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Table of ContentsJoyce Kendrick, the manager and lead vocalist, is a Brooklyn
criminal defense attorney by day and a well known singer by night. Joyce comes
from a very talented family. Her mother sang with a famous gospel group, and her
uncle sings with and produces Dorothy Norwood. Joyce was inspired as a youngster
by Diana Ross. During college she toured with the Eastern Arizona Repertory Theatre Company for two years.
criminal defense attorney by day and a well known singer by night. Joyce comes
from a very talented family. Her mother sang with a famous gospel group, and her
uncle sings with and produces Dorothy Norwood. Joyce was inspired as a youngster
by Diana Ross. During college she toured with the Eastern Arizona Repertory Theatre Company for two years.
She has performed in various musicals. One year, uring a summer break from school, she
flew to New York for a vacation. Little did Joyce know she was going to meet her husband Darryl
Kendrick and fall in love. Joyce followed her heart and relocated to Long
Island, where she finished her law degree .Her husband Darryl has been playing saxophone since the
age of 10 and has performed in several bands including Love, Peace and Joy,
Nemesis, and New Life Soul. They sang together with New Life Soul for about 5
years. A few years back, Darryl decided to start his own band, introduced Joyce
to a few musicians, and before they knew it, The Sugar and Spice band was
formed.
flew to New York for a vacation. Little did Joyce know she was going to meet her husband Darryl
Kendrick and fall in love. Joyce followed her heart and relocated to Long
Island, where she finished her law degree .Her husband Darryl has been playing saxophone since the
age of 10 and has performed in several bands including Love, Peace and Joy,
Nemesis, and New Life Soul. They sang together with New Life Soul for about 5
years. A few years back, Darryl decided to start his own band, introduced Joyce
to a few musicians, and before they knew it, The Sugar and Spice band was
formed.
When asked how all the members came together, Joyce stated, “It was sort of faith. In the
beginning, the original drummer, saxophone and trumpet player from the previous
band came with us on our new venture. The drummer met a keyboard player, who had
joined the band, but eventually had to leave the band. That was when Roast beef
Joe contacted us to join the group. When our drummer left, Tommy Randano, who
played with Gladys Knight, joined the group as the drummer.” The Sugar and Spice
Band have been together for 1.5 years. They practice weekly at Jamhouse Studios
in Lindenhurst New York.
beginning, the original drummer, saxophone and trumpet player from the previous
band came with us on our new venture. The drummer met a keyboard player, who had
joined the band, but eventually had to leave the band. That was when Roast beef
Joe contacted us to join the group. When our drummer left, Tommy Randano, who
played with Gladys Knight, joined the group as the drummer.” The Sugar and Spice
Band have been together for 1.5 years. They practice weekly at Jamhouse Studios
in Lindenhurst New York.
Each member has an astounding talent worth sharing:
Michael Carpenter, the tenor saxophonist,
has been playing the saxophone for more than 25 years. He holds a degree in
music from Berklee College of Music. Currently Michael is a band director and a
teacher atWestburyHigh School.
has been playing the saxophone for more than 25 years. He holds a degree in
music from Berklee College of Music. Currently Michael is a band director and a
teacher atWestburyHigh School.
Rich Gordon who plays the Trumpet, Flugelhorn and Harmonica, has played for over 40 years. He has played
with several bands including New Life Soul and Randy and the Rainbows- with whom
he continues to perform.
with several bands including New Life Soul and Randy and the Rainbows- with whom
he continues to perform.
"Roast Beef Joe" Samuels is the keyboard player. He has played with
the legendary Little Buster.
the legendary Little Buster.
Timothy Maye, who plays the bass
guitar, has performed for over 20 years. His talent will have you up and jumping
the entire evening.
guitar, has performed for over 20 years. His talent will have you up and jumping
the entire evening.
Joey Donato plays the guitar
and vocals. “He has been playing guitar by the age of 13. By 15, he was
studying with Con Estone and later the legendary, late great Carmen Mastren.
After a tour of military duty and before joining The Royal Teens, (Short
Shorts), Joey resumed his playing experience by providing the guitar background
for acts such as The Belmonts and later Gary US Bonds and the Paragons.”
and vocals. “He has been playing guitar by the age of 13. By 15, he was
studying with Con Estone and later the legendary, late great Carmen Mastren.
After a tour of military duty and before joining The Royal Teens, (Short
Shorts), Joey resumed his playing experience by providing the guitar background
for acts such as The Belmonts and later Gary US Bonds and the Paragons.”
Tommy Rendano plays the drums “.He holds a degree in Instrumental Performance and
Music Education from Berklee College of Music and a degree in Music Education
from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. For over five years, Tommy performed in Las Vegas
Music Education from Berklee College of Music and a degree in Music Education
from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. For over five years, Tommy performed in Las Vegas
showroom house orchestras at the MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Aladdin & Tropicana Hotels. He played
behind top showroom headliners including Gladys Knight, Marilyn McCoo and Billy
Davis Jr., Lola Falana, Dionne Warwick, Wayne Newton, Glen Campbell, Doc
Serinson, Paul Williams, Bernadette Peters and many others. He spent ten years
in New York as a personal drummer for the Holidays and Cathy Jean and the Roomates. Serving as House
drummer for the Cavalier Lounge he played for oldies groups the Angels &
Lenny Welch. “
behind top showroom headliners including Gladys Knight, Marilyn McCoo and Billy
Davis Jr., Lola Falana, Dionne Warwick, Wayne Newton, Glen Campbell, Doc
Serinson, Paul Williams, Bernadette Peters and many others. He spent ten years
in New York as a personal drummer for the Holidays and Cathy Jean and the Roomates. Serving as House
drummer for the Cavalier Lounge he played for oldies groups the Angels &
Lenny Welch. “
Sheryl Myles is one of the background vocalists. She is the choir director for her church
choir and is very skilled at perfecting harmonies.
choir and is very skilled at perfecting harmonies.
Stephanie Ghulson is another background vocalist. Stephanie also has gained her singing experience
while growing up in the church. Together these woman will bring tears to your eyes as they reproduce
the oldies in a way never heard before.
the oldies in a way never heard before.
The Sugar and Spice
Band can be seen all over Long Island. They recently played at The Resorts World Casino New York City Aqueduct.
Band can be seen all over Long Island. They recently played at The Resorts World Casino New York City Aqueduct.
They played at Old Westbury College for the Jazz under the Stars. You can find them at The Lizard Lounge,
The High Note, and numerous venues From Queens to the Hamptons. They plan on coming up with new videos
and a new demo this year.
As far as the family genes spreading, Darryl and Joyce’s daughter Jazmine won the 2004 LI Idol in her
school for her wonderful singing abilities. She also made the final cuts for
Christina Aguilera’s show, “The Voice”. Their son Vernell is a 27 year old music video productions artist.
