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Behind the Music: The Life and Times of the southland dixie stompers
Rod Jacobs - Rod has played Dixieland since picking up the drumsticks. In his late teens he was drawn to New Orleans to experience the birthplace of jazz. Soon after arriving (ie, no money) he joined the Navy. After 4 years as a navy musician and 4 years in college, he returned to life on the high seas on an around the world tour with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra on board the MS Rotterdam.
Lew Buckley - As conductor and trumpet soloist of the US Coast Guard Band for over 20 years Lew knows how to make the notes on a page come alive. He continues conducting bands in The Villages while playing Dixieland, a style near and dear to his heart that he’s loved for over 50 years.
Dave Flanigan - Whether playing saxophone, clarinet or the piano, Dave stays busy in The Villages performing in modern jazz ensembles, big bands and pit orchestras. In his spare time he enjoys choral singing.
Dodie Fisher - As a teenager she felt moved to join an all girl band “The Nineteenth Amendment” and continues singing in various venues in and around The Villages including The Orange Blossum Opry, villages club functions, The Savoys Danceband and her church. She enjoys sharing the joy of dixieland music with The Stompers.
Tony Brown-while earning his master's degree in bass trombone from the University of Southern Mississippi and playing gigs in New Orleans, Tony's love of all music has grown to include 25 seasons with the Paducah Symphony in Kentucky and 10 years with Captain Freddy and the River Cats. Well rounded in all styles of music he continues to share his passion for music in The Villages.
Tom Benner - while serving over 20 yrs in the Air Force Tom played for dignitaries and presidents in Europe and South America but his favorite place to play is in New Orleans. Coming from Ohio, and after seeing an ad on tv for The Villages he moved and is much in demand playing in 5+ bands, his favorite being The Stompers!
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Our Story
Southland Dixie Stompers celebrate the rich history of music that brings people together. We've evolved over the years, embracing various genres while staying true to our roots in Dixie.
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