Will Whalen
Overview
I perform a wide variety of piano and guitar music, in classical, jazz, rock, folk, blues, indie styles, and more! Holiday music, sing-along piano, top 40's, weddings... you name it, I'll play it!
I specialize in sing-alongs, learning a song on the fly, and bringing everyone together to have fun.
Reviews
4 reviews
Stephanie A.
February 17, 2026A one-man band who can play anything, with style
I have hired Will for jazz and cover "band" solo sets, and he entertains the audience completely. Whether on keys or guitar, his voice carries us away with a song list that is a book long. Highly recommend him as feature or background music.
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Guitarist, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Pianist, Singing Guitarist, Singing Pianist
Particia O.
February 16, 2026Fantastic Holiday Performer
Will played all of our holiday songs and more sing-alongs as we asked for them. Excellent energy, and made the night truly special. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
Hired as: Pianist
Eli B.
March 22, 2024Such a Good Performer
Will recently performed at our Adult Day and Respite center for seniors with and without dementia, and our participants loved him. We received feedback from our participants, and they say they love his voice and his emotion that comes out in his voice. He is also very professional and treated our participants with respect when speaking with them. Our participants are always asking when he is going to be back because they love him so much!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Will Whalen
Thanks Eli! The feedback was really helpful. Ever since this first performance, I've been a regular monthly performer at Senior Resource Center, and I think we've really dialed in the favorite songs for the residents. Looking forward to the next one!
Yelena R.
April 16, 2026Made Our 65th Birthday Celebration Truly Special
We had an incredible experience hiring Will for my husband’s 65th birthday party. From the very beginning, his communication was excellent, and he was incredibly attentive to our specific requirements and music preferences as well as flexible with his timing. He even went the extra mile by dressing up as the performer we requested! He has a great voice, was quick to handle guest requests, and brought such a great attitude to the event. He truly made the celebration special, and we would absolutely hire him again
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE
What to expect
My style is somewhere between Shakey Graves and Ed Sheeran, mixed in with a good portion of The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, and a bunch of good old-fashioned story songs. When I'm feeling frisky, I can use my loop-station to create a sound that builds until you could swear you're listening to a full band.
I've also got a ton of originals, all about my adventures (or mishaps) ever since I could write them down. Breaking hearts, mending fences, quitting jobs, and starting trouble. When I'm holding my guitar, I'll stomp and holler about it all.
But when in comes to piano, my love of all the rascals truly comes out. From Frank Sinatra to Tom Waits to Jack White III, the best songs come from singing your truth... even if you have to put a little spin on it to make it rhyme.
In the end, music is my journey, and there's no clear destination. I'm all over the map, and I want to take you with me.
About
Stats and Info:
- Born and Raised in Brooksville, Florida
- Living in Denver, CO
- Singer-Songwriter (folk, rock, blues, roots, country, jazz, crooner, contemporary, pop, classic)
- Multi-Instrumentalist (vocals, guitar, piano, loopstation, keyboard, ukelele, melodica, hand drum)
- Independent Artist since 2010
Additional booking notes
Minimum $500 booking fee. This covers anything 3 hours and under, as well as all equipment provided (sound, lighting, wardrobe, etc.)
I have two separate sound systems at my disposal, and can provide two unique music experiences at an event. Want a cocktail hour with classical piano that later becomes a danceable guitar show? Not a problem!
Contact me for info about pricing to learn individual songs, providing announcement stations for events, and more!
Set list
Favorite staples of my guitar set currently include (but are by no means limited to) :
-- Shakey Graves- Roll the Bones
-- Death Cab for Cutie- I Will Follow You Into the Dark
-- Cavetown- This is Home
-- Andrew Bird- Tenuousness
-- Chris Stapleton- Tennessee Whiskey
-- Noah Kahan- Orange Juice
-- Rainbow Kitten Surprise- It's Called: Freefall
-- ...and many, many more!
Favorite staples of my piano set currently include (but are by no means limited to) :
-- Outkast- Roses
-- Chris Isaac- Wicked Game
-- Elton John- Your Song
-- The White Stripes- The Denial Twist
-- Rhianna- Stay
-- The Fray- How to Save a Life
-- The XX- Islands
-- Alt-J- Breezeblocks
-- ...and many, many more!
Influences and inspiration
Shakey Graves, Andrew Bird, Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Waits, John Craigie, Todd Snider, Jimmy Buffet, David Byrne, Mumford & Sons
Setup requirements
I need to be within 20 feet of a power outlet or functioning extension cord. Beyond that, I provide everything else necessary for music entertainment!