FRAN DANIS - Philadelphia Princeton

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All Piano Tracks Performed By: FRAN DANIS

RATES

Solo Piano:
* $175 - per hour (Ceremony or Cocktail Hour)
* $300 - Includes Ceremony and Cocktail Hour
Band/Ensemble: (Piano w/ Flute, Guitar, Vocalist, or Violin)

Duo:
* $300 per hour (Ceremony or Cocktail)
* $500 Includes Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (2 hours)

Trio:
* $450 per hour (Ceremony or Cocktail)
* $800 Includes Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (2 hours)

Quartet:
* $600 per hour (Ceremony or Cocktail)
* $1000 Includes Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (2 hours)

(Current Rates Apply To The Philadelphia Metro, Central NJ, and
Princeton Locations)


When choosing your music, it is important that you take into consideration the theme of your event. It would be a great idea to hire musicians that can produce the kind of songs that you've been looking for. They should be able to change the type of music smoothly and flawlessly. It is essential that you select songs or background music that are mildly upbeat to avoid guests from nodding off or falling asleep. Pop jazz music is the ideal genre for this. Never play blaring rock music that can cause headache not only to you but also to your guests as well. It is always a good idea to use instrumental music from popular songs. Add a twist by arranging it with catchy jazz hooks. Vocals are usually not needed, and this can surely catch your guests' attention.

The background music during your wedding reception is just as important as the decorations you have painstakingly organized to get the perfect picture. The right music will certainly give you the perfect ambiance that you have always been looking for. It serves as a relaxing lullaby for your guests while eating and talking to each other. This can also perk them up when it is time for the guests to participate in a program or when you want them to start dancing. One thing's for sure—the music can control the environment that you are aiming for.

Choosing dinner music for a wedding reception requires finding an upbeat but mellow set of songs that won't overpower the mingling and conversation of your guests during the meal; for example, find the perfect wedding dinner music with Solo Piano or small band performing: Smooth Jazz, Bossa Nova, Pop, or Tango,

Good Luck,

Fran Danis

• HITS FROM THE BIG BAND ERA
• SHOW TUNES
• JAZZ
• TANGO
• LATIN RHYTHMS & ROMANCE
• POP/ROCK
• TOP 40
• Memories of You
• The Peanut Vendor
• Star Dust
• All Of Me
• How Deep Is the Ocean?
• Don't Blame Me
• A Ghost Of A Chance
• I've Told Every Little Star
• Lover
• Sophisticated Lady
• Stormy Weather
• Yesterdays
• Stars Fell On Alabama
• Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
• What A Diff'rence A Day Made
• Blue Moon
• I Get A Kick Out Of You
• Sweet Lorraine
• Easy To Love
• I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Baby)
• These Foolish Things
• Once In A While
• Deep Purple
• The Masquerade Is Over
• Over the Rainbow
• Stairway To the Stars
• I'll Never Smile Again
• A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
• The Nearness Of You
• When You Wish Upon A Star
• I Hear A Rhapsody
• Perfidia
• How About You?
• I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
• I Remember You
• Skylark
• Tangerine
• There Will Never Be Another You
• As Time Goes By
• Brazil
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• Let's Get Lost
• Bésame Mucho
• I Love You
• It Had To Be You
• Speak Low
• It's Only A Paper Moon
• (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
• But Beautiful
• Imagination
• All the Things You Are
• Take The 'A' Train
• Perfidia
• At Last
• Night & Day
• Skylark
• As Time Goes By
• Taking A Chance On Love
• They Can't Take That Away From Me
• Summertime
• My Foolish Heart
• C'est Si Bon
• Teach Me Tonight
• Misty
• Autumn Leaves
• Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White
• Alone Together
• A Beautiful Frindship
• Blue Room
• Crazy He Calls Me
• Dancing On The Ceiling
• Days Of Wine And Roses
• A Foggy Day
• Give Me The Simple Life
• Have You Met Miss Jones?
• How Long Has This Been Going On?
• I Loves You Porgy
• I've Got A Crush On You
• The Lady And The Tramp
• My Funny Valentine
• On A Clear Day
• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• Am I Blue?
• Girl From Ipanema
• How Insensitive
• Oh Lady Be Good
• It's You Or Know One
• 'S Wonderful
• Tea For Two
• Teach Me Tonight
• They All Laughed
• You Are Too Beautiful
• You Go To My Head
• You Took Advantage Of Me
• Some Day My Prince Will Come
• Beautiful Love
• A Child Is Born
• Black Orpheus
• Bluesette
• Corcovado
• Perfume De Gardenia
• Sabor A Mi
• La Gloria Eres Tu
• Quiereme Y Veras
• Almendra
• Inovidable
• Moliendo Cafe
• La Sitiera
• Obssesion
• Alardosa
• Chan Chan
• Contigo Aprendi
• Contigo EnLa Distancia
• Dos Gardenias
• Drume Negrita
• El Bodequero
• La EnganadoraLa Enganadora
• La Ultima Noche
• Lagrimas Negras
• Lamento Cubano
• Malditos Celos
• Moliendo Cafe
• Mandinga
• Nuestras Vidas
• Pare Cochero
• Profecia
• Silencio
• Tre Lindas Cubanas
• Tres Palabres
• Veinte Anos
• Historia De Un Amor
• El Manisero2010
• Samba e Amor
• Mambo Inn
• El Cuarto de Tula
• Tu Mi Delirio
• Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
• La Comparsa
• Juan Pena
• Como Fue
• Parlami D'Amore Mariu'
• Somos Novios
• 9 Puntos
• A La Gran Muneca
• A Media Luz
• Adios Muchachos
• Afiches
• Che, Bandoneon!
• Organito De La Tarde
• Flor De Luno
• El Choclo
• Danzarin
• Bahia Blanca
• Si Soy Asi
• Corazon De Oro
• Comme il Faut
• Pedacito De Cielo
• Alguien Le Dice Al Tango
• Amigazo
• Ilusion De Mi Vida
• Desde El Alma
• La Vie En Rose
• La Paloma
• La Cumparsita
• Dulce Vertigo
• Bajo Un Cielo De Estrellas
• Arco Iris
• Silueta Portena
• A La Gran Muneca
• Cara Sucia
• Romance De Barrio
• Mentias
• Mi Bueno Aires Querio
• En un besso...la vida
• El Acomodo
• Los Mareados
• El Amanecer
• Malena
• Tabaco
• Cafetin de Buenos
• Chiquelin De Bachin
• Chique!
• Na Voce, 'Na Chitarra
• Africa
• Tears On My Pillow
• In My Life
• Do You Know The Way to San Jose?
• Blue Velvet
• Sleep Walk
• Norwegion Wood
• Ordinary World
• Feel Like Makin' Love
• The Look Of Love
• Blue Moon
• Don't Know Why
• How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
• Hallelujah
• Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
• Rock With You
• Sara Smile
• Suicide Is Painless
• Vienna
• All By Myself
• Overjoyed
• She's Always A Woman
• Kiss From A Rose
• At Seventeen
• Drops Of Jupiter
• Time After Time
• She's Leaving Home
• Bad Day
• You're So Vain
• Honesty
• Runaway
• Wild World
• Crying
• Me And Bobby
• Venus
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps
• Moon Shadow
• Can't Help Falling In Love
• Everytime You Go Away
• Rainbow Connection
• True Colors
• With Or Without You
• Pure Imagination
• Don' Speak
• Everybody's Talkin'
• Hopelessly Devoted
• Easy
• Our Day Will Come
• These Dreams
• Listen To Your Heart
• Walk On By
• Close To You
• Take My Breath Away
• It's Now Or Never
• The First Time Ever I saw Your Face
• Just The Way You Are
• You've Got A Friend
• Open Arms
• Just The Two Of Us

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• Fran Danis play beautifully for our daughter's wedding cocktail hour. His selections were up to date and provided the perfect backround to the Union League's ambiance. Dan was pleasant and well appointed for the event. -- Ellen H, Phila, PA, 12/4/2010
• Even though it was a last minute request Fran did a great job playing piano at our wedding cocktail hour! -- Leigh H, Philadelphia, PA, 3/5/2011
• Mr. Danis played piano for 4 hours during our Christmas open house. At our request he played both jazz and Christmas music, though at the end of the party, the guests began making requests, and he graciously complied. I couldn't have been more pleased with his talent and professionalism. We received innumerable compliments about him during the course of the evening and would definately hire again. -- Patricia O, Villanova, PA, 12/18/2010
• Fran's music was a beautiful touch to our wedding ceremony. He was always professional and extremely accommodating. My husband and I had a few very special songs that we wanted played during our ceremony, which Fran not only learned, but also sent us samples well in advance of our big day. He did everything we asked of him and more. We were extremely happy and highly recommend his musical talent to accompany any special event. Thank you Fran! Best of luck to you and may you continue to put smiles on the faces of your audiences! -- Raina J, Atlantic City, NJ, 9/4/2011
• Fran was very easy to work with and professional, was asked if he could play a few extra songs while the 2nd act warmed up and was very accomadating. I would certainly recommend Fran to anyone looking for pianist. Fran was even able to find a professional singer Jessica Pomeroy at the last moment which really made the start of the evening very special. -- Brian M, Hopewell, NJ, 10/15/2011

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