Blog Archives

The treasure trove of blogs.  Every post that any member of our company has written can be found here in our archives.  If you are looking for something in particular, it may be easier to use the search function from the main blog page or the blog map.

For those of you who like to scroll through endless pages, this is for you!

Fresh(Men) at UNC Charlotte

Fresh(Men) at UNC Charlotte

As the cold weather as started to set in here in the great city of Chicago, I've found myself already looking back to the warm, wonderful, busy days of last summer, barely over, and I thought of my travels with Felix and Fingers. I just really love summer....

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Abbey Station Surprises With Dueling Piano Wedding

Abbey Station Surprises With Dueling Piano Wedding

Well... I shouldn't say this was a surprise, because they knew we were coming.  They just didn't know exactly what to expect. Now that my dueling piano experience has accumulated a very large number of weddings, I can say with confidence that it was visibly clear to...

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Palos Country Club a Versatile Venue

Palos Country Club a Versatile Venue

In August, Greg and I played our first wedding at Palos Country Club in Orland Park, IL.  We were performing for the ceremony as well as the reception, so we had a couple of different setup locations.  Going into a wedding like that, we can try to prepare for setup by...

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5 Hidden Tips For Selecting Your Wedding Venue

5 Hidden Tips For Selecting Your Wedding Venue

We have written several blogs about great venues that we've played at (compliments to our brides and grooms for their great selection in venues.)  We know that selecting a wedding venue can be an enduring process. Because we've worked with many newlyweds through their...

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Sunset Festival Pianos!

Sunset Festival Pianos!

Outdoor festivals. The smell of corndogs and gasoline, the screams of delighted children on fair rides, good wholesome family time with loved ones, and cold beer after spending time with family! This year at Lake in the Hills' Sunset Festival held in Sunset Park,...

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Malfunction Junction Wedding in Paris!

Malfunction Junction Wedding in Paris!

Paris... Illinois, that is. Actually, it's on the border of Chrisman, IL but we were told Paris, and that has such a nice ring to it. What a fun name for a venue that sports a huge warehouse space with a country road flair.  A wedding at Barrett Brothers Malfunction...

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Super Hero Fundraising At The Jane Fargo Hotel

Super Hero Fundraising At The Jane Fargo Hotel

We get to play a lot of really amazing corporate events and weddings for Felix and Fingers, but fundraisers are always some of my favorites!  It's great to work hand in hand with a group to help give back to a worthy cause, and this past weekend was no exception!...

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The Best Star Wars Wedding Music

The Best Star Wars Wedding Music

Most weddings involve lots of music, so I thought long and hard about some of the best music that a couple could use at a Star Wars Wedding. Star Wars Wedding Ceremony The only part of the Star Wars Wedding that I'll use actual Star Wars music from is the ceremony....

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Felix & Fingers Video Blog!

Felix & Fingers Video Blog!

After years of endless begging by our supporters, Felix and Fingers has finally put together a video blog!  You've seen us singing, playing the piano and putting on a show before.  Now, you can really see inside the life of a Felix and Fingers Dueling Piano player and...

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Maxwell Mansion Monsoon

Maxwell Mansion Monsoon

This August, Mike Sherman and I visited one of the most unique wedding venues in the country, Maxwell Mansion of Lake Geneva, to play what could only be a gorgeous wedding at a place like that!  As we well know, though, the unexpected just loves to make an appearance...

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