Saxophonist Matt Corey
- Akron, OH
- Saxophone Player
- 10 Verified Bookings
Bobby S. said “Matt Corey deserves all the praise for making our wedding reception on July 22nd, 2023, absolutely magical. From the first notes he played, we were captivated…”
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We are a powerhouse rhythm & blues show band. We cover music from the 70's thru 90's old school R&B. There are 4 horns, bass, rhythm and lead guitars, keyboard, drums and vocals. Best Kept Secret has opened for national act Switch and also Morris Day and The Time. Its always a party when BKS is in the house.
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Biography
We are Best Kept Secret. We perform old school R&B, from Tower of Power to Al Green to James Brown to the Parliament-Funkadelic and much, much more. Our full 4 piece horn section is a crowd pleaser.
BKS performed at the 31st annual African American Cultural Festival on July 24, 2011 opening for national act Switch. BKS also performed for the City of Akron opening for national act Morris Day a...nd The Time June 30, 2012. Both events were held at Lock 3, Akron, OH. A crowd of 5,300 people was in attendance and enjoyed our performance in June. BKS is building a following of people who love old school R&B.
I’m the bassist and Music Director for the band. I've played bass for the last 40 years with all types of blues, R&B and jazz bands in the NE Ohio area. Ben L. Powers Jr, our drummer, has been with BKS for 2 years. He is also the drummer for the Original P Funk since 1998. All our musicians are talented professionals who have all played with an assortment of national and local acts. This is a group of professional and courteous men.
We have a very talented line-up of musicians.
The band consists of Rhythm Section;
• Freddie Shephard Jr. - Bassist
• Ben L. Powers Jr. - Drums and vocals
• Douglas Shephard - Keyboards
• Curtis Warren - Rhythm guitar and lead vocals
• Michael O’Hara - Lead guitar and vocals
Horns;
• Kevin L. Edwards Sr. - Sax and vocals
• Michael Swan - Sax and vocals
• Max Brady - Trombone and vocals
• Ike Windlin - Trumpet and vocals
If you would like more information on each musician we can and will provide it. BKS will provide a high energy show to entertain your venue.
Freddie Shephard Jr.
Bobby S. said “Matt Corey deserves all the praise for making our wedding reception on July 22nd, 2023, absolutely magical. From the first notes he played, we were captivated…”
Aundréa C. H. said “As the host of Sophia's Gift Wine & Chocolate Dinner, I'm thrilled to thank Leather & Lace for an incredible performance. Their music…”
Serina K. said “Denise and her group provided wonderful entertainment and they really know how to make sure everyone is having a good time. We partied until we couldn't…”
Kathy R. said “Saw the group last night in Greeneville, TN. Great performance and tribute to some of the greatest singers and hits that came out of Motown! If you get…”