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SUMMARY:Dueling Pianos at the Franco Center Feb. 8
DESCRIPTION:Dueling Pianos will perform Saturday\, Feb. 8. Two pianists will play songs from a variety of genres simultaneously on two pianos. The pianists take requests from the audience and make the show interactive. \nTickets are $25 in advance; $30 at door day of show. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=253848 \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \nMaine Community Bank \n \n  \n  \nLawnguard Lawn Care \n \n  \n  \n  \nWhat are dueling pianos?\nFrom the show’s promoter: \n“It is a massive ‘to the top of your lungs’ sing along with all your friends! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists who seem to know every song ever written. \n“Each show is different because it’s all request and you or your friends might even get called up on stage for a bit of good-humored fun and some unforgettable u-tube moments.Think YOU won’t sing along? Just TRY not to\, I dare ya!” – Bill Connors. \nDueling piano shows are request-oriented\, interactive sing-a-long shows wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock\, men against women\, etc. Dueling piano shows are typically 60 to 120 minutes in duration\, maximizing the players’ energy and audience interaction. \nThis dueling piano interactive concept has grown rapidly the past few years and shows no sign of letting-up. Why? One very simple reason: people love to interact and have fun. \nThe show’s focal point is a pair of pianos on stage. The piano players act as “ring masters.” Known as the entertainment directors\, they’re responsible for maintaining enthusiasm and maximizing laughs. Hand-picked from only the finest regional talent\, they’re experts on keeping audience members involved\, happy and content. \nDueling piano shows often take unexpected turns. Tangents may include involving wait staff members\, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members. \nAnd who typically enjoys dueling pianos? There are no boundaries. Dueling pianos appeal to all ages\, creeds and colors. Dueling piano shows are the perfect entertainment for events ranging from birthdays to wedding receptions\, anniversaries\, conventions and bachelor/bachelorette parties. \nEveryone is drawn together by the camaraderie and nostalgia to form one large\, synergistic party\, swaying to the music and bellowing out familiar lyrics. This concept bases itself on the simple fact that everyone wants to have a good time. The dueling piano experience is not only incredible fun\, but also very unique. Guests aren’t just entertained by the piano players: they become part of the show! \nTypically these shows are PG-13. This includes innuendos\, puns\, safe jokes and language.
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