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SECRETS professionally produced dance
band from Naples, Florida. The husband and wife team, Kevin and Julie
McFarland, have enjoyed success and popularity
in many locales and venues throughout Florida and the U.S.A.
Relocating to Naples from Clearwater in 1995, Secrets began in the area
as the featured band on
board the Marco Island cruise ship "Stardancer." Performing 5 nights a
week for over a hundred cruises on the Gulf. Subsequent engagements at many local establishments
include Marco's Alan's Hideaway piano bar and Jammer Steakhouse. The
Naples landmarks Port of the Islands and The Key Wester. The Holiday Inn
Ft Myers Beach and the Seminole Indian Casino. They have performed for
many local events also such as the Gala Academy Awards dinner for the
Marco Island Film Festival.
The occasional road trip has led them
to engagements in several states from the riverboat casinos in the delta
of Mississippi to Detroit area's historic Decker's Landing on Lake St
Clair. Prior to the move to Naples, Kevin and Julie performed for
several years at hotels and restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, most
notably a two year engagement at the well known Dolphin Beach Resort on St
Petersburg Beach.
In the late 1990s Secrets took their musical
act to country clubs, fraternal clubs, and RV resorts around Southwest
Florida. Appearing at clubs like Naples Bath & Tennis Club, Glades
Country Club, Citrus Park and many others on a regular basis.
On
piano and keyboards Kevin has a diverse background in performing with
extensive experience in sound, stage, and studio production. Julie plays
guitar and alto saxophone and has a wealth of experience in music,
performing, and education. As an established music instructor at "The
Music Academy of Southwest Florida" in Naples for many years Julie enjoyed the opportunity
to share her talent with enthusiastic students on a daily basis. Now owners of Naples Piano Studio, education continues to be an important part of their lives. Both
Kevin and Julie sing lead and backup vocals.
The music is a variety
of hits from the 1950's to the present, with the emphasis on dancing and
danceable rhythm. Popular with the dancing crowds that enjoy a good strong
beat, Secrets performs a wide span of styles like polka, swing, disco,
country, line dance, and rock & roll by artist such as Patsy Cline,
Jimmy Buffet, Janis Joplin, Bob Seger, Bette Midler, and of course ELVIS!
Hard work, an obsession with first class production, and a never
ending desire to perform your favorite song superbly, has led to one of
the finest duos in the business!
For your next event or dinner
dance, why not make it a most remarkable evening, and call
"SECRETS" |
