The Derrick Dorsey Band

Rock, country, beach, & everything in between, including our own original songs.

We are also available as an acoustic trio for your smaller more intimate and laid back events where people my be dining or talking.

Band Members:
Derrick Dorsey Guitar & Vocals Originally from Easley, SC, Derrick developed a love of music at an early age and naturally moved on to making music himself, first with trumpet throughout school and now with Guitar. He has studied guitar under Bruce Hegelson, a graduate of Berkley. Some of his influences are Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown and Jack Johnson. In 2009, Derrick and his long time friend Travis Ridley formed The Dockside Band where he played until May 2012. Now happier than ever with great friends Derrick plays in The Derrick Dorsey Band.

Chris Carroll Lead Guitar / Vocals Born and raised in New Jersey, just outside of NYC, Chris first played drums at age 6. Been playing guitar since he was 13 and can play anything with strings or that you have to hit. Signed at age 18 with an independent label and then a major label. Professional session musician since age of 20, recording and scoring movie & TV soundtracks, computer and console game sound tracks, TV & radio commercial, as well as working as a song composer. Chris joined The Dockside Band in January of 2011 and continued on with The Derrick Dorsey Band in May 2012.

Tom Wheat Saxophone Tom was born and raised in Nottingham, England. He started to learn the Piano at age 8, which led on to the Clarinet and later, the Sax. Tom studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, gaining a BA Hons in Music and studying with some of the best players and teachers in the business. Tom has taught and played professionally for the past 15 years, gaining a formidable reputation for reliable and professional performance. He loves all types of music, and is happiest when playing. When not playing with the band, Tom is a committed Nottingham Forest fan and enjoys spending time with his family. Tom moved to the USA in July 2011, and after spending some time learning the language, joined The Dockside Band in January of 2012.

Mark Harmon Drums & Percussion Originally from Lexington, SC, Mark has over 15 years of experience under his belt, performing in rock bands in the Upstate of South Carolina and also in Georgia. He has enjoyed playing in a contemporary Christian band from 2008 until current. Mark joined The Dockside Band in the summer of 2010 and moved on with The Derrick Dorsey Band in May 2012.

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