Renowned Southeast entertainers Continental Divide, led by Carolina Beach Music Hall of Famer Gene Pharr, deliver masterful oldies and beach music with their signature eight-piece lineup. Their sophisticated horn section and dynamic rhythm team bring authenticity to Motown, soul, and rock classics, thrilling audiences for over 50 years.
Continental Divide stands as one of the Southeast’s premier entertainment acts, delivering dynamic performances of classic oldies and beach music since 1972. Led by Gene Pharr, a 2016 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame inductee whose silky-smooth vocals have become legendary in the genre, the eight-piece ensemble features a powerful horn section complemented by a tight rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, and keys. Their extensive repertoire spans Motown, Soul, Beach Music, and classic Rock & Roll, masterfully delivering hits from artists like The Temptations, Wilson Pickett, and James Brown.
For over five decades, Continental Divide has maintained an impressive legacy of professional excellence, performing at corporate events, festivals, weddings, and social galas throughout the region. The band’s enduring success is built on their ability to create memorable experiences through their high-energy shows and comprehensive song list. Their polished presentation and authentic delivery of beloved classics have earned them a devoted following and established them as a cornerstone of the Southeast’s beach music and oldies scene, making them a go-to choice for event planners and music enthusiasts alike.
8 Piece: Lead Male Vocalist, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone.
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
Everything went great! Everyone was really easy to work with, and the performance was great. We couldn't ask for anything more.
- Emily Combs Davis
Director
Altizer Stage
(Jul 25, 2025)
You all were absolutely fantastic and our members just loved y'all! Thank you again for making our celebration one of the best yet. We had a large crowd of 600+ guests, which grew from 400 just a couple days prior to the event. It was a pleasure work ...Read More
- LeAnn T.
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club
(May 26, 2024)
They were great! Always a pleasure to work with Continental Divide! Hope they had a great time also.
- Shelby B.
(Jul 01, 2023)
Thank you so much! They were incredible and everyone danced the night away. They interacted with the group and got people on the dance floor to dance. A wonderful night to say the least. Everyone was coming up to me during the night telling me how ...Read More
- Lisa Poage
(Apr 30, 2022)
Our dance club thoroughly enjoyed the Continental Divide Band - have heard many compliments on their performance. Hope to see them again in the not so distant future!
- LOUISE SPONG
(Apr 29, 2022)
