Many other vendors with which we work can be seen at the following bridal shows:

March 4, 2012 (Sunday): The Grand Affair
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. 187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.
noon – 4pm. Free Bridal event. West Michigan’s premier wedding show featuring the area’s top wedding vendors. Consult with wedding experts, enjoy free giveaways, sample cakes and hors d’oeuvres, plus more. visit website for show information.

March 4, 2012 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Show
The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, MI (west of Detroit). 1pm – 4pm. see website for information.

March 9-11, 2012 (Friday-Sunday): GR Brides Spring Bridal Show
Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
Kohler Expos, Inc., Grand Rapids Bridal Shows of West Michigan. visit website for show information.

March 11, 2012 (Sunday): Elegant Wedding Bridal Show Southfield
Shriners Silver Garden Events Center. 24350 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075 (just north of Detroit).
12p-5p. Elegant Wedding Shows presents “The New Look of Bridal Shows” showcasing the finest wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Fashion Shows, Live Entertainment, Contests, door prizes and raffle allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. This show features The Groom Room for grooms to be to watch sports and relax in a manly setting. This show benefits The Power of Girlhood, to mentor, motivate, educate and support young women in the arts and business. 2 for 1 bride/groom tickets available on website, $5 entry for all other guests.

March 11, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Banquet & Event Center at MacRay Harbor: 30675 N. River Rd, Harrison Twp, MI (northeast of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

March 25, 2012 (Sunday): Elegant Wedding Bridal Show Lincoln Park
Park Diamond Banquet Center: Lincoln Park, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit). 12p-5p.
Elegant Wedding Shows presents “The New Look of Bridal Shows” showcasing the best downriver wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Special features include an amazing Fashion show, Live Entertainment and The Groom Room. Contests and prize drawings will allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. Brides and Grooms can register for 2 for 1 $5 tickets on website, $5 admission for all other guests. A portion of tickets sales donated to a local charity.

March 25, 2012 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Show
Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, MI. 1pm – 4pm. see website for information.

March 25, 2012 (Sunday): Wedding Inspirations For The Bride & Groom
Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street, Saginaw, MI 48603. info 989-799-4122.
1pm-4pm. $5 at door. “The largest and most unique wedding showcase in the area!” Over 60 booths featuring all your wedding needs. Plus talk to informal models wearing the latest in bridal and formal attire. Brides register for free gifts.

April 1, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Petruzzello’s: 6950 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085 (north of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

April 7, 2012 (Saturday): Precious Memories Bridal Show
Doubletree Hotel-Dearborn. 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228. Noon till 5pm.
Our Bridal Show’s are fun and informative for everyone. We have more door prize drawings with personalize attention to each bride as they come through our doors. One couple will be chosen to have your story told on our website. The first 20 brides will receive a free gift. Our Vendors have specialized pricing and have one thing in mind serving you. So come and celebrate your engagement with us! Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Children 3 and under are free. For advance tickets please call 734-308-2613.

April 15, 2012: Elegant Wedding Bridal Show Lansing
East Lansing Marriott: Lansing, MI. 12p-5p.
Elegant Wedding Shows presents “The New Look of Bridal Shows” showcasing the finest wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Special features include a Fashion show, Live Entertainment and surprises. Contests and prize drawings allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. Brides and Grooms can register for 2 for 1 $5 tickets on website, $5 admission for all other guests. A portion of proceeds donated to a local charity.

April 22, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Imperial House’s: 701 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Township, MI 48035 (north of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

May 6, 2012 (Sunday): Elegant Wedding Spring Grand Finale
Ukrainian Cultural Center. 26601 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI (just north of Detroit).
Noon-5p. Elegant Wedding Shows presents The Spring Grand Finale showcasing the finest wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Fashion Shows, Live Entertainment, Contests, door prizes and raffle allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. This show features The Groom Room for grooms to be to watch sports and relax in a manly setting. This show benefits a local charity. 2 for 1 bride/groom tickets available on website, $5 entry for all other guests.

August 19, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Sheraton Novi: 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI (north of 8 Mile, west of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

September 14-15, 2012 (Friday-Saturday): GR Brides Fall Bridal Show
Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
Kohler Expos, Inc., Grand Rapids Bridal Shows of West Michigan. visit website for show information.

September 30, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Summit on The Park, Canton: 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton, MI (west of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

TBA September, 2012 (Sunday): Bride’s Day Fall Bridal Show
Suburban Collection Showplace. 46100 Grand River, Novi. MI (northwest of Detroit).

Previous Wedding Shows – click their links to see if new show dates are posted.

February 20 2011 (Sunday) Plymouth Bridal Shows
Plymouth Cultural Center: 525 Farmer Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.

September 25, 2011 (Sunday): Brooklyn Bridal Expo
Super 8 Motel – Grand Ballroom, 155 Wamplers Lake Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230. (lower MI)
noon to 4pm. features a Bridal Fashion Show. Tickets are $5 at the door, pre-register for additional prizes and goodies.

October 1, 2011 (Saturday): First Congregational Church Bridal Show
900 Sixth Street, Bay City, MI 48708. phone 989-892-2409.
First Congregational Church is hosting its first ever bridal show and is happy to provide wedding services to anyone who wishes them. No classes or conditions apply.

October 2, 2011 (Sunday) Crystal Gardens (Livingston) Wedding Extravaganza Bridal Show
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center: 5768 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843.

October 9, 2011 (Sunday) Essence of a Bride: Bridal Show
Birch Run Expo Center Birch Run MI 48607.
12pm- 4pm. Admission is $5. Brides….Register online and receive your ticket FREE! “Experience the Essence” of wedding planning at our one stop shop bridal… Meet with today’s top wedding experts to help you plan your big day. The day’s events will include a spectacular fashion show, amazing prize giveaways, and money saving deals that you do not want to miss!

October 9, 2011 (Sunday): The Elegant Wedding 2011 Bridal Spectacular
Downtown Detroit Marriott. Panache Events, Rescheduled from May 22nd.

October 16, 2011 (Sunday): Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms
5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720. ph# 231-237-0884.
10am until 4pm. Northern Michigan’s finest wedding service providers are gathered together at Castle Farms, Northern Michigan’s premiere wedding location. Spending the day in this magnificent stone castle is bound to evoke a matrimonial mood. Brides can register to win door prizes and the 2011 Grand Giveaway Ceremony and Reception package valued at over $15,000! Admission is $6 per person.

November 5, 2011 (Saturday): Your Big Day Bootcamp
1575 W. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221 (banquet hall next door to Motel 6)
Tips, tricks and expert advice on marching up the aisle stress-free! This event is not a typical bridal expo…it’s more!

November 26, 2011 (Saturday): TOP of the BOB Bridal Boutique at The B.O.B.
The B.O.B. (3rd and 4th floors). 20 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
1pm – 5pm. Over 40 of West Michigan’s top vendors will be on site to guide you through all your wedding needs! Champagne and appetizers will be served throughout the show to complete your shopping experience. Cost $5 (children 5 and under free) A portion of the proceeds to be donated to God’s Kitchen. facebook

January 6-7, 2012 (Friday-Saturday) 42nd Annual Grand Rapids Bridal Show
DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. 303 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Friday 5pm – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm. The Annual Grand Rapids Bridal Show is the largest and longest running bridal show in West Michigan. Over $5,000 in Door Prizes will be given away. visit website for more information. facebook

January 7, 2012 (Saturday) Kalamazoo Wedding Affair
Rose Street Market. 303 N. Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
11am – 3:30pm. Kalamazoo Bride bridal show is elegant, upscale, sophisticated. Save and register online for $5. visit website for more information.

January 7, 2012 (Saturday): Bridal World Show – Saginaw
Dow Event Center. 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607.
11am – 4pm. Bridal show includes a fashion show and area wedding exhibitors. Tickets $6 at the door or pre-register online. visit website for more information.

January 7 + 8, 2012 (Saturday & Sunday) Brides-To-Be Biggest Expo
Hyatt Regency: 600 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126 (west side of Detroit).
12pm – 5pm both days. $8 door, $7 in Advance. Brides-To-Be Inc. Biggest Show of the year. It has a Fashion Show plus up to $20,000 in Door Prizes. for more info visit website or call 586-228-2700.

January 8, 2012 (Sunday): Bridal Celebrations At The Palace
The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI (northwest of Detroit).
Metro Detroit’s Largest Bridal Show. noon to 5pm. Over $100,000 in free gifts and prizes. Bridal Celebrations Show, “over 200 of Metro Detroit’s finest wedding related products and services. Find everything for your wedding, honeymoon and new home in one day and in one place.” Admission Price: $10 available in advance at all Ticket Master locations and the Palace box office, discount coupon available from website.

January 8, 2012 (Sunday): Here Come the Brides Bridal Show
Brighton High School. 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116. info: 810-923-6446.
1pm – 5pm. The Bridal Show that is not only informative but entertaining! You will be treated to an array of vendor displays, a high energy fashion show, over $20,000 in prize giveaways, including a romantic weekend getaway, and Here Come The Brides Bridal Show’s signature “bridal war games” with crowd participation. The first 100 brides receive a free tote bag with gifts. Ticket price is $8, only $5 if you bring a canned good for the needy. If you pre-register on our website, than the bride’s ticket is free. facebook

January 8, 2012 (Sunday): Great Lakes Bay Bridal Expo
Great Hall: 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48640. phone 989-496-2158.
1pm – 4pm. $2 admission.

January 8, 2012 (Sunday): Bridal World Show – Lansing
Lansing Center. 333 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933.
11am – 4:30pm. Bridal show includes a fashion show and area wedding exhibitors. Tickets $4 in advance at Fantastic Finds, $6 at the door. pre-register available online. visit website for more information.

January 8, 2012 (Sunday): Shoreline Bridal Fair
in Muskegon, West Michigan. 12pm – 4pm. 22nd Annual. bridal experts, prizes, fashion show. see website for info. facebook

January 13, 2012 (Friday) Grand Rapids Wedding Affair
Grand Rapids Public Museum. 272 Pearl Street NW, Downtown Grand Rapids.
5pm – 9pm. Grand Rapids Bride bridal show is elegant, upscale, sophisticated. Save and register online for $6. visit website for more information.

January 15, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Fern Hill Country Club: 17600 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Twp (north of Detroit).
12-4pm. up to $10,000 in Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

January 15, 2012 (Sunday): Elegant Wedding Bridal Show Ann Arbor
Briarwood Mall: 100 Briarwood Circle Ann Arbor, MI. 12p-5p.
Elegant Wedding Shows presents “The New Look of Bridal Shows” showcasing the finest wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Two fashion shows, contests and prize drawings will allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. This show benefits The Brides Projects in conjunction with the Cancer Support Community Center of Ann Arbor. FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE… Brides and Grooms can register on website for contests and prize drawings.

January 15, 2012 (Sunday): The Bridal Party Wedding Show
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.
11am – 5pm. 19th Annual Wedding Show featuring area wedding professionals and services, prize drawings. Admission $5 at the door. All Military personnel admitted FREE with military I.D. visit website for more information. facebook

January 15, 2012 (Sunday): Southwest Michigan Bridal Show
Wings Stadium. 309 River Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
11:30am – 3pm. The largest Bridal show in South West Michigan. for more information visit website or call 269-349-2091. facebook

January 15, 2012 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Show
San Marino Club in Troy (north of Detroit). 1pm – 4pm. see website for information.

January 20-21, 2012 (Friday-Saturday): GR Brides Winter Bridal Show
Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
Kohler Expos, Inc., Grand Rapids Bridal Shows of West Michigan. visit website for show information.

January 22, 2012 (Sunday): Amazing Brides Show 2012
Sheraton Ann Arbor: 3200 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
1-4pm. FREE. See what’s hot in 2012 and visit dozens of area businesses offering their expertise to help plan the wedding of your dreams. This free show is conveniently located in the Sheraton Ann Arbor. for more information, phone 248-568-6907.

January 22, 2012 (Sunday) Flaunt Bridal Event
Dearborn Inn. 20301 Oakwood Boulevard. Dearborn, MI 48124.
12pm – 4pm. exhibitors and fashion show. $7 general admission at door, limited amount of free tickets for brides available from website. 586-532-9200. facebook

January 22, 2012 (Sunday): Bridal Celebrations at the Dearborn Inn
20301 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124. (west side of Detroit).
1pm – 4pm. Win up to $25,000 in gifts & prizes. Admission Price: $7 available day of show, discount coupon available on our website.

January 29, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Laurel Manor: 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI (west of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

January 29, 2012 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Show
Iroquois Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI (north of Detroit). 1pm – 4pm. see website for information.

February 5, 2012 (Sunday): Whimsical Occasions Wedding Show
Summit on the Park in Canton, MI (west of Detroit). 1pm – 4pm. see website for information.

February 11, 2012 (Saturday): The Mall of Monroe Bridal Extravaganza
2121 North Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48162 (lower southeast MI). 734-242-9150.
noon to 4pm. Fashion Show at 2pm.

February 12, 2012 (Sunday): Bridal Celebrations at the Auburn Hills Marriott
3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI 48341. (north of Detroit).
1pm – 4pm. Win up to $25,000 in gifts & prizes. Admission Price: $7 available day of show, discount coupon available on our website.

February 12, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Sheraton Ann Arbor: 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
12-3pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

February 12, 2012 (Sunday) Flaunt Bridal Event
Auburn Hills Marriott. 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, Michigan 48341.
12pm – 4pm. exhibitors and fashion show. $7 general admission at door, limited amount of free tickets for brides available from website. 586-532-9200. facebook

February 18, 2012 (Saturday): Here Come the Brides Bridal Show
King’s Court Castle. 2325 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360. show info: 810-923-6446.
Noon – 4pm. “We are the bridal show that is not only informative but entertaining! Over $20,000 in prize giveaways, including a romantic weekend getaway, and our signature ‘bridal war games’ with crowd participation. The first 100 brides receive a free tote bag with gifts.” facebook

February 18 & 19, 2012 (Saturday + Sunday): Novi Bridal Expo
Suburban Collection Showplace. 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI (northwest of Detroit).
Noon to 5pm. Tickets $10 at door. “Michigan’s Largest two day Bridal Expo”. Up to $100,000 In Prizes, Gifts, Coupon Giveaways. Hundreds of experts, three completely different choreographed runway Fashion Shows daily, continuous informal modeling stations. visit website or call 888-900-EXPO(3976).

February 19, 2012 (Sunday): Here Come the Brides Bridal Show
Soaring Eagle Inn Casino and Converence Center. 6800 E. Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. info: 810-923-6446. 1pm – 5pm. The Bridal Show that is not only informative but entertaining! You will be treated to an array of vendor displays, a high energy fashion show, over $20,000 in prize giveaways, including a romantic weekend getaway, and Here Come The Brides Bridal Show’s signature “bridal war games” with crowd participation. The first 100 brides receive a free tote bag with gifts. Ticket price is $8, only $5 if you bring a canned good for the needy. If you pre-register on our website, bride’s ticket is free.

February 19, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Palazzo Grande: 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp, MI (northeast of Detroit).
12-3:30pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

February 19, 2012 (Sunday): Elegant Wedding Bridal Show Flint
Riverfront Banquet Center: Flint, MI. 12p-5p.
Elegant Wedding Shows presents “The New Look of Bridal Shows” showcasing exceptional wedding professionals to assist brides and grooms with intimate to elaborate plans for that dream wedding. Special features include a dynamic Fashion show, Live Entertainment and The Groom Room. Contests and prize drawings will allow brides and grooms to win great prizes throughout the day. Brides and Grooms can register for 2 for 1 $5 tickets on website, $5 admission for all other guests. A portion of proceeds donated to local charity.

February 25-26, 2012 (Saturday-Sunday): West Michigan Wedding Association Bridal Show
DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. 303 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Saturday 2pm-7pm, Sunday noon to 4pm. Tickets $7 at the door. visit website for more information.

February 26, 2012 (Sunday): Brides-To-Be Show
Sheraton Novi: 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI (northwest of Detroit).
12-4pm. features a Fashion Show and Door Prizes. visit website or call 586-228-2700.

* the above list is courtesy of Mike’s professional DJ services in Michigan.

Dueling Pianos International looks forward to providing an Michigan Dueling Piano Wedding Entertainment at your wedding!

Dueling Pianos International is the Nation’s leading source for Dueling Pianos Weddings, Dueling Pianos Corporate Functions and Fundraisers.  There is a wealth of information in this blog for Brides and Grooms, Corporate Event Planners and Student Activities Planning Groups.  The links on the right side of your screen will take you directly to our website (www.duelingpianoshows.com). 

In this blog, you will find video previews of some of our best entertainers, information about the different veteran dueling piano players with which we work, information about upcoming events and past performances, tips for planning a successful Dueling Pianos event and reviews from some of our past clients.  We are positive you will find all informaton you need for planning any type of Dueling Pianos event right here on this page and we trust that you will find yourt time spent at www.duelingpianoshows.com enjoyable. 

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For more information about hiring Dueling Pianos talent in Florida, visit www.duelingpianoshows.com or call (248)398-9711 (ext. 122)

The modern day concept of Dueling Pianos has been in existence for more than two decades. Crocodile Rocks, Howl at the Moon, Rumrunners, and Ernie Biggs are a few of the most popular Dueling Pianos chains. Did you know that many of the entertainers that perform regularly in these venues are available for private functions, corporate events, and weddings?

The Florida Dueling Pianos artists of Dueling Pianos International (wwwww.doubletroubleduelingpianos.com), are excited about being a part of your next corporate function, fundraiser, college event, or wedding. Below are some of the cities in which we have performed over the past several years:

Savanahh {Wedding Dueling Pianos}

Miami Corporate Dueling Pianos

Orlando Dueling Pianos FL

Tampa Dueling Pianos Florida

Jacksonvilli (College Dueling Pianos)

Tuscaloosa College Dueling Pianos Florida

Florida Dueling Pianos for Weddings and Fundraisers

Coco Beacch Dueling Pianos

Miami, FL Dueling Pianos

Naples

Lehigh Valley {Dueling Pianos video FLORIDA}

South Florida {DUELING PIANOS WEDDING RECEPTION}

Fort Myers college dueling pianos

Juno Beach

Hollywood, Florida Dueling Pianos

Atlantic Beach

North Miami College Dueling Pianos performance

Fort Walton Dueling Pianos performance

Boca Raton

Key West (Dueling Pianos bars)

Panama City
Homestead, Florida
Orlando (Jellyroll’s Dueling Pianos players)

Okeechobee, Florida
Destin, Florida (Dueling Pianos wedding Receptions)

Daytona WEDDING DUELING PIANOS FL

Gainsville Florida Dueling Pianos Weddings
Gainsville, Florida Dueling Pianos
Coconut Creek (Special Events for Conferences Piano Entertainment)
Treasure Island corporate dueling pianos FLORIDA

Orange Park
Indian Rocks Beach DUELING PIANOS

Call us today so we can make your next function an event that your guests will never forget!!!

(248-398-9711 x 122)

Michigan Dueling Piano Players

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar is open 7 days weekly and features the Dueling Piano concept 4 nights weekly. Frank Turner, Noel Leaman and Ryan Romanik are a few of the faces who will fill the piano benches most often. Sidney Wingfield, John Sackett, Paul Hoefler and Scott Hedden are a few of the freelance Duelers who will frequent 526 traveling from Florida, New York and Ohio on for select weekly engagements. The MICHIGAN DUELING PIANOS circuit has always been a bit more active than that of other regions. 526 Main Dueling Pianos Bar has pushed the Michigan Dueling Pianos arena over-the-top!

Things you should ask each Minnesota/Minneapolis Dueling Pianos Wedding act you are considering:
Minnesota Dueling Pianos Wedding FAQ:
1) How many weddings have you performed?
2) Do you have a list of references you can provide?
a. If you are given a list of email addresses as references, beware of web-based addresses such as @gmail.com, @hotmail.com or @yahoo.com as they may very well be used in a deceiving manner.
3) How long have you performed the Dueling Pianos concept?
a. Any veteran Dueling Piano entertainer will tell you that they never really mastered the concept in their early years. The more experience the Dueling Pianist has, the more adept they will be in their ability to entertain a diverse audience at your Dueling Pianos Wedding reception or Minnesota Dueling Pianos event.
4) Have you ever been fired from a Traditional Dueling Pianos venue?
a. Several Dueling Pianos entertainers who are currently taking advantage of advertising on the Internet have been fired multiple times from multiple Dueling Pianos venues and can now, only attain employment from single-date Talent Purchasers who do not specialize in The Dueling Pianos concept.
5) Do you charge hourly or by event?
a. A good Minnesota Dueling Pianos team will entertain your guests from time the doors open for guest arrival, to the time your very last guests walk out the doors. Some Minneapolis Dueling Pianos companies will charge by the hour, offering an initial fee that is seemingly attractive only to be later disappointed when the true hourly fee is unveiled.
6) How many events have you performed this past month where you were required to keep the performance “clean”?
a. Many inexperienced dueling piano players only know how to utilize off-color humor as a means of comedy. Shock Value goes a long way, but is 100% out of line when performing at a high profile corporate event or a Wedding Reception. QUALIFY THE ACT YOU ARE CONSIDERING. YOU ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO MAKE YOUR EVENT RIGHT. Quoted from Simone Vitale, leader of The Simone Vitale Band, “An act can’t go back the next night to get it right…..a wedding reception or corporate event is a once in a lifetime event.”

Overview of The Funkeys Dueling Pianos for Minnesota Dueling Pianos events in Duluth, Mankato, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington and surrounding cities

The Funkeys (www.thefunkeys.net) consist of Two Minnesota Veteran Dueling Piano Players, Dan Satterberg and Marshall Charloff with a third Minnesota native, Jon Li, on stand-by. Both Marshall and Dan have served as MINNESOTA DUELING PIANOS Entertainment Directors for established dueling pianos venues such as Axel’s Bonfire Grill, Little Ditties, RumRunners and Jellyrolls. Books could be written on the contributions both Dan and Marshall have made to the Dueling Pianos arena. Both are responsible for authoring some of the stock bits and call-downs performed in Dueling Pianos venues across the country. Many younger duelers owe their start in the dueling pianos concept to both Marshall and Dan as they are both very giving and nurturing in their training approach.
For all Minnesota Dueling Pianos events, Weddings, Fundraisers and Corporate events, The Funkeys provide back ground music for Cocktail/Dinner, a Featured Dueling Pianos performance of up to (4) hours (we strongly recommend a 2 hour performance followed by our DJ service) and a DJ service following the Featured Dueling Pianos performance for a well-rounded night of entertainment.
The Funkeys provide complete production including Sound Reinforcement, Lighting and Grand Pianos. Set up and Sound Check is completed one hour prior to your dueling pianos Minnesota event.

What is the best way to Hire Minnesota Dueling Piano Players?
All Brides, Grooms and Corporate Event Planners are strongly urged to make their initial inquiry by phone. The more information that is transferred during the phone call, the more likely we will be to service your event better for the best price possible.
Are the Funkeys only available in the state of Minnesota?
Although the Funkeys perform in their home state of Minnesota quite often, they are no strangers to traveling all over the Northern Plains and the Midwest. Below, please see a partial list of our engagements over the past several years:

Date City State
8/20/2010 T.B.D. MN Dueling Pianos Wedding
8/21/2010 T.B.D. Minnesota Dueling Pianos
8/24/2010 Peosta IA
8/25/2010 Calmar IA
8/26/2010 Indianapolis IN
8/28/2010 Mt. Pleasant MI
9/3/2010 Cedar Rapids IA
9/11/2010 Osceola WI
9/15/2010 Lincoln IL
9/16/2010 Fenton MI
9/17/2010 Omaha NEBRASKA Dueling Pianos Wedding
9/18/2010 Minneapolis (Dueling Pianos Wedding)
9/24/2010 Bridgewater VA
9/25/2010 Kasson

Minnesota Dueling Pianos

10/1/2010 Notre Dame IN
10/2/2010 Marshall [Minnesota Dueling Pianos]
10/8/2010 South Dakota South Dakota Dueling Pianos
10/14/2010 California PA
10/15/2010 Peoria IL
10/16/2010 Spencer IA
10/16/2010 Keokuk IA
10/19/2010 Boston MA
10/22/2010 Grand Rapids MI
10/30/2010 Plattesburg WI
11/1/2010 Des Moines IA
11/3/2010 Clinton IA
11/4/2010 Great Falls MT
11/5/2010 Lincoln IL
11/6/2010 Ursa IL
11/6/2010 Osceola WI
11/19/2010 Baraboo WI
11/27/2010 New Ulm MN
12/1/2010 Worthington PA
12/1/2010 Harrisburg PA
12/1/2010 Hazleton PA
12/3/2010 Kalamazoo MI
12/9/2010 Rice Lake WI
12/10/2010 Minneapolis Minnesota Dueling Pianos
12/11/2010 Wichita KS
12/17/2010 Cedar Rapids IA
12/31/2010 Sandwich IL
1/6/2011 Welch Dueling Pianos, DUELING PIANOS MINNESOTA
1/14/2011 Minneapolis {DUELING PIANOS MINNESOTA}
1/21/2011 Menomonie Wisconsin Dueling Pianos
1/28/2011 Sartell MN: Dueling Pianos
1/29/2011 poo poo browne WISCONSIN: DUELING pIANOS
2/12/2011 Normal IL
2/26/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
2/12/2011 Cincinnati OH
2/19/2011 University of Indianapolis IN
2/25/2011 Sandwich IL
2/26/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
3/4/2011 MN
3/11/2011 MN
3/12/2011 Wayzata MN
3/17/2011-3/19/2011 Waterloo IA
3/18/2011 Boston MA
3/21/2011 Indianapolis IN
3/23/2011 Minnesota
3/31/2011 St. Paul’s Northern Plains Naca Conference
4/1/2011 Clinton IA
4/4/2011 Madison Wisconsin
4/9/2011 Byron MN
4/14/2011-4/16/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
4/21/2011-4/23/2011 Waterloo IA
4/22/2011 West Des Moines IA
4/28/2010 Eau Claire WISCONSIN
4/29/2011 Superior Dueling Pianos, WI
5/5/2011 Salina KS
5/6/2011 Parsons KS
5/7/2011 Overland Park KS
5/10/2011 Greensburg PA
5/12/2011-5/14/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
5/15/2011 Osage Beach MO
5/19/2011 Chesnut Hill MA
5/20/2011 MN
6/3/2011-6/4/2011 Waterloo Club
6/4/2011 MN
6/11/2011 Essex MT
6/12/2011 MN
6/14/2011
6/17/2011 Fort Leonard Wood MO
6/24/2011 Fort Leonard Wood MO
6/25/2011 Langsford SD
6/25/2011 Fort Leonard Wood MO
6/26/2011 Oakford IL
6/27/2011 Indianapolis IN
7/7/2011-7/9/2011 Joplin Club
7/14/2011-7/16/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
7/16/2011 St. Joseph MO
7/21/2011-7/23/2011 Waterloo Club
7/23/2011 Brooklyn MI
7/29/2011 Fort Knox KY
7/29/2011 Fort McCoy WI
7/30/2011 Stevens Point {Wisconsin dueling pianos}
8/6/2011 Breezy Point MN
8/11/2011-8/13/2011 Joplin Club
8/12/2011 Pipestone MN
8/13/2011 IOWA WEDDING IA
8/14/2011 Detroit MI
8/17/2011 Pueblo CO
8/18/2011-8/20/2011 Waterloo Club
8/19/2011 Albion MI
8/24/2011 Elgin IL
8/25/2011 Kingsport TN
8/25/2011 Lafayette IN
8/25/2011 Indianapolis IN
8/26/2011 Lebanon TN
8/26/2011 Angola IN
8/27/2011 Lake Forest IL
8/29/2011 Peosta IA
8/29/2011 Mason City IA
8/30/2011 Calmar IA
8/31/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
9/3/2011 Wedding w/ Bullwinkels
9/4/2011 Duluth MN: Dueling Pianos
9/9/2011 Adrian MI
9/10/2011 Minneapolis Dueling Pianos: Minnesota
9/12/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
9/15/2011 Fenton MI
9/16/2011 St. Joseph MN
9/16/2011 Fort Presidio CA
9/16/2011 Villanova PA
9/17/2011 Springfield MA
9/20/2011 Aberdeen SD
9/23/2011 Notre Dame IN
9/29/2011 Glassboro NJ
9/30/2011 Fargo ND
9/30/2011 Fort Knox KY
10/1/2011 Wisconsin Dells Dueling Pianos: Wisconsin
10/7/2011 APCA / Northeast
10/8/2011 APCA / Northeast
10/9/2011 APCA / Northeast
10/8/2011 Minneapolis MN
10/8/2011 Burlington IA
10/14/2011 Mankato MN
10/15/2011 Stewartville MN
10/28/2011 Stevens Point WI
10/28/2011 APCA Midwest
10/29/2011 APCA Midwest
10/30/2011 APCA Midwest
11/3/2011 APCA SOUTH
11/4/2011 APCA SOUTH
11/5/2011 APCA SOUTH
11/3/2011 Naca West
11/4/2011 Naca West
11/5/2011 Naca West
11/4/2011 Oroville CA
11/5/2011 Oroville CA
11/12/2011 Denison IA
11/14/2011 Clinton IA
11/15/2011 Bettendorf IA
11/16/2011 Madison WI
11/17/2011 Fort Dodge IA
11/18/2011 Sioux Falls SD
11/19/2011 Indianola IA
12/3/2011 Rapid City SD
12/5/2011 McAllen TX
12/6/2011 McAllen TX
12/7/2011 Mc’ TX
12/10/2011 Cedar Rapids IA
12/17/2011 Cincinnati OH
12/17/2011 Robinson IL
12/17/2011 Bloomington MN

We look forward to seeing you in Minnesota in 2012 !!!

Thanks,

Stacy Schedel sschedel@danby.com

More Reviews for Dueling Pianos OHIO events:

Good Morning!

Thank you for the follow up email. I had emailed Jason Scarcelli shortly after our office party to let him know everything was perfect!
We had around 200 people at our event and I had numerous comments on how much fun it was. The performers were wonderful and
very entertaining. They were on time and very professional. I had asked when scheduling that they keep the tone of the evening fairly “clean”
as not to offend some of our guests. They were very accommodating and did not disappoint! We scheduled the pianos for 1 hour and then DJ service.
I have had several requests for the Dueling Pianos for our 2012 party with more piano time!

Yes, you can add me to your email list and I would be happy to be used as a reference.

Sincerely,

Pam Holman
HR Assistant
Ag Credit, ACA
pholman@agcredit.net

The modern day concept of Dueling Pianos has been in existence for more than two decades. Crocodile Rocks, Howl at the Moon, Rumrunners, and Ernie Biggs are a few of the most popular Dueling Pianos chains. Did you know that many of the entertainers that perform regularly in these venues are available for private functions, corporate events, and weddings?

The Virginia Dueling Pianos artists of Dueling Pianos International (www.duelingpianoshows.com), are excited about being a part of your next corporate function, fundraiser, college event, or wedding. Below are some of the cities in which we have performed over the past several years:

Abington  {Wedding Dueling Pianos}

 Altoona  Corporate Dueling Pianos

 Berks  Dueling Pianos PA

 Beaver  Dueling Pianos Pennsylvania

 Harrisburg  (College Dueling Pianos)

 Brandywine  College Dueling Pianos Pennsylvania

 Dubois

Erie, PA Dueling Pianos

Fayette

Hazleton  Penn State Dueling Pianos shows

Lehigh Valley  {Dueling Pianos Pennsylvania}

Greater Allegheny  {DUELING PIANOS WEDDING RECEPTION}

Mont Alto  college dueling pianos

New Kensington

 Schuylkill

 Shenango

 Wilkes-Barre  College Dueling Pianos performance

 Worthington-Scranton  College Dueling Pianos performance

 York

 Virginia Beach

 Williamsburg Richmond

 Arlington

Hampton (Luckie’s Dueling Pianos players)

 Springfield

 Jamestown  (Dueling Pianos wedding Receptions)

 Alexandria  WEDDING DUELING PIANOS PA

 Chesapeake

 Federicksburg

Fairfax  corporate dueling pianos PENNSYLVANIA

 Yorktown

Mount Vernon  DUELING PIANOS

Call us today so we can make your next function an event that your guests will never forget!!!

(248-398-9711 x 122)

This summer, Dueling Pianos International will be sharing the bill with for pre and post show performance of the following artists at the 2010 OC FAIR in Costa Mesa, California: 

For routing, avails and pricing for Headline Dueling Pianos performances, call 248.398.9711 x 122 or send email to jasons@lorioross.com. 

Bad Company

Jeff Dunham,  Martina McBride,  Ziggy Marley

Faith Hill,  Blue Oyster Cult,  Adam Lambert

Ratt,  Dokken,  Sammy Hagar

B-52s,  Styx,  Joan Jett

Wierd Al Yankovic,  Gary Hoey,  ZZ Top

HISTORY OF THE OC FAIR

The fair first took place in the year 1890 and consisted of some minor exhibits in Santa Ana and a horse race. From 1889 to 1894 the fair was run by the Orange County Community Fair Corporation, but was then taken over by the Orange County Fair Association, Inc. Early fairs mainly consisted of horse races and livestock shows, but around 1900 new attractions were added and the fair become a yearly occurrence. At that time, the fair was located in Santa Ana, except for a brief period after World War I, when it was moved to Huntington Beach.

Starting in 1916, the fair was managed by the Orange County Farm Bureau. An Orange County Fair Board was elected in 1925, and the fair was moved to Anaheim with the addition of a rodeo and carnival. Following World War II the 32nd District Agricultural Association was formed by the state of California, and it took on the task of running the fair. The state purchased land from the Santa Ana Army Air Base and set some of it aside for use as a new fairgrounds. In 1949 the fair became a five day long event and was relocated to the old army base, which quickly became the permanent location. The city of Costa Mesa was incorporated in 1953 with the fair residing in its boundaries; it has been the home of the fair ever since.

OC Fair Attendance History

Year Attendance
2009 1,070,061[1]
2008 1,062,673[1]
2007 1,090,653
2006 924,315
2005 1,058,192
2004 963,984
2003 881,596
2002 898,197
2001 843,347
2000 808,810
1999 724,561
1998 723,061
1997 785,944

Dueling Pianos International looks forward to making new friends this year in Costa Mesa, California.  We’ll see you at the OC Fair!

www.duelingpianoshows.com

All Brides and Grooms who contact Dueling Pianos International have one thing in common — they want to offer their guests something DIFFERENT.  Watching a Dueling Pianos perfomance in a traditional Dueling Piano bar is a unique and excitiing experience.  Likewise, Dueling Piano wedding receptions can be a great time.  However, if scrupulous attention is not given to the itinerary of events and the physical layout of your facility, your Dueling Pianos Wedding Reception may not yeild the energy and excitement that you witnessed at Crocodile Rocks, Howl at the Moon, Ernie Biggs or RumRunners.   

The consultants at Dueling Pianos International have years of experience in Wedding Entertainment and have served as Wedding Planners at Lorio Ross Sterling Entertainment, the largest Wedding Entertaiment agency in the Midwest.  For more information on incorporating the Dueling Pianos concept into your wedding reception, please visit www.duelingpianoshows.com or contact Lorio Ross Sterling Entertainment at 248.398.9711.  The information provided in this post will serve as a checklist for setting up the proper environment for a Dueling Pianos Wedding Reception. 

Setting up a proper environment for a traditional wedding reception is a relatively simple task:  Cocktail Hour followed by dinner, toasts, featured dances and then it’s party time!  This formula has been used for centuries and is always successful if you have hired professional entertainers to facilitate each event of the evening.  However, one must plan for a different series of events when considering featuring the Dueling Pianos concept at a wedding reception.

When considering Dueling Pianos for wedding entertainment, the first question to ask is, “How does dueling pianos differ from a band or DJ?”  The answer is simple:  a traditional band leader’s main objective at a wedding reception is to get people on the dance floor and KEEP them on the dance floor.  Although over the past 20 years the dueling pianos concept has evolved to include dancing, getting people on the dance floor is NOT the main objective of a good Dueling Pianos team.  So, how is dancing included in a good Dueling Pianos Wedding performance?

THE DUELING PIANO WEDDING RECEPTION PERFORMANCE

A good Dueling Pianos performance will consist of the following, IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 

1)  2 or 3 opening songs where the audience can sing or shout out the “hook” of a song

2) The entertainers should, in a fun and entertaining way, ”outline” the Dueling Pianos Concept for those in the audience who have never witnessed a piano performance of this kind.

3)  Entertainers will then perform several requests from the audience

4) Entertainers will then “call out” members of the audience to the stage for light-hearted roasts.

5) Enterainers continue to take requests and incorporate songs which showcase their talent

6) The last 20 or 30 minutes of a good Dueling Pianos Wedding performance should be performed in a way that welcomes the entire audience to the dance floor allowing the entertainers to end their featured performance and make a natural transition from Dueling Pianos to DJ entertainment.

Although the video below is of a smaller casual Dueling Pianos Corporate  performance, the above 6 steps are followed.

THE DUELING PIANOS WEDDING RECEPTION (PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF FACILITY)

When planning a Dueling Pianos wedding reception, realize that some of your guests will want to start dancing immediately.  Let’s face it, you can’t make your guests remain seated at your reception;  some people will actually feel cheated out of their evening if they can’t dance whenever they wish.  So, how do we allow guests to dance without disrupting the featured sing along / comedy performance for everyone else?  Here’s how:

It is common practice for guests to stay off of the dance floor until the Bride and Groom have had their first dance.  At a Dueling Pianos Wedding Reception, it’s best to feature the Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Bridal Party and Bride and Groom dances BEFORE the Dueling Pianos performance begins.  This will allow any guests who may wish to dance during the Dueling Pianos performance to do so without breaking traditional protocal.  Dueling Pianos International likes to recommend the East Coast Style Wedding for this very reason.  For more information on the East Coast Style Wedding, please CLICK HERE.

Placement of the dance floor must also be given careful consideration.  Whenever possible, the dance floor should be place to the side of the stage (seen below) so guests who wish to dance can do so without blocking the view of those who wish to participate in the Dueling Pianos show.

A perfect set up for a Dueling Pianos Wedding

Not the best set up for a Dueling Pianos Wedding Reception

Dueling Pianos / Wedding Receptions and “Tipping”

One of the concerns all Brides and Grooms have when planning a Dueling Pianos wedding reception involves the notion of “tipping”.  In traditional Dueling Piano venues, it is no secret that the entertainers incorporate tipping into their performances.  Some entertainers will take the notion of “tipping” to the point of upsetting people watching the show.  Dueling Pianos International NEVER allows their entertainers to place tip jars on pianos at Corporate/Private or Wedding Dueling Piano performances.  Simply put, asking your guests to tip the entertainers at your wedding reception is in poor taste.  

At the same time, the concept of Dueling Pianos focuses on “letting the audience be in control of the show” – to a degree.  If “tips” are removed from the performnce, a certain element of fun and excitement is removed from the performance.  For this reason, we like to offer a recommendation of allowing the entertianers to incorporate ”tips” in the performance while making it abundantly clear that ALL tips will be donated to the Bride and Groom’s favorite charity.  We have found that 50% of our Brides and Grooms find this idea appealinng.  In any event, the  chice is completely up to the Bride and Groom.

In summary, Dueling Pianos provided by Dueling Pianos International (www.duelingpianoshows.com) is excited to be a part of your wedding reception.  Our wedding entertainment consultants will work with you to develop an itinerary of events and a suitable physical layout of your banuet facility that will create a unique atmosphere of class and excitement.  Call us today at 248.398.9711 to start planning your dream wedding today!

Although there are only a few venues in the state of NEW YORK that are attempting the Dueling Pianos concept, Corporate and Private Dueling Pianos performances and Wedding Dueling Piano performances are in great demand.  For information on how to bring the best Dueling Piano talent to your event, please visit www.duelingpianoshows.com for booking information or email jasons@lorioross.com for a direct quote.

New York Dueling Piano performances are not only a hit with New York fortune 500 companies, ticketed banquet events, and weddings, they are also very popular at Universities for students activities and events.  For a video preview of Dueling Pianos international’s latest performance at Notre Dame University, please see the video below or call 248.398.9711 to ask for a DVD to be mailed directy to your address:

Recent New York Dueling Pianos International Performances include:

Mickey Spillanes – East Chester NEW YORK
Union College – Schenectady NEW YORK

Mirror Lake Inn — Lake Placid {Dueling Pianos New York}

Danfords Hotel and Marina — Port Jefferson, New York

New York Chiropractic College — Seneca Falls (New York Dueling Pianos)

First Arena — Elmira, New York

Canisius College — Buffalo, New York

SUNY Oswego — Oswego (New York College Dueling Pianos)

The Pearl — Albany {DUELING PIANOS NEW YORK}

**For more resources on hiring and booking Dueling Pianos in New York, vist www.duelingpianoshows.com or www.LRSCOLLEGEENTERTAINMENT.COM  or call 248.398.9711 **