The Ever-Changing Marco Island

1991 The Little Bar in Goodland FL

As we all know Marco Island to have its great attributes for each of us, everyone of us has our "own idea" of why we are here. 

 I entered into this island world in 1980 as a singer, and moved here in 1989 as a pianist and vocalist.  To this day I have played everywhere that has been on Marco Island except possibly a couple places that have come and gone and maybe I missed. 

Chuckles Pub and Grub Goodland FL

I believe that I know all of the sides of Marco Island that anyone could enjoy.

I have played at the Hilton for everything from private parties and New Years Eve to events and the piano bar.

Radisson Beach Resort, Marco Island FL

I have musically entertained at penthouses and condos; and houses and tiki huts, in parks and beaches.

In the season of 1991 I played at the Little Bar in Goodland 3 nights a week, (they don't have the same person more than one night a week now).

I played at the Snook 6 days a week in the season of 1990, and still play there on occasion. 

From the Moose float in the Christmas parade to the St Patty's Day Parade Day Celebration at Veterans Park.

Chuckles Tiki Hut 2003 Goodland FL

     
The Radisson Hotel was particularly interesting to me for three nights a week in 1991.  That was when I still had "Palm Etta" dancing plant on my piano, and "Ned Miller" dancing beer can. 

What a life...need I say more? 
  
I have been fortunate enough to sing with some of the greats Even the ones that have come and gone here on Marco and loved every minute of it...I never wanted anything more than to be a singer....I got my wish.
 
I thoroughly enjoy playing at the artsy places like Jeanne Brennan's "In The Light" when she has art shows for the painters and jewelery makers.

And finally we have an Irish Pub on Marco "O'Donoghues" where I played every Thursday for a year.

St Patty Never Had This Much Fun

I had chance number three while I was playing at the Radisson Hotel here on Marco Island.

The gentleman who books the King Of Kings place to play music in Florida, Disney World...offered me a job and I did not take him up on the offer.

I know everything happens for a reason and once again I did not want the job. I can only say the God has His plan for me and it is not to be famous, which is (by the way) fine with me.

Capn Brien's Off The Hook Comedy Club 2014

Did I forget to mention playing at Captain Brien's Off The Hook Comedy Club here on Marco Island?

I do not like cities. I have lived in plenty of them, most as a matter of fact. I cannot seem to find enough dirt and foliage for me to feel at home in them.

I will have a garden soon and that is all I ask for.

I get to play my music for people that I can see in the audience and smile back at them when I make them smile.

This is what I truly enjoy.