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Michigan’s dueling piano show

Two pianos, two entertainers, and a room full of people singing songs they picked themselves. All request, all ages, and we bring the whole show to your venue anywhere in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana.

Song request slip
How a show works

The crowd runs the show

A dueling piano show is a live, all-request sing-along musical comedy. Nobody sits and watches. The players pull the room in, the guests pick the songs, and the night goes wherever the crowd takes it.

  1. Guests write the requests

    Slips go up on the piano all night. Classic rock, country, Motown, 90s, current top 40, and the song your dad has been waiting for.

  2. Two pianos trade off

    The players duel for the room, trade verses, and work the crowd between songs. It is as much a comedy show as a concert.

  3. Everyone sings

    The quiet table is on its feet by the second set. It works for a 60-person backyard party and a 2,000-seat theater the same way.

15+years of shows
3states: MI, OH & IN
100%piano-player owned
5.0WeddingWire rating
Wedding guests singing along at a Mobile Dueling Pianos show in Michigan
Request slips, 11:40 pm
The show

Pick your lineup

From one piano in a pub to a full horn section on a festival stage. Choose the size of the sound and we build the show around it.

Solo piano

One entertainer, one piano, all request. The intimate version for pubs, cocktail hours and smaller rooms where the player gets to know the crowd.

piano
Who’s on stage
1 playerLineup
Up to ~75 guestsBest for

Request solo piano

Solo piano entertainer performing at a bar

Dueling pianos

The straight-up show. Two players, two pianos, and a sing-along musical comedy that takes requests all night. The right call for almost any occasion.

pianopiano
Who’s on stage
2 playersLineup
Any size roomBest for

Request dueling pianos

Dueling piano player performing on a grand piano at a Michigan event

Dueling pianos with drums

Two pianos plus a drummer. A full-band kick on the dance floor in a package that still fits a ballroom stage. Great for bars, festivals and big parties.

pianodrumspiano
Who’s on stage
3 playersLineup
Dance-floor energyBest for

Request dueling pianos with drums

Dueling pianos with drum kit set up on a ballroom stage

Dueling piano band

Add guitar, sax, even a horn section. The biggest sound we do, for theaters, festivals and the kind of party people talk about for years.

saxpianodrumspianoguitar
Who’s on stage
4+ playersLineup
Festival-scaleBest for

Request dueling piano band

Dueling piano band on a stage under purple and gold lights
From recent shows

Hear the room

Short clips from the last few months, straight from the shows. Tap one to watch with sound.

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District 142Wyandotte, MI
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Meadow Brook HallRochester Hills, MI
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Belleville Yacht ClubBelleville, MI
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NOMI LoungeNorthville, MI
Sound on
40th birthday partyMadison Heights, MI
Players

The players

We are Michigan musicians, not a booking agency. The team has worked the major dueling-piano chains, cruise lines and theaters around the world, and these are the players you will see at shows across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

Frank, owner, player and director with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Frank

Owner, player and director

Over 15 years in dueling pianos. Frank has worked with every major piano-bar chain plus Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, performed in more than 27 countries, and spent two years in residency at Crazy Pianos in the Netherlands. Born and raised in Petoskey.

Rhonda, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Rhonda

Piano player

One of the most requested entertainers on the team. A vocal range that covers Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner through Norah Jones and Adele, and a career fronting nationally touring bands.

Pauleo, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Pauleo

Piano player

Over 40 years as a professional musician. A friendly, interactive style that works for every age in the room, with piano chops second to none.

Kelly, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Kelly

Piano player

Perfect pitch, which makes her unstoppable on requests from any artist. Started her career in Canada and has led bands and rocked piano bars around the world.

Tommy, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Tommy

Piano player

Twenty years in the Kalamazoo scene as a player and educator, then on to the major dueling-piano chains and Norwegian Cruise Line. A catalog that runs from the 50s to this week’s top 40.

Tim, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Tim

Piano player

Holds two Guinness World Records for the most consecutive hours played on piano. His energy takes a show to another level.

Don, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Don

Piano player

A great musician with a fun attitude and a list of tunes that keeps any age group tapping all night.

Paul, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Paul

Piano player

A mix of musicianship and comedy that keeps the room laughing between songs.

Julie, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Julie

Piano player

A native of the Metro Detroit music scene who plays solo and dueling shows all around town. Her original music is on Spotify and Apple Music.

Marc, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Marc

Piano player

A 30-year veteran of the Michigan dueling pianos scene. His high energy and comedic charm make for a great event, whatever the occasion.

Mark, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Mark

Piano player

A music graduate of the University of Windsor who taught piano for years and toured the US and Canada with well-known tribute acts. He joined the dueling pianos scene in 2018 and never looked back.

Jack, piano, drums and vocals with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Jack

Piano, drums and vocals

One of the newest members of the team. His energetic style brings nothing but fun for everyone in the room, and on drums, piano and vocals he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Sasha, piano player with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Sasha

Piano player

Came to Michigan from California in 2015 and brought her amazing jazz vocals and uplifting party spirit with her. A great entertainer for any occasion.

Paul, drummer with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Paul

Drummer

Thirty years behind a kit with bands across Metro Detroit. The heartbeat of the dance floor on almost every show we do.

Darin, drummer with Mobile Dueling Pianos

Darin

Drummer

A well-known veteran of the Metro Detroit and Windsor music scenes, with two decades in party and tribute bands. His original music is on all the streaming services, and he plays many of our dueling piano shows throughout the year.

5.0

Rated 5.0 by couples on WeddingWire, Couples’ Choice Award winner

“Frank and the team were absolute pros to work with across the board.”
Max C., WeddingWire, 2022
“Highly recommend over a DJ and band.”
Sarah, WeddingWire, 2022
“Frank and his band were so much fun! Everyone had a blast.”
Renee, WeddingWire, 2021
“These guys are awesome! Totally recommend if you’re looking for something different.”
Rebecca, WeddingWire, 2021

Companies, campuses and cities that have booked the show

  • University of Michigan
  • Kellogg’s
  • Edward Jones
  • Ilitch Holdings
  • Four Winds Casinos
  • City of Petoskey
  • YMCA
  • Uber
  • Live in the D
  • The Elia Group
  • GLP Events
  • Laidig
Book a show

Request your date

Tell us about the event and we will come back with availability and a quote, usually the same day. No commitment until you say so.

What’s the occasion?

Step 1 of 4

Pick the kind of event so we can tailor the show.

When and where?

Step 2 of 4. A rough date is fine if you are still deciding.

Sorry, we only book shows in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. If your venue is in one of those states, choose it above and we will take it from there.

Add the event date, city and state.

How big a sound?

Step 3 of 4. Not sure? Pick dueling pianos and we will advise.

Choose a lineup, or pick dueling pianos if you are not sure.

Where should we send the quote?

Step 4 of 4

Add your name, phone and a valid email so we can reach you.

We reply by email or phone, usually within a day. No spam, ever.

Request received

Thanks! Frank or someone on the team will check the date and get back to you shortly. Want to talk now? Call (720) 210-3131.

Service area

Where we play

Mobile Dueling Pianos books shows in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. We bring the pianos, sound and lights to your venue in any of these cities and everywhere in between, and travel inside the three states is included in your quote.

Michigan Home base

  • Detroit & Metro Detroit
  • Ann Arbor
  • Grand Rapids
  • Lansing
  • Flint
  • Kalamazoo
  • Traverse City
  • Petoskey
  • Saginaw & Bay City
  • Rochester Hills

Ohio

  • Toledo
  • Cleveland
  • Columbus
  • Cincinnati
  • Dayton
  • Akron
  • Sandusky & Put-in-Bay

Indiana

  • Indianapolis
  • Fort Wayne
  • South Bend
  • Bloomington
  • Evansville
  • Lafayette

Outside Michigan, Ohio or Indiana? We are not able to take bookings beyond these three states.

Questions

Good to know

Where do you perform?

Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Our home base is Metro Detroit and we play across all three states every month, from Petoskey and Traverse City down to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. We do not book shows outside those three states.

Do you bring the pianos and sound?

Yes. We arrive with the pianos, sound system, lighting and everything the show needs. Tell us about the room and we handle the rest.

Can guests really request anything?

That is the show. Guests write requests on slips and we play them live, from the 50s to current top 40. Shows are built for all ages, and we keep the comedy where you want it for your crowd.

How is this different from a DJ or a band?

It is live and it is interactive. Guests pick the music, the players pull the room into the show, and nobody is standing around waiting for the dance floor to start. Couples on WeddingWire describe choosing it over a DJ or band as the best decision they made.

How long is a show?

Most shows run two to three hours with a short break, and we can cover cocktail hour with a solo player first. We shape the schedule around your event.

How far ahead should we book?

Peak wedding and holiday-party dates fill first, so earlier is better. Send the date and we will tell you right away whether it is open.

Is there a travel fee?

Travel inside Michigan, Ohio and Indiana is built into your quote, so the price we send is the price. Tell us the city and we will include it.

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