For over twenty years, DOC SCANLON has rocked the capitals of the world from Albany, New York to St. Petersburg, Russia with an exciting blend of Big Band Swing and Rockin' Rhythm & Blues. Style and showmanship has made the the band popular concert and club attraction both on their own and in appearances with such performers as B.B. King, Asleep at the Wheel and the Count Basie Orchestra.  Audiences can't resist tunes by Louis Prima, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, The Temptations, Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, and Brian Setzer - put a dance floor in front of this band and flying feet fill it!

Doc Scanlons' signature sound is based on the hot horn section of Riff Baxter's trumpet and Cliff Lyon's tenor sax, backed by the tight rhythms supplied by Don Young on guitar, Gene Garone on drums and Reggie "Doc" Scanlon on bass. Trombonist ken Olsen sometimes adds his sizzling slide solos to make for a killer three-horn section. All the band members share smooth lead and harmony vocals on swinging jazz, raging rock and motivatin' Motown which culminate in a powerful, punchy big sound - the biggest sound you've ever heard from a small combo.

The coming season promises a variety of concert, club and private function performances up and down the East Coast. Bigger, better and badder than ever, the band never fails to make excitement happen!

A special attraction is the magical, magnificent vocal stylings of songbird Colleen Pratt who join the band on most occasions. Hear her at her own website HERE.

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Band career highlights include the following:

2003 marked their 25th year anniversary and the release of "SILVER", their latest CD - their best yet!

In 2000, Doc Scanlon's Rhythm Boys were given the honor of representing their home state on "New York State Day" at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.  The event was simultaneously broadcast and archived on the Kennedy Center internet site.  They also released their CD, "Rumble Seat," showcasing their eclectic musical blend of Swing, Blues, Jazz, Motown, Latin and Rock.

In 1999, the Mayor of Albany, New York designated a Doc Scanlon's Rhythm Boys' Day to honor their over 20 years of performing. That same year they made a triumphant appearance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center at the famed (Newport) Jazz Festival where their performance garnered rave reviews. According to the Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, NY, "...they offered up compelling proof that their presence at the event was no fluke. From the tried and true to the more obscure, the Boys went over big. And rightly so."

In 1995, they were chosen by the new Governor of New York State to help headline his Inaugural Gala and on New Year's Eve 95-96, recorded their second CD, "Live at Albany's First Night," released the following New Year's Eve (1996-97).  This CD accurately captures the exciting live feel of the band in-concert.

The band made their second trip to Russia in 1994 where they performed as part of the festivities surrounding the Goodwill Games held in St. Petersburg, Russia.  They also performed in Finland the same year at the famous Pori Jazz Festival. 1993 brought the release of the long-awaited debut CD "Prescription For Rhythm" which features a selection of favorites from the band's repertoire - a versatile combination of big band swing, jumpin' blues, and rock 'n' roll.