Carolina The Band
Energetic Performances, great songs, clean vocals, enthusiasm, and a true love for the people they sing for are ingredients of a professional music group that can be attributed to only a few out there. CAROLINA THE BAND is one of those few.
CAROLINA has spent years touring the country, performing night in and night out in front of fans and perfecting their craft and giving audiences performances they will never forget.
As a follow-up to their 2018 recording, "AMERICAN MORNING," CAROLINA has just finished two new recordings titled, "TURN A Legacy of American Songs" and "COUNTRY CLASSICS: Carolina Style," produced by mega-producer Wayne Haun on the prestigious Club44 Records label of Nashville, TN. These recordings solidify the band as a true American Music Group featuring songs of Faith, Family, and Freedom straight out of the Great American Songbook and Country Music royalty produced in the group’s unique style.
Chris "Doc" Roberts
Tenor|Keys
Doc, a native of "the land of the sky," Asheville, NC, now lives in Shelby, NC with wife, Janet. They have two grown children, married, and three grandchildren. Doc had quite the career in Church Music for over 30 years as a leading Worship Music Pastor in several mega-church settings. Now retired, he enjoys those grandbabies and family time when the "Boys" aren't on the road. He enjoys golf, and their trips to the coast of Carolina for some "down-time." Doc's body of vocal work through the years is nothing short of stellar. No doubt, his substantial education and earned Doctorate in Worship Music has been the key to his success as one of the elite tenors to ever grace a stage. Doc calls the shots for the group on stage and works tirelessly night after night to provide an experience that folks won't soon forget. Simply... He makes us better!
Scott Whitener
Baritone|Rhythm
Scott along with wife Judy, (45 years) resides in Lattimore, NC with their Siberian Husky, "Maizie." He pastors Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. and loves the simple life. Blue jeans, tee shirts, boots, and tractors make this guy happy! His hobbies include fast cars, baseball, and antique shopping/trading with Judy. Scott is a seasoned veteran vocalist with a career spanning 40 years. Rooted deeply in Gospel and Country Music, he is an expert communicator of a power ballad, and his stage energy is contagious from the moment of introduction. Scott states, "We've never looked at what we do as the music business. For us, it's always been the 'people business.' The music is just the vehicle that brings it together."
Chris Parker
Bass Vocals|Bass
Parker is a native of Raliegh, NC, and now resides in the small historic town of York, SC with his wife, Holly and their Wooly Husky, Luke. Parker has an interesting career in Highway Graphic Design, and the flexible nature of his work allows him the time to invest in his life-long dream of creating music in the live element with his brothers in Carolina The Band. Parkers deep, rich vocal tones provide the foundation for the group as well as giving further "bottom" to the music with his state-of-the-art bass rig. Chris and Holly love the beach, and the warm weather seasons! They enjoy quiet, relaxing, easy listening times around the pool the most. Parker's work ethic is second to none, and he proves it in every stage show. He says, "For me, being part of this amazing team called Carolina affords me the opportunity to do what I love most, making great music and getting up close and personal with the friends and fans of the group. Nothing is better than that!"
Chris Powell
Vocals|Guitar
This exciting young talent hails from the quaint town of Connelly Springs, NC, married his childhood sweetheart, Kassie, and moved to the nearby community of Valdese, NC. He and Kass are expecting their first child this year! This man can sing and play! He is literally a prodigy on the electric guitars. At 22 years old, he plays as a seasoned veteran in the tradition of the greats of Country, Rock, and Jazz. His vocal abilities promoted him to the "frontline" of Carolina in May of 2023, and he has become a mainstay with the band. Mitchell loves the outdoors and can be found on a landscaping job when not on the road. He states, "I love to create! Whether on a stage with a guitar, or as part of a team beautifying a commercial property's landscape, I love helping build something special, something that will stand for generations. It's what drives me." His contagious spirit is impacting audiences across the country, and "Flash" as he is affectionately known, continues to thrill the crowd every night as part of the high-energy sound and presence of Carolina The Band.