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The band was founded in 1972 by regional band directors.
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Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire were among Phatt City's original musical influences.
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Its instrumentation includes trumpet, tenor saxophone, trombone, baritone saxophone and a rhythm section.
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The name refers to the band's big, 'fat' sound, with era-specific spelling used as a play on words.
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Phatt City is a nine-member North Carolina band that performs beach music, R&B, Motown and dance music.
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The presenter describes Phatt City's concerts as energetic, dance-oriented performances.
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The current group is described as the fourth generation of Phatt City, with charter members Dan Vestal, Kim Heffner and JP VanHoy remaining.
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The lineup has three lead singers, including one woman.
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Phatt City is scheduled at Blackmon Amphitheatre on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
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A second Phatt City performance is scheduled at Blackmon Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
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Phatt City Live Performances
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Sep 19, 2026
Blackmon Amphitheatre
Mount Airy, NC, USA
Phatt City's documented September 19, 2026 performance at Blackmon Amphitheatre.
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Aug 21, 2026
Blackmon Amphitheatre
Mount Airy, NC, USA
Phatt City's documented August 21, 2026 performance at Blackmon Amphitheatre.
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Phatt City Sound
Phatt City performs beach music, R&B, Motown and dance music as a nine-member band. [1] Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire were among the band's original musical influences. [2] Phatt City's instrumentation includes trumpet, tenor saxophone, trombone, baritone saxophone and a rhythm section. [3] The lineup has three lead singers, including one woman. [3]
Phatt City History and Lineup
Phatt City was founded in 1972 by regional band directors. [2] The name refers to the band's big, 'fat' sound, with era-specific spelling used as a play on words. [2] The current group is described as the fourth generation of Phatt City, with charter members Dan Vestal, Kim Heffner and JP VanHoy remaining. [4]
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