John the Piano Man
- Garfield, AR
- Pianist
John F. said “I have had the pleasure of working with John and I highly recommend him for events and parties. He is great with the kids and his magic keeps them entertained.”
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HeartWinds features solo and ensemble artists specializing in World Music, Classical, Jazz, and Edu-tainment. Led by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bishko, we have the resources to create a truly custom event tailor-made to your dreams.
Our featured bands include:
⭑HeartWinds Native Spirit
⭑HeartWinds Celtic Spirit
⭑HeartWinds Jazz
⭑HeartWinds Classical Duos (flute & guitar, violin, or harp)
⭑The Ozarks Oompah Orchestra
(Mariachi Flor de Missouri has recently moved to a new GigSalad site.)
We work with the best local musicians in all instruments and genres - feel free to ask us for anything in live music.
Andrew and Rachel’s knowledge and enthusiasm add the extra spark to our annual school event. Their passion to share music, culture and history with kids is why we keep hiring them.
Thank you!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Meredith! We had such a wonderful time! You put on an amazing and moving event and we are humbled to be a part of giving such an important gift to the beautiful children at St Vincent's. Each year tops the last (and that's saying a lot!) - we loved singing and dancing to Polish music this year. Rachael and Honor enjoyed making their beautiful costumees - we're looking forward to next year!
I can't express how amazed and impressed we were with Andrew, his talents and dependability! He went way beyond our expectations and we would hire him again! He worked with us to plan and prepare a song list of German music for my special 60th party, and he was on the spot talented to play other music we had planned. He seemed to be having fun as well. He came early, stayed late. Couldn't be more Pleased! Thank you, Andrew...you will do well. We will be passing the word!
Katherine
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Katherine, it was an honor and a blast to make music with you and for you! Let's do it again soon! Happy Birthday!
I couldn't be more pleased! I wanted a German band for my special 60th BD party and found the best accordion player in the area to make that happen. Andrew came through in so many ways! He worked with me on time and price...he met me and organized and prepared music I requested, he arrived early and stayed late And he seemed to enjoy playing for my family band! So flexible and fun....thanks for making this happen. I will be spreading the word and maybe hiring him again in the future. Super recommend him. Thank You!
Dade County Library had HeartWinds World of Music for their Summer Reading Program. We had children ages 7-14. However, that didn't stop many others from joining us to see what all the excitement was about. The participants enjoyed hearing music from around the world and seeing the many instruments that they brought. Although the participants were at first reluctant to participate, you could see big smiles as they danced with Heartwinds. Many of the participants marked Heartwinds as their favorite entertainers during the whole summer reading program. Thanks for bringing different cultures to our small little town. Dade County Library.
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so very much, Lanita! We had a wonderful time sharing Polynesian, Native American, Jewish, Chinese, Cuban, and Mexican music, instruments, and dance with you! We'd love to see you again next summer.
Andrew and Donny were amazing! Highly recommended for any bar mitzvah party, especially where it isn't feasible to have a larger band. These two men played and emceed and entertained as well as your average group of four or more musicians.
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much Noah! A great complement coming from a fine musician such as yourself, and playing to an audience of fine musicians. We had a wonderful time and loved watching everyone dancing and parading around with the bar mitzvah in the chair - a true display of pride and strength!
Andrew and Rachel bring their A game to our school every time. They know their music and how to engage their audience.
Thank you for your help to make our World Experience Day a success!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Meredith. We thoroughly enjoy World Experience Day, and sharing the years of experience we've had teaching and performing music from all over the world. See you next year!
This is the second year that’s we have invited Andrew and Rachel to lead the music sessions at our school’s annual World Experience Day. They are extremely talented and knowledgeable and have a great ability to interact positively with students of all ages! Last year they shared Native American music and this year we experienced the music of Cuba and Jamaica. We have hired them to help our school travel to Poland next year. We can’t wait!!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Kristi! We love working with you and your wonderful students. See you next year!
I loved their performance at our 2018 Globally Strong Culture Fair and so did our students!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! We thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality and the opportunity to share some Mexican Mariachi music with your students and guests.
Andrew was a total blessing to my husband and I. Our other pianist backed out very soon before the wedding and he gave us a fair price to fill in. He played with a violinist, Erin Hefta (who is also fantastic), and did a wonderful job. We had very specific song choices and wanted them played in certain ways; he picked them up easily and effortlessly. Not only that, but anytime I needed to speak to him, I would just message him on GigSalad and get a message back within a few hours. I would recommend Andrew to anyone! Thank you, Andrew!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you Morgan! I loved being a part of your beautiful custom wedding!
Andrew and Rachel personalized the experience for our entire student body. The kids were so engaged and when they sang together at the end of the event, I had goosebumps!
Such a delightful couple that really cares and knows their music.
Thank you!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Meredith! We had a wonderful time at your beautiful school. Such enthusiastic attentive children! And we so appreciate the opportunity to share our music in educational settings. We look forward to coming back for more of your festivals.
I was looking for light, spring-time background music for an event at the retirement home I work at, and Heartwinds seemed to fit the bill. They are very easy to work with, flexible and professional. With a variety of music genres they are able to perform, their multi-talented members seem like they can take on most anything you would want them to do! I was so pleased with the quality of music, coming just from the duo that came to perform. We had a lot of great feedback from our residents and guests. Highly recommend!
Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you so much, Sarah! We had a wonderful time and look forward to playing for you again.
Band maintained communication with us the entire time.. Had timely replies to questions. Arrived on time for our wedding and even played a song they had not learned or rehearsed for the wedding and only after reviewing it 5 times online and played it excellently. Guests were very impressed with the band and the music they played. They made our wedding even more enjoyable than we had anticipated it to be.
Multi-Talented sums it up best.
*If I would have know now what I knew then I would have really taken more advantage of Andrew's (Heart Wind's) talent. We hired him to mix in with some other artists in an event we put together at a college setting and planned on Rod playing a couple of his flutes as well as giving some history behind his art, etc. and during the early stage of mingling (before the event) Rod saw a piano and asked if he could play it while the audience came in; so come to find out he can basically play anything with "piano-keys" or that you blow into so next time we may do our show with less artists but centered around Andrew simply because he can play so many instruments and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Laid back, relaxed, calm and cool (and fantastic mingling with other artists and guests).
Highly recommended.
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Response from HeartWinds World of Music:
Thank you, James, for allowing me the freedom to express what I had to give.
I only booked a duo. Heart winds has much more to offer than I explored. The gentlemen gave a quality performance. As the bride, I was pleased with the ambiance they helped to create.
Price Range: Contact HeartWinds for fee info
July 25, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
May 25, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
April 26, 2019 • 7:30am - 2:30pm | School Assembly |
April 06, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
March 23, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 29, 2018 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 23, 2018 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
July 11, 2018 • 10:00am - 10:45am | School Assembly |
May 26, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Quinceañera |
May 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
May 19, 2018 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 05, 2018 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 27, 2018 • 10:00am - 10:45am | School Assembly |
April 20, 2018 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | School Assembly |
March 22, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Cultural Event |
March 22, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Cultural Event |
January 20, 2018 • 5:00am - 7:00am | Cocktail Party |
December 31, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Anniversary Party |
October 14, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
October 14, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 21, 2017 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 16, 2017 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Cultural Event |
September 12, 2017 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Cultural Event |
August 10, 2017 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Concert |
July 28, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 21, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 05, 2017 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 05, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
May 05, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cultural Event |
April 21, 2017 • 8:30am - 8:45am | School Assembly |
April 13, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Cultural Event |
February 24, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Campus Event |
April 22, 2016 • 9:30am - 9:45am | School Assembly |
December 12, 2015 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 01, 2015 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
John F. said “I have had the pleasure of working with John and I highly recommend him for events and parties. He is great with the kids and his magic keeps them entertained.”
Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an…”
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Clara B. said “They were so awesome and interactive!”