The Flying Ivories | Philadelphia
Overview
The Flying Ivories Philly delivers an all-request dueling piano show driven by the crowd and powered by performers who know how to light up a room. Song requests become singalongs, spontaneous moments, and big-energy performances that blur the line between audience and entertainers. The result is an experience that feels fast, funny, and fully alive.
Reviews
7 reviews
Melissa S.
March 17, 2026The Best
The Flying Ivories absolutely crushed it and made our wedding day so fun and special! They were so easy and great to work with throughout and were accommodating to any changes or recommendations we brought to them leading up to our day. They kept the party going all night and the guests absolutely loved the band! I would definitely recommend to anyone and thank you so much for helping to make our special day unforgettable!
Hired as: Dueling Pianos
Nicole L.
February 18, 2026Amazing talent for corporate engagements!
Our company booked the dueling pianos for evening entertainment at a conference for two years in a row. They were a hit with the crowd. Skilled musicians, talented vocalists, and knew how to engage with the crowd! We'd recommend them to anyone looking for a energizing performance/ entertainment.
Hired as: Dueling Pianos
Jessica F.
February 17, 2026Best of the Best
We hired Flying Ivories for a large fundraising event, and they were truly phenomenal. From the moment they started playing, the energy in the room completely shifted. I had so many guests come up to me throughout the night just to tell me how incredible they were several comments said, “I’m not usually impressed by events like this, but they were AWESOME.” And honestly, that says it all.
They were incredibly interactive, amazing with the crowd, and brought a level of fun and engagement that kept everyone involved all night long. Beyond the entertainment value, they were also genuinely invested in helping us raise money, which made a huge difference for our event’s success.
Flying Ivories was professional, energetic, and an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. We already know we’ll be working with them again for our annual events, there’s no reason to look anywhere else. If you’re considering them, don’t hesitate. They are the best!
Hired as: Dueling Pianos
Susan L.
February 5, 2026Fantastic Entertainment!!!
We had The Flying Ivories at our Holiday Gathering. They were a huge success. Guest were dancing, singing and clapping along. The did an amazing job singing all the song request and there were many (country, pop, oldies, rap, etc.). Everyone had a wonderful time and nothing but positive vibes and compliments. Hope to have them back again for another event in the future. BRAVO!!!
Hired as: Dueling Pianos, Holiday Entertainment, Interactive Performer, Singing Pianist
Cynthia L.
February 3, 2026Great musicians, amazingly talented people!
We have used Flying Ivories for a number of years for our annual fundraiser. The musicians provide entertainment to keep you engaged the whole night long. We laugh and sing louder than we ever should!
It wasn't until this year, however that I saw their genuine kindness of spirit. We had a lousy turnout to our event, and yet, they kept our small group involved for well over 2 hours. After the event, they shared trends to make us feel so much better, that it wasn't OUR event, but just where we are right now.
They are amazing and side note, they are already booked for us again in August!
Hired as: Dueling Pianos
Booking information
Price range: $625 - $5750
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance policy up to $1M. COI and Additional Insured Certificate available on request.
What to expect
A Flying Ivories performance is a high-energy, all-request singalong shaped entirely by your guests. Two experienced performers arrive with pianos, microphones, and a massive repertoire spanning rock, pop, country, Motown, Broadway, and more. Guests write down requests, place them on the piano, and the show unfolds from there.
Because the audience drives the music, no two shows are ever the same. We read the room, adjust in real time, and tailor the energy to fit the occasion—from polished and elegant to loud and celebratory. Our performers are thoughtfully matched to each event to ensure the right musical range, the right personality, and a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.
We also offer solo all-request options and more refined cocktail-style performances when you want music to elevate the atmosphere without taking over. And with multi-instrumentalists on our roster, you can add drums, guitar, and more, creating the feel of a much larger band without the larger-band price tag.
About
The Flying Ivories Philly is led by Adam Knauss, a seasoned dueling pianist with over a decade of experience and a reputation for shows that are as sharp as they are crowd-pleasing. With a repertoire spanning thousands of songs across genres and eras, Adam has a knack for turning any room into a shared experience.
What sets Adam apart is his presence. He’s quick-witted, deeply musical, and effortlessly engaging, blending intelligence, humor, and warmth with a confident command of the room. From intimate gatherings to packed celebrations, Adam knows exactly how to meet an audience where they are—and how to take them up a notch once he’s behind the piano.
Based in Philadelphia and traveling throughout the region and beyond, Adam also curates and leads a top-tier roster of Flying Ivories performers, ensuring each event is matched with the right musicians and the right energy. With Flying Ivories Philly, you’re not just booking live music—you’re booking a show that feels smart, electric, and unforgettable.
Additional booking notes
We provide the entire set up: pianos, sound and lights. All we need is a small area to power up and start playing.
Services offered
Set list
Sample Song List:
500 MILES – The Proclaimers
9 TO 5 – Dolly Parton
AMERICA - Neil Diamond
AMERICAN GIRL – Tom Petty
AMERICAN PIE – Don MacLean
ANGRY YOUNG MAN – Billy Joel
ANTS MARCHING – Dave Matthews Band
BABY GOT BACK – Sir Mix–A–Lot
BABY ONE MORE TIME – Britney Spears
BAD BAD LEROY BROWN – Jim Croce
BENNIE AND THE JETS – Elton John
BLANK SPACE - Taylor Swift
BLISTER IN THE SUN – Violent Femmes
BLUE SUEDE SHOES – Elvis Presley
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY – Queen
BORN TO RUN – Bruce Springsteen
BORN IN THE USA – Bruce Springsteen
BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) – Looking Glass
BROWN–EYED GIRL – Van Morrison
BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP – The Foundations
BYE BYE BYE – N Sync
CALIFORNIA GIRLS – The Beach Boys
CECILIA – Simon & Garfunkel
CLOSING TIME – Semisonic
COLD AS ICE - Foreigner
COME ON EILEEN – Dexy's Midnight Runners
COME SAIL AWAY – Styx
COME TOGETHER – The Beatles
COPACABANA – Barry Manilow
COUNTRY GIRL (SHAKE IT FOR ME) - Luke Bryan
CRACKLIN' ROSE – Neil Diamond
CROCODILE ROCK – Elton John
DANCING QUEEN – ABBA
DAYDREAM BELIEVER – The Monkeys
DO YOU LOVE ME – The Contours
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ – Journey
DON’T STOP ME NOW - Queen
DRIFT AWAY – Dobie Grey
DROPS OF JUPITER – Train
EASY – The Commodores
ENTER SANDMAN - Metallica
EYE OF THE TIGER – Survivor
FAITH – George Michael
FAT-BOTTOMED GIRLS – Queen
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT – Joe Cocker
FLASHDANCE – Irene Cara
FLY ME TO THE MOON – Frank Sinatra
FOOTLOOSE – Kenny Loggins
FREE FALLIN’ – Tom Petty
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES – Garth Brooks
GAMBLER – Kenny Rogers
GEORGIA ON MY MIND – Ray Charles
GET LUCKY - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
GLORY DAYS – Bruce Springsteen
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE – Jerry Lee Lewis
HAVA NAGILA
HERE I GO AGAIN – Whitesnake
HEY JUDE – The Beatles
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT – Pat Benatar
HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Eagles
HOUND DOG – Elvis Presley
HURTS SO GOOD – John Mellencamp
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE – Marvin Gaye
I LOVE THIS BAR – Toby Keith
I SAW HER STANDING THERE – The Beatles
I WANNA BE SEDATED – The Ramones
I WANT IT THAT WAY – Back Street Boys
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME – Cheap Trick
I WILL SURVIVE – Gloria Gaynor
IT’S RAINING MEN – The Weather Girls
IT'S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME – Billy Joel
JACK AND DIANE – John Mellencamp
JESSIE’S GIRL – Rick Springfield
JOHNNY B. GOODE – Chuck Berry
THE JOKER – Steve Miller Band
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE – Billy Joel
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE – Bruno Mars
KISS – Prince
LAST DANCE – Donna Summer
LAY DOWN SALLY – Eric Clapton
LAYLA – Eric Clapton
LEAN ON ME – Bill Withers
LET IT GO - Frozen
LET’S GET IT ON – Marvin Gaye
LIKE A VIRGIN – Madonna
LITTLE RED CORVETTE – Prince
LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER – Bon Jovi
LOVELY DAY - Bill Withers
MARGARITAVILLE – Jimmy Buffet
ME AND BOBBY MCGEE – Janis Joplin
MIAMI 2017 – Billy Joel
MONY MONY – Billy Idol
MOONDANCE – Van Morrison
MOVIN' OUT – Billy Joel
MUSTANG SALLY – Wilson Pickett
MY GIRL – The Temptations
MY LIFE – Billy Joel
MY SHARONA – The Knack
MY WAY – Frank Sinatra
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND – Billy Joel
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Frank Sinatra
OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA – The Beatles
OH, PRETTY WOMAN – Roy Orbison
OH WHAT A NIGHT – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL – Bob Seger
OLD TOWN ROAD - Lil Nas X
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG – Billy Joel
PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT – Meatloaf
PIANO MAN – Billy Joel
POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME – Def Leppard
PROUD MARY – Ike and Tina Turner
PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN – Lee Greenwood
RESPECT – Aretha Franklin
RICH GIRL – Hall & Oates
RING OF FIRE – Johnny Cash
RIO – Duran Duran
ROCKET MAN – Elton John
ROXANNE – The Police
SATISFACTION – The Rolling Stones
SAVE A HORSE (RIDE A COWBOY) – Big & Rich
SAVE THE LAST DANCE – Michael Buble
SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Billy Joel
SEPTEMBER – Earth, Wind & Fire
SHOUT – The Isley Brothers
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED – Stevie Wonder
SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY – Otis Redding
SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT – Nirvana
SMOOTH – Carlos Santana & Rob Thomas
SON OF A PREACHER MAN – Dusty Springfield
STACY'S MOM – Fountains Of Wayne
SUMMER NIGHTS – Grease
SUMMER OF ‘69 – Bryan Adams
SUPERSTITION – Stevie Wonder
SWEET CAROLINE – Neil Diamond
SWEET HOME ALABAMA – Lynyrd Skynyrd
TAKE IT EASY – The Eagles
TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS – John Denver
TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS – The Doobie Brothers
TEENAGE DREAM - Katy Perry
THAT’S AMORE – Dean Martin
THAT’S LIFE – Frank Sinatra
THINKING OUT LOUD - Ed Sheeran
TINY DANCER – Elton John
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART – Bonnie Tyler
TV THEMES – Misc
UNDER THE BOARDWALK - The Drifters
UPTOWN FUNK – Bruno Mars
UPTOWN GIRL – Billy Joel
U.S. MILITARY SONGS – Misc
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR – The Buggles
WALKING IN MEMPHIS – Marc Cohn
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT – Frank Sinatra
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS – Queen
WE ARE YOUNG - Fun
WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE – Billy Joel
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU – U2
WONDERWALL – Oasis
Y.M.C.A. – The Village People
YOU MAKE MY DREAMS – Hall & Oates
YOU MAY BE RIGHT – Billy Joel
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG – ACDC
YOU’LL BE BACK - Hamilton
YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT – Grease
YOUR LOVE – The Outfield
YOUR SONG – Elton John
Influences and inspiration
Billy Joel, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, The Stones, Van Morrison, Van Halen, Metallica, Madonna, Clapton, Journey, Queen, Springsteen, Sinatra, Swift, Keith, Brooks, Beyonce, Mars, and counting…
Setup requirements
Dedicated 110 volt electrical supply in or near performance area.
Our pianos have detachable legs and fit through any standard doorway. The dimensions of the piano shells sans legs are 30”W x 60”L X 10”H. They look like baby grands but are actually smaller.
Our stage area with two pianos and drums is roughly 8 x 12’ for a snug fit, and 10 x 14’ more comfortably. For our Gold and Platinum packages with 4-5 players, 10 x 16'.