On August 8, 2026, Felix And Fingers brought its high-energy dueling pianos show to The DiSpencery @ AAP in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, for a public bar event with plenty of room for walk-in curiosity, celebration, and spontaneous dancing. The occasion also doubled as a birthday celebration for Spencer, the venue’s owner, making the night feel both festive and warmly personal without losing the lively feel of a public night out.
Even a serious downpour could not dampen the mood. In fact, the rain became part of the atmosphere, as guests gathered inside while the music, laughter, and crowd participation carried the evening forward. By the end of the night, it felt as though even the deluge had joined the party.
A Beautiful Saint Johnsbury Venue Built for Music and Movement
The DiSpencery @ AAP made a strong impression from the start. The venue was beautiful, thoughtfully laid out, and clearly designed with care. Multiple seating areas gave guests different ways to enjoy the show, while games and gathering spots helped create the kind of relaxed social energy that works especially well for a dueling pianos event.
The stage setup was another highlight. Felix And Fingers performers were able to settle into a comfortable performance space, and Spencer was especially helpful in getting the sound system connected to the venue’s house speakers. That detail mattered: with guests spread throughout different areas and levels of the venue, the music carried well and helped bring the whole room into the same shared experience.
Throughout the evening, people could be seen standing from different vantage points around The DiSpencery @ AAP to watch the show. That multi-level visibility gave the performance a dynamic feel, almost like the entire venue was part of the audience. For anyone considering booking entertainment in Saint Johnsbury, this kind of layout is a major advantage: guests can mingle, sit, play, move around, and still stay connected to the performance.
The staff also contributed to the easygoing success of the evening. Kind, attentive, and welcoming, they helped the event run smoothly from start to finish. Add in delicious food, including a standout prosciutto and goat cheese pizza, and the night had all the ingredients of a memorable Vermont gathering: good music, good company, and a venue with personality.
Introducing Dueling Pianos to a Crowd Ready to Warm Up
One of the most interesting parts of the night was that many guests were not yet familiar with the dueling pianos format. Spencer knew what to expect, but much of the crowd was new to the concept. After the first song, the Felix And Fingers team took a moment to explain how the show works: requests, audience interaction, sing-alongs, and a musical setlist that can shift in real time based on the energy in the room.
That explanation helped unlock the evening. As guests realized that the performance was not just something to watch but something to help shape, the room began to loosen up. Requests started to make more sense, reactions grew louder, and the audience became increasingly involved as the show moved along.
The song selection stretched across styles and generations, which is one of the signatures of Felix And Fingers dueling pianos. The performers moved from “Sweet Caroline,” a reliable sing-along favorite, to “Shine” by Collective Soul, showing just how flexible the format can be. Instead of sticking to one lane, the show followed the room and gave different guests their moment to connect.
That flexibility proved especially important as the crowd warmed up throughout the night. Different styles brought different corners of the venue to life. A familiar chorus could pull voices into the mix, while a dance tune from another era might light up a different group entirely. By the end of the show, the audience was no longer simply observing; they were fully participating.
Country Hits, Dance Floor Energy, and a Birthday Crowd in Full Swing
While the setlist traveled across genres, country music brought a particularly strong reaction. When the performers leaned into country favorites, the dance floor came alive. Guests who had been watching from the sidelines found their way forward, and the room’s energy jumped in a way that made the night feel like a true celebration.
That dance floor momentum was one of the clearest signs that the show had landed. Dueling pianos thrives on reading the crowd, and Felix And Fingers used the room’s reactions to guide the evening toward bigger sing-alongs, broader smiles, and more movement. The result was a public bar event that still felt tailored to the people in attendance.
Spencer’s birthday celebration gave the night an added sense of occasion. The event had the feel of a community gathering, with guests enjoying the venue’s many spaces while still being drawn back to the music. The rain outside only made the atmosphere inside feel more inviting, and the combination of live entertainment, food, and venue design helped turn a wet Vermont evening into a memorable night out.
For The DiSpencery @ AAP, the event showed how well the space can support interactive live entertainment. For Felix And Fingers, it was another example of how dueling pianos can meet a crowd where it is, introduce something new, and build the energy song by song until the whole room is involved.
Anyone considering a dueling pianos event in Saint Johnsbury, at The DiSpencery @ AAP, or anywhere a crowd is ready for music and fun should contact Felix And Fingers at (800) 557-4196. Share this post with someone planning a celebration, public event, or unforgettable night of live entertainment.
Performers At This Event
Meet the Felix And Fingers entertainers who helped bring this event to life.
Katie Cronin
Possum Wrangler
Katie started singing before she could talk – and never stopped!
Rose Ivy
Venue & Vendor Details
Here are the people and places that helped make this event happen.
| Type | Name | Address | Website | Phone | Price Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | The DiSpencery @ AAP | Address1746 Memorial Drive Saint Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 |
