The “Sinatra” of Beach Music

J.D.Cash
The “Sinatra” of Beach Music
You never know where you’re going to find hidden
treasure. One of the cooler evenings in June took
us to Pawleys Island where we basically stumbled
upon a hidden treasure at Blowfish Martini Bar.
This treasure has a name, his name is J.D. Cash,
and ladies, he will woo you with his strong and
sophisticated, Sinatra-like vocal talent.
Not only is J.D. Cash one of the most talented
male vocalist along the Grand Strand, he is one of
the most talented and enduring male vocalists in
the southeastern United States. He is best known
for his classic number one Beach & Shag hit,
“Theme From A Summer Place” which shows off
his smooth but robust, sexy style at its best.
Originally recorded by Percy Faith and then by
the Lettermen, “A Summer Place” was a classic
song that not only became a part of Beach Music
history, but a favorite tune to dance to among
shaggers. J.D. Cash will tell you that in everyone’s mind, there will always be “a summer place”
that takes you to one one of the most desired
locations to be - the beach!
Music was in J.D.’s bones at an early age. While
growing up in Durham, North Carolina, only two
blocks away was radio-station WSRC, a station
known for their rhythm and blues. Having a combination of the radio-station and the Beatles hitting the U.S., this young eighth grader was heavily influenced and dismissed all thoughts of
school. He later formed his first neighborhood
band called the “VIP’s” and from then on, it was
rock and roll, rhythm and soul.
Music” for EMN Records which won the 2000
Cammy Award for Compilation CD of the year.
“Theme From A Summer Place” charted number
1 for 19 consecutive weeks on the Rhythm &
Beach Top 40. Due to the success of his recording, J.D. Cash released the “Summer Place” CD.
This classic recording won “Solo Album Of The
Year” at the 2001 Cammy Awards. In addition to
“Summer Place”, the CD contains songs such as
“What A Difference a Day Makes”, “Pennies From
Heaven”, Come To Me Softly”, and “Shangri-La”.
All of these songs have made the Top 40.
“Shangri-La” stayed on the charts for over a year.
At a young age, J.D. Cash knew what he wanted
to do with his life and he set out to accomplish his
goals of becoming a recording artist. Among other
artists, J.D.’s talent has helped to bring recognition and appreciation to beach music. J.D. Cash
is a man who has paid his dues while dealing with
life in general and the ups and downs of the
recording industry and says that “The Team” concept he adopted for his own career years ago is
the key to the national growth of beach music.
J.D. Cash currently resides in North Myrtle Beach
and sings solo using professionally recorded
tracks and a state-of-the-art sound system. He
occasionally performs with the Andrew Theiland
Big Band. This band has been the band of choice
for Planet Hollywood, the House of Blues, Hilton
Head and great Charleston weddings. They perform classic rock, jazz, disco and swing.
J.D. began his career in 1965 singing “Beach
Music” and “Rhythm and Blues” along the beaches of the Carolinas. He achieved national attention in 1976 with “Since I Don’t Have You” for GRT
Records. Shortly after he became lead vocalist
with one of the nations all time great soul bands,
“Bob Kuban and the Inmen”, whose 1966 recording of “The Cheater” charted Top Ten worldwide.
J.D. released several recordings for “South Star”
Records in the early eighties while touring the
U.S. with his own show bands.
In 1987, J.D. and Bob Kuban teamed up again to
record a song J.D. wrote titled “Triple Shot Of
Rhythm and Blues” which became a beach classic for “Ripete” Records. The “Triple Shot” CD is
a collection of J.D.’s hits from 1976-1998.
In 1999, J.D. recorded his biggest hit, “Theme
From A Summer Place”. This song appeared on a
compilation CD entitled “The Bad Boys of Beach
J.D. Cash is available for weddings, conventions,
private functions, special occasions and area
events. He performs every Saturday night at
Blowfish Restaurant and Martini Bar in Pawleys
Island during this summer. For more information
and bookings go on-line to . . .
www.jdcash.us
or call him directly at 919-641-2599