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Dueling Pianos & Billy Joel/ Elton John tribute by John Arden Music
- Island Park, NY
- Dueling Pianos
- Travels nationwide
- $500 and up
Overview
John Arden Music specializes in Dueling Pianos, creating an unforgettable experience that will have your guests singing, dancing, and laughing all night long. With their extensive repertoire and infectious energy, they are the perfect entertainment choice for any occasion. John Arden Music uses the very best dueling piano players in the US. From weddings and private parties to corporate functions and fundraisers, these versatile performers know how to tailor their show to suit any audience. Get ready to sing along, request your favorite songs, and experience a night of entertainment you won't soon forget.
13 Reviews
John and Darin hit a grand slam on this one. These guys were fabulous. We had a birthday party for 300 guests and everyone loved it. Everyone sang, danced and laughed all night long. The energy these two guys had kept the crowd going all night. The selection of music had people singing along, it was perfect for us well over 60. I've been getting text messages all morning saying how much fun the party was and how GREAT the piano guys were. No question about it, next party John Arden Music will be there tickling the ivories and providing great music for all to enjoy. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Dueling Pianos
Customer Service- A+++ ; extremely personable and awesome to work with
Music: A+++; great music, super talented and such a FUN show!!
Highly recommend, we had John for our after party and everyone LOVED it. So different and so much fun!!
Dueling Pianos
John and his team did a wonderful job bringing exciting and lively entertainment to our corporate function!
Dueling Pianos
John and his band were all very professional. They got the party going and kept it going all night. They learned a few songs that special guest wanted to perform and accompanied them nicely. I would definitely use John again.
Dueling Pianos
John was awesome. So engaging and engaged with our guests, music was incredible, learned a few songs for us, too!!! DEFINITELY hire for your party!!!!!
Keyboard Player
We hired John for our family/friend holiday party. We are definitely a fun group of people so we thought we'd try dueling pianos. What a hit!! Everyone was dancing, singing, totally engaged for the entire evening. It was exactly what we wanted and folks are still talking about it. John was very easy to work with and was exceptionally reasonable in his pricing. He's a very talented musician as is his partner. They are definitely coming back next year. ( I already booked them!) :) Wish I knew about dueling pianos when I got married. Perfect for a wedding!
Holiday Entertainment, Dueling Pianos
We booked John Arden Music as the live entertainment for our mid-sized family amusement park on a Saturday evening in July--our guests loved it! They were so professional and friendly while interacting with our staff and guests! Working in an amusement park atmosphere is sometime hectic, but they both kept their cool--even when they had to play Frozen multiple times! We highly recommend John Arden Music for Dueling Pianos entertainment!
Dueling Pianos
We were extremely pleased with John's performance. He was easy to work with, eager to please, energetic and delivered exactly what we wanted. We had a crazy crowd and he got everyone psyched right from the start. He let people come up on stage and sing and play along. As the party host, he took all my requests and recommendations for how to handle certain people. It was a disco theme, so the light show rocked - it really helped set the tone. The dueling pianos was the perfect fit for this party. Would recommend John 100% to anyone looking to give their guest a fun, interactive, great time!
Dueling Pianos
John Arden, along with his percussionist and his guitarist, made what was already an amazing day, that much more special, The music at my son's Bar Mitzvah, which took place @ The Carltun, appealed to both young and old. And for the record, you could never meet a nicer guy. If you are looking for professional musicians with a great sound and no schtick, you are looking for John Arden.
Acoustic Band
John was a complete professional in every way. What a mensch. I would totally recommend him for any function. We used him at our son's Bar Mitzvah and all the kids and adults loved his wide array of music selections. We found ourselves singing along with him, especially when he did the Billy Joel and Journey songs. Price was well worth it!
Pianist, 1980s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Keyboard Player, Pop Singer
John gets a five in my book. He was prompt, professional,and talented. Well worth the money!
Pianist
Me and my fiance booked a piano player for our engagement party and we were amazed at how good he was!!! We had Darrin, who did a fantastic job! His piano and vocals skills were excellent and he played a great mix of songs for our crowd. Darrin played on his own and took requests. My family and friends were asking us all night where we had found him because they were so impressed. Even seeing our guests weeks later, they are still commenting how good the entertainment was! Some guests just sat and talked while they enjoyed the music, while others got up and danced, or even sang with him! I would strongly encourage anyone that needs entertainment for their party to consider a singing piano player from John Arden. They did a great job and really made our party memorable for us and our guests!!!
Singing Pianist
John and Darrin were the "Dueling Piano" players at a fundraiser I hosted for my son's baseball team. They were so wonderful and easy to work with. They were extremely talented and professional musicians. My husband and I had such a good time and the the music they played was just our style! I would definately recommend John or use him again myself.
Dueling Pianos
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 600 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - NAME coverage
Unions: Other
What to Expect
Many Treasured Memories Have Been Created With John Arden Music. John Arden Music- The Perfect Choice for the Perfect Occasion!
Winner of the NY Independent Music Festival Competition- Best Singer/ Songwriter in the United States Award, (1100 entrants).
Expect musician performances far above the average wedding band! Wow Factor!
About
Dueling pianos by John Arden Music!
John Arden is a winner of the NY Independent Music Festival award for Best Singer/ Songwriter award in the United States with over 1100 entrants. Our Dueling Pianos show only uses elite level musicians, the talent level of our artists consistently produce a “Wow!” reaction. Our performers have performed on Broadway and toured with household name artists such as Sting and Enrique Iglesias. Just like the dueling pianos shows made famous in New Orleans, Disney and Las Vegas, we are a VERY interactive show. High energy, sing-along entertainment, that blends, comedy and offers music for guests of all ages. Please visit us at (link hidden) for our videos, five star reviews, and more. Thanks and please contact us to talk about music for your upcoming special event.
Warmest regards,
John
Additional Booking Notes
Brand new Yamaha Stagespass PA. Complete pro gear including Rolard 700 series digital piano, percussionist available as well with cajon, african drums, acoustic guitar, DJ/MC. Music for all of your event needs.
Past Booked Events
October 10, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 06, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
PARTIAL SONG LIST
BILLY JOEL- PIANO MAN, SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAUARANT, MOVIN OUT, MY LIFE, CAPTAIN JACK, MIAMI 2017, NY STATE OF MIND.
ELTON JOHN- ROCKET MAN, DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME, EMPTY GARDEN, LEVON, CANDLE IN THE WIND, BENNIE AND THE JETS.
BEATLES- HEY JUDE, YESTERDAY, 8 DAYS A WEEK, TWIST AND SHOUT
SING ALONGS- MARGARITAVILLE, JACK AND DIANE, SWEET CAROLINE, SWEET HOME ALABAMA, YOU LOST LOVIN FEELING, LEAN ON ME,
80S- EVERY ROSE HAS IT’S THORN, HOME SWEET HOME, SISTER CHRISTIAN, IN THE AIR TONIGHT, A LITTLE RESPECT- ERASURE, SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT, JUMP- VAN HALEN,
DEPECHE MODE- SOMEONE, JUST LIKE HEAVEN
JOURNEY- LIGHTS, DON’T STOP BELEIEVIN, FAITHFULLY, SEPARATE WAYS
STYX- COME SAIL AWAY, LADY, BEST OF TIMES, DON’T LET IT END.
U2- I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU
SPRINGSTEEN- COVER ME, MY HOMETOWN, DANCIN IN THE DARK
THE WHO- BEHIND BLUE EYES, BABA ORIELLY, PINBALL WIZARD, WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN
OLDIES- STAND BY ME, EARTH ANGEL, BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX, IT’S NOT UNUSUAL, THE WATER IS WIDE,
CURRENT- JOHN MAYER, SNOW PATROL, ROB THOMAS COVERS
MISC.- COUNTRY ROADS- JOHN DENVER, CAN’T SMILE WITHOUT YOU BARRY MANILOW. COMFORTABLY NUMB- PINK FLOYD
ROLLING STONES- SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL, YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT.
THE POLICE- MESSAGE IN BOTTLE, EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE, CAN’T STAND LOSING YOU.
Influences & Inspiration
Billy Joel, Elton John, Beatles, Miles davis, Tom Jones, Matchbox 20, Motown artsts
Setup Requirements
No requirements needed.
Testimonials
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: (5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness: (5.0/5.0)
Professionalism: (5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost: (5.0/5.0)
Flexibility: (5.0/5.0)
We loved working with John at our wedding! Not only were they friendly and down-to-earth musicians but they were extremely flexible and organized with our wedding timeline and songs. I met with John once to go through the songs, contract, and wedding schedule. They immediately put themselves to work and managed everything perfectly from there. They dedicated the past nine months rehearsing our important songs for the wedding. In terms of pricing, we definitely got a lot out from the service, it was definitely a catch- they played for our cocktail and reception. DJ with a sound system and full equipment. We gave them a DJ list and they covered every song. They even add in a few songs that rocked our wedding! Our families and guests had so much fun, they didn't want the night to end. We danced the night away!!! I would definitely book with them as early as possible, your wedding will be a blast!
Christine W
– Christine Wong