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Overview
For two decades, Mike McGrath has been providing live piano music for hundreds of satisfied clients in Connecticut and New York. Drawing from a list of standards, show tunes, and popular songs, Mike enhances the atmosphere of your gathering to help set the appropriate mood and ambience. Whether it's an intimate cocktail party in your home, a gala event in a large restaurant or banquet hall, or an office party, Mike can add just the right touch. Mike's clients have included everyone from large companies to people who live right in his neighborhood.
8 Reviews
Mike was punctual and played beautifully, despite an often non-attentive crowd intent on eating, imbibing and chatting. He really made the atmosphere feel special.
Pianist
Mike was excellent about tailoring the music for the event ahead of time. Showed up on time and did a great job playing and choosing pieces that worked for our service. Would use again.
Pianist
Mike was fantastic and made our night so special. We’ll do it again!
Pianist
Mike was professional, kind, and a great pianist. He made our house NYE party so much more fun. 1000% would hire him again.
Keyboard Player, Pianist
I hired Piano by Mike for my Christmas party and wanted to have a sing along. He showed up early for set up, brought all the sheet music for my guests, and provided a wonderful holiday experience! My friends and family can’t stop raving about what fun they had. I can’t wait to hire him again!
Pianist
We hired Mike for our wedding to play piano at cocktail hour. He was professional the entire time, asked the important questions and showed up on time. Everyone was complementing the music. We would definitely hire him again!
Pianist
Mike was amazing. He made our event phenomenal. He was patient, professional and fun! I would definitely recommend him to everyone.
Pianist
Mike was friendly, professional and willing to accommodate numerous requests, some in advance and some spontaneous. He covered a broad range of genres and provided a microphone to facilitate some sing-along. I highly recommend him!
Pianist
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 - $1,200
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: Insured by The Hartford.
What to Expect
I play standards and show tunes from a variety of decades and some pop tunes as well. I can accommodate requests for specific songs and am happy to do a sing-along if the client so desires.
About
I can provide the right piano music for your event, be it a wedding ceremony, wedding reception, corporate event, birthday party, holiday party or just about any other kind of party. If a venue does not have a piano I am happy to provide a keyboard at no extra charge. I am more than willing to talk with clients and planners and meet requests for specific songs. For about 20 years, I have played at exclusive country clubs, fine restaurants and hotels, museums, galleries, libraries. I have also played at many house parties ranging from small homes to large estates. My range includes southwestern Connecticut, New York City and southeastern New York State.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| December 23, 2024 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
| December 31, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
Past Booked Events
| December 15, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 06, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
| April 06, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 03, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 31, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | New Year's Party |
| December 09, 2023 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 23, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| August 26, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| January 21, 2023 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| September 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 16, 2017 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| October 14, 2017 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 30, 2016 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 29, 2015 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 06, 2015 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 06, 2014 • 7:30am - 10:00am | Christmas Party |
| September 20, 2014 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| September 13, 2014 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 11, 2013 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| May 11, 2013 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Private Party |
Set List
LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?
BLUESETTE
MY FOOLISH HEART
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU
NIGHT AND DAY
EMBRACEABLE YOU
A FOGGY DAY
I LOVE YOU
MISTY
TAKE THE A TRAIN
I GOT RHYTHM
ONE NOTE SAMBA
WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE
SATIN DOLL
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
THE LAST NIGHT OF THE WORLD
AUTUMN IN NEW YORK
ALL OF ME
STAR DUST
BUT NOT FOR ME
AUTUMN LEAVES
ON MY OWN
THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME
THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
AS TIME GOES BY
I GOT IT BAD
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
BODY AND SOUL
‘S WONDERFUL
SUN AND MOON
I’VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU
THE LADY IS A TRAMP
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?
WHAT I DID FOR LOVE
THE MORE I SEE YOU
SOPHISTICATED LADY
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
MERCY, MERCY, MERCY
CABARET
LET’S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS
PEOPLE
MASH
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ARTHUR’S THEME
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
EASY TO LOVE
THINK OF ME
UNFORGETTABLE
YOUR SONG
ALL I ASK OF YOU
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU
IT HAD TO BE YOU
ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
WAVE
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
HOW HIGH THE MOON
MEDITATION
LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE
BLUE BOSSA
I COULD WRITE A BOOK
MY ROMANCE
ON BROADWAY
YOU ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL
FLY ME TO THE MOON
CORCOVADO
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
DARN THAT DREAM
LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING
DON’T YOU WORRY ‘BOUT A THING
OVER THE RAINBOW
THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL
BEYOND THE SEA
MOON RIVER
IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU
WITCHCRAFT
THEME FROM ‘TITANIC”
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
Influences & Inspiration
My biggest influences are Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Harry Connick, and Diana Krall.
Setup Requirements
Three-prong wall outlet and an area of about 5 by 8 feet for set up. If you have a piano I will be happy to play it but if not, I will bring my own keyboard.