*

2011-09-16T10:04:00.035-05:00

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sat ... FEB 11th ... 7pm-10pm

Celebrate Valentine's Day

GAETANOs

Bath, PA

call to reserve 610.837.8322

Sat ... FEB 25th ... 7pm-10pm

and

Sat ... MAR 10th ... 7pm-10pm

Dinner/Dance Show

The Historic PUBLICK HOUSE

Chester, NJ

call to reserve 908.879.6878

Sat ... MAR 17th ... 7pm-10pm

ST. PATRICK's DAY

The American Legion

Branchville, NJ

call to reserve 610.767.3770

2011-09-12T20:18:00.008-05:00

Doo-Wop Group, "Desire" Offers a Blast From the Past

( link to article in BLOOMFIELD PATCH )

The United Way invites "Desire" to the Westminster Arts Center, along with former Z100 DJ, John Bell.

By Orlando Callegari, Jr.

“You know most of the people that I’ve worked with over the years -- although many of them were great entertainers and good people -- didn’t carry with them the tradition, the style, the kind of understanding of what area performance is all about,” said John Bell, former DJ at Z100 and special guest for United Way’s presentation of the Doo-wop group, Desire.

Bell, filling in for Shelley Bruce (the originally scheduled guest) said Desire reminded him of the artists from his youth, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet. Bell said these artists knew how to put on a “show” without the hype and razzle-dazzle associated with today’s artists.

"Desire" underlined Bell’s statement throughout their marathon charity performance. Bantering playfully with the audience between songs, the group provided a combination of laughter and finger-snapping tunes for an evening of stellar entertainment.

After an introduction by comedian (and MC for the night) Tony Petrillo, the group lined up on stage. They opened with “Tonight (Could Be
the Night)” by The Velvets, followed by Bobby Darin’s classic “Dream Lover.”

Chanteuse Nancy McCauley introduced first tenor Bobby Hepburn, who sang “Maybe” by the Chantals. McCauley remained onstage to back up the others, as well as occasionally taking lead again.

That lack of ego, clearly on display among the old friends, was evident onstage and gave the performance a charasmatic appeal. Though the concert lasted over 3 hours, the audience looked as if it would have happily sat and listened all night.

Besides the jovial spirit of the singers’ repartee, the performance
itself seemed to grow in strength throughout the night. Despite losing their keyboard player to a flood emergency at his home, the group kept going, even doing a few a capella numbers that ended up being the highlight of the show.

"Desire" concluded the night with a request from the audience, “Kiss and Say Good-bye” by the Manhattans (normally not part of their
repertoire) and finally, “Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson which really did get the crowd to its feet.

“It was great. This is the first time I got to see them,” said Eva Chalet, a daycare worker with the United Way.

Ida Pafundi, Director of the United Way, called the night “beautiful,”
adding, “and they did this at no cost. United Way gets 100% of what they sold in tickets. That’s the beautiful part.”

“Fantastic. It was great. And I’ve enjoyed them once or twice before but it seems like every time I hear them they’re better,” said Bell.

"Desire" will be at the Publick House in Chester New Jersey on Saturday, September 17th from 7pm - 10pm.

All Pictures Credit

Orlando Callegari, Jr.

2011-07-01T18:53:00.003-05:00

Desire at the Publick House

Saturday ... Oct 1st ... 6:30-10pm

Dinner Show in Banquet Room

2010-09-08T20:23:00.015-05:00

Honor Our Heroes
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

Sunday, September 19th
BEST BUY sponsored
an event dedicated to all of the
unsung HEROES in our communities.
Best Buy in Stroudsburg, PA
300 Shoppes Stroud

Entertainment was

provided by DESIRE,

2010-08-28T08:02:00.013-05:00

Desire Returns to Lead East

My wife and I saw you at Lead East this past weekend and thot you were fantastic. We live on Long Island, but we travel to Lead East every year (this was our 3rd year in a row), specifically for the acappella music. We enjoyed Desire last year and this year again you guys were among the best. If you're ever appearing on Long Island, please let us know. Also, please keep us posted about any new CDs. Best Regards, Stan and Enid

Just got back from Lead East and agree that it was a great weekend all the way around. Just want to let you guys know that you were FANTASTIC and I've never seen the Hilton Ball Room so packed with so many appreciative people. Loved....loved.....loved your rendition of Sincerely when you did it and hope that we can expect to hear it often. Congratulations on a great job at that wonderful show. You guys were really outstanding! Mick and Charlene from Washington, NJ

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
Thankyou MAO and BARB

Saturday, Sept 4th

12:30-3:30pm

Hilton Ballroom

Parsippany, NJ

click here to see Lead East website

2010-08-17T22:52:00.010-05:00

Desire at Gaetano's

8/20/10

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICS

Thanks DEB

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMMY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY

call Sammy ... 610.837.8322

Friday, AUG 20th
*** SOLD OUT ***

2010-08-15T12:52:00.003-05:00

DESIRE at ETRA PARK

SYNCOPATIONS TROUPE
dances while Desire sings
Click on picture to read about SYNCOPATIONS

MORE PICTURES SOON

DESIRE on FACEBOOK

(click on this link to become a friend)

Client Feedback (June 5th, 2010) ... DESIRE was awesome! They turned a 60th Birthday party into a bash. Desire is a such a talented group and I am shocked on how reasonable their rate is compared to their talent. I can't thank them enough for providing my guests with such great entertainment, everybody was overwhelmed with their music. I will definitely be booking them again and I highly recommend Desire.
(click here to see pictures)

2010-07-11T10:21:00.004-05:00

Desire at Gaetano's

*** SOLD OUT ***

July 10th, 2010

click here for more pictures

2010-06-30T21:44:00.005-05:00

click here for more photos

DESIRE Returns

to Ledgewood, NJ

"Mezza Notte"

1691 RT46W

Friday, July 9th

call 973.527.7093

to reserve your place in history

2010-06-08T20:53:00.005-05:00

Desire at Mangia Bene

June 26, 2010

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS

Please CALL to reserve

ask for Benny

908.806.7522

06/12/10 - Lake Naomi in Pocono Pines, PA

2010-05-23T15:06:00.005-05:00

*** SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE ***

Back by Popular Demand

Desire at Lake Naomi

JUNE 12th

call 570.646.2866

05/22/10 - Gaetano's (SOLD OUT)

2010-05-15T14:53:00.007-05:00

G A E T A N O ' s

proudly presents

D E S I R E

*** May 22nd - SOLD OUT ***

next date: JULY 10th - SOLD OUT

next date: Friday, August 20th

please call now to reserve
610.837.8322

click here for more photos
( thank you Debbie Fistler-Markart )

05/08/10 - NEXT PERFORMANCES

2010-05-08T21:32:00.000-05:00

M I L L B R O O K

Saturday ... MAY 8th

click here for more photos

OUR #1 FAN ... DARYL

M I L L B R O O K

Saturday ... MAY 8th

Reserve Now

973.361.9048

05/03/10 - CHATTERBOX benefit for Katie's House

2010-05-03T15:02:00.000-05:00

C H A T T E R B O X

Monday ... MAY 3rd

Benefit for Katie's House

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS

K A T I E

C H A T T E R B O X

Monday ... MAY 3rd

BENEFIT ... $50 donation

C H A T T E R B O X

04/24/10 - American Legion

2010-04-18T10:30:00.005-05:00

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

thank you Debbie

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

thank you Debbie

CLICK ON POSTER

04/10/10 - Desire in Flemington, NJ

2010-03-11T20:37:00.009-05:00

MANGIA BENE

(click here to see more pictures)

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

reservations are recommended

please call Benny 908.806.7522

MANGIA BENE

(next to the Flemington Ramada)

click on poster

03/27/10 - Desire at Gaetano's (SOLD OUT)

2010-03-07T22:20:00.007-05:00

March 27th
at Gaetano's
DESIRE performs to a
SOLD OUT crowd

Tickets are now being sold
for the May 22nd performance
call Sammy ... 610.837.8322

click here for more pictures

(Thank you Debbie)

Tickets are now being sold

for the May 22nd performance

call Sammy ... 610.837.8322

03/06/10 - Millbrook Pub 399

2010-02-16T19:57:00.006-05:00

DESIRE at the

MILLBROOK - PUB 399

in Randolph, NJ

click here for more pictures

DESIRE'S DEBUT AT

MILLBROOK PUB 399

Randolph, NJ

Sat, March 6th, 9pm

973.361.9048

CLICK HERE TO GO TO

MILLBROOK PUB WEBSITE

02/20/10 - Vernon, NJ

2010-02-05T21:51:00.008-05:00

SAT ... FEBRUARY 20th

WHAT AN AMAZING EVENING!

DESIRE WAS MAGNETIC!

EVERYTIME DESIRE CAME ON,

THE DANCE FLOOR WAS COMPLETELY FULL.

EMERALD BALLROOM

GRAND CASCADES LODGE

VERNON, NJ

* click her for more pictures *

click anywhere for website

* D I R E C T I O N S *

RT80 West to Exit 53

RT23 North to Hamburg

RT94 North 0.7 miles

Village of Crystal Springs

entrance on right before Lakeland bank

01/13/10 - Jaime's HIP Surgery

2010-01-26T19:42:00.010-05:00

Jaime is back home after major hip replacement surgery. He is currently undergoing 4 weeks of intensive physical therapy. Jaime is so thankful for the phone calls, the emails, the cards, Facebook postings, gifts, etc.

While he was in the hospital, he formed a new singing group:

"THE DOO WOP REHABS"

they are working on two new recordings ...

"I Left My Hip in San Francisco"

"There's A New Hip In Town"

"The Doo Wop Rehabs"
Atlantic Rehabilitation Center
Morristown, NJ

The greatest group of occupational and physical therapists in the entire world. We worked hard and we played hard. So many people are helped by this wonderful group of professionals.

01/09/10 - 2010

2010-01-03T01:26:00.008-05:00

WHAT A GREAT WAY

TO START THE NEW YEAR!

click here for more pictures

Desire's Next Performance

at GAETANO's on Jan 9th

has been Sold Out since November

Another date has been scheduled

March 27th for GAETANO's

Please call for reservations

610.837.8322

Happy New Year

Desire 2010 Resolutions

1. Devote ourselves to our fans

2. Continue to improve ... even the songs we think we know very well

3. Work together as a family and always make progress

4. Always have fun ... enjoy what we do and enjoy each other

5. Appreciate and love each other as much as possible

6. Demonstrate our sincere appreciation for our fans

7. Look for venues and establishments who respect us and our fans

8. Constantly learn new material for the enjoyment of our fans

9. Develop long standing relationships with those who appreciate our efforts

10. Always look for guidance from above

New Year's Eve

2009-12-23T13:20:00.009-05:00

* * C A N C E L L E D * *

by Jefferson House Mgmt

NEW YEAR's WITH DESIRE

we are truly sorry for any inconvenience

If you had a reservation or if you have any questions?

Please Call: Donna 201.673.4798

12/26/09 - Desire at Lake Naomi

2009-12-06T13:07:00.011-05:00

click here for more pictures

A Very Successful night after

Christmas with Desire

2009-12-05T10:39:00.009-05:00

*** NEWS FLASH ***

MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT

* C A N C E L L E D *

THIS EVENING'S PERFORMANCE

DUE TO POOR and HIGH RISK

WEATHER CONDITIONS

We regret any inconvenience

to any our fans

we are negotiating a new date

we will keep you all informed.

Thank you for your loyalty,

patience and understanding.

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT

DESIRE RETURNS

TO LEDGEWOOD

12/04/09 - Desire at Pavinci's

2009-12-01T20:44:00.000-05:00

WE WANT TO SEE YOU

Fri, Dec 4th

at Pavinci's

with musicians Troy & Randy

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW

11/21/09 - Desire at Gaetano's - SOLD OUT

2009-11-21T22:22:00.002-05:00

THIS WAS TRULY MAGIC

From: Linda Clark

WOW What A Night!! We went to see the Doo Wop Group...DESIRE... at Gaetano's. THEY ARE AMAZING!!! It's a darn good show when you laugh like crazy one minute because of their humor and then you cry because of the beauty of the harmony! When they sing "I BELIEVE "and "Chapel of Dreams"....It's all over but the kleenex!! Thank you DESIRE for a wonderful evening of fun and entertainment!! YOU ROCK!!

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are now being sold for the next show at Gaetano's on Sat, Jan 9th, 2010 ... 60 tickets have already been sold.

12/4 Update - Jan 9th is

SOLD OUT

March 28th Date added

Please call Sammy at 610.837.8322

11/17/09 - Caesar's in Atlantic City

2009-11-17T21:30:00.000-05:00

DESIRE Performs

PNC FUNCTION

800 in attendance

( click here for more pictures )

Stephanie on Sound

DESIRE at St. Rose of Lima

2009-11-14T00:46:00.005-05:00

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

(thanks MAO)

THIS ONE IS GOING TO BE AWESOME

11/13/09 - American Legion

2009-11-08T20:26:00.006-05:00

Happy Veteran's Day

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

Happy Veteran's Day

call Cindy ... 610.762.1986

call Donna ... 201.673.4798

2009-11-01T21:14:00.005-05:00

DESIRE at PAVINCI's

click here for more photos

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARYANN

GREAT DANCE CROWD

MAO & Cousin JUDY

GREAT FRIENDS

MORE GREAT FRIENDS

DESIRE's TWO BASSMEN

The McCarthy's

Cheech & Chong

DARYL & MAO

. . . . . Keys & Bass . . . . .

Randy & Troy

GREAT FOOD ... GREAT VIEW ...

GREAT MUSIC ... GREAT DANCING

click here for directions

10/31/09 - Halloween Costume Party

2009-10-19T20:35:00.004-05:00

click here for more pictures

DO NOT MISS THIS PARTY!

Click here for directions

10/18/09 - Cancer Benefit at Gaetano's

2009-09-26T22:22:00.010-05:00

CLICK HERE - MORE PICTURES

Please join us for a wonderful cause.

Full Italian Buffet & entertainment by Desire

* TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR *

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

09/26/09 - Desire in Flemington Car Show

2009-09-15T23:03:00.011-05:00

Many thanks to those who were there to support Desire we truly love you guys.

click here for more photos

09/12/09 - AT GAETANO's - WHAT A NIGHT!

2009-09-14T21:03:00.004-05:00

DESIRE SINGS TO A

SOLD OUT CROWD

AT GAETANO's

click here for more pictures

"You MUST see the group named DESIRE!!
They are a Doo Wop group and they are fantastic!!!
We saw them tonight at Gaetano's in Moore Township.
AMAZING TALENT!!!" (Linda Clark)

09/12/09 - GIL's SURPRISE BDAY

2009-09-14T20:51:00.004-05:00

G I L ' s . . . B ' D A Y

click here for more photos

WHAT A GREAT PARTY!

09/06/09 - Desire at LEAD EAST

2009-09-07T21:56:00.007-05:00

"We saw you guys yesterday at Lead East and you were terrific. All in our group agreed your performance was outstanding and we really enjoyed it. Hope to see you next year at Lead East." ( Stan & Enid Davidowitz )

* CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES *

( Thank you Mary Ann O )

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOS

09/05/09 - Desire at Pavinci's

2009-08-29T11:04:00.007-05:00

CLICK HERE for MORE PICTURES

thank you Mary Ann O.

D E S I R E

T R O Y . . . Bass Player

R A N D Y . . . Mr. Keyboards

GREAT NIGHT for DESIRE and PAVINCI's

Click here to get directions.

08/23/09 - Desire at Jefferson House

2009-08-18T21:55:00.003-05:00

CANCELLED BY JEFFERSON HOUSE OWNERS

DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS

08/16/09 - Desire at Wind Gap, PA

2009-07-25T13:27:00.003-05:00

Approximately 500 in attendance

E L V I S

DESIRETTES

The Boys in the Band

Mr. Pat

JASON

SOUND CHECK

DEB and FRANK

WHAT A SHOW!

I BELIEVE

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

07/19/09 - Desire at Park Lake Gazebo

2009-07-21T22:55:00.005-05:00

Desire Performs to Hundreds

at an Outdoor Concert

in Rockaway, NJ

Click Here To See Pictures

thanks MaryAnn O

07/18/09 - Desire at Gaetano's

2009-07-11T11:23:00.010-05:00

Saturday Evening, July 18th, 7pm

CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES

Nazareth Days & Gaetano's

Thanks Debbie

07/05/09 - Jefferson House

2009-06-29T23:17:00.005-05:00

The Jefferson House

Sunday, July 5th ... 4-8pm

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PICTURES

Thanks Debbie

06/26/09 - Mangia Bene

2009-06-22T20:05:00.009-05:00

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PICTURES

06/14/09 - Jefferson House at Lake hopatcong

2009-06-07T08:44:00.005-05:00

05/23/09 - Gaetano's

2009-05-21T22:29:00.003-05:00

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

for the DINNER SHOW

PLEASE CALL 610.837.8322

Tickets are $42 per person

includes full dinner, dessert and show

click anywhere above for directions

05/09/09 - Desire at Toscana

2009-05-05T00:10:00.008-05:00

Bobby is Back

TOSCANA's

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

Frank takes being a soundman very seriously

Happy Birthday Ann (Terry's mom)

Treat Her Like a Lady

Desire with Bobby Valle (Frankie's brother)

05/04/09-BENEFITS

2009-05-04T22:15:00.002-05:00

May 5th

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

for special kids

North Hunterdon H.S.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

thank you Debbie and Donna

George Sings National Anthem

kids sing background for George

Desire is truly honored to participate

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May 4th

Benefit Sock Hop

Katie's House

Home for Young Adults

with Development Disabilities

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

thank you Debbie and Donna

This is Katie

Katie and Friends

Desire is Blessed By the Children

05/02/09 - Desire at Pavinci's

2009-04-12T15:43:00.009-05:00

DESIRE IS BACK

and successful

PAVINCI's

with

Randy & Troy

Great Night

May 2nd

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

thanks to Debbie, MaryAnn and Donna

we all celebrated Vinnie's Birthday

KEYS & BASS

what a sound

all eyes were on Frank

Randy is taking off

Troy keeping it LOW

04/11/09 - Desire at Mt. Holleran

2009-04-05T16:39:00.007-05:00

Desire Debuts

at Mt. Holleran

Saturday, April 11th

click here for more photos

thankyou Debbie & MAO

Jimmy was there admiring his Dad

IT WAS ALL ABOUT

MARY ANN C

Happy Birthday

We All Love You

The Duke of Earl on Sound

click here for directions

the most popular

oldies DooWop group

on the East Coast

04/03/09 - Desire at Atilio's

2009-03-30T20:24:00.006-05:00

A Wonderful Evening

with

Desire at Attilio's

click here to see more pictures

from that evening

click here to see

prior pictures from Attilio's

click above for directions

click here to see prior

pictures from Attilio's

more Attilio pictures

03/20/09 - Special Appearance at TOSCANA

2009-03-19T17:45:00.011-05:00

DESIRE CELEBRATES AT TOSCANA

two special birthdays

Donna and Frank

click here for more pictures

thank you Deb and Mary Ann O

Carl & Mary - - Shirley in the background

George singing "Cara Mia"

Our friend DAN the bartender

Donna's family

Terry and Barb

Donna - Barbara - Daralene

a Desire Jacket for Donna

Frank our new 'soundman'

delicious birthday cake

very enjoyable evening with family & friends

PLEASE JOIN DESIRE

in celebrating two special b'days

Donna and Frank

click here for directions

03/21/09 - Debut at Gabriel's

2009-03-15T21:02:00.005-05:00

DESIRE debuts at GABRIEL's

*** CANCELLED ***

03/14/09 - Debut at TOSCANA

2009-03-09T00:01:00.005-05:00

Successful Debut for DESIRE

at Toscana in Bloomfield

click here for more pictures

thank you Debbie & MAO

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

03/07/09 - Desire Goes To VENICE

2009-03-01T21:48:00.009-05:00

SUCCESSFUL DEBUT

by DESIRE at VENICE

MARCH 7th

click here for more pictures

thank you Debbie & MaryAnn O

Happy Birthday Elaine

Happy Anniversary (39th) Big Lou & Olivia

Jason, setup our sound and sang his heart out

he truly mesmerized the crowd

DESIRE ... IN THEIR GLORY

02/28/09 - Desire at Gaetano's

2009-02-16T12:37:00.012-05:00

GAETANO's was SOLD OUT

DESIRE PERFORMED

to a

WONDERFUL AUDIENCE

click here for more pictures

* thank you Donna *

the food was great

the crowd was huge

DESIRE was at the top of their form

the fans loved the music, the humor,

the food, the dancing, etc.

what a great show!

Thank you Sammy for everything!

*** S O L D O U T ***

Tickets are now on sale

for the GREAT Dinner Show at

GAETANO's Restaurant in Bath, PA.

at SOUTH MOORE Golf Club

on Saturday, February 28th

Tickets are $42 but the owner has allowed us to offer the tickets for $37. NOTE: These tickets MUST be purchased from Desire and not at South Moore. If you decide to purchase them at the restaurant, they are $42.

Ticket price includes: Italian Dinner, Salad, Dessert & Coffee, Desire's Show,

All taxes and gratuities with a Cash Bar.

Sam has made room for a dance floor for those of you that would like to dance during the show. AND.........the Great talented Ralph Romano will be opening the show singing all your Italian favorites. Check the poster below for details. Tickets are limited due to spacing and availability.

This show was SOLD OUT last time, so please do not delay in purchasing your tickets.