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Dance - Dance That

Individuals and couples dance instruction. Specializing in first dances for weddings, Latin, Ballroom and more.  Read more about Dance That.

Secrets

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Portland’s best-kept “secret” is destined to be your new favorite party band! Secrets plays the greatest dance hits from the past six decades and features a winning combination of amazing musicianship, versatility, professionalism and experience that will prove to be the ingredients for the success of your next event!

 

For those who require a band that plays virtually any style of dance music and offers uncompromising professionalism and a wealth of experience, The Secrets are an answered "prayer"! The band's repertoire ranges from classic rock to contemporary pop and country and makes all the "stops" along the way. The Secrets are a welcome addition to any event where the music matters and fun is of utmost importance.

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Linda Phillips: 
Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards, Infectious Enthusiasm 
Linda has just got one of 'THOSE' voices! Every song she sings is like it was made for her alone. She loves to sing a wide variety and delivers at every turn. Linda takes pride in the astonishing delivery of torch songs such as Etta Jame's "At Last" and Barbra Streisand's "Since I Fell For You". She also delivers Tina Turner, Shania Twain and Motown Hits with energy and authenticity. Linda can sing pretty much any style you choose. She has done show bands in Top 40, Motown, 50's & 60's, Techno-Pop, and Country. She spent the last several years playing gambling casinos, wedding receptions, corporate events.

Kurt Bevers: 
Lead vocals, Background Vocals, Bass and Percussion 
Kurt is a native of the Northwest. He played in many of the local and national acts you may have seen such as; Goldrush, Rosewood, Stoneypoint, Airflo, Foolish Pleasure, Secrets, Nobody's Business, and Romance. He also did a stint as the bass player for Capitol recording artist Joni Harms. Kurt is a published songwriter with air play. He also produces recordings for a wide variety of types and styles of music. Kurt engineered the original recordings that started Oregon Public Broadcasting's Digital Recording Program that resulted in 3 award winning CD's to date. In 1998, Kurt was nominated to the Oregon Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a lifetime achievement award. In 2002, Kurt was tapped by LUCAS ARTS during the production of PHANTOM MENACE to help establish a new Studio Monitoring Standard for Surround Mixing.

Robert Russell: 
Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion 
Bob has been performing since he was 6 years of age. Over the years, he has become a consumate entertainer and became accomplished on Drums, Guitar, Mandolin, and Vocals. But, his first love is the electric guitar, and on that, he is a master! He is also an excellent singer, and just a huge amount of fun to watch! Bob has played on the concert stages and club stages since he was 15 yrs. old, and the experience shows in his fluid style. Bob has performed with many of the bands you will undoubtedly be familiar with such as;Rainbow, Secret Service, Curtis Salgado & The Stilletos, Shock, Ramm, Off The Record, Shaker (Seattle), Ziggy Coefield, Secrets, The Wheels, and many many more!

Dave Miles: 
Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, 
Guitar, Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion 
Dave is a native of the Northwest. He has played in many of the bands you may well have heard about over the years. Some of those bands were; Airborne, Legend, Exposd, Choker, Tightrope, Wildheart, and many more. Dave is a published songwriter, and has had some of his material get radio play. Dave contributes greatly to the breadth of the material the band is capable of playing as a result of his Keyboards, Guitars, Slide Guitar, Steel Guitar, and excellent Vocals. Dave's approach to ballads lends a depth to what this band can do. Dave has an obvious respect for the original performer's efforts, but, adds his own spin that makes the song his own, Dave has a love for both Country and Blues which is evident when he plays slide guitar.

Stanny Nidbalski:
Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals, Arrangements 
Born in Riga, Latvia, Stanny is a well traveled musician with enormous experience playing bars, clubs, county fairs, Blues, Country, Jazz and Rock festivals, as well as recording both in the US and in Europe. He is a recent Oregon transplant from Moscow, Idaho, with his name linked to at least half a dozen popular Northwest bands of different musical genres. Rock, Blues, Top 40, Country, Metal; he's done it all! His impeccable meter and great ears combined with relentless drive for perfection has earned him praise and respect from his former and current band mates. "Stanny Nidbalski is a solid, tasty and pervasive, no-nonsense performer who keeps out of the way. He's almost invisible on a darkly lit stage, until you focus on the groove and let it carry you away, and then you realize his genius as rhythmic infrastructure." (Pauley Styrene, Positively Entertainment & Dining, vol. 29, no 9) 


Partial Song List :

Here For The Party-Gretchen Wilson
Redneck Woman-Gretchen Wilson
Respect-Aretha Franklin
Would I lie To Lie To You-Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams-Eurythmics
Oh Pretty Woman-Roy Orbison
I Want You To Want Me-Cheap Trick/Cranberries
When The Lights Go Down On The City-Journey
Call Me-Blondie
Free Ride-Edgar Winter Group
Heartache Tonight-Eagles
Brass In The Pocket-Pretenders
One Way Or Another-Blondie
Smooth-Santana
At Last-Etta James
The House Is A Rockin'-Stevie Ray Vaughn
Get The Party Started-Pink
Birthday-Beatles
I Love Rock n' Roll-Joan Jett
It's Your Thing-Isley Brothers
Sweet Emotion-Aerosmith
Let's Spend The Night Together-Rolling Stones
She's Got The Look-Roxette
Hot, Hot, Hot- Buster Poindexter
Suddenly I See-K.T. Tunstall
Play That Funky Music-Wild Cherry
Good Times-Le Chic
Love Shack-B 52's
Boogie Oogie Oogie-A Taste of Honey
  California Love-Tupac
Hot In Here-Nelly
I Want You Back-Jackson 5
Signed Sealed Delivered-Stevie Wonder
Glad All Over-Dave Clark 5
Brick House-Commodores
Brandy-Looking Glass
Video Killed The Radio Star-Buggles/Pres. Of the USA
Saturday Night's Alright For Fightging-Elton John
Take A Chance On Me-ABBA
Another One Bites The Dust-Queen
Everybody's Workin' For The Weekend-Loverboy
Forever-Kenny Loggins
Wild Nights-Van Morrison/John Cougar Mellencamp
Fire Cracker-Josh Turner
Footloose-Kenny Loggins
Good Lovin'-The Rascals
Neon Moon-Brooks & Dunn
Small Town Saturday Night-Hal Ketchum
Man I Feel Like A Woman-Shania Twain
Still The One-Shania Twain
You Make Lovin' Fun-Fleetwood Mac
Brown Eyed Girl-Van Morrison
Cold Shot-Stevie Ray Vaughn
Do Wa Diddy- Manfred Mann
 
Audio Samples :
Hot Hot Hot-Buster Poindexter
I Came For The Party-Gretchen Wilson
It's Your Thing-Isley Brothers
At Last -Etta James
Get This Party Started-Pink
Brass In The Pocket-The Pretenders
Smooth-Santana

 

Respect-Aretha Franklin
Good Times medley
The House Is A Rockin'-Stevie Ray Vaughn
When The Lights Go Down On The City-Journey
Call Me-Blondie
Would I Lie To You-Eurythmics
Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

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Base Location Portland, Oregon

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 00:30

Wedding Services

First Dance Instruction:

For some, dancing is a big part of the wedding reception. However, most people are not blessed with innate dancing skills and therefore could benefit from professional dance instruction. Whether the goal is simply to feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor or to create a one-of-a-kind first dance to impress, we can help. Dance That has on staff, professional dance instructors skilled in Latin, Swing, Ballroom, and various other popular styles. The lessons are affordable and the instructors are patient and very people oriented.

Our dance lessons are a fantastic investment in the overall success of your wedding reception!

Promotional offers available in connection with the booking of any DJ service!

http://www.dancethat.com

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Address: 6916 S.E. 17th. | Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 503-234-2492 | Fax: 503-922-3176 
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