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Piano By Mike

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Fairfield, CT

$250 - $1,200

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Travels up to 1.5 hours

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I Get a Kick Out of You

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Don't Stop Believin'

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NY State of Mind

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Go Easy on Me

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Overview

For two decades, Mike McGrath has been providing live piano music for hundreds of satisfied clients in Connecticut and New York. Drawing from a list of standards, show tunes, and popular songs, Mike enhances the atmosphere of your gathering to help set the appropriate mood and ambience. Whether it's an intimate cocktail party in your home, a gala event in a large restaurant or banquet hall, or an office party, Mike can add just the right touch. Mike's clients have included everyone from large companies to people who live right in his neighborhood.

Reviews

13 reviews

Rebecca T.

June 12, 2026

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Mike is wonderful

This is our second event with Mike. Each time we have been thrilled. He really adds so much to an event in such a pleasant way. Would highly recommend for a wonderful day or evening event.

Hired as: Keyboard Player

Kristen J.

April 11, 2026

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Mike was Fantastic!

Mike was an absolute highlight of our event. He played beautifully throughout the surprise birthday party and truly elevated the atmosphere for our guests. Our party was a murder mystery theme, and he fully embraced the fun. Mike even took part in the storyline, which everyone loved. His communication leading up to the event was excellent, and he was incredibly helpful in planning a themed sing-along—playing every request with ease. Mike was a joy to work with and without a doubt the hit of the evening.

Hired as: Pianist

Allison L.

December 30, 2025

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Wedding 12/20/25

Mike was amazing! He sure knows how to tickle those ivories. I was getting compliments on him all night. Was very accommodating and reliable as well

Hired as: Pianist

Nicki L.

December 11, 2025

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Mike is a very talented pianist

He played continuously with just a short break. Everyone was thrilled with his performance

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Ann K.

September 21, 2025

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Excellent!!

Piano by Mike is a talented professional who performed wonderful music at our wedding!!! 5/5 Stars!!

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Booking information

Price range: $250 - $1,200

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

Insurance: Insured by The Hartford.

What to expect

I play standards and show tunes from a variety of decades and some pop tunes as well. I can accommodate requests for specific songs and am happy to do a sing-along if the client so desires.

About

I can provide the right piano music for your event, be it a wedding ceremony, wedding reception, corporate event, birthday party, holiday party or just about any other kind of party. If a venue does not have a piano I am happy to provide a keyboard at no extra charge. I am more than willing to talk with clients and planners and meet requests for specific songs. For about 20 years, I have played at exclusive country clubs, fine restaurants and hotels, museums, galleries, libraries. I have also played at many house parties ranging from small homes to large estates. My range includes southwestern Connecticut, New York City and southeastern New York State.

Services offered

Pianist Jazz Band Keyboard Player Jazz Pianist

Past booked events

07

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Middlebury, CT

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Norwalk, CT

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Saturday

LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?
BLUESETTE
MY FOOLISH HEART
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU
NIGHT AND DAY
EMBRACEABLE YOU
A FOGGY DAY
I LOVE YOU
MISTY
TAKE THE A TRAIN
I GOT RHYTHM
ONE NOTE SAMBA
WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE
SATIN DOLL
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
THE LAST NIGHT OF THE WORLD
AUTUMN IN NEW YORK
ALL OF ME
STAR DUST
BUT NOT FOR ME
AUTUMN LEAVES
ON MY OWN
THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME
THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
AS TIME GOES BY
I GOT IT BAD
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
BODY AND SOUL
‘S WONDERFUL
SUN AND MOON
I’VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU
THE LADY IS A TRAMP
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?
WHAT I DID FOR LOVE
THE MORE I SEE YOU
SOPHISTICATED LADY
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
MERCY, MERCY, MERCY
CABARET
LET’S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS
PEOPLE
MASH
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ARTHUR’S THEME
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
EASY TO LOVE
THINK OF ME
UNFORGETTABLE
YOUR SONG
ALL I ASK OF YOU
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU
IT HAD TO BE YOU
ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
WAVE
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
HOW HIGH THE MOON
MEDITATION
LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE
BLUE BOSSA
I COULD WRITE A BOOK
MY ROMANCE
ON BROADWAY
YOU ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL
FLY ME TO THE MOON
CORCOVADO
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
DARN THAT DREAM
LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING
DON’T YOU WORRY ‘BOUT A THING
OVER THE RAINBOW
THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL
BEYOND THE SEA
MOON RIVER
IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU
WITCHCRAFT
THEME FROM ‘TITANIC”
SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Influences and inspiration

My biggest influences are Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Harry Connick, and Diana Krall.

Setup requirements

Three-prong wall outlet and an area of about 5 by 8 feet for set up. If you have a piano I will be happy to play it but if not, I will bring my own keyboard.

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