Dave Caruso – Dueling Pianos Player Stats

Nickname:

“Man of a Thousand Songs”  Full Dueling Pianos Bio

Hometown:

Trenton, MI

Home Territory:

Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois

Dueling Player Since:

2001

Status:

Free Agent

Starting Position:

Piano & Vocal

Alternate Positions:

Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Bass

Coaching Positions:

·       Entertainment Director (E.D.) 2003 – 2007 (see below)

·       Dueling Pianos Coach  More

·       Wait Staff Trainer for Showtime Dance Routines  More

·       Piano Teacher (15 years)

Teams:

A strong team leader and an enthusiastic team player for:

·       Piano Wars!  (Dave’s own home team / company)

·       Rum Runners / South Bend, Indiana (E.D. 2007)  Photos / Testimonial

·       Rum Runners / Mishawaka, Indiana (E.D. 2006 - 2007) Photos / Testimonials      

·       Rum Runners / Lansing, Michigan  Photos / Testimonials

·       Rum Runners / Fort Wayne, Indiana  Photos / Testimonials

·       Monaco Bay / Kalamazoo, Michigan  Photos / Testimonials

·       Pub 13 / Ypsilanti, Michigan (E.D. 2005)  Photos / Testimonials

·       J.D.’s Key Club / Pontiac, Michigan  Photos

·       Mayfair Club / Amarillo, Texas  Photos

·       Hickey’s Grill / Woodhaven, Michigan (E.D. 2003 - 2004)  Photos / Testimonials

·       Sluggers / Chicago, Illinois

·       Rum Bullions / Reno, Nevada

·       Corporate Functions, Wedding Receptions, Outdoor Festivals, Private Parties  More

MVP Achievements:

·       “Best Piano Bar” for Pub 13 / Ypsilanti, Michigan (E.D.) -- Real Detroit Weekly

·       “Best Live Entertainment” Rum Runners / Mishawaka, Indiana (E.D.) -- SB Tribune

·       Grand Opening: Hickey’s Grill / Woodhaven, Michigan (E.D.)

·       Grand Opening: Rum Runners / South Bend, Indiana (E.D.)

Hits:

2000+ Songs

Wins (Career):

3500+ appearances in over 200 cities at hundreds of locations in 23 states and Canada  Career Venues

Wins (Dueling):

1000+ appearances at 100+ locations in 8 states and Canada  Dueling Piano Venues

Power Plays:

Audience participation, sing-along, costumes & props, comedy bits, original song parodies

Bats:

Left

Throws:

Like a girl

Web Sites:

PianoWars.com  (Dave's Dueling Pianos Company)

DaveCarusoWeb.com (Dave’s Original Music Site)

MySpace.com/davecarusoweb (Dave’s MySpace Page)

YouTube.com/davecarusoweb (More of Dave's Videos)