- Chicago, IL
- Singing Pianist
- $100 - $1,500
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Derrick An American
Overview
I'm a veteran of the music business with over 50 years of performance experience from large arenas to intimate settings and everything in between. I've played all over the USA with everything from large bands to duos, trios and solo. I've also had an award winning recording career as a singer/songwriter. I specialize in what I lovingly refer to as "Boomer" music...that specifically American based blend of Rock, Country & Rhythm & Blues.
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Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 90 - 180 minutes
Unions: AFM, SAG-AFTRA
What to expect
When sitting at the piano and belting out Boomer faves like Billy Joel, Elton John, Beatles, Stones or Steely Dan I'm putting my heart and soul into each and every performance. If the event calls for laid back then I'm right there with some James Taylor or Bill Withers. If the party needs some more rock & roll energy, then we're gonna bring a little Springsteen or Seger.
About
A soulful singer with a big, hairy baritone voice. A harmonica player who's melodic & tasty while playing down & dirty. A two-fisted piano player who drives the rhythm home. A smart songwriter who digs deep into soul and blues. Music you hear and never forget. Derrick Procell is all of that.
Derrick was playing in bar bands before he was legal. He did his first recording as a lead singer in Nashville when he was 16. And that was that. He knew he'd be a performing & recording musician for the rest of his life.
Originally from Milwaukee, he's always been a sought after front man. For years he wrote and performed with award-winning touring band, Arroyo. Derrick has logged thousands of hours on stage.
In the 90's he moved his career into the recording studio. Derrick provided vocals and voice over for scores of advertising campaigns, including McDonald’s, Chevy, Ford, Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s. He's the Beer Voice Guy. If it's not a microbrew, he's sung for their commercials.
Derrick’s songs have been recorded by artists such as The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Logan Daniels, Melissa Manchester, BigLlou Johnson, The Cashbox Kings, and Grammy nominee & BMA Album of the Year winner Shemekia Copeland.
Derrick also writes, performs, and produces music for TV and movies. You've heard his songs on My Name is Earl, True Blood, Criminal Minds, Boston Legal, Saving Grace, The Office, True Blood, This Is Us, The Americans, and King of the Hill. Movie credits include the Oscar nominated film, Lady Bird, and Netflix original Holidaze.
Derrick’s songs have been included in projects by The American Cancer Society, Music From the Heart and The Children’s Heart Foundation. He has also been the recipient of songwriting awards from the Wisconsin Area Music Institute, Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase and Billboard Magazine.
Why I Choose To Sing The Blues was Derrick's first solo album of original songs. It met with worldwide praise and launched him back into live performing.
Derrick's current release of Hello Mojo! on the Catfood Records label was produced by BMA winner Zac Harmon. This collection of original songs reflects Derrick Procell's skill, sensibility, experience, and incredible musicianship.
Whether performing solo or fronting a 12 piece band, Derrick brings it every time.
Additional booking notes
Depending on the event and the venue I may need to bring my electronic keyboard and PA system. This will affect the negotiated price of course. If the room is small and there is an acoustic piano available, that will work if I'm able to ascertain that the piano is in tune and in good working order. It is best to discuss the sound and lighting specifics on an individual basis.
Services offered
Set list
A LIL HELP FROM MY FRIENDS-G
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
AIN’T LIVIN’ LONG LIKE THIS-A
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER-A
ALREADY GONE-G
AMAZED-G
ANTHONYS SONG-MOVIN OUT
BACK IN THE GAME-DP -G
BLACK FRIDAY-D
BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD-A
BLOWIN IN THE WIND-D OR E
BLUE CHRISTMAS
BORN TO RUN-D
BRING IT ON HOME TO ME-G
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN
CALIFORNIA GIRLS
CAN’T FIND MY WAY HOME-C
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE-C
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE-F
CHAIN LIGHTNING-G
COME TOGETHER-C
CONQUISTADOR-A
COUNTRY COMFORTS-A
CRAZY LOVE-G
CROCODILE ROCK
DANIEL-C
DEAD FLOWERS
DESPERADO
DIRTY WORK
DIXIE CHICKEN
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC
DOCK OF THE BAY
DOCTOR MY EYES
DON'T LET NOBODY
DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
ELEANOR RIGBY
END OF THE INOCENNCE
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT
FEVER
FIRE
FLY ME TO THE MOON
FOOL IN CHEAP CLOTHING
FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE
FOUNTAIN OF SORROW
FREE BIRD
FREE FALLIN'
GOOD THING
GOODBYE NORMA JEAN
GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
HALLELUJAH
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME
HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY
HERE COMES THE SUN
HEY JUDE
HONKY TONK WOMEN
HOW LONG
HOW SWEET IT IS
I BELIEVE
HEARD IT THRU THE GRAPEVINE
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND
I WON’T BACK DOWN
I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN
I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE
IF I FELL
IF NOT FOR YOU
IMAGINE
IN MY LIFE
INTO THE MYSTIC
IT’S ALL OVER NOW-STONES
IT'S ALL OVER NOW BABY BLUE
JINGLE BELL ROCK
JOHNNIE STRIKES UP THE BAND
JUST LIKE A WOMAN
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE-BJ
LADY MADONNA
LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE
LAST TIME
LAWYERS GUNS AND MONEY
LET IT BE
LIKE A ROLLING STONE
LIVING FOR THE CITY
LOST IN THOSE EYES
LOVE HAS NO PRIDE
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
LOVE SONG
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH
LOW SPARK BOYS
LUCILLE
LYIN' EYES
MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
MOTHERLESS CHILDREN
MY CHERIE AMOUR
NEED YOU NOW
OH DARLIN
OLD 55
ON BROADWAY
ON YOUR WAY DOWN
PAINT IT BLACK
PEACEFUL EASY FEELING
PIANO MAN
PRETZEL LOGIC
RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN
RAINY DAY WOMEN
REDNECK FRIEND
RIKKI DON'T LOSE NUMBER
ROCK ME ON THE WATER
ROCKET MAN
ROCKIN CHRISTMAS TREE
RUNNING ON EMPTY
SATISFACTION
SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT
SEA CRUISE
SHE BELONGS TO ME
SHE'S A WOMAN
SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN
SLOW DOWN
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
STAND BY ME
STEAMROLLER BLUES
STILL ROCK&ROLL TO ME
SUPERSTITION
SWEET CAROLINE
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
SWEET HOME CHICAGO
TAKE IT EASY
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
TAXMAN
THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS
THE CHRISTMAS SONG
THE LETTER
THE PRETENDER
THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
THE WAY U DO THE THINGS
THE WEIGHT
THINGS WE SAID TODAY
THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU
TINY DANCER
TO LOVE SOMEBODY
TREAT HER RIGHT
TRUE COMPANION
U R THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
UNCHAINED MELODY
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
UNTIL THE NIGHT
UP ON THE ROOF
WALK OUT THE FRONT DOOR
WALKIN’ BLUES
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
WHEN I'M 64
WHITER SHADE OF PALE
WILD HORSES
WILD NIGHT
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE
YOU CAN CLOSE YOUR EYES
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET
YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND-TAYLOR
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME-NEWMAN
YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN FEELIN
YOUR SONG
ORIGINALS:
SIMPLE LIFE
RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
I WILL BE YOUR LEATHER
THE ROADS NOT TAKEN
MARIANNE
SHADES OF BLUE
LET’S GET CRAZY
FEEL LIKE I’M LIVIN’ IN A DREAM
FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE
PERFECT DAY
HELLO MOJO
SKIN IN THE GAME
THE CONTENDER
BITTERSWEET MEMORY
WHO WILL TELLL LUCILLE
DON'T WASTE A WISH ON ME
Influences and inspiration
Beatles, Stones, Tom Jones, Eric Burdon, Springsteen, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Gregg Allman, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby, Garth Brooks, Howlin' Wolf, Steely Dan, Little Feat, The Band,
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