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Live From You Tube. This site features several entertainers from the Phil and Charlotte Cay Annual Entertainers Re-union CLICK
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The Original Chantels with Buddy Shaw, Connie Boswell, Keith Seaman, Bob Haynes and Phil Cay
| The Original Chantels, with Buddy Shaw |
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| Became Phil Cay and the Chantels |
| Phil Cay and the Chantels Album |
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| The Band With Horns and Brass |
| BRENDA HIPPS-PHIL CAY_AUDREA HIPPS |
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Several Videos from some of our shows
| Lead & Backup Singer with Phil Cay & the Chantels |
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| Jerry Goslin,Sang on Many of Phil Cay & The Chantels Recordings More on Him On Other Pages |
The Phil Cay Story More about our music and friends Click Here
Welcome To The Music of
Phil Cay and The Chantels Site
| Phil Cay and the Chantels |
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| Early Band Photo |
Ray Walker, of the Jordaniars, arranged a meeting with Elvis Presley for my sister Jackie and at the time her husband
Charlie Armonus. This was taken at the home of Elvis.
| Elvis, Charlie Armonus and My Sister Jackie Cay |
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| A Visit With Elvis Presley |
| ELVIS AND PHIL CAY'S SISTER JACKIE CAY |
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| Finally Jackie got to meet Elvis up close and personal |
LOOK FOR A NEW BOOK NOW BEING WRITTEN
by: Phil Cay and Jim Trucks,
That will have all the information you ever wanted to know
about local and national entertainers that we have personally know over the years (since 1958)
As Psalms 9:10 creeps closer to fruition in my life, I find my
thoughts rapidly, drifting back. Hoping to recapture the feelings of that part of my life that is only ordinary if you are
a “musician/entertainer.” Good memories of people places and things: some fleeting and some vivid, have been relegated
to the area in my being that preserves such things. Their recall is as refreshing as the water that quenches my thirst.
The hunger to revitalize present moments with surreal thoughts
from a bygone era, can only be fed with words while we wait for that big reunion above the clouds.
While my hand is steady and my mind is cognizant, I intend to fill
this book with as many of those nouns as time will permit.
Live with me as I travel back to Enlisted Men's, Cccil Field, Private Clubs
on the navy bases here in Jacksonville, and the elegant homes and clubs of the elite along the river and ocean shores.
Envy me as I travel to Memphis and eat a peanut butter and banana
sandwich with the king.
If we have crossed paths during my musical sewing oats years, you
are an intrical part of this book. Maybe we played a song you liked, or maybe you married the bass player. Maybe you served
food or drinks. Perhaps you were the bartender in one of the spots we frequented. Whatever the circumstance, you are part
of this revival. So read on and remember. Perhaps it will awaken some memories of your own that have been slumbering long
enough.
Jim (Jimbo) Trucks
After Phil Cay and the Blue Notes Came, Phil Cay and the Chantels, afetr retiring from the band, then a duo was formed
with Phil and his wife Charlotte Cay.
Phil began alone playing his piano, keyboard and organ in piano bars at first, until Charlotte, his wife joined him as
a singer.
Pictured Below Phil Cay, Beverly Cay Palmer, Dell Sumner, Gary Mann, Doug Bracy and Jimmie Davidson
Jackie Black was a member of the band for many years, he played the smoothest sax I've ever heard. Jackie is still playing
in his home town in North Carolina. Jackie worked for the Atlantic Coastline railroad in the photo reproduction until the
company moved to North Carolina,
| Phil Cay in 1965 |
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| Phil Cay and the Chantels Early Band |
| Phil Cay, Charlotte Cay and Charlie Daniels |
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| Charlotte prepared the meals for all the guys in the band |
| Steve Maxwell Band Member |
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| Steve Lights, Sound Manager |
Steve Maxwell stayed with our band until it was disbanded,
He traveled with us and took care of all the lights, sound and stage setup.
Today Steve has his own show as a singer and karaoke entertainer.
Steve not only worked with our band for many years but became a great friend.
On occassion Steve will do a double show with Charlotte and Phil at private parties.
Steve has stayed with us all these years and been a great help with not only our band but with Charlotte and I over the
years.
Phil Cay
Charlotte singing at a live event with her husband Phil Cay.
| Charlotte Cay Sings "At Last" |
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| Hope Etta James won't mind!! |
Phil and Charlotte Cay performing live at a club in Jacksonville
| Phil and Charlotte Cay |
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| Performing At A Live Event |
The photo below is of Phil Cay and Dick Broyles.
Dick Broyles was more instrumental in helping me learn more about music than anyone I have ever known.
Dick played music for many year around Jacksonville, and was my favorite musician. He could sing and play just about
any type music.
Being a keyboard player and singer I admired his style and presentation of songs that after awhile I finally learned
a lot of the music he played as a solo artist,
Thanks Dick
For your friendship and all your help.
Phil Cay
Pictured Above: on the right Charlotte Cay, after the band days Phil and Charlotte married and became a husband wife
duo.
With Phil on the keyboards and Charlotte singing along with Phil and singing her favorite songs.
The original, Phil Cay and the Blue Notes. 1958
Vince Oliver, Sax-Johny Bowman, Drums-Jimmy Davidson, Base, Ray McStevenson Guitar-Phil Cay,Piano
The original musicians on our first recording, "Meet Me In The Barnyard"
OUR ALBUM HAS BEEN
RE-MASTERRED
"Yesterday Today and Tomorrow"
It can be ordered from this web site.
NOW ON CD!! $10.00
| Dell Sumner From Original Lynard Skynard Band |
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| Sister Bev Cay Palmer |
Order OUR NEW CD from here
"Meet Me In The Barnyard" Phil Cay and the original Blue Notes on Hart BLUE Label Background music for Farm Festival
| Original Blue Notes |
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| Original Band Members 1958 |
| Vince Oliver, Sax, 1958 |
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| Vince played sax on our first record, "Meet Me in The Barnyard" |
Pictured Above is Ray Walker and Phil Cay
Ray was the base singer with the Jordanaires that did the back up vocals for Elvis Presley on all his early
recordings. Ray was from Jacksonville and graduated from Jackson High School in 1952.This photo was taken in 1972 when Phil
Cay and the Chantels performed with Ray at his 20 year class reunion.
| GLENN SNOW AND THE SNOWWMEN |
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| He sings from his heart. Just good ole' Country the kind we all love! |
Pictured above is my good friend, musician, recording artist, song writer, and singer Glenn Snow. You can purchase some
of his CD's from this website. Just send an email requesting copies.
In 1958 the "Beach Bop" that's what they all called it here in Jacksonville. It all started at Jax Beach when all
the kids would park thier cars along the beach, turn on their radios and dance in the sand to early Rock N' Roll.
Those were the best years of many lives.
At that time Phil Cay and the Blue Notes were performinhg at the American Legion on Lakeshore Boulavard, on the Westside
of Jacksonville.
From there we went to Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami, Florida where we recorded our first records.
Our background singers were the "King Crooners"
When we recorded the T Bird, and in the same session John Stanberry and his "King Crooners" with the Blue Notes playing
the music for them they made their first recording, "Messin' With My Girl"
They went on to make many other records on the Exello Label!
If you have danced to our music we would love to hear from you. Just give me a call or email me.
CLICK HERE To EMAIL or Call: 904-964-2308
I have always enjoyed entertaining while family members join in the fun. Charlotte, Phil's wife sings her own vocals
and sings harmony with phil with on every job.
She has recorded several songs on their newest album.
If you would like a copy of the album let us know by emailing us.
She also owns a restaurant in Starke, Florida, Charlotte's Bistro. They both entertain there for private events
| Phil Cay and Some Family Members |
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| This was Phil with Family Members Entertaining at Charlotte's Bistro, Charlotte is Phil's Wife |
| Vince Oliver, Original Sax, A Recent Re-Union |
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| Phil, Charlotte and Vince Oliver |
This is a photo of Phil's favorite
performer, Ray Charles.
Ray is missed by all musicians
and entertainers.
| Phil and Charlotte Cay With George Idle |
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| New Years Eve American Legion |
"Meet Me In The Barnyard" Phil Cay
Click on the above link and download
"Meet Me In The Barnyard"
"The T Bird" (Dance) Phil Cay
Click on the above link to hear The T Bird
There was the Twist, the Shag and the Beach Bop and then there was the
T-Bird! This was a popular dance in the area, created by Phil Cay and the Chantels.
Phil singing some of his favorite Elvis Songs!
Phil Doing A Tribute to Ray Charles
Click Here For More on Phil's Shows
Click here! "MEET ME IN THE BARNYARD" Phil's Hit Record in 1958 This will take you to "THE HOUND" Radio Station Then scroll
down to "Meet Me In The Barnyard" by: Phil Cay and the Blue Notes. to Hear His First Record!
VICKI LEE SHOW (My Favorite) Click here to see more!
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