Overboard Stride Society is available to make your next event memorable, featuring live piano!
Specializing in ragtime and stride, along with jazz, standards, and the great American song book, we can perform as either a solo, duo, or trio.
From holiday parties, anniversaries, corporate events, and more, take your event to the next level with live music.
When you hire Overboard Stride Society to entertain at your next event, not only do you get impeccable musicianship and professionalism, you get an event that your guests will be talking about for years to come!
We're available for your next party, celebration, or corporate event in Northeast Pennsylvania and beyond.
4 reviews
Dundore
May 6, 2025Couldn’t recommend Oliver enough! He was the perfect addition to our small wedding ceremony. He played beautifully as our guests arrived and made their way to their seats. Played my favorite song as I walked down the aisle! Definitely worth having a live pianist for a more cozy atmosphere! Thank you!
Hired as: Pianist
Overboard Stride Society
Thanks so much for the kind words, and the five stars. Your wedding was beautiful, and it was a joy to be a part of your special day!
Harry N.
December 10, 2024Oliver delivered! His contribution to our annual kick-off to the Holiday Season filled the historic Stauffer Mansion with an appropriate musical score and ambiance. Approximately 300 visitors came through the building and enjoyed Oliver's talents. This guy is good : )
Hired as: Pianist
Overboard Stride Society
Thanks so much for the kind words and the five star review! I appreciate the opportunity to have provided music for the Manheim Township Holiday Open House, and I had a blast helping to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Katie S.
April 29, 2024We are so pleased with the piano playing at our memorial service. The songs he played were great, the noise level perfect and he was very sensitive to pausing at appropriate times (during toasts and speeches etc)
Highly recommend!
Hired as: Pianist
Overboard Stride Society
Katie, thank you so much for your kind words, and also the five star review. It was an honor to be part of your beautiful memorial service.
Thank you again,
Oliver
Overboard Stride Society
Jennifer B.
March 7, 2024We hired Oliver from Overboard Stride Society for a private holiday party this year. Working with Oliver, from the first contact all the way through the event, was a pleasure. He happily accommodated our special song requests we wanted played, he joined in the fun to welcome Santa Claus when he made a surprise visit to the party. We definitely recommend!
Hired as: Pianist
Price range: $200 - $1000
Languages: English
Gig length: 40 - 180 minutes
Overboard Stride Society is the perfect way to set the atmosphere for your event, whether providing background music and ambience, or as the main feature. With years of experience "reading the room" so to speak, we have the ability to cater our music to provide a dynamic and professional performance for most any occasion.
Overboard Stride Society was founded by pianist Oliver Blatt. With a love of ragtime, stride, and all things feel-good music, Oliver has performed across the country, including Las Vegas, New York City, Washington DC and more. With training in both Piano Performance and Theatre Arts, his unique skill-set allows him to effortlessly provide entertainment for a wide variety of events.
While a real live upright or grand piano that is in tune is always wonderful, we are able to provide our own keyboard and sound amplification. All we need is enough space to set up and a suitable power supply for sound.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Hershey, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Lancaster, PA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:30pm
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New Hope, PA
A very small sampling of music played by Overboard Stride Society:
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
Bare Necessities
Bill Bailey
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
The Entertainer
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Makin' Whoopee
Maple Leaf Rag
My One and Only Love
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
...and many more!
Influences include Art Tatum, Judy Carmichael, Oscar Peterson, Jonny May, Johnny Hodges, and more.
We are able to provide everything needed for a performance for up to 200 guests. More than 200 guests may require additional amplification.
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