- Location:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 1000 miles from Milwaukee.
- Pay Range:
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$125-$1000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2007
- Primary Category:
- Variety Piano
- Additional Categories:
- Harmonica, Keyboards, One Man Band, Saxophone, Singer
- Genre:
- Ambient, Blues, Classical, Dance, Dixieland, Jazz, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Ragtime, Swing, Variety
- Influences:
- Billy Joel, Keith Emerson, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, David Lanz, Steve Walsh, Jelly Roll Morton, Scott Joplin, Vince Guarldi
Description
VERSITILITY is the best way to describe Fran the Piano Man. Whether it's a wedding ceremony or a light cocktail event, Fran has the finesse to make it an enjoyable success.
On the other hand, if you want to dance or let your hair down, Fran can open up with over 100 prerecorded backing tracks of your favorites. Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Beatles, Harry Connick Jr., Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, and more...! SEE SONG LIST
Fran has also performed an extensive list of CORPORATE VENUES. From retail show rooms, banquet halls, and restaurants, to private homes, and Presidential Suites.
Through the years Fran has entertained audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, Norway, aboard Norwegian Caribbean Lines and Princess Cruise Lines.
Currently Fran performs around Southern Wisconsin and Chicago. He uses a Yamaha Digital Synthesizer with a state of the art piano sample. Fran has an electronics degree which further enhances his delivery of a professional sound, via his high end Yamaha Speakers.
Fran is available as a SINGER ONLY. He is college trained as a vocalist and a pianist. Fran also sizzles on the Tenor Saxophone. {30 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE}
YOU NAME THE PLACE and Fran will bring the music. LIGHTS, ACTION, and FUN!!!
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings
Feedback
- Fran was great. He was very prepared for our wedding event by talking to me several times before the event. He wanted to make sure things were just right. Everyone just loved him! -- Megan S, Menomonee Falls, WI, 10/3/2009
- Fran did a great job and was a pleasure to work with. Everything was exactly as promised and I would not hesitate to utilize his services again or recommend him to others. -- Dale R, Lisle, IL, 9/24/2009
- Very friendly, great to work with and our group enjoyed his performance.
Will book again! -- Tate S, Wauwatosa, WI, 4/12/2009
- Fran the Piano Man came early to start up. He was very accommodating and friendly. Had a very good rapport with my elderly residents. Was a great performer as well as a very talented musician. I booked him for our annual holiday party before he left.
Being a musician/ performer myself, I am very particular about the musicians I bring in for my residents at the assisted living where I am a recreational therapist. I would give Fran the Piano Man a very high recommendation for any crowd.
B. Behme
Madison, WI -- Beth B, Madison, WI, 7/25/2008
- Fran was awesome to work with, I was planning my wedding basically over the internet due to being in the military and living in a different state, he responded to all emails in a very timely manner and he also played all the songs that I had requested. With the requested songs it only gave Fran a few weeks to practice the pieces some of which he had never played before and when I actually heard them at the wedding they were played very well and sounded beautiful!! -- Samantha F, Green Bay, WI, 5/10/2008
- Fran was great to work with. He was very accomodating and everyone loved his performance. It was a wonderful mix of piano and saxophone and proved immensely entertaining. -- Joe F, Ontario, WI, 6/6/2008
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Photos
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
- 3:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Milwaukee, WI
- Saturday, November 21, 2009
- 7:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
- Omaha, NE
- Wednesday, November 25, 2009
- 11:30AM - Fond Du Lac Cultural Arts Center (Windhover)
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- Saturday, November 28, 2009
- 7:00PM - Heidel House Resort
- Green Lake, WI
- Friday, December 04, 2009
- 7:00PM - Claire Hotel (Christmas Party)
- Waukesha, WI
- Saturday, December 12, 2009
- 7:00PM - Christmas Party
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Saturday, December 19, 2009
- 11:00AM - Wedding Reception
- Shorewood, WI
- Saturday, February 13, 2010
- 8:00PM - Private Party
- Pewaukee, WI
- Saturday, May 01, 2010
- 3:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Madison, WI
- Saturday, May 15, 2010
- 4:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Grand Rapids, MI
Click here for more upcoming appearances= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Saturday, October 24, 2009
- 7:00PM - Heidel House resort
- Green Lake, WI
- Saturday, October 17, 2009
- 7:30PM - 50th Wedding Anniversary
- Milwaukee, WI
- Saturday, October 03, 2009
- 4:00PM - Wedding
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- Saturday, September 26, 2009
- 7:00PM - Heidel House Resort
- Green Lake, WI
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
- 9:00AM - Corporate Function
- Lisle, IL
- Saturday, September 12, 2009
- 1:00PM - German Town Legion Hall / 50 th anniversary
- German Town, WI
- Saturday, September 12, 2009
- 2:00PM - Anniversary
- Germantown, WI
- Saturday, August 29, 2009
- 6:00PM - Retirement Party
- Chicago, IL
- Saturday, August 08, 2009
- 5:30PM - Corporate Function
- Warrenville, IL
- Thursday, July 23, 2009
- 4:00PM - Cruise Ship
- Ottawa, IL
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters