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!
Kickapoo Creek Winery Events – Let’s Drink And Sing!
Nothing says "success" like being asked back to host an event for four, five, maybe even six times. I'm not sure. I made my fourth appearance at the Kickapoo Creek Winery not too long ago and I hope it won't be the last. I live in a very rural town about 30 miles...
Dueling at Ditka’s at Arlington Park!
Recently, Felix and Fingers has been performing as solo performers at Ditka's at Arlington Park, and so far it has been an absolute blast! We love taking requests and getting to know our crowds in more intimate settings- it offers a unique opportunity to really...
Airport Road Vineyard Hosts FUNdraiser
On May 22nd, Airport Road Vineyard & Winery hosted a fundraiser for the Mt. Pleasant, IA Chamber of Commerce, and Greg and I got to provide the entertainment! As if being a wonderful winery on a beautiful property wasn't enough, it's also owned and operated by...
Carlson Towers Has Magical Powers
In the middle of May, Greg and I made our way up to Carlson Towers in Minnetonka, MN for a beautiful indoor/outdoor wedding. Having only driven through Minnesota before, I didn't know much about attractions in the Minneapolis area aside from the Mall of America and...
Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrate with Dueling Pianos!
Mother's Day Celebration Brings Music to Moms! Felix and Fingers recently had a great show (err...shows) at Willow Creek Community Church to celebrate all things feminine, with an epic Mother's Day celebration! We were brought in to play after each of their weekend...
Grinnell College Iowa May Waltz
Dueling pianos is a great show because of it's flexibility. One of our favorite types of booking to play are college/university events. One of our favorite colleges to perform at is Grinnell in Grinnell Iowa. Homecoming But not in the typical sense. This show was...
Dueling Pianos Quote: What’s included?
Thank you for your interest in hiring Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos! Whether you've already received a quote or are looking to request one, one of the most frequently asked questions is: What does my Dueling Pianos quote include? (Disclaimer: this article relates...
Improvising at the Onion Pub!
One of my favorite things about being a dueling pianist is that we never put on the same show twice- it's all requests! Another one of my favorite things is playing weddings, because it's really special to me to get to be part of someone's very important day....
The F&F Difference
The internet is a wonderful tool for locating entertainment. Never before have so many options been available to event planners such as yourself. A google search can yield a myriad of options in a fraction of a second. But with great power comes great...
Byron Colby Barn: Hidden Gem of Grayslake!
When I first looked at the info for the wedding Mike Sherman and I did this past Saturday, I had to do a double take when I saw the words "barn" and "Grayslake" in the same paragraph. Sure enough, we drove up to Grayslake and found the beautiful Byron Colby Barn....
Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn Provides Beautiful Locale for Any Event
Felix and Fingers played at Fishermen's Inn in Elburn IL for a fundraising event. We had never been there before and were blown away by this beautiful venue, right in Chicago's backyard. Fishermen's Inn - Who Knew! Fishermen's Inn History The barn where...
5 Ways to Identify A Pop Hit Before Your Friends
I think one of the biggest challenges about being a dueling pianist is keeping up with all the new music coming out. Of course it's important to know the never-ending list of popular tunes from yesteryear that will likely get requested, but how do you keep up when...
