The Heat Gallery

Sandra Bell

President and CEO of American Stardust, Inc.

Sandra Bell is the Creator/Founder of American Stardust, Inc. It was created to become an American Entertainment experience. She has remained as the President and CEO since its inception in 2009. Sandra and Ralph Marco created Chicago Heat in 2009 when Ralph led the group as its lead singer and insisted on quality performances from every member. Although Ralph Marco passed away in 2017, Sandra continued the group and 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.

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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!"  

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". 

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.

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. 

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!

Eileen Little

Bio Coming Soon

Larry Wade

Larry WadeWhere do you go when you ‘ve already performed in Theatrical Contata’s, Choir’s, Quartet’s, accompanied Orchestra’s and been a successful Solo Artist? You join Chicago Heat, of course!  Larry Wade is best known as the force behind his band ‘Vehicle’ a group that was celebrated for their Classic Rock and Doo Wop renditions. Larry has moved from Cleveland Ohio to enjoy the SWFL sunshine and blue skies and offer unforgettable Tenor performances. We invite you to join us and welcome him as he performs his most loved music, in his own words, “Music that comes from the HEART!”