About the Players

Mister Sam: Dueling Piano Player Mister Sam: Mister Sam has found his calling with dueling pianos . Yes, he admits to being a bit and schtick guy and he’s proud of it. He loves to make an audience laugh and loves performing for people who want to have a good time. Mister Sam began his dueling pianos career in 2000 in Hollywood, CA. Since then he’s performed for audiences and clubs throughout the country. He leaves each of them saying the same thing, “We had a GREAT time!”
Smokin George: Dueling Piano Player Smokin’ George started his dueling pianos career in 1998 at JD’s Key Club in Pontiac, MI. He quickly fell in love with the concept and is currently very busy entertaining at clubs and private parties throughout the country. He loves being able to really mix with the people and enjoys putting smiles on the faces in his audience - he’s certainly always wearing one!
marc-doiron Marc Doiron began performing in the field of Dueling Pianos at JD’s Key Club in Michigan. In addition to clubs, he’s entertained at various hotels, casinos and resorts for corporate events around the country. The notable locations where Marc has played include Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and center court at the Palace of Auburn Hills during a Detroit Pistons NBA game (OK, not DURING the game, but at halftime). No matter the setting, he loves playing and interacting with the crowd.
James Brown - Dueling Piano Player James Brown: James has taken his extensive theater experience and applied it to dueling pianos for the fully entertaining show 176 Keys demands. James spends most of his time playing for private parties and clubs nationwide with 176 Keys. His energetic personality and impressive vocals consistently leave audiences entertained. “It’s time for another 176 Keys…SOCIAL!!!”
Greg Norman - Dueling Piano Player “Greg Norman” came upon dueling pianos while being a studio musician writing jingles in Nashville. He eventually left for City Streets’ dueling pianos club in Houston, TX. He was an anchor in what was commonly known as ‘the toughest room to play in the country’. In a room where entertainment was demanded by the audience without even a one-song let-up, he did this and became one of the most respected all-around talents and skilled duelers in the country. From there, he joined the highly touted team at Hugh Jorgans in Delray Beach, FL.  He is one of the funniest guys in the business and is an excellent singer.

His life outside of dueling pianos is also entertaining. His childhood story was the focus of an episode on the Maury Povich show: He was an adopted child, and his biological mother was reunited with him on the show after 30 years. He is also one of the top players in the country of “Golden Tee Golf” a video game by Incredible Technologies.
Harley Bonham Harley Bonham: Louisiana & Texas bred Harley Bonham is a multi-instrument talent. His easy-going personna and smile make him instantly in favor with all audiences he plays for. Specializing in crowd-interaction, he has been a proud part of the 176 Keys staff for two years.