Bio
Kevin Kenworthy
Lead Guitarist, Vocalist, Bass
Kevin has been performing in the SWFL area since 2013. He continues to play with his duo “K2 & the Unusuals,” and can be seen with numerous bands and at solo shows
throughout the area. But for Kevin, playing with fun, quality musicians like everyone in Limited Edition is the continuation of his love for music and sharing it with as many people as possible.
Prior to arriving in Florida he worked in Nashville, TN, toured with recording artist Shelby Lynne, wrote/recorded numerous songs performed by various artists including Johnny Cash, had a book published “The Best Jokes Minnie Pearl Ever Told” (Thomas Nelson) and has many TV show credits with TNN, ESPN, FS1 and Fox Regional Sports. A move to Nashville in 1998 put him in front of and behind the camera as head writer and sketch performer for TNN’s hit TV series “Nashville Now” and as an on-air personality for their Starcatcher live satellite remote interviewing celebrities like Kenny Rogers, the Kentucky Headhunters, Ronnie Millsap and many more as well as appearing as a solo act and instrumentalist on the network.
Prior to moving to Nashville he worked on staff for USO celebrity tours where he musical directed/cast/hosted and performed on five international Miss USA tours,
traveled with celebrity production shows including Bob Hope, comedian Foster Brooks, opening act for Kansas, bassist for Loretta Lynn and many more. These tours were the entrée to his relationship with TNN and his career in television.
Kevin has also dedicated more than 20 years as a Contemporary Worship Leader/Director and video director for churches in Nashville and Fort Myers.
Steve Rodgers
Keyboards, Bass, Vocalist, Accordion
Steve was born into a musical family. His dad ran a successful band, and in addition to playing dances and recording for the Decca/Universal label, also had a weekly Midwest syndicated TV show, the Dick Rodgers Show. This was Steve’s premiere into the music limelight. At the age of 3, Steve sat in front of his dad’s band with his toy trumpet on his dad’s TV show.
Steve began taking piano lessons at the age of 8 and followed up with trumpet in the local grade school. Beside keyboards and trumpet, Steve also plays bass guitar, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, drums, accordion, and concertina that he would perform professionally in various groups.
Steve’s rock music career stared in 7th grade as a bass player and then keyboard player with “Emotional Reaction”. He also later performed on keyboards with 89th Congress, Bishop, Rodgers and Friends, Live At Nine, AKA, and Shipwreck.
Steve, throughout his career, has performed, recorded, composed, and arranged music. Steve has performed on numerous albums, in a range of styles from rock, country, polka, and gospel. In 2007, Steve, as a NARAS nominee, was honored to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Beyond his professional performing groups, Steve has been a member of various church musical groups, a school solo and ensemble volunteer accompanist, a Community Band ensemble member, and a volunteer in a Brass Choir that goes to nursing homes and others.
Steve’s lifetime passion is music and he is thrilled to be a member of Limited Edition here in Florida.
Drew Dillard
Bass Guitarist, Vocalist
Born in Central Jersey, Drew began playing live rock music venues at the Jersey shore in the early seventies. He moved to California in 1976 where the West Coast Vibe reveled a more open style of music. During that time, he played in various cover bands and bands that played originals, doing studio work playing all genre of music styles. In 1977, Drew did his first road tour up the California coast to Canada with an 8 piece horn band called Clean Slate and discovered Funk music, Slapp bass and the Groove. Undoubtedly this helped him shape and form his modern urban funky rock style and sound that you will hear him play.
In 1979, he started his first music business called M.A.D. Dog Production where he critiqued local garage bands and helped them grow & booked them in various local venues in Central California. With a new focus being a song writer of original music, Drew continued to do what he loved by performing locally and building a community of musicians.
In 1986, Drew moved back to the Jersey shore but when he couldn't find work as a bassist, invested in a P.A. sound system and hired himself out to any local bands that needed a sound system with great success, staying connected to the music scene. In 1990, he did some soul searching and was involved with various churches in South Jersey doing praise and worship music, leading, directing, and supporting the commitment.
From 2000 Drew did a lot of studio session work in a south Jersey studio called New Moon Music and has been performing on stages in the south Jersey area, appearing with many well known local artists playing the Casino venues and local bars & restaurants before moving to South West Florida in 2017.
Willy Vergara
Drums, Vocalist
Willy has been performing in SWFL since 1993. Originally from Long Island, NY Willy’s musical journey began at age 10 on Christmas when his uncle surprised him with his first guitar. A year later, his parents recognized his passion for music and gave him his first drum set. Drum lessons began in grade school and continued through High School. He performed in the marching band, rock ensemble, orchestra, pit band and chorus. He was blessed to be attending schools that had amazing music programs.
After moving to Cape Coral in 1980, Willy attended college and then joined the Marine Corps. While serving his country, he was stationed in El Paso, TX and Cherry Point, NC and continued to jam with fellow Marines whenever time permitted, returning to Cape Coral in 1992.
In 1993 a friend told him about a local band seeking a new drummer. He was hired and got his first paid
bar gig. This set the wheels in motion for the next 30 years. Willy’s many influences include rock, country, blues, R & B, and Funk. Willy’s versatility and ability to adapt has kept him very busy including
opening for national headliners and performing at various casinos, bars, clubs, and other venues. The past 3 decades has steered Willy’s journey to share his many musical talents as a member of the Limited Edition Band.