Kenny has over 25 years in the Dueling Pianos, Sing-Along Industry. As one of the original entertainers at Dallas Alley, Kenny was a powerful addition to the Alley Cats line-up from the moment it opened in 1986. His impact and contribution as a singer and percussionist, as well as as a powerful entertainer has been undeniable throughout the modern evolution of the Dueling Pianos Concept.

Kenny joined The Big Bang team in 2007 when he helped open the Nashville location. Since that time, Kenny has not only been a nightly entertainer, but also acts as a management consultant and corporate trainer for The Big Bang Company. Kenny's insight, experience and incredible talent onstage make him one of the company's greatest assets, not to mention one of The Big Bang's most charismatic performers.

Cam hails from a musical family out of Toronto, Canada. His Father was a dixieland/swing drummer and his mother was a pianist and ballet instructor. Growing up with two brothers, one who plays piano professionally, and a brother who shreds the metal guitar, Cam had no choice but to pick an instrument and join in. He chose the piano, and he's been playing ever since.

Cam started his classical studies at Toronto's Royal Academy of Music. After completing 10 years of classical music instruction, he decided to forget what he had learned and, with the help of his brother, Cam really began learning blues and rock and roll. He quickly began performing regularly in the Toronto bar scene with other local players. Cam was also involved in two original projects: Zou Zou - a jazz/funk/pop band, which won a songwriting contest at one of Toronto's top radio stations, and Still Life - a world music band that received national airplay and video rotation.

Cam filled his spare time as Musical Director for such musical theater productions as The Fantastiks and Hair at various summer theaters. The ambition to learn every musical style eventually led Cam to attend York University, where he majored in percussion and studied avante-gard classical, after which he attended Humber College, where he concentrated on Jazz and performance.

Then the ships came calling. Primarily with Carnival Cruise Lines, Cam played in the show band and the piano bar, getting the opportunity to travel the world and perform with such celebrities as Kathy Lee Gifford, Regis Philbin, Marvin Hamlisch and John Davidson....that's right...John Davidson.

Eventually settling down in St. Louis, Cam auditioned at The Big Bang and has been performing there for the last two years. Cam brings his unique and versatile style to the stage every night with a broad repertoire of material as well as a real passion for just playing great music.

Mike Clement began playing piano at the age of 6 and has continued to do so for the past 30 years. After moving from Miami, FL to Virginia to Washington, D.C., he finally settled in St. Louis, MO. where he began working the St. Louis scene for the next 5 years before he got hired by the Big Bang in April, 2002. In late 2003, the Big Bang expanded west to Tempe, AZ., and Mike went with them. He has been playing the hits ever since.

Clement has also established his original project called The Final, and they can be seen playing around the Phoenix area with a mix of funk, rock and jam. The Final's debut CD will be available this spring. For more info go to thefinalband.com.

Mike's primary influences include Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Phish, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, and the entire hair metal scene of the 80's, to name a few. After taking classical lessons for 7 years, Clement found it was easier and way more fun to learn the songs he liked by ear, so he quit piano lessons at age 14 and started developing his ear and improvisational skills. Mike has played in every type of band, from the country band Silverado in Michigan, to the improvisational St. Louis bands like Vitamen A and Diggler's Lounge, to playing raves with DJ Katscan, and recording tracks for countless bands and artists, which helps to make Mike one of the most versatile entertainers of the Big Bang.

Matthew Hay-Roe was born in Canton, Ohio, and quickly attached himself to music at a young age. His preschool teacher had a piano, on which he was quick to master Chopsticks. He began formal lessons at age six and found the end-of-year performance to be his favorite part. He taught himself anything he could hear, and discovered his learn-by-ear ability, much to the frustration and amusement of his teachers.

At age eight Matt moved to Scottsdale with his family and continued lessons, and got his first paying gig at age fifteen. He began singing and performed at various high-school events, including his 2008 graduation. While in school Matthew became a member of the band Sixty Degrees North, which has gone on to open for Styx, Smash Mouth and the Doobie Brothers.

Matthew is currently continuing his Veterinary Science degree at the University of Arizona, and can be seen at the Big Bang in Tempe on weekends, rockin’ your favorite tunes, including any music you may have heard (including jingles and showtunes). His specialties include Journey, David Bowie, and Muse. Matt is glad to be a part of the staff, and honored to work with the most talented and hardworking musicians you’ll find anywhere!

Sam Leatherwood got started in the early days of dueling pianos where he performed at Alley Cats in the West End District of Dallas, Texas.

In May of 2001, Sam assembled the opening team for the Big Bang St. Louis. Together with partner and co-founder Meredyth Muller, and a group of talented entertainers and managers, Sam opened the first Big Bang Bar. Following the success of the St. Louis club, Sam and Meredyth opened locations in Tempe, Arizona, Nashville, Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio. Sam continues to oversee the entertainment management in the existing locations, and also actively works on the growth and expansion of the company. As an owner/operator as well as an entertainer, Sam's natural passion for the Dueling Piano Concept underlies his ongoing commitment to the quality of The Big Bang entertainment experience.

Steve began his musical journey at the age of eight when he started taking piano lessons. He was inspired to pick up guitar when he heard the intro to "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses. Steve has taught piano and guitar since he the age of fourteen and continues to do so. Over the years he has written and recorded original music in a variety of genres from jazz to choral and orchestral music as well as pop and hard rock. As a child, Steve was heavily influenced by the talents of Michael Jackson. Learning all the dance moves to "Bad" is quite an accomplishment for a seven year old.

Steve earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in piano performance from Valparaiso University in the Spring of '03. During that time, he and his roommate entered an N'SYNC MTV talent competition and WON! (You might see Steve bust a few dance moves when you come to the Big Bang St. Louis!) Steve actively stars in and directs musicals at his home church, Christ Memorial Lutheran. He earned his first Arts For Life (local "Tony") award in 2005 for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for Best Musical Direction.

When you come to the Big Bang St. Louis and you see a Justin Timberlake/Lance Bass or perhaps Eddie Van Halen or Slash impersonator on stage....it's probably Steve. "Grab a cocktail, be ready to sing, and fasten your seat belts!"

For more info, go to www.stevenluhmann.com

It was 1982 and Mike's mom took him to see Billy Joel in concert at the Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike was seven years old then and has loved Billy Joel ever since. That was the groundbreaking moment that ultimately brought Mike to where he is now...playing music by Joel (not to mention McCartney, Elton, Prince and on and on) night after night with real heartfelt enthusiasm and passion.

Mike's educational background was actually not in music, but rather in Marketing and Political Science, graduating in 1996 from the University of Missouri / St. Louis with degrees in both those fields. However, Mike found his opening into the world of professional entertainment in the summer of 2002 when he first visited The Big Bang as a patron, and was encouraged by his friends to audition for a job there. It didn't take long before Mike became one of the most beloved entertainers in the St. Louis club. It also didn't take long before Mike gave up the 9-5 Marketing job.

Mike is now the Entertainment Director of The Big Bang St. Louis, and he regularly admits that he doesn't miss his old daytime gig one bit.

The natural charisma and undeniable mystique of Paul Megee is often discussed in coffee houses and fringe chat rooms, and can be traced back to his history on the road with Hunter S. Thompson and Jerzy Kosinski. Paul's musical style is peppered with influnces of Beck and Beasties, while his stage presence and persona is often quite Fellini-esque.

As an accomplished singer, pianist, bassist, drummer and guitarist, Paul adds a multi-dimensional element to the musical performances that are sometimes punctuated by a spontaneous kazoo solo. His favorite line in all of pop music comes from the Prince song "Raspberry Beret", in which the artist declares "My boss is Mr. Megee".

Matty Monk is a talented songwriter, pianist, guitarist and singer from Columbus, Ohio. He started the Dueling Piano concept in 2009 at The Big Bang Columbus and has been one of the driving forces on that piano staff ever since. Matty brings his rocking personality and his quick wit to the stage every night, playing everything from Kings of Leon to Michael Jackson. Matty is currently working on his first solo album of all original songs in Nashville and plans to tour with his band as well as play in the Arena District at The Big Bang. Once you feel the energy of his dynamic performance, you will understand why we are so fortunate to be able to work with Matty. He is truly unforgettable.

Ben grew up in the Midwestern states of Indiana and Illinois. He and his family moved to Arizona in the high school years. His parents had a lot to do with him getting involved in music at an early age. Ben's dad played the piano and guitar (the same four songs over and over!) and quickly showed him the ropes. He started playing piano at age nine and then guitar at twelve.

Mom and Dad were always taking Ben to concerts, musicals and anything they could find to peak his interest in the arts. Luckily they listened to good music-Billy Joel, Elton John; dad was a big Steely Dan fan. Ben learned Piano Man at age 10 from dad's vinyl records-that's right vinyl!! He had to run back and forth from the record player to the piano about a 100 times to learn the solo. He sure could have used a CD player... Oh yeah, CDs weren't around yet!

Ben studied piano at Indiana University for about two years. He then found that playing in a rock n' roll band seemed like more fun and then left IU and moved to Chicago. There he honed his skills as a performer and rock piano player. After a couple years in the band the usual rock n' roll thing happened-the band broke up and Ben moved home to Arizona where his family currently resides. He started working at the Big Bang in late 2006 and has loved it ever since.

Ben's biggest musical influences are The Beatles and Frank Zappa. Ben also has a great affinity for sports! Being from South Bend, IN he started going to Notre Dame football games at about age 5 and has since become a crazed ND fan that yells at the TV like an old man when they play! Although they haven't had success in over 100 years, Ben is also a big Chicago Cubs fan. He and Mikey C argue like a couple of chicks when they're playing the Cardinals throughout the season. Come to Tempe and watch the fireworks on stage!

Justin Nault is an up and coming entertainer living in Nashville, TN. Since the age of 16, Justin has been entertaining crowds all over the United States. Justin is best known for his live performances at the Big Bang Bar in Nashville, and sometimes with his cover band "The Cougar Petting Zoo,". Most recently, Justin recorded his first album at Matchbox Studios in Austin, TX which is available now!

Chris Rader is a multi-faceted musician, songwriter, and entertainer. Possesing the skill to sing, and play a plethora of musical instruments including: guitar, piano, banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, harmonica, drums,and basically anything he can get ahold of, Chris has spent over 12 years pursuing the life of "The Musician". During these years he has developed from a "wet behind the ears" kid with a guitar who sang slightly off pitch, to an undiscovered music and entertainment talent.
Growing up in the small rural community of Walsh in Southern Illinois, Chris knew from a young age that music could stir the soul. His father and mother always had a steady stream of Elvis Presley, Classic Country, 80's & 90's Country, and Motown Hits of the 50's & 60's filling the open fielded air of his youth. Soon Chris' older sister introduced him to Classic Rock, Hair Metal and Grunge. Before long he was collecting tapes and cds and using his action figures to act as Rock Stars: Leonardo on Vocals, Wolverine on Guitar, G.I. Joe on Keys, He-Man on Bass, The Red Power Ranger on Drums. As time progressed it was clear a real musical instrument was in order. Receiving his first real guitar on Christmas at the tender age of 12, Chris set about making "music" immediately. Not long after "the best christmas present ever" Chris wrote his first full song. As fate would have it, he hasn't put down the guitar or stopped making music since.
From the age of 14 the bar setting and night lifestyle have been a constant for Chris, who played in the 3 piece Southern Illinois based band, Leveld, or as they are commonly referred to, Level-d. He acted as songwriter, vocals, and guitar primarily but also played all of the above mentioned instruments when the opportunity presented itself. As a founding member, he has seen the band release three albums of original songs, various appearances in local press, and television. To learn more about the music of Leveld, go to www.leveldmusic.com
In recent months, Chris has put together another group of musicians to form the alternative stringband, ClusterPluck. On vocals, banjo, and guitar Chris is working to keep on track with performing his and the bands original material for increasingly interested and excited crowds in and around St. Louis, Mo with sights on expansion. Some fans have even began to gather under a united flag by referring to themselves as "PluckHeads". For more info on this tantalizing new band check out www.facebook.com/ClusterPluck
In early 2009 at the age of 24, Chris auditioned at The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar in St. Louis, Mo. and was soon hired to play piano and entertain based on his voice and charismatic presence. Crowds of the Big Bang have been falling for him ever since due to his funny quips, personal charm, and Rock N Roll/Country Outlaw influence. Some of his favorite requests to fill for the good-timing patron are: Johnny Cash's "Jackson", ANY Tom Petty song, and the always room energizing "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin, on which he turns the club into an arena, with a heavy dose of help from fellow banger, Cam Brown, on drums. A new world has been opened to the easy going, long-haired country boy, thanks to the experience he is soaking up from the best piano players and entertainers in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. (perhaps anywhere)
Look for Chris when you visit St. Louis. Chances are he will have a big smile on his face and will be playing a song for a room full of happy people.

Julie grew up in Granite City, Illinois (just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis) and started playing the piano at the early age of four. Her first experience as a young performer came from playing in church. Julie continued piano throughout her teen years and began playing drums in the high school band. Julie admits, "I was a total band dork, and loved every minute of it".

The Big Bang journey began for Julie shortly after the first club opened in 2001 in St. Louis, Missouri where she quickly became one of the club's most dynamic performers. In 2003 Julie moved to Tempe, Arizona to open Big Bang number two, where you can still catch her rockin' almost every night. She is also one of the Big Bang Entertainment Directors and a gifted trainer of new talent, with a unique perspective and a real passion for the Dueling Piano Concept.

Julie says she feels blessed to work with the Big Bang, and would like to “give a shout out to all my big brothers that have made me feel like a rock star in this gig...you know who you are!

After working in the Dueling Piano world for over six years - including his experience as the Entertainment Manager for Crazy Pianos in Rotterdam, Holland - Geoff Smith became one of the original founding members of The Big Bang management team in 2001. Since then Geoff has helped develop and manage the entertainment in all of The Big Bang locations.

Geoff is now based in Nashville, Tennessee where he stays very busy, not just as the Entertainment Director for The Big Bang, but also as an independent artist. A gifted writer, Geoff's extremely catchy power pop style is reminiscent of the Beatles, Ben Folds and Squeeze. More stuff about Geoff can be found at his website: www.thegeoffsmith.com

Developing a name for himself in the online new media circles, Geoff is recognized for his jingles heard on Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code Podcast, This Week in Tech, GeekBrief.tv, Radio Lingua Network, Tips from The Top Floor, ScreenCasts Online and the successful www.iYule.tv. Geoff began composing jingles and theme songs for Podcasters in 2005 and has written several hundred compositions for his clients - and his list of credits just keeps growing. He is also a partner and the producer of www.ringtonefeeder.com - an innovative new iPhone ringtone service.

Over the last two years Geoff has been the keyboardist in the Nashville-based power pop band, Codaphonic as well as the bassist and lead singer with the Chicago based Police tribute band, One World.

Geoff Smith has been an active supporter and composer for the Songs of Love Foundation since 2006. Songs of Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children and young adults. Learn more at www.songsoflove.org

Eddie Thompson has been a professional entertainer almost his entire life. From musical theater to Rock & Roll, he knows how to engage an audience with intimate banter and musically kick their asses in the same breath. Eddie is talented on so many levels he is often joked with - "he sings, he dances, he juggles, he's a gymnast, he flips, he skates, he lights his crotch on fire (literally). But what is most remarkable about Eddie is his sheer lovability onstage and off. As the Entertainment Director for The Big Bang, Eddie never fails to inspire the other entertainers with his knowledge of the concept, his massive repertoire and his dedication to making every night a blast for everyone. Plus, he has a son named McCartney...what else do you want?

Kasey Todd became a professional musician at the tender age of thirteen when he began performing with his father in the Van-Dells, the retro-power-pop showband. Joining The Big Bang Columbus in 2009, Kasey immediately became one of the most valuable members of the team. His ability to play piano, bass and drums (Kasey's strongest skill) is matched by how well he performs songs from his vast repertoire - music from the 50's, to Motown, to Country to the newest Pop and R&B. Kasey still tours with the Van-Dells and yet somehow performs almost every night at The Big Bang Columbus. You have to catch his show - impressive!

Jennie Ursic comes to the Big Bang St. Louis from Philadelphia, PA (and yes, the cheese steaks are amazing). After taking piano lessons as a kid, she found herself listening to and wanting to play more Rock and Roll as she got older. With all of the Billy Joel, Eagles, and Beach Boys her dad and brothers played around the house, it was inevitable! (Side note: She shares a birthday with a pretty awesome musician. His name may or may not be Billy Joel). She expanded her passion for music throughout high school where she performed in various choirs and local theater productions. Her most memorable stage experience was playing a mean beggar woman in Aladdin. Good times. ☺.

After graduating college, Jennie moved to Columbus, Ohio and started serving part time at the Big Bang Columbus. It didn’t take long to realize that she wanted to be on stage singing and playing piano instead of serving and watching. She was fortunate to get her start there and in July of 2010, she moved to play full time at the Big Bang St. Louis! She’s thrilled to be a part of their team and is having the time of her life. Random fact: Every so often, she’ll break out in the Bed Intruder song. If you don’t know it, look it up, come to the Big Bang, request it, and brace yourself. See you all at the Bang!!

Andrew is from the mid-western stronghold of Defiance, Ohio, but has spent the last six years in Nashville, Tennessee working hard on a very promising music career. A gifted performer - voice, piano, bass, drums, harmonica, guitar - he might completely intimidate the most accomplished musicians if he weren't so humble and down-to-earth.

As an entertainer, Andrew is an all out, balls to the wall showman. Connecting with an audience is what he loves about playing music and performing, and it is obvious when he takes the stage. Whether he's playing his own version of a classic cover, or rockin' out on one of his incredibly catchy original songs, his spontaneity and energy are infectious.

Andrew performed at The Big Bang Nashville until he moved back to Ohio and helped open the Columbus club where he now plays nightly. Andrew is the Entertainment Director for The Big Bang Columbus, while also staying very busy writing and recording his own music. His E.P. entitled "Make Believe" has just been released and is now available for sale on his website: www.andrewvarnermusic.com