History
Avid pickleball players will recognize the band’s name as a term from the popular sport, while others just connect it to a great night out on the town. The band’s unique name is associated with the game and pays homage to many of its original and current members who met over the years - on a pickleball court. In fact the band’s ties to the game led it to one of its very first gigs following their formation in 2018: a fundraiser for North Myrtle Beach Pickleball Association. The band has been through a lot since then. Members have come and gone, COVID -19 pandemic which brought things to a temporary standstill and a significant expansion of their core repertoire.
Our Members
Hakeem Green
Lead Vocals
Hailing from Montego Bay and raised in a family full of musicians, Hakeem began singing at the young age of ten. Now a seasoned singer and burgeoning songwriter, he dreams of performing his own songs in stadiums bursting with fans. From modern pop and seventies soul to Motown and even Big Band, Hakeem can cover almost anything with his wide vocal range.
Mike Knight
Horns, Strings…Magic
Mike grew up in York, Pennsylvania and started playing clarinet in 4th grade. During his senior year at Ithaca College, where he received his degree in music, he won a position with the U.S. Army Band. During his 35 years there, Mike has played for seven presidents and numerous heads of state in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
Dave Newman
Drums
Dave has been playing drums since the age of thirteen and remains grateful to his father for buying him his first kit. Practicing Beatle’s and Rolling Stones’ hits with neighborhood kids and middle school friends, he honed his craft. Dave enjoys Southern Rock and Blues as well as Latin rhythm styles and he is constantly exploring new beats to bring to his fans.
Todd David
Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
From Nebraska, Todd had an early love for music and began playing drums instead of pots and pans. When he turned 11, he got his first guitar and became involved in the schools music group. In high school and early college he played in bands. During his career days, music became his hobby until he joined his church’s praise and worship team. He moved to Myrtle Beach in 2023 and joined 3rd Shot Drop.
Janet Resch
Lead / Backing Vocals
Janet is a native of New Jersey who was inspired by her mother’s singing from a very young age. That initial interest led her to perform in school musicals and plays. After graduating she formalized her passion and joined the touring band Snow. She later performed in an Elvis Presley tribute show before joining her next group, Breakthrough in Albany, New York, and touring the East Coast.
Mike Moynihan
Bass
A native of Massachusetts, Mike began playing guitar in the 7th grade. In his early professional playing career he also taught at a small music studio. He later went back and received a degree in Music Education and Classical Guitar. In the mid 70’s Mike developed a passion for bass guitar. Mike played professionally in a number of bands and an orchestra for a number of years. Now - he is just loving the “Salt Life” groove of a local band. We are thrilled he settled down with us.
Michael Munkascy
Lead / Backing Vocals
Michael began his musical career by performing in professional theater in Ohio. He then moved on to touring and writing songs for submission to Billboard. Michael and his wife later co-founded the Westerville Center for the Arts in Columbus where they taught dramatics and vocals while writing, directing and producing shows.
Charlie Ward
Lead Guitar / Founding Member
Charlie is a founding member of the band, but came late to his love for the guitar. Prior to college, he had never played a note. Then…he held his roommate’s guitar. The obsession took hold. Being a poor broke college student, his grandmother bought him an Ibanez Les Paul knock-off and he taught himself to play. That was a lifetime and career ago. Now he is living out his dreams and thrilled to be playing live music with a band he calls family.