There's something about smaller venues such as clubs, lounges, restaurants or casinos that is special for an entertainer. While the rush of having 10,000 people reacting to a song is great, the intimate contact these places enable is the most rewarding environment imaginable.
Throughout my career, I've had the good fortune to perform with a number of 'headliners,' performers who have made a national name for themselves. Here are some of them... Headliner
Throughout my career, I've had the good fortune to perform with a number of 'headliners,' performers who have made a national name for themselves. Here are some of them... Headliner
The clubs I play all have a few things in common. The people all enjoy 1950s music and 1960s music, they love to dance to the oldies music, and they are great folk out to have a good time. All of the clubs I play allow me some flexibility in scheduling, I'll ocasionally put in a substitute when my road schedule demands it. If you are coming to see me, check out my calendar page to make sure I'll be there.
Some of the clubs I play music regularly at include the Lake Placid American Legion, a great bunch of folks who dance every Sunday afternoon, the Sebring Moose Lodge, where every Wednesday people meet to have dinner and music, and my newest 'house gig,' the Brighton Seminole Casino.
Some of the clubs I play music regularly at include the Lake Placid American Legion, a great bunch of folks who dance every Sunday afternoon, the Sebring Moose Lodge, where every Wednesday people meet to have dinner and music, and my newest 'house gig,' the Brighton Seminole Casino.
I've got some regular 'guest singers' that often perform with me on my house gigs. I'm not a karaoke act, I don't encourage amateur singers, but there is a pretty good pool of retired and current professional talent in the area.
Foremost among them are Fred and Debbie Moore. Fred is a pedal steel player whose voice is most often compared to Jim Reeves, while Debbie is one of the most incredible female singers I've ever heard. They come out so often that my regulars are disappointed when they miss.
Another husband and wife duo who show up occasionally are Dr. Bob and Kat Clark, a sax and bass playing couple who are not only good entertainers, but wonderful people.
Lou Werk, drummer, vocalist extraordinare and band leader of L&L, stops by and helps me out upon occasion. His partner, keyboardist and all around great guy 'Tommy Tunes' lends me moral support. Every now and then, too rarely, I get to join them on their stage as well
During the winter season veteran brass player 'Victor Grande' comes down from Iowa. He's very active in the big band scene up there, but he fits in just fine with my small act as well.
There is one person who seems to bring the best out in me, and when he can break away from his busy schedule to sit in, it's always magic. An incredible rhythm and blues singer-guitarist, Jimi Blak, always blows the crowd away and brings me to new levels as well.
I have customers that come back every week, some have been coming to see me for 30 years. If people ask me, "do you ever get stale," I'll usually answer "no, a good time never gets old."
Foremost among them are Fred and Debbie Moore. Fred is a pedal steel player whose voice is most often compared to Jim Reeves, while Debbie is one of the most incredible female singers I've ever heard. They come out so often that my regulars are disappointed when they miss.
Another husband and wife duo who show up occasionally are Dr. Bob and Kat Clark, a sax and bass playing couple who are not only good entertainers, but wonderful people.
Lou Werk, drummer, vocalist extraordinare and band leader of L&L, stops by and helps me out upon occasion. His partner, keyboardist and all around great guy 'Tommy Tunes' lends me moral support. Every now and then, too rarely, I get to join them on their stage as well
During the winter season veteran brass player 'Victor Grande' comes down from Iowa. He's very active in the big band scene up there, but he fits in just fine with my small act as well.
There is one person who seems to bring the best out in me, and when he can break away from his busy schedule to sit in, it's always magic. An incredible rhythm and blues singer-guitarist, Jimi Blak, always blows the crowd away and brings me to new levels as well.
I have customers that come back every week, some have been coming to see me for 30 years. If people ask me, "do you ever get stale," I'll usually answer "no, a good time never gets old."
I play the Brighton Casino in the big (and I mean big) bingo hall from 4:30pm until 6:30. The gig is geared primarily to entertain the early bingo players. I did not dream so many people would respond to this, typically there are several hundred 'early birds' tapping their feet, singing along , and even up in the aisles dancing to the 1950s and 1960s 0ldies
The Lake Placid American Legion is another friendly fraternal club I play regularly. I'm there every Sunday except when a rodeo interferres, then they book a substitute. Hours are 5-8 pm on Sundays. Check out my calendar page for my schedule there. Smoking permitted.
The Sebring Moose is located on US 98 west of 27 just south of Sebring. I play every Wednesday from 5-8 pm unless my road schedule will not allow it. There is a dinner menu, dancing, friendly regulars who go out of their way to make strangers welcome. If you are not a Moose member, the Moose rules alow you to be signed in as a 'potential member' for a limited number of times. Many folks are finding the minimal dues involved in becoming a Moose member are well worth it, especially in Highlands county, where so much of the social life revolves around fraternal organizations. The Moose is a smoking establishment, with a large non-smoking area.
The Lake Placid American Legion is another friendly fraternal club I play regularly. I'm there every Sunday except when a rodeo interferres, then they book a substitute. Hours are 5-8 pm on Sundays. Check out my calendar page for my schedule there. Smoking permitted.
The Sebring Moose is located on US 98 west of 27 just south of Sebring. I play every Wednesday from 5-8 pm unless my road schedule will not allow it. There is a dinner menu, dancing, friendly regulars who go out of their way to make strangers welcome. If you are not a Moose member, the Moose rules alow you to be signed in as a 'potential member' for a limited number of times. Many folks are finding the minimal dues involved in becoming a Moose member are well worth it, especially in Highlands county, where so much of the social life revolves around fraternal organizations. The Moose is a smoking establishment, with a large non-smoking area.
The Brighton Seminole Casino
is located between Lake Placid and Okeechobee south of State road 70 on Hwy 710.
It's about a 45 minute drive from Sebring, but a week never goes by that I don't see people from my hometown.
is located between Lake Placid and Okeechobee south of State road 70 on Hwy 710.
It's about a 45 minute drive from Sebring, but a week never goes by that I don't see people from my hometown.
