THE BAND
Meet The Bullets
Phil McDonald //
The Bullets is a product of Phil’s vision over 30 years ago. Throughout
the band’s history, he has provided the artistic leadership and set high
standards. As the music director, he has an uncanny ability to read the
room, making musical selections that meet each moment of an event.
He is also the MC for the group, providing wit and warmth as he
interacts with the guests. He does all of this while performing the
musical roles of bassist and vocalist.
Paul Mazo //
Paul began his career as a Stage Manager and front of house mixer for
“KC & the Sunshine Band” and “Kool and the Gang”. From these
experiences he started his own Production Company and began
performing keyboards and B3 organ with various rock groups. He
became a recording artist for RCA and United Artists. In addition to his
work as keyboardist for the Bullets, Paul is the acting business and
production manager.
Tim Love //
Vocals, Aux Percussion, Band Pharmacist
Bill Smith //
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Blake Carlyle //
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Billy Hoffman //
Drums
Doug Dorkins //
Drummer/Aux Percussion/Vocals
Meet The Bonaventure Horns
Kirk Lee //
Kirk is our Lead Trumpet player and Soloist for the group. He has had an
extensive career performing with dozens of top ranked jazz, rock, and
funk musicians including The O’jays, The Temptations, Diane Schuur,
and Joey DeFrancesco. Kirk was recently inducted into the Savannah
Jazz Hall of Fame.
Robin Beauchamp //
Robin is the second Trumpet player and Staff Arranger. Robin has
performed with O’jays, The Temptations, Blood Sweat and Tears, and
the Four Tops. He has written commercial arrangements for The U.S.
Chorus at the Kennedy Center, the 1996 Olympics, and the Cincinnati
Pops. His recent work as Music Editor for Greta Van Fleets new album
“Star Catcher” is nominated for a Grammy for best Rock Album, 2023.
Dave Fulton //
Dave fills out the brass section as our Trombonist and Soloist. Dave
worked as Music Director for Carnival Cruise Ships for decades. During
that time, he performed regularly in the ships main show band. He also
has performed with The Four Tops, Lou Rawls, and Bob Hope.
Larry Golden //
Larry performed decades as the featured soloist for the U.S. Army
Forces Command Band (Jazz and Rock Ensembles). Larry is a
multifaceted reed player/soloist on both Tenor and Alto Saxophones.
Larry has also performed with the O’jays, The Temptations, and Nina
Simone. Larry is also an accomplished arranger, providing many
arrangements specifically for The Bullets.
Gloria Sutter //
provides a solid low end to the horn section with her solid Bari
Sax performances. Gloria formally worked on the production crew for
James Brown’s tour.
