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Bands and Performers
Campus Tradition
 Dale O'Bryant Banjo and tenor vocals
David Smathers Guitar and lead vocals
Chip Cardwell Autoharp, lead and baritone vocals
Lee Dodson Bass and bass vocals Performing Area: North Carolina
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.
Some years ago, in response to a challenge by students enrolled in the Rockingham Community College Musician's Guild, five "old timers" (members of the college's faculty and staff) created a band to perform at "Homemade Music," a benefit for Habitat for Humanity. The group first formed to play for "Homemade Music" in 1999. They enjoyed the experience so much that they have remained together and have performed throughout the states of North Carolina and southern Virginia as Campus Tradition. The group has opened for bands such as Lost and Found, Steep Canyon Rangers, the Jeanette Williams Band, and the Donna Hughes Band. An appearance on the King Pup Radio Program in 2003 got the group international attention. Lee Dodson, the group's founder, plays and sings bass. His impeccable sense of timing serves as an anchor for the band. Dale O'Bryant provides the intricate five-string banjo work and tenor vocals in the group's four-part harmony. Chip Cardwell plays autoharp in the band. His rich baritone harmonies and soulful leads accent many of the group's songs. Dave Smathers lays down solid guitar rhythms and brings life to the old songs with his lead vocals. Their first CD entitled Homemade contains a variety of songs, including old-time gospel (Sweet Bye and Bye), western swing (I Wonder Where You Are Tonight), cowboy (Tumblin' Tumbleweeds), and old-time (Whoa Mule) that highlight the group's versatility and love for the "good ol' songs." Their rendition of favorite novelty songs (The Preacher and The Bear and The Rooster Song) usually earn chuckles from the audience. All four members of the band have written and arranged original songs. A second CD project will hopefully be released early next year.
Website: http://www.rockinghamcc.edu/humanities/activities/campustrad.htm
Contact Information
David Smathers
Rockingham Community College, P. O. Box 38
Wentworth NC 27375-0038
United States
Phone: 336-342-4261
(Fax) 336-349-9986
Email: smathersd@rockinghamcc.edu
Performance Schedule
Favorite Links
Booking Information
Campus Tradition Booking
H. David Smathers
P.O. Box 38
Wentworth NC 27375-0038
336-342-4261
smathersd@rockinghamcc.edu
Product and Ordering Information
Homemade
(2003) CD $17.00 |
| This first project by Campus Tradition is guaranteed to entertain you. It contains a variety of songs, including old-time gospel (Sweet Bye and Bye), western swing (I Wonder Where You Are Tonight), cowboy (Tumblin' Tumbleweeds), and old-time (Whoa Mule), that highlight the groups versatility. The novelty songs (The Preacher and The Bear and The Rooster Song) will bring a chuckle. This CD will surely become one of your favorites whether you are listening in your car or around a cozy fire.
Whoa Mule Traditional (words by Harry B. Cardwell, Jr.)
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Scott Wiseman (Universal-Duchess Music Corp - BMI)
Back Home Again John Denver (Cherry Lane Music Pub. Co., Inc./Cherry Lane Music Pub. O/B/O Dreamworks Songs - ASCAP)
The Preacher and The Bear - Traditional Public Domain
I'm Goin' Back To The Old Home - Carter Stanley
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight - Johnny Bond (Red River Songs, Inc.- BMI)
In The Sweet Bye and Bye Joseph P. Webster Public Domain
Tumblin' Tumbleweeds Bob Nolan (Songwriters Guild of America OBO Music of the West - BMI)
High Rollin Hills of Tennessee Dale S. OBryant
The Rooster Song Traditional Public Domain
Carry Me Back To The Mountains Carson J. Robison (Peer International Corp. - ASCAP/BMI)
Hey Good Lookin' Hank Williams (Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music Rightsong Music, Inc. O/B/O Hiram Music - BMI)
Homemade N. Lee Dodson
Back In My Old Home H. David Smathers
Where The Roses Never Fade Jack & Jim Leslie (Stamps Baxter Music & Printing - BMI)
Price includes shipping and handling.
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Back To Our Roots
(2006) CD $17.00 |
| This new release by Campus Tradition contains 18 songs, both old favorites and new songs written by Dave Smathers (Still In The Hole), Lee Dodson (Lookin for Someone To Blame), and Dale OBryant (Ol Becky). The following songs appear on the CD:
Blue Ridge Cabin Home ¡ A Satisfied Mind ¡ Cool Water ¡ Still In The Hole ¡ When I Stop Dreaming ¡ Foggy Mountain Top ¡ Just A Little Talk With Jesus ¡ Blue Virginia Blues ¡ Looking For Someone To Blame ¡ Crazy Arms ¡ Try A Little Kindness ¡ That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine ¡ Goin Down the Road Feelin Bad ¡ Ol Becky ¡ Drifting Too Far From The Shore ¡ Riding Down The Canyon ¡ Long Journey Home ¡ Precious Memories
CDs can be ordered from Dave Smathers. Please make a check payable to Dave Smathers for $17 ($15 plus $2 for shipping and handling) and mail to Dave Smathers, 107 Glenridge Dr., Eden, NC 27288
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To order product, contact Campus Tradition Product Orders
H. David Smathers
107 Glenridge Dr.
Eden NC 27288
336-623-4540
hsmathers@triad.rr.com
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