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!

Mattoon IL Eagles Lodge Wedding

Mattoon IL Eagles Lodge Wedding

Whether it's the Eagles lodge, Eagels Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagels, this Mattoon (central Il) venue was a first for Felix and Fingers.  Who knows, it might also have been the first time Mattoon had dueling pianos!  (Coincidentally, I did get a lead the...

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Riverside Receptions Wedding Entertainment

Riverside Receptions Wedding Entertainment

Not long ago, I played for a wedding at Riverside Receptions in Geneva, IL.  It was not my typical dueling piano gig.  Primarily, because there were no dueling pianos.  Ah!  Here is a perfect opportunity to speak of our flexibility as a dueling piano company. ...

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Rookies Pub Hosts Wild Party

Rookies Pub Hosts Wild Party

Rookies was a new venue for us, not just as a dueling pianist, but as a customers too.  Actually, it's not called Rookies, but Rookies All American Pub And Grill.  But it was definitely more than just a pub.  With all the TVs and great food and drinks, this was...

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D’Andrea Hosts Blessing Barn

D’Andrea Hosts Blessing Barn

Felix and Fingers are a blessing (or can be). The Blessing Barn is a blessing. D'Anadrea Banquets is a blessing. With that much blessing going around, count yourself blessed just by reading this 🙂 Felix and Fingers had the pleasure of playing a fundraiser event for...

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Dry Creek Estate Weddings

Dry Creek Estate Weddings

I live in small town in a rural area.  Ahhh... if only we had a winery.   I'm in love with that ambiance.  And apparently so are brides and grooms.  Let me tell you about Dry Creek Estate weddings.  Several acres away are some residential homes that have the privilege...

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A Cedar Ridge Winery Wedding

A Cedar Ridge Winery Wedding

Last weekend, Jim and I made the trek out to Swisher, Iowa for another Felix and Fingers wedding at the Cedar Ridge Winery (www.crwine.com)!  Who knew this place existed... and in Iowa nonetheless (or even the Midwest!!)  After hours of driving through cornfield after...

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Par-a-Dice Hotel Entertainment

Par-a-Dice Hotel Entertainment

Having played at the Par-a-Dice Casino on numerous occasions, I have become very familiar with the hotel.  Although I only live an hour away, our hotel rooms have always been provided by the casino, and it's hard to turn down a room as nice as theirs.  Not only are...

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Greenhouse Loft Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Greenhouse Loft Wedding Ceremony & Reception

When it comes to weddings, Felix and Fingers are most frequently booked to cover the entertainment from start to finish (ceremony through reception), but many people don't realize that we also run a multifaceted booking agency as well!  Today's blog takes us to the...

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Evergreen FS Throws Crazy Dueling Piano Party

Evergreen FS Throws Crazy Dueling Piano Party

Playing for Evergreen FS was undoubtedly one of the more memorable corporate events that I've played for.  It started like so many others, the President gave us a warning that the crowd may not be all that enthusiastic.  No problem.  We're used to that.  After all,...

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Dueling Pianos Bride’s Review

Dueling Pianos Bride’s Review

Okay, you're probably thinking, “Of course the Event Coordinator for F&F will give a glowing review for F&F playing her wedding!”, and I sure as heck am! What you'll read here in this (hopefully!) insightful review, is why, without a shadow of a doubt, F&F...

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