Friday, February 13, 2015

San Francisco - To Do (13Feb2015Johnny Folley's Dueling Piano Show)

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13Feb2015
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Johnny Foley's
Dueling Piano Show
150m from Parc55



Opens Wed-Sat$10 cover for FRI&SAT ONLY!
Strictly over 21 with valid ID and they do check everyone.
$10 cover for FRI&SAT ONLY! Strictly over 21 with valid ID and they do check
everyone.
Show starts at 2100hrs on the dot which apparently in the new format of three Pianist will rotate non-stop. So no breaks and non stop fun!

 
The two main pianist performs amazing covers, with their own blend of freestyle, R21 humor thrown into the mix. Fantastic stage presence and crowd involvement as well. There's no denying skills here and it's off a league of his own. There's Danny-Doolans in Auckland (click here for ABBA review) that performs in the similar format, but with guitars.

However, this place now tops the list for me, for the must go and do on the first day orany day one's arrival. A absolute MUST! Watch the video below and judge for yourself. 

The Format Of The Show
 
 The format of the show, so eloquently explained; Watch out for these two main guys featured here. Their performance and interaction with one another is high energy, fun, enthusiastic and sincere.
Apparently these two are the seasoned veterans, whereas the new addition didn't have that much stage presence nor as great a chemistry with the other two. To be honest, the new guy was a kill joy. The two gents pictured are the ones to watch and suggested to performers for yer song choice.

Watch their amazing covers performed which are amazing and entertaining. Their specials featured further below are really worth the watch and made the night unforgetable.

*How they try to outbid each other to get their song.*

Show on:

30May2015

Perhaps these two new faces are part of the usual crew that performs at Johnny Foley's, but Patt was definitely the standout. She had great charisma and that unique edge, only a lady could bring to the crowd that night. Here's the set that played on 30May2015. The usual celebratory birthdays, hens night, graduation and all round, guaranteed, fun night out! Undeniably a must go.

Show On
13Feb2015
Shrek Love Song

 
ABBA and Fresh Prince Remix

 
Dangerous Minds Movie theme


Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl


Superstitious


Fun - We are young

 
Top Gun - Great Balls of Fire


Mariah Carrie's - Shake It Off


American Pie


Love Shack


Build Me Up ButterCup


Dancing Queen


Kenny Rogers Lucille


Don't Stop Beliving:
The most requested song at Johny Folley's

This song is constantly requested by audiences at every gig At first there was only USD30 and the pianist were saying they'd only play it for USD50. A short while later, a gentleman walked up and topped it to USD50. The going rate for a play again was set at USD100

Special Highlights for the night on
30May2015
Couples Games


13Feb2015
60th Birthday
Born 1955, went to Concert with Jimmy Hendrix 1969, and played with Eric Clapton in 1984 House of Lizard Hollywood This Guy Furriery look a like claims to have played for big name superstars back in the day and for USD120 thrown in, played their song choice and along side with the pianist.




Birthday Roast & Song for the Birthday Girl


 Hens Night - Big Butts

 
30th Wedding Anniversary


Service man's return from Afghanista


 
29July2017

Absolutely a night of good, 'clean', fun with loads of great song choices. A 150m stumbling/hike walk from Parc55, this place is a must drop in. These guys can do anything, and even with the USD10 cover charge, its worth every single dollar! A must go and a staple for me for sure the next time I'm in San Fran!
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