Sandra Bell
President and CEO of American Stardust, Inc.
Sandra Bell is the Creator/Founder of American Stardust, Inc. She has remained as the President and CEO since its inception in 2010 . She proudly presents Chicago Heat, SWFL’s Very BEST Classic Rock | Doo Wop ! Blues vocal group. Contact Sandra to schedule your next event with this outstanding group of entertainers.
Patrick Kelly
Pat relocated from Las Vegas Nevada to Southwest Florida in 2001 and is an original member of Chicago Heat. He is an exciting performer and Chicago Heat is proud to have him in our family of upscale entertainers with unparalleled performances across Southwest Florida.
Pat's music is varied but best loved and most requested are his James Brown & Joe Cocker renditions. Our fans love him!
"I love driving people to the dance floor to celebrate life!"
Jerry Gavin
This Milwaukee born, retired US Navy veteran is full of life and music and loves to make your special event a time to remember!
Whether traveling far or wide, you won't find a musician who enjoys performing more than Jerry Gavin!
Jerry brings a joy filled performance to the stage with every appearance. His rich vocals and wide array of musical performances are a proud reflection of the history of Chicago Heat. Jerry's years of excellence in delivering exceptional performances with The Heat are well known to our venues and audiences.
Grammy Award Winning 7 Time Hall of Fame Inductee
Jim Freeman was a member of the original Five Satins, a premier Rhythm and Blues group that originated in New Haven, CT. The Five Satins rose to fame in the Doo Wop genre with their single 'In the Still of the Night' in the Spring of 1956. The song re-entered the Pop Charts in the 60's. The group, led by Fred Parris began as 'The Scarlets' in 1953; in 1954, Parris formed the Five Satins with vocalists Al Denby, Ed Martin, and Jim Freeman.
The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003; their Induction Concert CD was released in 2004. They were inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Jim Freeman was inducted into the Blues, Doo Wop and United In Group Harmony Hall of Fame and is a Lifetime Member of the Iowa Music Association Hall of Fame. Chicago Heat is proud to return the recognizably satin vocals of Jim Freeman back to the stage. Fans enjoy his autograph signings at our performances.
Jim Freeman performing with his Original group 'The Five Satins' in their most beloved Grammy Award Winning song, 'In The Still of the Night.'
Sparky Poore
Bill "Sparky" Poore has been playing drums to and singing those good old songs since his early days on the street corner in Philly, to his later days locally with The Magic Moments and the Classix. The most important thing to Sparky is to entertain the audience by paying homage to the good old days of yesteryear...and that means performing the songs that the audience remembers, and can dance and sing along to. After all - Rock 'N" Roll is here to stay!
Eddie Siperstein
Eddie Siperstein, stage named “CRUISIN’EDDIE,” born in Brooklyn, spent many summers on the Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY boardwalk singing street corner harmony with his friends. After a six year tour of duty with the US Navy, he relocated to New Orleans, LA where he performed in various venues headlined by Aaron Neville, Frogman Henry, Ernie K-Doe, Lloyd Price, Irma Thomas, and Frankie Ford. Returning to his native New York in 1990, he joined several Doo-Wop style groups, and in 2001 performed on stage with Larry Chance at the Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, NY. Since 2002, “Cruisin’ Eddie” has sung with several known groups in Fort Myers, and has entertained audiences ranging in size from 50 to more than 5000. Cruisin' Eddie is retired from the US Navy/Naval Reserve and is proud to be part of Chicago Heat.
Steve Duplantis
Steve Duplantis was born in the “Birthplace of Jazz”, New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, Duke Duplantis, was an accomplished singer in New Orleans; Steve found his love for music at a young age. Steve was born to sing!
Steve has been involved in all genres of music from oldies, to rock & roll, to country, and everything in between! He is also a solo singer and guitarist in SWFL. In addition to being a solo artist, he also played the drums and was the lead singer in several bands throughout the years.
Currently, Steve and his wife, Damita, reside in Cape Coral, Florida. He is the proud father of three children and Papa to 5 grandchildren.
He firmly believes his destiny in life is to “Rock The World".