Mel Stiller
- Waltham, MA
- Pianist
- 8 Verified Bookings
Chris C. said “Well done, Mel! The crowd had a great time singing along with the easy playing style of Mr. Stiller. Thanks again!”
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I am a singer and piano player based in Beverly, MA who performs live music all over New England. My huge repertoire covers classic pop, rock, country, rap and hip-hop from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s including current hits! From Elton John to Lady Gaga, I provide exceptional entertainment that is perfect for any party and function. Laugh, cheer, and let it all out as I lead you and your party in fun, interactive sing-alongs!
I can curate to any audience and my style can be as raucous or refined as you like. I will work with you to either create the perfect set list or take audience requests from my repertoire of over 400 songs. Every event is unique and I will cater to your needs!
Austin fit the bill perfectly for our yearly Christmas party. We had about 70 in attendance and got so many texts the next day about how much fun they had singing and dancing to any song they requested Austin to play and sing. Will definitely be using him again!!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thank you, Farra! I'm glad it was so much fun for all and can't wait to come back!
Austin played at a family holiday party. He arrived early to set up. Played background music for a while. Santa came and he played Hear Comes Santa Claus and then lead the party through a sing a long. Everyone said it was the best sing a long we have ever had. Thank you!!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thank you, Claire! I enjoyed meeting your family and sharing Christmas music with everyone. Happy holidays to you all!
So great to work with. Everyone loved him. Looked up songs he didn’t know and played them on the spot. Excellent musician and singer. So much fun and great energy too.
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thank you, Sue! I had such a fun time playing for your party!
Austin provided the perfect setting for our family holiday party. Great fun for the adults & kids too!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thank you! It was so nice to meet you and your family for the Fitch-mas party. I would love to come back anytime!
Austin communicated clearly ahead of the party and was a delight to work with. He learned songs we requested for our moms retirement party, and had our group smiling and singing the whole evening. Our celebration was unique and just perfect thanks to him!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thanks Malory! I had such a fun time playing for the party and I’m glad it was a hit!
Austin was awesome. Very polite and warm. Played all our requests and we had great sing alongs. It was a special night.
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thanks, Sue! I had fun sharing in music with you all. I’d love to work with you again anytime!
Austin was easy to work with, Friendly, professional, and responsive. He knew all the songs I requested and even learned one in time for my wedding. It was a pleasure working with him.
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thanks so much, Ronisha! It was so great to play for your wedding and I wish you all the best!
Austin gave us a very fun and enjoyable party. The kids danced together with the music and some of them try playing piano together with him and enjoy it so much! Thank you!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thanks, Kim! It was a pleasure playing for your event.
Thank you very much for playing at our event. You were wonderful and very polite and courteous! Id hire you for our next event.
Austin Klipp is a very nice person. He has a great outgoing personality and he is a very accomplished pianist. He can also sing along to encourage others to sing and he can perform along many genres of music. He made our party extremely fun!! He is the best pianist for our size house party we have ever had. Thank you Austin!!
Response from Austin Klipp:
Thanks so much for the kind review, Diane! I had a lot of fun with your guests and look forward to next time!
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
I am very good at reading a crowd and catering a particular show to that crowd, so each experience is different! I am equally adept at engaging guests for a raucous singalong or providing peaceful background music.
I'm Austin Klipp, a piano player and vocal entertainer based in Boston, MA. I love to lead sing-along piano bar-style shows all over New England and am just as comfortable playing private parties as lively taprooms. A lifelong piano player and singer, I can capture a crowd in seconds and make every performance unique. You can see some video samples of my work here! Some recent snapshots of my shows include the following:
I capped off a day-long Octoberfest celebration at Dorchester Brewing Company playing requests from the Beatles to Kesha while guests hoisted steins of beer around me in true German style.
At Barlow's Restaurant in Boston, I led a group of friends in a singalong of “Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates, as they threw a goodbye party for one of their friends moving from Boston to Frankfurt, Germany!
At Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, NH, I entertained a crowd with my best impersonation of hip-hop artists including Blackstreet, Snoop Dogg and Drake.
I led a hearty singalong of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at a retirement party overlooking the beach at Seaglass in Salisbury, MA.
I can be seen regularly at Dorchester Brewing Company in Boston, Club Car on Nantucket, and performing all over the Northeast with renowned dueling piano shows Shake Rattle Roll and New England Dueling Pianos. I've also performed at Howl at the Moon in Boston and Foxboro, MA, and Louisville, KY, and with their traveling arm Howl2Go at Ri Ra in Portsmouth, NH. Check out my calendar for a full list of my upcoming gigs!
I’ve also performed in much more intimate settings, such as in a living room for a close group of 20 friends and family, leading a specially prepared sing-along of their group’s favorite 60’s and 70’s rock songs. Or playing jazz and tender love songs to celebrate a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary – at the same hall where they were first married 50 years ago to the day. These performances have taken place in as many different settings as you can imagine – from celebrating the end of summer at the Great Harbor Yacht Club on Nantucket with a request show, to a wedding on an island off the coast of Maine, to a beautiful fall Mount Washington Cruise Line voyage in the Lake District of New Hampshire, performing classics for a group of foliage watchers.
In addition to pop/rock sing-alongs, I have an extensive repertoire in classical, jazz, Broadway and sacred music, and have provided both ceremonial and background music for private events including weddings, cocktail hours, religious services, and other special events. You can hear audio samples here on my GigSalad profile!
My mission is to bring people from different generations and backgrounds together on an uplifting musical journey to celebrate the most special of occasions... or just a fun night out! No matter the setting of your event, or the style and feel of music that you want, I can tailor the experience to you. No two events are the same, and I believe in the power of music to facilitate both joyful group experiences as well as deeply personal ones. Customer service is of equal importance to me as musical excellence, and my pledge is to work with you to perfect the feel of your event so that your guests will remember it for years to come. I love to play large and small, indoor and outdoor events so please connect with me if you’d like to learn more!
I can bring my own keyboard, mic and small speaker and set it all up in advance as a part of my quote. My setup is small and compact and easily fits into the corner of a small room, but the sound can also spread to fill a larger function space. I can easily hook into a venue's PA system if preferred and am happy to connect with them and take care of these details!
December 17, 2023 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2023 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 18, 2023 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 17, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
October 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Retirement Party |
June 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
January 22, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
July 24, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2020 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 22, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
May 23, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 08, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 03, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Feel free to visit the site below for a repertoire list that's updated in real time as I learn more and more material!
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Some personal favorites include:
Aerosmith - Dream On
Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There
Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
Bruno Mars - Locked out of Heaven
The Clash - London Calling
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Our House
The Cure - Friday I'm in Love
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
Otis Redding - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Smash Mouth - All Star
Snoop Dogg - Gin 'n Juice
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