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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”
Here is a fun busy riff that I made up on the spot. Riffs like this can be really cool, but use them sparingly. It is fun to play though!
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Here is another piece of “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” This probably my favorite part of the song :)
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Can you guess these three notes from a reference note? Use your ears and think about the intervals! 🎧🤔#eartraining #relativepitch #musicguessinggame #GuessTheNotes #piano #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
Here is another fun rock blues piano riff in the key of F. This can be played over many songs. Hope you like it!
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Alone by Heart takes me back to when MTV played music. That was awesome! The piano on this song is iconic to the sound of the 80s. #heart #alone #heartpiano #aloneheartpiano #piano #cover #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
Here is a fun little piano riff that I made up on the spot. This piano riff is useable in so many rock, blues, or country songs. Have fun with it! Follow for more :)
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