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
April 23 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (West Bloomfield Township, MI)
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The Music of Billy Joel Starring Michael Cavanaugh and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (Harrisburg, )
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The Music of Billy Joel Starring Michael Cavanaugh and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (Harrisburg, )
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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Lake Forest, IL)
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Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Billy Joel (Cedarburg, WI)
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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh (Edgerton, WI)
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“The Amazing Michael Cavanaugh”
Here is a blues rock piano riff I use all the time. If you like it, this may become a series! This is an advanced riff but I have some ideas for beginner and intermediate riffs as well. Let me know what you'd like to hear next.
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And So It Goes is such an amazing song by Billy Joel. It's much harder to play on piano than it sounds! Here’s my take. #andsoitgoes #billyjoel #pianocover #andsoitgoespiano #piano #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
We all get frustrated sometimes on stage. Especially when there isn’t much time for sound check and the gear isn’t working the way it should. Still, we are better off working together and being respectful. #professionalmusician #touringmusician #respect #touringmusician ... See MoreSee Less
Can you guess this note? 🎵👂 #eartraining #guessthenote #piano #relativepitch ... See MoreSee Less
The Office is the greatest comedy show ever IMO. Here is my piano cover of the theme! #theoffice #theofficepiano #theofficepianocover #piano #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less
The music business changes fast. It's important for us to keep networking and making new friends, even when the money's rolling in, because we need to stay relevant and prepared. I'm rooting for you! #professionalmusician #touringmusician #socialmedia #networking #michaelcavanaugh ... See MoreSee Less