Retro-styled vocalist Erin Fox and the talented jazz pianist Mike Shurtz perform early-mid 20th century jazz standards that will take listeners down memory lane with Great American Songbook melodies we all love. Let this talented duo add a little vintage style to your dinner, cocktail hour, or corporate function!
Erin & Mike are so talented and amazing! The highlight of the event for many of us! They were so gracious in dressing in my Gatsby theme and I loved their music set!
I will definitely recommend them for future events and share their information with others in my position. They were awesome to work with... outstanding!
Response from The Erin Fox Duo:
Oh thank you so much, Sondra! What a lovely group of folks you all were! We enjoyed it! Thanks again for having us!
Erin and Mike were exactly what I was looking for to play at our 1920s wedding shower. Erin looked incredible and their music was beautiful. Their musicianship is high quality. They are both very talented. Hopefully I can have a reason to have them play again.
Response from The Erin Fox Duo:
Aw, thank you for saying so, Erin! It was our pleasure playing for such a lovely group of people at your shower! Wishing you and Josh a lifetime of happiness!
Highly recommend, was very upbeat, entertaining, and accommodating. Everyone enjoyed the performance, really made the party and evening for that matter...would definitely hire again. Thank you!
Response from The Erin Fox Duo:
Thanks so much, Ben! What a fun party! It was absolutely our pleasure!
Every year, our company gathers 200 employees for a dinner with entertainment. The Erin Fox Duo was so professional with all interactions! They were punctual and always answered immediately when I contacted them.
They did a Wonderful job. They performed classic holiday songs that everyone enjoyed very much. We received many reviews that employees enjoyed their performance, their retro vibe went very well with our party. They were also extremely flexible with our needs. We are so glad we were able to book them for our event.
Talented actress, very funny and lovely.
The duo were very professional and the residents loved them, would definitely hire again!
Response from The Erin Fox Duo:
Thanks so much for the positive review, Amina! We had a great time!
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Amazing, classy, and very entertaining. Could not have asked for a better team of musicians to come and make this event very successful.
Response from The Erin Fox Duo:
Thank you so much, Bassem! Performing at your event was our absolute pleasure!
Price Range: $150-$600
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Erin and Mike will arrive for setup approximately 20-30 minutes prior to the event (earlier if desired by client). Then just sit back and enjoy as the vocal/piano jazz duo provides you with an intimate and relaxed performance of swinging upbeat jazz standards, ballads, and a few Latin grooves. You'll have a swing in your step and a smile on your face when they're finished!
Erin Fox started to love jazz at age 16, after being offered a full vocal jazz scholarship for the Aquinas College Jazz camp when spotted singing with her high school's jazz band at a state competition. She went on to perform as the vocalist of the Alma College Jazz Ensemble during her four years as an undergrad. After getting her M.A. in Communication at Central Michigan University and teaching college communication classes for a decade or so, she moved from Michigan to Kansas, where her performance career blossomed! Erin gave up teaching to sing and act full time. She has performed in hundreds of jazz concerts and cabaret shows, has played numerous lead roles in Topeka and Lawrence area community musical theatre, has performed in several professional Kansas City shows, and has performed in murder mysteries and USO shows on the Kansas Belle Dinner Train and at corporate events for the past 8 years!
Mike Shurtz began his jazz career while attending the University of Kansas, playing house parties in trios and quintets. After graduation he joined a quintet called the Harry Winter's Combo, regularly gigging in the Lawrence and eastern Kansas area and performing as the house band for the Adams Alumni Center at KU for several years. For the past 15 years, he's played regularly at the Lawrence Country Club and at local restaurants in his hometown of Lawrence, KS.
Erin and Mike have been performing jazz together since 2013!
The Erin Fox Duo provides their own equipment (keyboard, music stands, mic, and amp) and set up. Set up typically takes less than 20 minutes.
| April 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| October 18, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 26, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 11, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| November 10, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
| November 04, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| September 30, 2016 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 09, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Jazz at The Forum |
Repertoire includes:
All the Things You Are
Almost Like Being In Love
Autumn Leaves
Bewitched
Cheek-to-Cheek
Come Rain or Come Shine
Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
Cry Me a River
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Embraceable You
Emily
Fly Me to the Moon
Gentle Rain
Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry
Here’s That Rainy Day
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
I’ll Be Seeing You
I’m Beginning To See the Light
I Remember You
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
It Had to Be You
It's Only a Paper Moon
I've Got a Crush on You
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
L-O-V-E
Love is Here to Stay
Moonlight in Vermont
My Funny Valentine
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Over the Rainbow
Pennies from Heaven
Put on a Happy Face
Rainbow Connection
Smile
Summer Samba (So Nice)
Summertime
Tea for Two
That’s All
The Boy from Impanema
The Nearness of You
They All Laughed
What a Wonderful World
Would You Like to Swing on a Star
And More!!!
Holiday repertoire includes:
Auld Lang Syne
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Christmas Time is Here
Deck The Halls
Frosty The Snowman
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Merry Christmas, Darling (in the style of The Carpenters)
My Funny Valentine
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
Up on the Housetop
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
What Child Is This
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
If it's a 1940's-style USO show you're looking for, additional performers and comedy acts can be arranged to fit the bill!
Interactive murder mysteries are also available!
| Mike Shurtz | Pianist |
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