from tables of eager patrons. The the pianists are more than happy to
pianos, of course, are equipped with take sides and fuel the flames, all in
talented musical masterminds skilled good fun of course. After all, everyone
in the art of “knowing nearly every song there is part of a large family gathered
in existence.” Playing the pianos (two around the piano singing. You know,
people on stage at a time) are Danny like the good ol’ days.
McElroy, Matt Alterio, Drew Tepe, and
Karl Bailey and the chemistry between Sing Sing is nestled down in the
these performers would be hard to Waterfront, attached to Rock Bottom.
replicate in any lab. Karl said their I can attest that going into this
key to success, and avoiding inflated environment is unlike any other venue
egos, is to remember, “The concept in Pittsburgh. Where else could some-
is better than any individual player.”
It’s a dynamic environment, as the
two performers must work together
at all times to keep the balloon of en- “
Where else
could someone
hear Gangster’s
ergy afloat. While one leads the song,
Paradise mixed
the other makes sure to back him up.
with the lyrics
When one tells a joke, the other laughs
of Billy Joel’s
and responds with a witty retort.
Piano Man?
Karl so aptly put it, “We sink or swim
as a team.” ”
one here Gangster’s Paradise mixed
Key ingredient two: An audience eager with the lyrics of Billy Joel’s Piano Man?
to have fun as, “The script of the per- It’s comparable to kids gathered around
formance is written by the audience.” a campfire singing their favorite tunes,
Audience members scribbling onto a except the two performers who could
.singsingpgh.com
piece of paper dictate the song choice, double as stand-up experts zinging
www
and soon rivalries begin to brew in the the audience and each other. Just be
bar. Next thing you know, one side is sure not to wear a funny hat or quirky
petitioning for Johnny Cash to be played shirt of any kind. Unless you enjoy
e about Sing Sing at while the other side wants to hear one being brought up on stage and teased
of Elton John’s unfortunate hits. And in good fun.
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