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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 16 @ 6:00 pm
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Ciudad de México, )
Purchase TicketsEvent InfoSeptember 26 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh and the Erie Philharmonic (Erie, PA)
Tickets On Sale SoonEvent InfoSeptember 27 @ 3:00 pm
The Music of Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh and the Erie Philharmonic (Erie, PA)
Tickets On Sale SoonEvent InfoDecember 5 @ 7:30 pm
A Merry Rockin' Christmas starring Michael Cavanaugh (Billings, MT)
Tickets On Sale SoonEvent InfoDecember 9 @ 7:00 pm
A Merry Rockin’ Christmas starring Michael Cavanaugh (Warren, OH)
Purchase TicketsEvent InfoJanuary 16, 2027 @ 7:00 pm
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Troy, OH)
Purchase TicketsEvent Info“New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook”
“A New Piano Man”
“Brilliant”
“The Amazing Michael Cavanaugh”
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Can you guess this 70s song with just ONE chord? #namethattune #namethatsong #guessthesong #musicguessinggame #piano #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters by Elton John is one of the reasons I’m such a huge fan. Classic song!
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Here’s another cool little Rock Blues Piano riff in the key of G. Hope you like it! #rockpiano
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Bridge Over Trouble Water by Simon and Garfunkel and written by Paul Simon is considered by many to be the greatest song ever written. It’s hard to argue. Here’s a piece of my version. Hope you like it!
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This version of “Crash into Me” by Dave Mathews Band is part of my new series “Guitar Songs that Sound Awesome on Piano” I love the way this sounds on the piano. Hope you like it!
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