Piano Shindig

You can expect a seasoned professional who highly values every event, no matter the size, and is passionate about his musical services and also communication with the client to ensure satisfaction. An ability to "read the room" and adjust the performance accordingly.

Rave reviews:

"I think I speak for everyone when I say – you did a great job and offer a very high entertainment value. Thanks again!" Keith W. ~ Consumer's Energy Corporate (Return engagement)

"It was a pleasure working with you. We received nothing but compliments. Thank you.” Wendy A. - Bar Divani - Grand Rapids

"Thank you so much for helping make our special day so perfect! You did a wonderful job selecting music and made it romantic - just how we wanted. You also did a great job during our “break” and it helped to maintain a calm within our guests. We will definitely recommend you in the future!" Katie and Cory.

"Thank you so much for entertaining us last night! You were fantastic and I received countless complements about how wonderful you were! I know the University Club was impressed and will be referring your name for their upcoming events. I'm already planning to hire you again for our next event! " Sarah W. WMOA

"Hi Greg! What an absolute amazing performance you had at our wedding Friday night! We received several compliments on the cocktail & dinner music & how impressed people were...especially from the musicians in David's family! You are very talented & made our night absolutely perfect. I can't thank you enough!! I'm so glad my Mom found you!” Ashley and David K.

"Greg, thanks so much for being our music yesterday. It was wonderful. We will def brag you to others and refer you." Adam and Kalyn

An assortment of professional musical tools:
Yamaha MOX8 Portable Piano (faux baby grand piano available)
Yamaha S90ES Portable Piano
Roland FA-06 Synthesizer Workstation
Yamaha StagePass 600i Sound system with microphones
JBL Eon 15 Powered Speakers
Yamaha 12 channel professional mixer
Stage Lighting
Yamaha C1 grand piano (additional transport and rental fees apply)
A great attitude!

As a freelance musician, my background in piano, percussion, and music technology has led to a wide variety of professional music opportunities, including thousands of jobs for piano events, wedding services, pop, rock, dance, blues, and show bands, piano bar and dueling piano shows, theater work and even the Grand Rapids Symphony. I also freelance as a studio musician, creating music for commercial, motion picture, instructional, and entertainment industries. In addition, I have a Bachelor's degree in piano performance, been adjunct faculty at Grand Valley State University, and have travelled as far as Japan to study piano culture and manufacturing. I've been in music retail since 1984 and currently serve as sales manager for Keyboard World of Grand Rapids.

I am also a name dropper and include this small list of entertainers with whom I have shared a stage: Huey Lewis and the News, Bo Diddley, Henry Mancini, The Kinsey Report, Sugar Blue, Albert Collins, and Steppenwolf. Local theater shows include Hark Up!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop Of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Sunday In the Park With George, and Nine.

Current Musical Work:
* Solo pianist and vocalist for wedding ceremonies, events, receptions, parties,
restaurants, etc.
* Livin' the Dream Band: Keyboardist and vocalist. Classic pop and rock from the
60s through the 80s. We found our niche and we're "Kickin' It Old School!"
* Sales manager for Keyboard World of Grand Rapids

Notable Music Performances:
* Keyboardist for HarkUp! Christmas show productions
* Dueling Piano crew for the B.O.B. (5 years)
* Piano Bar performer for Saugatuck's Coral Gables "Rockin' Piano Bar" (10 years)
* Preferred vendor for Bar Divani and Bay Point Inn
* Composer/performer for the motion picture "America's Most Haunted"
* Pit keyboardist for Community Circle Theater "West Fulton Digital Orchestra"
* Percussionist for the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Experience and Accomplishments:
* Bachelors degree in piano performance from Grand Rapids Community College
Minor in percussion.
* Music Technology adjunct faculty Grand Valley State University