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Meet Michael
Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for 3 years with over 1,200 performances, and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations.
Michael Cavanaugh Promo Video 2021
Billy Joel Symphony Video
Dig In Music Video
Elton John Symphony Promo Video
Upcoming Live Shows
August 23 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Arnolds Park, IA)
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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Cutler Bay, FL)
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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (McPherson, KS)
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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Junction City, )
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The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John & More starring Michael Cavanaugh (Joplin, MO)
Purchase TicketsEvent InfoSeptember 26 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh and the Erie Philharmonic (Erie, PA)
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“A New Piano Man”
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“The Amazing Michael Cavanaugh”
"No One Is to Blame" by Howard Jones is one of my favorite songs from the 80s. I don't get to play it that often but when I do it really takes me back. Here's a little bit of my version. Hope you like it!
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Can you guess this chord? Use your ears and think about the intervals! #eartraining #relativepitch #musicguessinggame #GuessTheNotes #piano #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
"Piano Man" by Billy Joel is the top of the mountain when you're talking about entertaining a crowd that wants to sing along. If you learn how to play this, you will be the king of the party every time. I played this song three times a night six nights a week for years before I went to Broadway. I honestly may have played this song more times than Billy himself
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Here's another cool little riff that works well in rock, blues, and funk in the key of G. Hope you like it!
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Can you guess this 80s song song with just one chord? #namethattune #musicguessinggame #piano #michaelcavanaugh #guessthesong #80s #80smusic ... See MoreSee Less
This version of "Let My Love Open the Door" is based off the version I recorded on my album "In Color" years ago. I've always loved this song by Pete Townsend and I'm a huge fan. Hope you like it too!
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