville” a bluesy rock experience, moving on to the “Calabash Blues & Boogie Band”. The “CBBB” recorded a couple albums with songs reaching the Top 5 on the Blues & Boogie Chart in Cash Box Magazine, then I went regional with The “58 West” Band a beach variety show. 58 West recorded a song called “Carolina Blue” that made it to #1 on the beach music chart at North Myrtle Beach’s 94.9 The Surf. Around 2010 I turned my focus to family and church, spent a few years singing in church with The HCC House Band. With my kids getting older and the never-ending desire to play out live again, I began to search for the right situation to start over. Recently I have been seen performing with a band called “PAPA THUMP”. A bluesy, funky, rockin’ 4-piece powerhouse band. Now I have the pleasure to expand my experience by teaming up with The Originals Band. I’ve always loved the thought of performing in a band with a full horn section. Going to be challenge, but if you don’t use it, you lose it!!!

Tenor Sax

Wilson

Wilson started playing sax in the six grade summer band and has enjoyed many years of music. Traveled with The Collegiates in the late sixties. Played in Cut Glass, a popular local band.Played and recorded with the Part Time Party Time Band for over twenty years. Honored to join them at the South Carolina Beach Music Hall Of Fame awards in 2013. Now enjoying playing with the OGs and The Collegiates. Its a great feeling to share the stage with so many talented musicians and friends.

Lead Vocals

Robah

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Our Music

Songs are available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube, etc.)

OG's, THE ORIGINALS LIVE DEMO 1, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, Ed Blair, David Spell, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Corky Waugh, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

The Originals Live Demo, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, David Spell, Ed Blair, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Corky Waugh, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

For Booking Information

The 2026 calendar is filling up with festival dates and private events, so reach out to book your date with the OG’s right away!

Interested in booking the OG’s Band? Call David Spell at (336) 687-1233.

Other contacts:

Blaine Smith (704) 258-2922

Tony Smith (276) 252-3215

James Whitley (336) 688-5777

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T. G. I. F.
Thank God It's Friday

Welcome to the official The Originals Band site.

Playing your favorite Carolina Beach Music Classics * Country Hits * Top Pop * Funk * Dance Music & More

The OG's Band Vintage

Find more details about the OGs Band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheOGSOriginalsBeachBand.

Meet the Band

Blaine

David

Ed

James

Corky

Brian

Tony

Wilson

Robah

Our Music

Songs are available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube, etc.)

OG's, THE ORIGINALS LIVE DEMO 1, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, Ed Blair, David Spell, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Corky Waugh, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

The Originals Live Demo, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, David Spell, Ed Blair, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Corky Waugh, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

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T. G. I. F. Thank God It's Friday

Welcome to the official The Originals Band site.

Playing your favorite Carolina Beach Music Classics * Country Hits * Top Pop * Funk * Dance Music & More

The OG's Band Vintage

Find more details about the OGs Band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheOGSOriginalsBeachBand.

Meet the Band

Blaine

David

Ed

James

Corky

Brian

Tony

Wilson

Robah

Our Music

Songs are available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube, etc.)

OG's, THE ORIGINALS LIVE DEMO 1, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, Ed Blair, David Spell, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Corky Waugh, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

The Originals Live Demo, Jamestown NC, Blaine Smith, David Spell, Ed Blair, James Whitley, Wilson Brown, Corky Waugh, Clarice Gallagher (Sigsworth), Brian Taylor, Angel Gonzales, Tony Smith, Rusty Smith

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