Now is the time to book your Spring and Summer weddings and parties. Rated a Top Performer by Gig Salad, feel free to check out his reviews.
With 28 years of touring with George Jones, and other Nashville Artists he has performed and appeared on: The Grand Ole Opry, Hee Haw, The Johnny Carson Show, The Jay Leno Show, The David Letterman Show, Jimmy Fallon, and Austin City Limits.
Kent currently plays a variety of song styles on the grand piano at different venues in the Nashville area. He specializes in weddings. fund raising events, corporate functions, holiday and private parties. He can also put together a band and vocalist for your special occasion. Contact for rates.
Kent played Christmas Carols beautifully and made the party just perfect! I wish I could have him play nightly through the whole season. I know I’ll come up with a reason to use him in other seasons too! I could not be more pleased, oh, and he pretty much drove through a tornado because he didn’t want to miss the commitment even though the weather was scary! I’d give 10 stars if I could!
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Marcie. It was a great event!
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Kent was great! We wanted a pianist to play christmas music for our client party and he was wonderful. Low maintenance and played wonderfully. He came in set up, played, took cues on when to break, and knew great songs for an upbeat holiday party. Would absolutley hire again!!! Thanks Kent!
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Leslie. It was a wonderful night and great bunch of folks!
Kent was a consummate professional, and he played a fantastic mix of classics and holiday tunes. You need to book him!
Response from Kent Goodson:
It was a pleasure playing piano for your party, Christina. 🎶 Thank you! Kent
Kent performed for our rehearsal dinner. This guy is amazing! True professional who added elegance to our evening. Everyone enjoyed listening to him play, especially my mother. Highly recommend Kent; you will not be disappointed!
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Dayne. It was a joy to be a part of your family's special evening!
Had Kent at my holiday party and he was amazing!! He is a professional and an excellent entertainer. Everyone of all ages loved his piano playing and everyone was singing along and dancing. He even sang a few. Everyone was asking for him to stay longer! I would definitely hire him again 100%. Multiple people asked for his contact info so they could hire him in the future too. Thank you so much for an amazing evening and making my event so great! I hope to have you again sometime soon.
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Jennifer! It was an amazing, fun group of folks you invited to your party. Unforgettable!
Kent
Kent made our rehearsal dinner so special - would recommend him for any event!
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thanks, Michael! So glad to be a part of your special evening.
Kent played background music for our cocktail party. He accompanied us in the singing of Christmas carols. Everyone enjoyed his music.
Unbelievably talented guy! So much fun had by all guests! Great addition to the party.
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Emily and Woody for making me feel so welcome. Your guests were super friendly and fun. I look forward to another event with you and your bunch! Thanks GigSalad for getting us together. Kent
Ken is the “bomb-digitty” maestro! He’s seasoned. I had a unique dramatic presentation that requires a specific style and genre of music. He aced it! Ken brought style, perfection, and professionalism to my event.
Response from Kent Goodson:
Thank you, Sherre. I really enjoyed playing piano for you and was impressed by your incredible talent. All the best!
Price Range: $200 - $1000
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
I will provide beautiful instrumental piano music for your event. I design my performance for the occasion you request, whether it is a wedding reception, holiday party or background cocktail event. The music can be ambient or become a fun sing-a-long around the piano. Although I am not advertising as a piano vocalist, I can lead a group in a popular number. If a piano vocalist situation is needed, I know several talented vocalists that can be provided for your listening pleasure. I will dress appropriately for the occasion, for instance - formal for wedding or casual for house party.
You have a piano? Super! If not I can bring a keyboard with proper sound equipment, microphones to cover what you need for your event. Note that a cartage equipment fee will be added.
| December 29, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
| December 09, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 09, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
| May 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
| December 18, 2020 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 04, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
| December 17, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 08, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 18, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Religious Celebration |
| December 14, 2016 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
PIANO SONG SAMPLE MENU:
JAZZ STANDARDS / BLUES
Ain’t Misbehavin’
All of Me
All of You
Always
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Beyond The Sea
Canadian Sunset
Cast Your Fate to the Wind/Stranger on the Shore
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Chances Are
Come Rain or Come Shine
Dear Heart
Do You Know What it Means To Miss New Orleans
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Easy To Love
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Feelings
Fly Me to the Moon
For Sentimental Reasons
Georgia on My Mind
Here's That Rainy Day
Honeysuckle Rose
How High The Moon
I Apologize
I Can't Get Started
I Get A Kick Out of You
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I’ll Be Seeing You
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
I’m in the Mood for Love
In The Still of The Night
In The Wee Small Hours
It Had To Be You
It Was a Very Good Year/Those Were the Days
It's Only a Paper Moon
I’ve got a Crush on You
I’ve Got the World on a String
Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody
Laura
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)
Little 'Ol Wine Drinker Me
Long Ago and Far Away
L-O-V-E
Mona Lisa
Misty
Moonlight In Vermont
Moonlight Serenade
More
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine
My Way
New York New York
Night and Day
One for My Baby, One for the Road
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Pennies from Heaven
St. Louis Blues
Satin Doll
Scotch and Soda
Sentimental Journey
September Song
Shine On Harvest Moon
Smile
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes/Mona Lisa
Someone to Watch over Me
Stardust
Stars Fell On Alabama
Strangers in the Night
Stompin' At the Savoy
Summer Wind
Summertime
Swanee River Boogie
Sweet Georgia Brown
The Glory of Love
Tenderly
The Girl from Ipanema
The Man I Love
The Nearness Of you
The Second Time Around
The Shadow of Your Smile
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
These Foolish Things
Time after Time
Unforgettable
What a Difference a Day Made
What a Wonderful World
What the World Need Now Is Love
When I Fall In Love
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
CLASSIC ROCK / OLDIES
A Fool Such As I
After The Lovin’
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Annie's Song
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Beatles Medley
Because You Loved Me
Blueberry Hill
Blue Velvet
By The Time I Get To Phoenix/Mr. Bojangles
Color My World
Country Roads / Leaving On a Jet Plane
Crying
Desperado
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Ebb Tide
Elton John Medley
Every Breath You Take
Good Time Charlie’s got the Blues
I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You
I Can't Make You Love Me
I Can’t Stop Loving You
Imagine
I Write the Songs
Just the Way You Are
Killing Me Softly With His Song/The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Love Is Blue
Love Me Tender
Margareteville
Music Box Dancer
My Girl
My Prayer
New York State of Mind
Only You
Paul Simon Medley
Piano Man
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Roses Are Red
Save the Last Dance for Me
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Sweet Caroline
The Climb
The Look of Love
The Things We Did Last Summer
The Way We Were
We’ve Only Just Begun
Where the Boys Are
You Are So Beautiful
You Light Up My Life
MOVIE, SHOW MUSIC, CLASSICAL
A Man and a Woman (Theme from)
An Affair to Remember
As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
Chariots of Fire
Forrest Gump Suite
I Will Always Love You
Laura
Let’s Fall In Love
Love Story Theme
Memory (from Cats)
Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
My Heart Will Go On (Titantic Theme)
Linus and Lucy Theme
Pure Imagination
Send In the Clowns
Some Enchanted Evening
Somewhere My Love (Dr. Zhivago)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof)
Tammy
Tara’s Theme (Gone with the Wind)
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Entertainer
The Music of the Night (Phantom of The Opera)
The Summer Knows
The Rose
A Summer Place (Theme from)
Three Coins in the Fountain
Unchained Melody (Ghost)
When You Wish Upon a Star
COUNTRY, FOLK
Behind Closed Doors
Bouquet of Roses
Carolina Moon
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
God Bless the Broken Road
He Stopped Loving Her Today
Help Me Make It through the Night
I Fall To Pieces
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Last Date
Mansion on the Hill
On The Rebound
San Antonio Rose
Tennessee Waltz
The Grand Tour
Today I Started Loving You Again
Walking after Midnight
When I Dream
You’re Cheating Heart
SPECIAL OCCASION
America the Beautiful
Danny Boy/When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Italian Medley
The Anniversary Waltz
Hawaiian Wedding Song
All styles of music, notably the piano players - Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Floyd Cramer. Music from the 40's big bands, early rock and roll, 60's, 70's etc Rock, and Broadway/movie tunes, gospel, and blues are on my extensive set list.
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