Gary Draffin Bass & Vocals  Gary is the founding member and leader of THE CONTENDERS. In his career Gary has worked with some of the biggest and brightest stars in the business. He has always endeavored to play all styles of music. When ever he is asked what is his favorite kind of music, his answer is always [GOOD STUFF] This has always shown to be one of his biggest assets! with every group that he has been involved with.
This versatility always shows whenever he is on stage, with the ability to perform almost any style of music and sound authentic!along with a strong sense of SHOWMANSHIP! THE CONTENDERS are always a favorite in every venue in which they perform! Gary has always strived to work with other musicians with the same goals, which has always lead to a winning combination!! Bubba Feathers, Guitar & Vocals  Charlie Feathers Jr.[Bubba] has also been in the music business all of his life. He started working with his father [THE LEGENDARY SUN STUDIO RECORDING ARTIST CHARLIE FEATHERS] as a young man.He,along with his dad, are honored in THE ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME! They performed all over the world headlining at major events and venues. Bubba is a true professional in every sense of the word. With his SHOWMANSHIP combined with his guitar playing abilities along with his excellent vocals go hand in hand with Gary and Ray, making The Contenders A WORLD CLASS BAND!
Steve Alban, Drums  Steve and Gary became a team while playing in the World famous, THE BOX TOPS. They worked so well together that they decided to continue on as a team after THE BOX TOPS disbanded. Together with Ray Still they reformed The Contenders. It is uncanny the way that he and Gary work together, they are so tight it's like they can read each others minds!
Steve is also able to play any style of music and always sound authentic ! All eyes are on the stage when Steve performs a drum solo, its always something that makes you stand with your mouth open and wonder, WOW! that guy is AMAZING!!!He is famous for his ability to never make a mistake! 
The newest Contender is Debbie Lynn. Debbie is well known for her beautiful voice singing everything from Patsy Cline to todays hits. And this little lady also plays the keyboards , giving the band a full sound and the ability to perform any style of music ! 
The combination of these four talented Entertainers make The Contenders A HIT! in Every Venue that they Perform!!! Our Gig History, Both Past & Present; Festivals;
The Calgary Stampede Calgary Canada 1991 & 1992
The Helsinki Water Festival Helsinki Finland 1992
A Festival at the Space Center in Huntsville Al. 1996
A Festival in Byhalia Ms. with Little Texas 2008
and there have been several others,
Cruise Ships:;
The Salley Lines, The Salley Albatross Cruising The Baltic 1992
Carnival Cruise Lines,The Conquest 2003 & 2005, The Elation 2004,The Celebration 2007
Casinos:;
The Horseshoe, The Sheraton, Fitzgeralds, Resorts, all in Tunica Ms.The Ameristar Black Hawk Co,The Silver Star & The Golden Moon, both in Philadelphia Ms. The Grand, Biloxi Ms. The Paragon Marksville La.
College Party's at colleges all over the south Highschool dances
Dozens of Corporate & Private Party's all through the years
Hotel's & Clubs all over the Country
Weddings, Aniversary's, Birthday Party's etc. for booking information contact us @ contendersband@yahoo.com | 
THE CONTENDERS
