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!
Loves Park Dueling Pianos Fundraiser for St. Bridget School
Loves Park Il, next to Rockford, is a very popular area for our dueling pianos events. Come March we'll be in the middle of Catholic school fundraising season, and St. Bridget welcomed us to their school for this annual fundraiser. Loves Park Illinois Events Right...
Sam Baker: Vocal Jazz Ensemble Pays Tribute To Soy Sauce
Sam Baker: Vocal Jazz Ensemble Pays Tribute To Soy Sauce SAM BAKER Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Growing up in a small (VERY small) town in Wisconsin, there wasn't a whole lot to do. So, as a youngster, I spent my time on baseball fields, basketball courts and...
Mike Potts: But you can call him Fingers
Mike Potts: But You Can Call Him Fingers MIKE POTTS Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Mike Potts was born and raised in Crystal Lake Il. Starting the piano at age 4, his mother made him practice and continue lessons through highshool. He refuses to thank her (out...
Brittany Brumfield: Indiana Origins Worldwide Destinations
Brittany Brumfield: Indiana Origins Worldwide Destinations BRITTANY BRUMFIELD Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers As a baby, I would wake my mom up by singing to her over the baby monitor. Never would she wake to a toddler’s irrational screaming, but to a sweet,...
Greg Percifield: A Little Jazz And A Lot Of Sushi
Greg Percifield: A Little Jazz And A Lot Of Sushi GREG PERCIFIELD Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Japan played a big role in shaping my life. I moved to Osaka (pretty much on a whim) straight out of college, with only a degree in Jazz piano and a visa for teaching...
James Gritschke: Winding Roads To Everything Musical
James Gritschke: Winding Roads To Everything Musical JAMES GRITSCHKE Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Every year since I was born, my dad, mom, and sister would jump in the car and make a 10 hour trek to a lake house cabin in the middle of the North Woods of...
Emmett’s Brewing Company: An Incredible Night in West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Company in West Dundee, Illinois is known for it’s delicious beer. Beyond this, it is known for hosting some of the best events in Illinois! We recently played here for Lifeway Plumbing’s Christmas party and had the best time. Emmett’s Brewing Company...
Robert Deason: Big Hair, Big Personality
Robert Deason: Big Hair, Big Personality ROBERT DEASON Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Since I was a little kid (in addition to being adorable), I've always known that performing would play a big part of my life. My rendition of "Beauty and the Beast" in the 2nd...
Chris Heroldt: South Side Chicago Heralds Heroldt
Chris Heroldt: South Side Chicago Heralds Heroldt CHRIS HEROLDT Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers Hi. My name is Chris Heroldt. I've been playing piano and singing in Chicago on the Rock, Jazz, and Blues scene for a long time (ever since I had to pretend I was old...
T.(he) Duncan Parker
T.(he) Duncan Parker DUNCAN PARKER Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers I always felt like I knew what I would do while growing up. I liked aviation and movies and bikes and trains and golf and a million other things, but it always seemed like there wasn't another...
Mike Sherman: The Mad, Musical Mind of a Melomaniacal Mortal
Mike Sherman: The Mad, Musical Mind of a Melomaniacal Mortal MIKE SHERMAN Dueling Pianist, Felix and Fingers I love the word melomaniacal. It means, "Related to a fervent or abnormal love of music." That pretty much sums me up. Ever since I was a kid, music just...
Bourbon Vieux: A New Orleans Wedding Venue
Bourbon Vieux - A New Orleans Wedding New Orleans is always one of our favorite cities to perform in. I mean, how could it not be? It is a city filled with lively people, delicious food, exciting music, and a rich culture. It is nearly impossible to have a bad time in...
