176 Keys Dueling Pianos Show Players

Dueling Piano Players

	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!"
	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!!!"
	Michael McCaslin was introduced to Dueling Pianos at Streeters in Traverse City watching Noel Leaman and Smokin' George, and was added to the roster shortly after. Since then he has freelanced all over the country and has performed his dueling pianos show aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Mike has been a regular in a number of Rum Runners establishments in Michigan, Indiana and Florida.
	Ty Chaney is all about leading a good time. Ty played for nine years as a regular at Howl at the Moon Orlando, and took his show on the road in 2003. Since then, Ty has performed in almost every dueling pianos club in the country. His perspective on doing fun songs makes him perfect for this show - especially the 176 Keys brand of fun-first entertainment. He is one of the most respected and well-liked dueling pianos players in the country.
	Noel Leaman has worked in dozens of dueling pianos clubs and venues since and before graduating Berkley College of Music in 1992. He has also performed for many festivals, wedding receptions, private parties and corporate functions as a dueling pianist. Noel has performed extensively in Asia as well as Europe and the Caribbean. He is regarded as one of the best dueling pianos players in the country, and perhaps the best in the Midwest. Talented and funny, Noel does "the gig" like no other.
	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!
	Stephen Dakin 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, Steve 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. Stephen 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.
	Tommy Orr has been dueling since late 2001. A freelance dueling pianos player, he has become a favorite at the South Bend Rum Runners club, revving the crowd up with a broad repertoire of rock and roll from the 60s to today. He also can be seen occasionally at the Lansing and Ft. Wayne locations.
	Tommy "Keyz" Sklutz is an exciting young talent who has the best young-person songlist on the 176 Keys staff, and is currently attending Michigan State University to study vocal music education.
	Will Hamlin has the worst voice in dueling pianos.... But if you like classic rock and roll, great entertainment, and unmatched piano playing and showmanship, Will will rock your world with a great singalong and ultra-entertaining dueling pianos show.
	Skip the Lip: A professional entertainer for over 40 years, Skip the Lip is always at home in front of a crowd. Known for his dance moves and big smile, Skip has been a familiar face at JD's Key Club, in Pontiac, Michigan, since 1997. Skip enjoys the opportunity dueling pianos provides to show off his playing, singing and comedic skills. Skip even helped bring dueling pianos to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, in September 2005.
	Alan Parke: About as good a dueling pianist as you can be. That is because he is fictional. When you see his name on a scheduled date, that means we haven't decided definitively who will be assigned to a show. Sometimes this player is best for that gig, and sometimes a different player is better for a gig that comes in later, so Alan Parke helps fill the void. Born and raised in Allen Park, MI he hasn't let us down yet!