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- 1. Penthouse Serenade & It Started All Over Again
- 2. Etude No. 8
- 3. Embraceable You
- 4. With A Little Help From My Friends
- 5. The Wedding Song
- 6. Comfort and Joy
- 7. Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera)
- 8. Kiss From A Rose
- 9. Canon In D
- 10. Treasure
- 11. All My Life
- 12. Dancing Doll
- 13. Largo from "New World Symphony"
- 14. I'm In the Mood For Love
Overview
Keyboard Dave is an experienced and versatile Pianist, Organist, and One-Man-Band in the Atlanta GA and Athens GA areas who can play all styles of music from current hits to cocktail hour jazz to a full band sound for dancing to classical for that elegant wedding. Keyboard Dave will make every song come alive with feeling and emotion and will create a memorable music experience for your Special Event, Wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour or reception), Party, Corporate Reception, Church Service or Social Gatherings of all types and sizes. Keyboard Dave has a very large repertoire numbering in the thousands! Please call or email to discuss your music needs and pricing that fits your budget.
23 Reviews
Keyboard Dave was hired to play piano at our Engagement Cocktail Party. It was held at a fancy series of club rooms and Dave's music elevated the sophistication of our event greatly! He worked ahead of time on the music selections we requested (Cole Porter/Irving Berlin songbook, Vince Guaraldi, softer Elton John selections, Titanic song) and made the party extremely enjoyable for all the guests.
Here's a great example of Dave's depth of music selections. Without being requested, I noticed that Dave played some incidental music from the movie "Casablanca". It was a quiet piece from a scene between Humphrey Bogart and piano player Dooley Wilson where Bogart asks "What are you playing there?" The reply by Wilson, "Just a little something I've been working on."
Dave had a great attitude and was extremely professional. He asked if we preferred Jacket and Tie or Turtleneck. We chose the former, but were pleasantly surprised when he wore a bow tie, not the necktie that I assumed he would wear.
Dave's knowledge of music, great attitude and extremely high work ethic shined brightly during the three hours that he played at our event. If you hire Keyboard Dave for your event, you won't regret it! WELL DONE!
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Jazz Pianist
Response from Keyboard Dave:
Thanks Thomas for the great review! It was certainly my pleasure and honor to play songs from such great composers as Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, Guaraldi, for you and your guests. Best wishes to you and your fiancée!
He did an amazing job - all of the songs were perfect and the ceremony could not have been any better!
Pianist
Response from Keyboard Dave:
Thanks Braxton! Glad that I could make your special wedding day even more special :).
We loved having Dave play for our cocktail party! He came from out-of-town to play for us arriving on time and ready to entertain us. His music definitely added ambiance to our party and many of our guests loved his choice of musical pieces. We gave him a list of some of our favorite songs (which varied in style) as an idea and he took our list and ran with it. Many of our guests said they would think of a song and a few minutes later, he would be playing it. Having him play was one of the best parts of the evening. Money well spent!
Pianist
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We really enjoyed having Keyboard Dave play at our Wedding event this past weekend! Definitely recommend. We will be using him again soon!
Keyboard Player
Response from Keyboard Dave:
Thanks so much for the review! It was a pleasure working with you to pick just the right music for your mom's wedding day. Looking forward to playing for you and your family again in the future :).
David did a great job. People loved him and his music!
Pianist
Dave was flawless!! Everyone commented on how they wanted him to play longer. I would highly recommend Dave to play at your wedding or any event.
Pianist
We booked Keyboard Dave only about 10 days before our event because we were in a bit of a time crunch. Dave was so professional, we reviewed all of our needs through email, and he was very receptive to my wife's day of plans and order of service. Anything we asked, Dave provided and we would highly recommend his services. Dave, thank you so much for helping make our wedding day the best day of our lives!!
Classical Pianist
This was an emergency gig. Dave came through for me at the very last minute. He learned the songs, and was ready to roll the next day. Great personality very patient, great guy to work with.
Pianist
Our experience with Keyboard Dave was outstanding! He is a very talented and experienced pianist! Dave worked with us in selecting our best song list in advance of the event and he arrived early to set up and rehearse the accompanied numbers. Dave was reliable, adaptable, and accommodating. I highly recommend Keyboard Dave!
1930s Era Entertainment, Jazz Pianist
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Dave played a great assortment of contemporary and classic holiday music, and made our Christmas Eve dinner party a complete success! Thanks Dave!
Pianist
Dave was well liked and played well. He was well prepared. Everything you need for a fill in pianist for our worship service!
Pianist
Dave provided a wide variety of Christmas holiday music for my holiday dinner party! My guests were delighted and thoroughly enjoyed all of Dave's song choices. Dave was very professional and arrived on time and was very pleasant to me and our guests. Will definitely contact Dave for my next occasion.
Pianist
Dave went to great lengths to take care of my sis's 80th birthday party. Before the event he made sure he had a playlist of ALL of the music she liked, and the group would enjoy. And, he is quite talented.
1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music, Pianist
Keyboard Dave was great. He showed up early for set up. He played appropriate tasteful music and modulated the volume for the mood of the event. I would both recommend and hire him again if I ever need someone with his musical talents and classy persona. Keyboard Dave is a true professional in every way.
1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Keyboard Player
Very professional. Added greatly to the gathering
Pianist
Keyboard Dave was very accommodating when I asked him to not only play the Throne Room song from Star Wars A New Hope, but when I asked him to shorten the piece to play as my wedding march, he did so and did so perfectly! It fit just right!
Composer, Keyboard Player, Organist, Wedding Band
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Dave played for our dinner event and for the program following with great professionalism. His play list is very good for a long evening, and he was very willing to incorporate special requests which we provided ahead of time. He even very skillfully led the crowd of over 150 on the piano as we sang two songs with gusto! Could not be more pleased with our pianist for the evening!
Pianist
We hired Dave to play for our holiday shopping event in our jewelry boutique. He was awesome!! He arrived on time; took short breaks and not often so that the music was going constantly. We most definitely use him again and refer him to people.
Keyboard Player
Amazing musician!! Dave was extremely polite and professional. He learned a new song for our ceremony with only a few days notice. I would highly recommend to anyone and will definitely use him for other events
Pianist
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! IF ANYONE WANTS FEEDBACK ON KEYBOARD DAVE I WOULD BE GLAD TO RECOMMEND HIM WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SATISFACTION. MORE THAN EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS AND WAS A TREMENDOUS HIT WITH OUR 50 GUESTS! TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL AND FANTASTIC POSITIVE PERSONALITY. REVEREND THOMAS JOHNSON
Pianist
I would recommend David for any event. He played at our wedding ceremony and was fantastic. All of my guests kept going on and on about how much they enjoyed the pop love songs he played. He made our ceremony much more memorable.
Pianist
David played at our daughter's wedding ceremony. David was prompt, professional, an excellent pianist, and competitively priced! I would definitely recommend him and would call him again if our plans require a pianist.
Linda Wilson
Classical Pianist
David is a very talented pianist. He played a very eclectic list of songs for my daughter's wedding. From classical to a popular tv theme song his experience and ability to play many styles was amazing. He was also very professioanl in all areas.
Pianist, Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Booking Info
About
My goal since an early age has been to entertain. I started piano lessons at age 6 and have continued playing my whole life, becoming increasingly more proficient through high school, honing my skills in recitals, high school plays, family gatherings, nursing homes, church and in several bands. I graduated from Nyack College, studying classical and jazz piano and classical organ, gaining a new-found confidence in my ability to perform all styles and genres of music.
For the past 35 years I have entertained at restaurants, parties, special events and in churches in the New Jersey/ New York City areas, and now in the Atlanta, GA and Athens, GA areas and across the Southeastern U.S.
I love to make people happy through my music. I have been told that I have a uniquely inspired way of playing that touches the hearts of those who listen. From elegant solo piano for background music to set the mood, to a full band sound for dancing, to classical, religious or current love songs for your wedding, I play it all.
My repertoire numbers in the thousands and includes the following genres: Cocktail-Jazz-Standards-Holiday & Wedding music- Broadway Showtunes-Current Pop music- and Classical and Inspirational music, all played in my own unique style. I will also take requests and have a portable piano with background accompaniment and a synthesizer available if needed, or I will play your instrument.
I love performing as a One-Man-Band and to watch people come into the room thinking that 3 or 4 musicians are performing. My up-tempo selections are very danceable as well as my slow-dance selections. I have an assortment of audience participation numbers, or if needed, sing alongs.
Other Musical Services Available:
Accompanist for soloists or groups
Church or Synagogue Organist
Once again, I would be happy to talk to you about my rates and how I can help make your special event a memorable one. Or send me an email for more information and a listing of songs.
Book me now for your holiday gatherings and Spring/Summer weddings, while dates are available!
Musically Yours,
Keyboard Dave
Client Feedback:
"David is a very talented pianist. He played a very eclectic list of songs for my daughter's wedding. From classical to a popular tv theme song his experience and ability to play many styles was amazing. He was also very professioanl in all areas."
T. Delke - Lawrenceville,GA
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| January 30, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 27, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 20, 2021 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 07, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 27, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 16, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Pianist for Happy Hour |
| June 18, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Pianist for Happy Hour |
| December 20, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 19, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 14, 2020 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 23, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| February 15, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party - Lawrencevile, GA |
| December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 23, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony: Organist |
| November 16, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony: Organist |
| August 31, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony: Organist |
| March 16, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Adult Birthday Party Atlanta GA |
| February 14, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Valentine's Day Party |
| December 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 15, 2018 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party - Decatur, GA |
| December 02, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Community Holiday Gathering - Winterville, GA |
| September 29, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Adult Birthday Party Alpharetta, GA |
| July 07, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 03, 2018 • 8:30am - 10:30am | Worship Service |
| January 05, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 24, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party - Lawrenceville, GA |
| December 06, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Holiday Party - Atlanta, GA |
| November 30, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party - Gainesville, GA |
| November 22, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony - The Old Courthouse - Decatur, GA |
| November 04, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| October 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| October 04, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony - The Old Courthouse - Decatur, GA |
| August 09, 2017 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Religious Event |
| June 28, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:35pm | Wedding Ceremony - The Old Courthouse - Decatur, GA |
| March 31, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Art Gallery Opening - Norcross, GA |
| December 23, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception - Atlanta, GA |
| December 11, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| December 11, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party - Milton, GA |
| December 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 08, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party - Atlanta, GA |
| November 05, 2016 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 21, 2015 | Product Promotion |
| December 13, 2015 | Birthday (Adult) |
| December 13, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| October 10, 2015 | Anniversary Party |
| September 19, 2015 | Birthday (Adult) |
| September 12, 2015 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| April 11, 2015 | Birthday Party |
| January 31, 2015 | Private Party |
| January 22, 2015 | Fundraiser |
| August 23, 2014 | Wedding Reception |
| December 19, 2013 | Other |
| November 16, 2013 | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 24, 2013 | Anniversary Party |
| December 08, 2012 | Christmas Party |
Set List
I HAVE A VAST REPERTOIRE NUMBERING IN THE 1000's, BUT HERE ARE A FEW TO GIVE YOU AN OVERVIEW:
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Theme from "Cinderella"
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Time For Us - Theme from "Romeo & Julliet"
A Walk In The Forest - Brian Crain
A whole new world - theme from "Alladin"
Air on the G String - Bach
All of Me - John Legend
All My Life - K-Ci & Jo Jo
Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson
Angie - The Rolling Stones
As Time Goes By - Standard
At Last - Etta James
Ave Maria - classical
Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Be My Guest - from "Beauty and the Beast"
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Because I Love You - Yiruma
Beauty and the Beast - Pebro Bryson
Begin the Beguine-Cole Porter
Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
Blue Skies - Irving Berlin
Body and Soul -jazz standard
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra
Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John (from "Lion King")
Can't Buy Me Love - Beatles
Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis
Cannon in D - Pachelbel
Cast Your Fate to the Wind - Vince Guaraldi
Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
Cry Me A River - Diana Krall
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Do Nothing 'Till You Here From Me - Duke Ellington
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans - Louie Armstrong
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Don't Be Cruel - Elvis
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Mamas & Papas
Dream On - Aerosmith
Dust in the Wind - Kansas
East of the Sun - jazz standard
Ebb Tide - standard '50's
Eleanor Rigby -Beatles
Embraceable You - Gershwin
Empire State of Mind - Alisha Keys
Etude No. 5 and 8 - Philip Glass
Experience - Ludovico Einaudi
Feel Like Makin Love - Roberta Flack
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Forrest Gump (Feather Theme)
Free Fallin - Tom Petty
Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Here and Now - Luther Vandross
Hero - Mariah Carey
Hey Jude - Beatles
Highland Cathedral - Korb & Roever
Hotel California - Eagles
How Sweet it Is To Be Loved By You -James Taylor
I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")
I Get a Kick Out of You - Cole Porter
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good - Duke Ellington
I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
I Love You - Cole Porter
I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
I'll Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I'm In The Mood For Love - jazz standard
Imagine -John Lennon
In My Life - Beatles
In the Mood - Glenn Miller
It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin - Cole Porter
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Killing Me Softy - Roberta Flack
King of the Road - Roger Miller
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Guns & Roses
Largo - Dvorak
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Layla - Eric Clapton
Let It Be - Beatles
Look At Me - Carrie Underwood
Love - Musiq Soulchild
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing - Englebert Humperdink
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Lyin Eyes - Eagles
Mack the Knife - Louie Armstrong
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Memory - "Cats" Musical
Misty - Johnny Mathis
Moondance - Van Morrison
Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
More - Perry Como
Morning Dance - Spyro Gyro
Music of the Night - from "The Phantom of the Opera"
My Funny Valentine -jazz standard
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion from "The Titanic"
Never Felt This Way - Brian McKnight
Never My Love - The 5th Dimension
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
Night Swimming - R.E.M.
November Rain - Guns & Roses
On the Street Where You Live - from "My Fair Lady"
One In a Million You - Larry Graham
Only You -The Platters
Over the Rainbow - jazz standard
Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder
Penthouse Serenade - Nat King Cole
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Play Me - Neil Diamond
Put On a Happy Face - Tony Bennett "Bye Bye Birdie"
Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Sarah Smile - Hall & Oats
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Save the Best For Last - Vanessa Williams
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
She's Always A Women - Billy Joel
Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Jerome Kern
Smooth - Rob Thomas
Some Enchanted Evening - from "South Pacific"
Someone To Watch Over Me - Gershwin
Somewhere Out There - Bette Midler
Songbird - Barbara Striesand
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
StarDust - Hoagy Carmichael
Stranger In Paradise - Englebert Humperdink
Summertime - Gershwin
Sunny - Bobby Herb
Sweet Georiga Brown - jazz standard
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynnard Skynard
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
Tequila - The Champs
The Entertainer - Scott Joplin
The Long and Winding Road - Beatles
The Rose - Bette Midler
The Shadow Of Your Smile - Tony Bennett
The Sound of Silence-Simon & Garfunkel
The Twist - Chubby Checker
The Way We Were - Barbara Streisand
The Wedding Song - Kenny G
Theme From "The Office" TV show
This Masquerade - George Benson
Three Times a Lady - Lionel Richie
Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Tonight - "West Side Story" theme
To a Wild Rose - MacDowell
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Turning Page - Sleeping At Last
Two Drops in the Ocean - 311
Umbrella - Rihanna
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Viva La Viva - Cold Play
Waiting for Debby - Bill Evans
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans - Louie Armstrong
We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
Wedding March from "Midsummer Nights" - Mendelssohn
What a Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day
With A Little Help From My Friends - Beatles
With Or Without You - U2
Yellow -Coldplay
Yesterday - Beatles
You And I - Stevie Wonder
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
You Are The Wind - Bette Midler
You Do Something To Me - Cole Porter
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
You'll Be in My Heart (Disney's "Tarzan") - Phil Collins
Your Song - Elton John
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
You've Got A Friend - Carole King