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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”
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“The Amazing Michael Cavanaugh”
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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This Piano Rock Blues ending is just another way of playing the classic blues style to end a song. I just really like the voicing on this one. Hope you like it too!
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I Guess That’s Why they Call it the Blues is one of my favorite Elton John songs. The lyrics are sad but somehow it always makes me feel good.
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This version of “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi is part of my new series “Guitar Songs that Sound Awesome on Piano” Even though I’m also a guitar player, I love the way this sounds on the piano. Hope you like it!
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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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