It wasn't supposed to happen like this. It was supposed to be one of those run of the mill gigs where everything was normal. Nothing out of the ordinary. But now, looking back on it, I can see where I was wrong. Completely wrong. I was young. I was still in my 20s. Just out of college. Making a [...]
I wish I would have taken a picture of this guy. He was reading a book in a bar at our gig tonight. Swear to God! Normally I would have found this very insulting. "You're reading a friggin' book at a live music show?!? Seriously!?!" But there he was. There weren't that many people in attendance. [...]
We provided a Dueling Piano Show for Autism Speaks Organization Chicago Chapter Award dinner. What a great evening of recognition it was of the many people and parents who work so hard at raising funds and volunteering in many different ways. The dedication they have for their children and others[...]
If you have not booked you Holiday Party yet, it may be difficult at this point as most of the November and December dates are taken. Consider a week night or a January or a Febuary date for your company party. The rental rate for rooms are cheaper, things are not as crazy for people. You will have[...]
Yes, we do Solo Sing Along Pianos Shows. This is in addition to our Energetic Interactive Dueling Piano Show. Our Solo Sing Along Piano Show works well for the smaller more intimate crowds. We did a Show in Austin MN back in February 2008. We will be getting back up there to do a show on [...]
Most Musicians don't like doing wedding gigs. I can't blame them. There are lots of people to satisfy; the bride, the bride's parents, the old people, the young people; load in can be tough. Frequently we are looked at as second class citizens posted slightly above janitors or bus boys on the [...]
There were only four people in the bar when I got there at eight o'clock. Three of them left before I played a note. I turned to the only woman who was left and I said, "Well looks like we did our job. We cleared the place out before ever playing a note." She laughed and said, "I just came in here[...]
I am trying out this new link. Let me know how well it works. I am still so new at all this blogging stuff that I am sure my grandkids will laugh when they see this. Dan Gillogly www.makinmoneymakinmusic.com
It was another rip roaring night down at Sluggers across from Wrigley Field. The weather has begun to get cold out. People were out the door and down the stairs to get in to the club again. And they were not disappointed. I shared the stage with the formidable Steve Kouba. The requests were [...]