Blog Archives
The treasure trove of blogs. Every post that any member of our company has written can be found here in our archives. If you are looking for something in particular, it may be easier to use the search function from the main blog page or the blog map.
For those of you who like to scroll through endless pages, this is for you!
Cedar Ridge Winery
The echoing baritone of my favorite guest giving an amazing rendition of the classic Blue Christmas filled the room at Cedar Ridge Winery during the whimsical Silent Auction, Wine, and Whiskey Trees event. With his collar popped and a soulful Elvis impression, he was...
Royal Melbourne Country Club Elegant Wedding Reception
Great weddings start with great venues. Royal Melbourne Country Club joins the top of our list for elegant Country Club weddings with stunning views. Located in Long Grove IL (Near Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire), Royal Melbourne is a perfect venue to get away from...
White Eagle Country Club Event
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos had the honor of performing at a recent White Eagle Country Club event. Only members of the club could attend this private event. This beautiful country club is located in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois. This club has...
Baraboo Arts Banquet Center Wedding
Dueling pianos performed a Baraboo Arts Banquet Center wedding in Baraboo, Wisconsin. With brick walls and iron chandeliers, this venue makes a great backdrop for any event, including the infamous Ringling Brothers Circus (for more information on Baraboo Arts Banquet...
Plants and Pianos Mingle At Blumen Gardens
Over the last 3 years, I've seen some truly amazing wedding venues. From old warehouses, to farms, brides and grooms will stop at nothing to pick the most amazing and interesting locations for their "I do's". This past week, however, I can honestly say that I...
Harper College Fundraiser
Felix and Fingers had the opportunity to perform for a Harper College Fundraiser recently to help raise money for Habitat For Humanity. The fundraiser itself took place at the Harper College performing arts center. The college is located in Palatine, Illinois. To...
Timberlake Playhouse Fundraiser
A beautiful theater located in Mount Carroll, Illinois, and Felix and Fingers had the opportunity for the third year in a row to perform for the Timberlake Playhouse fundraiser. We love coming back to a great crowd and a great venue. For more information about this...
Circle Circa on Seventh!
Looking for a place to host your upcoming special event in the Kenosha area? Circle Circa on Seventh! This adorable venue in harbor-side Kenosha, WI is a hidden gem perfect for weddings, special events, or as Robert and I learned playing there this month,...
James Hotel Fundraiser With Cakes and Keys
There was an aura of excitement in the air as I entered the James Hotel in downtown Chicago for our "Cakes and Keys" extravaganza. Doing a show to benefit the unfortunate after having eaten a decadent meal of delicious steak was bittersweet. Icing Smiles was the host...
Baseball Love Story
Magic was in the air as we played a historical wedding of a Baseball Love Story at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Crystal Lake, IL. Like the rest of the country and ALL of Chicago at the time, the wedding party had been anxiously watching the plight of Chicago's...
Grand Victoria Fundraiser
Felix and Fingers performed for a beautiful Grand Victoria Fundraiser in Elgin, Illinois that helped raise money for a charity named Harmonies for Hope. We had connections with previous clients that led us to this fundraiser and we felt honored to be a part of the...
Bird Haven Greenhouse Wedding
Felix and Fingers was recently invited to duel at Beth Stanley and Bill Studier's Bird Haven Greenhouse wedding. The Bird Haven Greenhouse Conservatory is an Italian Renaissance-style facility that sits on a 660-acre site. There are hundreds of different species of...
