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!
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...
Dueling Pianos April Newsletter
Happy Spring everyone! The weather is changing and that means one thing - Dueling Piano Parties! We're thrilled for the upcoming season and excited to share our updates and event tips. Mini Shells are HERE! The last newsletter foretold the coming of our mini pianos...
Non Traditional Wedding Entertainment
We've all been to the cookie cutter weddings, seen the same tired old DJ and rolled our eyes at the chicken dance, so is it any wonder that our number one bridal request is to deliver a "non traditional wedding"? Virtually every bride we speak to use the words "Non...
Best Disney Songs for Dueling Pianos
Ariel: Look at this stuff song? Isn't it neat? Wouldn't you say that it's got a good beat? Disney Dueling Pianos Chances are, you aren't hiring Dueling Piano players to play a bunch of Disney songs. Buuuuut, the best part about hiring Felix and Fingers is that we...
Indiana University Hosts Late Night Dueling Pianos
I heard a story about a musician who was hired to play a show at Indiana University. Apparently his agent told him the show was in Bloomington and gave him an address, not telling him the show was at Indiana University. Since he was from Illinois he went to...
Felix and Fingers Bring Singing Telegrams Back to Life!
Singing telegrams are sort of a lost art form. We don't really see them anymore. My recollection of them involves watching old movies. The guy in a bell-hop type uniform shows us, blows a note through a pitch pipe, and sings a brief song to the person of honor....
Felix and His Fingers Help AT&T Michigan Avenue with a Journey of Innovation
AT&T Michigan Avenue and their Journey of Innovation! Come here. I want you. Nah... just kidding. But those words have a special significance if you work for the AT&T Michigan Avenue store. They were the first words spoken by Alexander Graham Bell on the...
