The Shem Creek Boogie Band began playing a Thursday night gig in the spring of 1991, at The Trawler Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, on Shem Creek, thus the name, Shem Creek Boogie Band.The band is comprised of Randy Olsen, who originally played with The Pendletons in Summerville back during high school days. He also played guitar and sang with Second Wind during the early to mid 90’s. He has written several original tunes which the band plays regularly.Bob Tuttle, drummer and vocalist, formerly played with The Parrots, and was an on the road musician for years. He also played with The Tropicools, a local beach style reggae band at Folly Beach. His last band gig prior to this band was Barnacle Bob, another great local dance band in Charleston. He is also a singer/songwriter for which he is locally known.Herb Stokes formerly played with Second Wind and Barnacle Bob. He is the lead/rhythm guitar player along with singing lead and back up vocals. He hails from right here in Charleston.John Sullivan also played with Second Wind and Barnacle Bob. He is the bass player and sings vocals as well. The Shem Creek Boogie Band plays classic rock along with all the old favorite beach music tunes.Parties and wedding receptions, along with a mixed bag of restaurant and bar gigs are where the Shem Creek Boogie Band lays down their tunes.Look for them in the local advertisements and come on out and check them out when you get a chance. They will bring back lots of memories of music past.