Based in Northern California

Dueling pianos in Sacramento

Sacramento crowds know what they want to hear, and our show is built around that: every song comes from your guests. We bring two pianist-singers, two grand piano shells, our own sound system and lighting, so a hotel ballroom downtown, a Folsom fundraiser or a backyard in Elk Grove all get the same full show.

Close to home

Our co-founder Jason Marion heads the weekly dueling piano show at Mäkse in Vacaville, so Sacramento-area dates are an easy drive for the whole team.

Built for fundraisers

We have played Folsom fundraisers and know how to keep a paddle raise or raffle moving between songs, with an extra mic ready for announcements.

Corporate and holiday parties

Quieter dinner sets early, then the full sing-along once the room is ready. You tell us the rating, from family-friendly to after-hours.

Where you can see us near Sacramento

The easiest way to check us out is a public night at Mäkse in Vacaville, where Jason Marion runs the dueling piano show. We have also played a public fundraiser for Zafia's Family House in Folsom, and James has performed on the California State Fair stage. Come hear the show live, then picture it at your event.

Downtown ballrooms to foothill backyards

Sacramento events cover a lot of ground. A holiday party in a downtown hotel needs a tidy load-in and a set that works around dinner service and speeches. A milestone birthday in El Dorado Hills needs something louder and looser. A Davis alumni event might want songs from the year everyone graduated. We bring the same two pianos, sound and lights to all of them and change the show to fit the room.

How a typical night goes

We arrive early, set up two piano shells with the sound and lighting, and soundcheck before guests come in. During arrivals and dinner we keep it softer, mostly instrumental or easy sing-alongs. Once the plates are cleared, request slips and tips start coming in and the show takes off: two players trading songs, mashing up requests, pulling guests on stage for birthdays and anniversaries, and keeping the energy going until the last song.

Requests that work for everyone

Sacramento crowds are mixed: state workers, tech, ag and university folks, often in the same room. That is exactly what an all-request show is good at. Within one set we might go from Journey to Chris Stapleton to Bruno Mars to a Sinatra standard for the grandparents, all decided by your guests.

Good to know before you book

We can do a clean, family-friendly show, a "PG-13 office party" show, or something looser late at night. Just tell us. If you have a tight schedule with awards, raffles or toasts, send the run-of-show and we will build our sets around it. We also provide an extra mic for announcements.

Planning checklist for Sacramento events

Before you reach out, it helps to know four things: your date, the venue or at least the city, a rough guest count, and how long you want music. If the venue is a hotel or event center, ask about load-in rules, since many downtown buildings require a dock or freight elevator. If it is a private home, think about where two pianos and speakers will fit with guests facing the stage. Send us photos of the space if you are unsure and we will tell you what works. For summer events in the Valley heat, an evening start time keeps guests and gear comfortable. With those answers, we can send an accurate quote quickly and hold your date while you decide.

Areas we cover

Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Davis, Elk Grove, Vacaville and nearby.

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